Here is Hawaii code....

Apply for License Plates
To apply for your Hawaii tags, you must register your vehicle with your county’s motor vehicle office.

Vehicle registration is required when you:

Move to Hawaii (with an out-of-state vehicle).
OR
Buy a vehicle.
Each county has its own registration process, requirements, and fees. See our Vehicle Registration page for more information.

Renew Your HI Vehicle Tags
You’ll need to renew your tags before the sticker on your license plate expires.

You should receive a renewal notice before the expiration date.

Most Hawaii counties offer renewal:

Online.
By mail.
In person.
See our Registration Renewal page for instructions.

Replace License Plates or Stickers
If your license plate or expiration sticker is lost, stolen, or damaged, you can order replacements from your county DMV in Hawaii.

The process to get replacements differs for each county.

Honolulu City & County Replacements
If you live in Honolulu and your license plates are lost or stolen, you MUST file a police report. You don’t have to report damaged plates.

You can then order replacement plates and decals by submitting:

The Application for Duplicate Motor Vehicle Certificate of Registration (Form CS-L (MVR) 5).
Your current registration certificate.
Any license plates that you still have.
Payment for the replacement fee. Contact your local DMV office for fees.
Submit your materials:

In person at any Satellite City Hall office.
OR
By mail to:
Division of Motor Vehicles and Licensing
P.O. Box 30320
Honolulu, HI 96820
Hawaii County Replacements
To order replacement plates or expiration emblems in Hawaii County, you’ll need:

The Application for Replacement License Plate and/or Decal.
Your current vehicle registration.
Any license plates that are still in your possession.
Payment for the replacement fee:
$5.50 for a license plate AND decal.
$0.50 for a decal only.
NOTE: See the application form for other fees.
NOTE: Your vehicle‘s safety inspection must still be valid. The motor vehicle office may request your safety inspection certificate as proof.

Submit your documents in person at a Hawaii MVR office.