Property records in Hawaii are maintained at the county level. The County Real Property Assessment Division handles property valuations and assessment data. The County Real Property Tax Office handles tax bills and payments. These are separate offices with separate databases.
What this page covers: Hawaii property assessment lookups, tax record searches, and parcel/ownership data. What it does not cover: Recorded documents like deeds and mortgages (those are on the Recorded Documents page) or property transfer history.
Where to start: For property values and tax assessments, start with the County Real Property Assessment Division. For tax payment history and bills, go to the County Real Property Tax Office. For ownership verification, you may need both the assessment records and the recorded documents.
Common mistake: Property assessment records (values and taxes) and recorded documents (deeds and liens) are maintained by different offices in Hawaii. The County Real Property Assessment Division handles assessments; the Bureau of Conveyances (state-level) handles recordings. Search both if you need the full picture.
Property Records Databases
In Hawaii, recording is handled by the Bureau of Conveyances (statewide).
Property Records
Hawaii Counties
All 5 Hawaii counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free statewide criminal search in Hawaii?▼
Hawaii's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. County-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.
How do I search Hawaii court cases?▼
Hawaii's court system is headed by the Hawaii Supreme Court. Trial-court business is handled by the Circuit Court, District Court, Family Court. Many Hawaii courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.
Where do I search Hawaii business entities?▼
The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) Business Registration Division (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.
What is the difference between Assessor and Recorder in Hawaii?▼
The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some county offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific county page for details.
How do I obtain a Hawaii birth or death certificate?▼
Hawaii vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the Hawaii Department of Health (Office of Health Status Monitoring) and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.
Are Hawaii property records free to search?▼
Most county-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.
How do I check a Hawaii sex offender?▼
The Hawaii sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.