Maui County, HI · Maui County
Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney
This form lets a vehicle owner appoint an attorney-in-fact to sign registration, title, duplicate, or other vehicle certificate applications issued by the Maui County Director of Finance.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
A vehicle owner uses this form to authorize another person to act on the owner’s behalf for specified paperwork involving the motor vehicle identified on the form. It grants authority to sign applications for original registration, a certificate of title, duplicates, or other certificates issued by the Director of Finance. The registered owner signs and swears to the form before a notary, then provides it for the authorized vehicle transaction.
Who needs it
A registered vehicle owner who wants another person to sign specified registration, title, duplicate, or other vehicle certificate applications on the owner’s behalf needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a subscribed-and-sworn-before-me jurat; the registered owner or owners who grant the power of attorney sign and swear to it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney form from the Maui County website.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the owner, vehicle, and appointed representative information; leave the signature for the notary appointment.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have the completed form ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the form during the live video session when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit the Form
Provide the notarized form for the authorized vehicle registration, title, or certificate transaction.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Maui County. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I notarize this motor vehicle power of attorney?
- Complete the vehicle and representative details, then book an online notary appointment. Each owner granting authority must sign and swear to the form before the notary during the video session.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn-before-me jurat, so the owner or owners granting authority must sign and swear to it before a notary.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Hawaii law authorizes remote online notarization under HRS §§456-23 and 456-24. A notary must hold an active commission and obtain a separate remote online notary commission from the Department of the Attorney General.
- Where do I submit the notarized form?
- The form authorizes an attorney-in-fact to handle specified vehicle applications issued by the Maui County Director of Finance. Confirm the submission process with the county if unsure.