Can we get arrested for shipping a vehicle from Hawaii to the Mainland without the leinholder knowing?

Question

Please Help ASAP!!

We need to move and don't want to get the car repoed as we just brought it....

Answer 1

Probably so - look at your loan papers.

And when you register it in the states - they'll know where you're at.  They'll still get the car - or have you charged with GTA.  That's a felony by the way.

Answer 2

The answer lies in your contract of sale or lease.   In some cases the car can not be removed from the state without the leinholder's permission.  

That may give them grounds to reclaim the car.  

Its a simple matter to read your paperwork and avoid the issue.

good luck

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Answer 3

First, it is your duty and OBLIGATION to notify the lien holder if you TAKE the vehicle off the island.

You will NOT be 'arrested' but it you could possibly have your vehicle repossessed and assessed the cost of taking it back to Hawaii.

You will not get the car repossessed as long as you MAKE PAYMENTS. Don't think that just by taking it off the island you can 'steal' it. It does not work that way. It's NO BIG deal to let your lender know that you are getting reassigned or moving from Hawaii to the mainland, etc. It's a formality that you are required to make, and it is the correct and courteous thing to do.

If, though, you are deadbeats and you think you can just ship it and keep it, think again. You will get caught and in that case, it could be considered a felony. So do the right thing. You may not even get it on the boat without a letter from your lien holder agreeing to let you ship it.