Hawaii's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 4 counties listed below (plus Kalawao, administered by the Hawaii Department of Health). Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.
- Courts: The Hawaii Supreme Court sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the Circuit Court, District Court, Family Court. Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
- Criminal history: The state's criminal-history repository handles official background checks. Fees and procedures are set by the state agency — see the linked official source.
- Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the state Department of Health (or equivalent) and may also be available locally.
- Property & recorded documents: Unique to Hawaii — recording is handled statewide by the Bureau of Conveyances (dlnr.hawaii.gov/boc); there are no county recorders.
- Business filings: The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) Business Registration Division operates the official business-entity search.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2024 Population Estimates Program; 2022 ACS 5-year)
Statewide Databases
35 official Hawaii government databases. Click a tab to filter by record type.
Court Records
Criminal Records
Wants & Warrants
Vital Records
Voter Records
Licenses
Recorded Documents
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 operates the official business-entity search. Note: Hawaii does not have a Secretary of State; the DCCA handles business filings. 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 state Department of Health (or equivalent) 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.