How to Ship a Car From San Francisco to Hawaii
- 1). Gather copies of the title for the vehicle and a valid statement of registration. Obtain these items from your local department of motor vehicles if you do not have them. Have your driver's license number and license plate number at the ready when you contact your local DMV.
- 2). Obtain a copy of valid proof of insurance for your vehicle. If you do not have this proof, contact your insurance company to get a copy. A shipping company will have to have proof that your car is insured and that the insurance is up to date.
- 3). Prepare to make the necessary payment to the shipping company. Most shipping companies take checks, credit cards and cash payments. As of 2010, you can expect to pay between $1,200 and $2,000 to ship your car from San Francisco to a port in Hawaii. The service will have to be pre-paid.
- 4). Contact a shipping company to make the delivery for you. Some will deliver the vehicle just to the port and some will be able to get the vehicle to a particular address.
- 5). Contact the local DMV office in Hawaii once your vehicle arrives for information on legally operating and registering your vehicle in the state. Each state has different laws.
- 6). Contact your insurance provider also to let them know the new location of the vehicle.
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