Hawaii Moving Guide: How to Ship Vehicles, Household Goods and Pets

Moving to Hawaii is an exciting experience. Your expectations of your new Hawaiian location are high and promising. The task of moving can be overwhelming with regulations, procedures and unexpected mishaps. Do you ship your vehicles? What is the pet procedure when traveling to Hawaii? In addition, moving your household goods to Hawaii is often a challenge. What conditions will they be in on arrival? There are important matters to consider prior to your move that will help ease your moving process to the state of Hawaii.

Shipping Vehicles to Hawaii

Shipping your vehicle is usually going cost a thousand dollars for most average size transports. Larger vehicles will cost more. Be sure to get a quote ahead of time. Right now www.shipmyvehicle.com is offering a Hawaii special of 975.00 out of California. This is a popular state to ship vehicles from. They ship cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, tractors, trailers, ATVs, RVs, campers, boats, watercraft, equipment, machinery, aircraft and other needed items.

Steps
-You will need to give spare keys to any locking departments.
-Fuel tank needs to be approximately 2 gallons or less.
-Provide original copies of Title and Registration.
-Permission from creditor to transport vehicle if leased.
-Photo ID is needed in order to pick up vehicle in Hawaii.
-All owners need to be present or a notarized letter is required.
-Do not pack vehicle.
-All vehicles must be in safe operating condition.
-Disconnect alarm systems.
-All vehicles must have 6 inches of ground clearance.

Transporting Pets to Hawaii

There are important procedures in transporting your pets to Hawaii. There are laws intact for the safety of Hawaii and its residents. Some pets are not allowed here because they can change Hawaii's environment. One of these animals prohibited are snakes. Please educate yourself with the laws and quarantine procedures through Hawaii's Department of Agriculture. This can save heartache for you, your pet and airport officials. There are guidelines, information and payment instructions of the 5 day or less animal quarantine program. If you don't follow these guidelines your pet will have an extensive stay in quarantine up to 180 days.

Steps
-Vaccinations for dogs and cats must be up to date.
-Dogs and cats must have functioning micro chips.
-Copy of Ove-Favn rabies blood test.
-Dogs and cats must be treated by your veterinarian with Fipronil.

Shipping Household Goods to Hawaii

There are situations to consider before your move to Hawaii. Your goods shipped to Hawaii can be damaged during the move. Many people have complained that their shipment arrived wet and unsalvageable. Due to these moving conditions moving blankets are not used. There is a great risk that your goods will be damaged or broken.

Many temporary residents decide to leave their possessions behind in storage facilities. They either do this due to the damages risks or because housing in Hawaii is smaller on average.

Even if you plan to move here permanently I would recommend that you go through you belongings and keep only what you need or can not part with.

Steps
-Go through belongings and downsize. I like to set up boxes to toss items to donate as I go. Having a trash can near by is also helpful.

-Empty any totes that have leathers or other items that can mildew due to humidity.

-Hire a moving company. A moving company will come to your home to do a quote and estimate how many pounds you have to ship. Pay close attention to how much you are allowed as the military has set limits per pay grade. If you go over the amount allotted, you may be charged by the pound.

-Consider what you might do until your household goods arrive. The average wait is 2 weeks. The military supplies "Aloha Kits" that includes furniture, kitchen supplies and other odds and ends.

-After you unpack the moving company will pick up the cardboard boxes for you. All you have to do is call and give them your address.

I hope you enjoy your stay in Hawaii. It has been great for my family. The move was a little surprising, but will worth it in the end.

Sources
Hawaii's Department of Agriculture
www.shipmyvehicle.com