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Edited by Sam Rokni — Editor & Owner, SearchSystems.net. Public records professional since 1999. NAPBS founding member. Full bio & credentials.
Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Hawaii County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Hawaii state publishers on the review date. 3 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Hawaii County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Hawaii County, Hawaii — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
209,790
Population
Census estimate
72,468
Households
Census estimate
$74,238
Median income
Annual household
$454,900
Median home value
Census ACS
Hilo
County seat
In Hawaii
Criminal records
see state portal
Court records
see state portal
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
7 sources
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Hawaii County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Hawaii County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | No verified source — see Hawaii County state portal below |
| Criminal records | No verified source — see Hawaii County state portal below |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Hawaii County state portal below |
| Property records | Honolulu Property Tax Tax Maps (TMK Maps) | Hawaii County, HI Planning |
| Vital records | Hawaii.gov | The Official Website of the Aloha State |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Hawaii County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Hawaii County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Hawaii County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Hawaii County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Hawaii County Records
2026
Hawaii County property records online
Hawaii County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Hawaii, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Hawaii County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Hawaii County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Hawaii County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Hawaii statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Hawaii state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Hawaii County Records
❌ Myth: "Hawaii County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Hawaii County are held by the Hawaii state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Hawaii County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Hawaii County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Hawaii state repository has verified, current Hawaii County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Hawaii County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Hawaii County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- realproperty.honolulu.gov — Property records — official source
- vitrec.ehawaii.gov — Vital records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Hawaii County & Hawaii Records
For records not specific to Hawaii County, use Hawaii's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Hawaii statewide record systems:
- Hawaii Court Records →
- Hawaii Criminal Records →
- Hawaii Property Records →
- Hawaii Vital Records →
- Hawaii Voter Records →
- Hawaii Wants & Warrants →
- Hawaii Licenses →
- Hawaii Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Hawaii statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Hawaii County, Hawaii
Hawaii County is located in Hawaii. The county seat is Hilo.
- Population: 209,790
- Households: 72,468
- Median household income: $74,238
- Median home value: $454,900
- Below poverty line: 14.1%
- Land area: 4,028.4 sq mi
- Population density: 52.1 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 12
- NCES schools indexed: 55
County of Hawaiʻi Real Property Tax Office
Official Free
View the University of Hawaii, Seeds of Wellbeing podcast with Jim Crum and Real Property Tax staff on County of Hawaii Ag Property Tax Changes specifically at the...
Honolulu Property Tax
Official Free
You can obtain the real property assessment information on our website , or a copy of the notice of assessment may be acquired from our office with payment of search and copy fees and a self-addressed stamped envelope mailed to our Honolulu or Kapolei offices.
Tax Maps (TMK Maps) | Hawaii County, HI Planning
Official Free
If you wish to have your property rezoned, you\u0027ll need to apply to the Planning Commission . GO The maps are sorted by Zone and Section. For further assistance, please contact the Planning Department at planning@hawaiicounty.gov.
County of Hawai`i - Online Real Property Tax Payments
Official Free
Thank you for using County of Hawaii's online payment service. Service fees associated with online payments will be passed on to you in the form of an additional fee by the online vendor. The fee will be disclosed to you when you confirm the payment. Service fees apply to each online property tax ...
Maui County Real Property Assessment Division
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The Maui Real Property Tax website was designed to provide quick and easy access to real property tax assessment records and maps for properties located in the County of Maui and related general information about real property tax procedures · Please note: The confirmation of payment is only ...
Public Documents & Council Records User Instructions | Hawaii County, HI
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County of Hawai‘i public documents such as agendas/minutes, forms, maps, and much more, can be found in the County of Hawai‘i online records archive. The archive is powered by Laserfiche Weblink and can be accessed by clicking on any document link on the County website.
ArcGIS Web Application
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View In: ArcGIS JavaScript ArcGIS Online Map Viewer ArcGIS Earth ArcGIS Pro Service Description: <div style='text-align:Left;font-size:12pt'><div><div><p><span>This map contains general and informational data for the County of Hawaii that may be useful for exploratory, research, and planning ...
Hawaii County Sand Pile Locations
Official Free
FLOODING RAIN IN FORECAST - Hawaiʻi County Sand Pile Locations | Bring shovels and bags to fill sandbags.
Hawaii.gov | The Official Website of the Aloha State
Official Free
Driver Records this week · Waiʻānapanapa State Park Reservations - Maui - Visitor this week · More Online Services · Departments & Agencies · County Governments · Government Guide & Directory · State Officials · Hawaiʻi Legislature · Hawaiʻi Judiciary ·
Vital Records - State of Hawaii, Department of Health
Official Free
Maui County (Maui, Lanai, Molokai) NO PICK UP SERVICE IS AVAILABLE ON MAUI · Kauai: (808) 241-3498 · About Us · Program Directory · Info Line 808-586-4400 · Policies · Terms of Use · Accessibility · Privacy Policy · Contact e-mail · Powered by eHawaii.gov ·
Judiciary
Official Free
Search for jobs at the Judiciary · Efiling · Case information · Statewide Pre-filing Eviction Mediation Program · Learn more about Act 278, effective Feb. 5, 2026. Pay a Traffic Fine Online · Search Court Records · Access Court Forms Online · Efiling · Get Jury Information (eJuror) Download Hawaii Courts App ·
State of Hawaii : Office of Elections Online Voter Registration
Official Free
If you do not have a Hawaii Driver License or Hawaii State ID, complete the paper Voter Registration application, and submit it to your County Elections Division
Hawaii Camping Reservation - Reservations
Official Free
Online reservation and permitting system for the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources. Statewide camping reservations for Division of State Parks and Division of Forestry and Wildlife.
Online Services | Bureau of Conveyances
Official Free
Click here for the new document ordering system. **************************************************************************** All users are required to create an user account to access the Document Search & Ordering system. Once registered you may search […]
Subdivision Maps
Official Free
Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
Hawaii County, HI | Home
Official Free
Visit our Mayor’s Office page up for County news releases, or provide us with your feedback. We value your voice. Learn More · 23nd Mayor’s Waipi‘o Valley Road Continued Emergency Rule No. 2 and Emergency Rule No.1 · Mayor's Waipio Valley 23nd Amended Traffic Emergency Zone Declaration and Declaration of Emergency · Carlsmith and Kealoha Beach Parks Closed Due to Shark Sighting · More News Photo Credit: Island of Hawaii Visitors Bureau
Death Certificates | Vital Records
Official Free
Form: CLICK HERE TO REQUEST A CERTIFIED DEATH RECORD . Bring your completed request form above, your government issued photo identification, documents showing you are entitled to the certificate (see, eligibility below), and payment to the
Building Plans
Official Free
Find registration statements, periodic reports, and other forms by typing the name or ticker symbol of a company (CIK lookup info) (confidential treatment orders) (SEC correspondence with issuers) Some specific ways to access filings based on time, type, or other categories. Find keywords and phrases in more than 20 years of EDGAR filings, and filter by date, company, person, filing category, or location.
Job Opportunities | Welcome to the County of Hawai`i's Jobs Website
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https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/departments/human-resources/recruitment-examination/reemployment-information · The jobs posted below are "open to the public" and are civil service jobs. On occasion, we may also advertise for jobs exempt from civil service, temporary appointments outside of an ...
ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ Chair and Presiding Officer REBECCA VILLEGAS Vice Chair
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Agendas and agenda items are available on the County website at www.hawaiicounty.gov . Click on · Council Records to navigate to current agendas. For any questions, please contact Council Services at agenda item (communication, bill, resolution, or report number), and number of testifiers
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find Hawaii County property records?
Hawaii County property records are maintained by the Bureau of Conveyances (state-level), which records deeds, mortgages, and liens. Search the Honolulu Property Tax portal directly: https://realproperty.honolulu.gov/.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Hawaii?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Hawaii record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in Hawaii?
In Hawaii, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by Hawaii law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing court.
Are Hawaii County records free to search?
Yes — every link on this page goes to an official government source. Basic searches are free. Certified copies and formal background checks carry the standard government fee.
