Searching Maui County: what to expect
Maui County publishes some records directly — 3 local sources below — and leans on state systems for the rest. Court cases are the easy part: Hawaii's statewide search covers Maui County filings, so start at the Hawaii court records page instead of hunting for a local docket. The standout local source is mauicounty.maps.arcgis.com, covering parcel and property-tax data. For recorded documents there's no county-level source online — the statewide routes on the Hawaii recorded documents page cover that piece.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Maui County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Hawaii state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Maui County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Maui County, Hawaii — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
163,688
Population
Census estimate
54,728
Households
Census estimate
$95,379
Median income
Annual household
$800,100
Median home value
Census ACS
Wailuku
County seat
In Hawaii
Criminal records
see state portal
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
4 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
1 source
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Maui County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Maui County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Judiciary Judiciary | Search Court Records |
| Criminal records | Maui County Wanted Persons & Unsolved Crimes |
| Wants & warrants | |
| Property records | Hawaii IAAO County of Maui, Hawaii |
| Vital records | Vital Records - State of Hawaii, Department of Health |
| Voter records | State of Hawaii : Office of Elections Online Voter Registration |
| Professional licenses | Construction Permits & Applications | Maui County, HI - … |
| Recorded documents | Contact | Department of Land and Natural Resources Maui County Requests for Services Maui County, HI - Official Website | Official Website |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Maui County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Maui County Records
2026
Maui County court records portal verified
State court system links for Maui County verified against the Hawaii judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Maui County property records online
Maui County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
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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 Maui County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Maui County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Maui 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 Maui County Records
MYTH"Maui County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Maui County are held by the Hawaii state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Maui County are gone everywhere."
FACTSealing 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 Maui County data."
FACTOnly the official Hawaii state repository has verified, current Maui County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Maui County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Maui County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
MYTH"All county records older than 50 years are public."
FACTPartially 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 and Official Record Portals
- www.courts.state.hi.us — Court records — official source
- mapps2.co.maui.hi.us — Property records — official source
- www.mauicounty.gov — Licenses — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Maui County & Hawaii Records
For records not specific to Maui 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
Shortcuts for the most common Maui County lookups:
About Maui County, Hawaii
Maui County is located in Hawaii. The county seat is Wailuku.
- Population: 163,688
- Households: 54,728
- Median household income: $95,379
- Median home value: $800,100
- Below poverty line: 9.3%
- Land area: 1,161.5 sq mi
- Population density: 140.9 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 10
- NCES schools indexed: 33
Hawaii IAAO
Official Free
WELCOME TO THE HAWAII CHAPTER IAAO WEBSITE · Back row from left: Emil Rivera, City & County of Honolulu Property Valuation Analyst III, Jason Flores, Tax Maps & Records Supervisor, Jay Graber San Antonio Industry Advisor, Col.
County of Maui, Hawaii
Official Free
Ditches and irrigation infrastructure viewer. Web experience. Tax Parcel Viewer - Maui County.
SelfService Public Site
Official Free
Search this Maui County, Hawaii database for permits by permit type, permit number, project, date, and/or department.
Construction Permits & Applications | Maui County, HI - Official Website
Official Free
Certificate of Occupancy (CO) A in the Maui County Code, Title 16.26.109. The Civil Construction & Inspection Section is responsible for overseeing site-work construction, which includes the processing of permits and inspection of work.
Judiciary
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Read more about our judges · The Supreme Court of Hawai`i seeks your comments on proposed rules changes when documents appear below.
Judiciary | Search Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Court case information for Hawaii. Judgment and disposition entries here are what background screeners verify against. For copies the site doesn't display, the clerk fills requests at a per-page rate.
Construction Permits & Applications | Maui County, HI - Official Website
Official Free
Certificate of Occupancy (CO) A in the Maui County Code, Title 16.26.109. The Civil Construction & Inspection Section is responsible for overseeing site-work construction, which includes the processing of permits and inspection of work.
SelfService Public Site
Official Free
Search this Maui County, Hawaii database for permits by contractor or professional name.
Maui County Wanted Persons & Unsolved Crimes
Official Free
This source lists wanted and warrant information for Maui County. If a link breaks, the office homepage at mauicounty.gov carries the new path.
Vital Records - State of Hawaii, Department of Health
Official Free
Vital records information for Hawaii. Genealogists lean on these because the certificate itself often stays restricted for decades. Death records typically open to the public sooner than birth records — most states stagger access.
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
Contact | Department of Land and Natural Resources
Official Free
Bureau of Conveyances (BOC) Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR) Commission on Water Resource Management (CWRM) Conservation and Resource Enforcement (DOCARE) Engineering Division (ENG) Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) Kaho`olawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) Land Division (LAND) Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands (OCCL) State Parks (SP) State Historic Preservation (SHPD) Land Board Meetings in 2026 ·
Maui County Requests for Services
Official Free
Official Maui County, Hawaii government source (www.mauicounty.gov).
County of Maui releases validated list of names of individuals who remain unaccounted for following • Maui County
Official Free
The County of Maui on Thursday released a validated list of the names of 388 individuals who have been reported unaccounted for following the Lahaina wildfire disaster on August 8, 2023.
Missing Person • Maui County
Official Free
The land-records trail for Maui County runs through here: recorded deeds, liens, and related filings. Searching the official side is free.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find Maui County property records?
Maui County property records are maintained by the Bureau of Conveyances (state-level), which records deeds, mortgages, and liens. Search the Construction Permits & Applications | Maui County, HI - Official Website portal directly: https://www.mauicounty.gov/1316/Construction-Permits-Applications.
Are Hawaii marriage records public?
Marriage records in Hawaii are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in Hawaii if I wasn't convicted?
In Hawaii, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. Hawaii's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center.
Are Maui 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.