Hawaii's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 5 counties listed below. 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: Maintained at the county level by the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk's office.
- Business filings: The Secretary of State (or equivalent) operates the official business-entity search.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2024 Population Estimates Program; 2022 ACS 5-year)
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Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- cca.hawaii.gov — Official Hawaii Recorded Documents — State portal for Hawaii recorded documents
- NASS UCC Filings overview — National Association of Secretaries of State
- National Archives — Military Records (DD-214) — National Personnel Records Center
- IRS Federal Tax Liens — Federal lien procedures
- HUD Recording Basics — Federal property recording basics
- USA.gov — Government Records — Federal record retrieval portal
- data.gov — Assessor datasets — Federal-cataloged county data
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Recorded Documents Databases
1 official Hawaii recorded documents sources.
Recorded Documents
Hawaii Counties
All 5 Hawaii counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds and mortgages in Hawaii?▼
In Hawaii, deeds, mortgages, liens, and other real-property documents are recorded at the county level by the county Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder). The Official Hawaii Recorded Documents at cca.hawaii.gov handles statewide filings such as UCC-1 financing statements and corporate documents.
Where do I file a UCC-1 financing statement in Hawaii?▼
UCC-1 financing statements covering personal property and business collateral are filed centrally with the Official Hawaii Recorded Documents at cca.hawaii.gov. Fixture filings on real estate are an exception — those go to the county where the property is located.
Are Hawaii recorded documents available online?▼
Most Hawaii countys publish a free online index of recorded documents (by name, document type, or date). Image access (the actual deed image) is often available either free or for a small per-page fee. Statewide UCC and corporate filings are searchable through the Official Hawaii Recorded Documents at cca.hawaii.gov.
How do I obtain a certified copy of a Hawaii recorded deed?▼
Certified copies of deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are issued by the county Recorder where the document was originally recorded. Fees and ID requirements vary; see your specific county page below. The Official Hawaii Recorded Documents (cca.hawaii.gov) handles certified copies of statewide filings such as UCCs and articles of incorporation.
What's the difference between a deed and a title in Hawaii?▼
A deed is the recorded instrument that conveys ownership; the title is the legal concept of ownership itself. Deeds in Hawaii are recorded with the county Recorder; title insurance and title searches are private-sector services that examine the chain of recorded deeds. The Official Hawaii Recorded Documents at cca.hawaii.gov publishes the statewide rules.