US County Clerks Directory
Statewide Public Records Directory

Hawaii County Clerks & Recorders

Directory of all 5 counties in Hawaii. Access official courthouse addresses, recording fee schedules, marriage licenses, vital statistics, and government records search portals.

State Capital Honolulu Statewide Bureau of Conveyances
Deed Recording
$41.00
Base fee (first page) • +$1.00/addl page
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 501 & § 502 (Single statewide recording system)
Transfer Tax
Conveyance tax tiered from 10¢ to $1.25 per $100 depending on home value and homeowner status
Real estate conveyance / deed stamp
Marriage License
$65.00
Waiting period: 0 hours • Valid: 30 days
DBA & Business
$50.00
Filing office: Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA)
Advertisement & Sponsored Services
Need Certified Public Records Fast?
Search official deeds, real estate titles, tax liens, and civil filings without courthouse lines.
Check Records Online →

All Hawaii Counties Directory (5)

Click on any county to view courthouse hours, address, phone number, and online records portal.

Official Business & DBA Filing Assistance

Starting a Business or Filing a DBA in Hawaii Counties?

Save time and avoid multiple trips to the Hawaii Counties Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA). Form your official LLC, register your Trade / Assumed Name (DBA), get your federal Tax ID (EIN), and receive your registered agent documents fully online in Hawaii.

Name Search Included
Articles of Organization
Hawaii Compliant
Register LLC / DBA Online Official partner filing service • Expedited processing
State-Specific Statutory Legal Templates

Download Official Hawaii Real Estate Deeds & Legal Forms

Ensure your property transfer is compliant with Hawaii county recording statutes. Get attorney-drafted Quitclaim Deeds, Special Warranty Deeds, Powers of Attorney, and Promissory Notes formatted with correct margins and statutory acknowledgments.

✓ 3-inch top recording margin ready ✓ State notary jurat included ✓ Instant PDF & Word download
Get Hawaii Legal Forms → Updated for 2026 legal compliance

Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii County Clerks

Who records deeds and property transfers in Hawaii?
In Hawaii, real estate deeds, mortgages, and liens are officially recorded by the Statewide Bureau of Conveyances. Standard recording fees are governed by Haw. Rev. Stat. § 501 & § 502 (Single statewide recording system) with a base fee of $41.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page.
What is the real estate transfer tax rate in Hawaii?
Transfer tax rules in Hawaii: Conveyance tax tiered from 10¢ to $1.25 per $100 depending on home value and homeowner status. Check your specific county requirements as local documentary stamps or municipal fees may also apply.
What are the requirements for getting married in Hawaii?
In Hawaii, marriage license fees typically range around $65.00. The state requires a mandatory waiting period of 0 hours from application to marriage ceremony, and the license remains valid for 30 days. Administered statewide by the Hawaii State Department of Health Marriage License Agents.
Where do I register a DBA or business name in Hawaii?
For Hawaii, business name filings (DBA / Assumed Name) require a fee of approximately $50.00 and are processed through the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA). Trade names registered directly with the state Business Registration Division (BREG).