Voter registration records in Hawaii are maintained by county election offices and the state Secretary of State (or equivalent). Voter rolls are public records in most states, but access rules vary.
What this page covers: Hawaii voter registration lookups, election results, and campaign filing databases. What it does not cover: How individuals voted (ballots are secret) or federal election data (that is on the FEC page).
Where to start: To verify your own voter registration, use the state's online voter lookup tool (usually on the Secretary of State website). For voter roll data, contact the county election office.
Common mistake: Voter registration records show who is registered and where — they do not show how someone voted. Ballot secrecy is protected by law.
Voter Records Databases
3 official Hawaii voter records sources.
Voter 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.