Start with eCourt Kokua at ecourt.ehawaii.gov — Hawaii has a unified statewide court search that covers all 4 judicial circuits. This is one of the easier states to search. For property, go to the Bureau of Conveyances (state-level, not county) for deeds and recorded documents. For vital records, go to the Hawaii Department of Health — Hawaii is very restrictive about who can access vital records.
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How to Search Hawaii Criminal Records
Four counties across a chain of islands — but one court system ties them together. eCourt Kokua at jimspub.ehawaii.gov covers criminal, civil, and family cases from all 4 circuits (Honolulu, Maui, Hawaii, Kauai). Search by name, case number, or date range. It's free and it's comprehensive for case-level data. What it won't give you is a full criminal history — that requires the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center (HCJDC), which means fingerprints, a fee, and processing time. The Department of Public Safety maintains the offender search. The sex offender registry is at sexoffenders.ehawaii.gov. For most people, eCourt Kokua answers the question without going further.
How to Search Hawaii Court Records
Use eCourt Kokua for everything — it covers all 4 judicial circuits (First Circuit = Oahu, Second = Maui/Molokai/Lanai, Third = Big Island, Fifth = Kauai). Circuit Court handles felonies, civil over $40,000, family, and probate. District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic, and civil under $40,000. There are no county courts — Hawaii uses circuits.
How to Search Hawaii Property Records
Go to the Bureau of Conveyances (state-level) at dlnr.hawaii.gov/boc for all land records — Hawaii does NOT use county recorders. This is one of the few states where property recording is handled at the state level. For property valuations and tax assessments, go to the county Real Property Assessment Division (each of the 5 counties maintains its own). Honolulu has the best online tools.
How to Get Hawaii Vital Records
Go to the Hawaii Department of Health for birth, death, marriage, and divorce records. Hawaii is one of the most restrictive states for vital records access — you must demonstrate a direct and tangible interest to obtain copies. Do not expect to search vital records online — most requests must be submitted by mail or in person.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I search Hawaii court records? ▼
Use eCourt Kokua at courts.state.hi.us — it covers all four judicial circuits (First through Fourth) statewide. Hawaii has no county courts. The four circuits correspond to the four counties: Honolulu (First), Maui (Second), Hawaii Island (Third), and Kauai (Fifth).
How are Hawaii property records organized? ▼
Hawaii uses the Bureau of Conveyances (state-level) for all land recordings — there are no county recorders. For property tax and valuations, go to the county Real Property Tax office. Honolulu uses a separate system from the neighbor islands.
Is there a free statewide criminal search in Hawaii? ▼
eCrim at ecrim.ehawaii.gov provides Hawaii criminal history searches for a fee. eCourt Kokua shows court case records for free. There is no free statewide criminal background database.
Where are property deeds filed in Hawaii? ▼
Unlike most states, Hawaii handles property recording at the state level through the Bureau of Conveyances (regular system) or the Land Court (Torrens system). Both are under the Department of Land and Natural Resources, not county offices.
What is eCourt Kokua? ▼
eCourt Kokua is Hawaii's free statewide court case search at jimspub.ehawaii.gov. It covers criminal, civil, and family cases across all 4 circuits. Search by name, case number, or date range.
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