Hawaii County, HI Public Records
Hawaii County has an estimated population of 209,790 (2024) across 4,028 square miles of land. In Hawaii, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the state Bureau of Conveyances (Department of Land and Natural Resources). Court cases are handled by the Hawaii State Judiciary; use the official links below to find the courthouse and clerk for Hawaii County.
π Hawaii County at a Glance
| Population (2024 est.) | 209,790 Source: www2.census.gov β |
| Land area | 4,028 sq mi Source: www2.census.gov β |
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ποΈ Courthouse & Records Offices in Hawaii County, HI
These are the main offices to visit in person in Hawaii County: the Circuit Court clerk for court case files. Details come from official state and court directories; hours and services can change, so call or check the official website before you go. Anything the official source does not list is marked βNot statedβ.
βοΈ Third Circuit Court β Hilo (HawaiΚ»i Island) (Hale Kaulike)
| Address | 777 KΔ«lauea Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720 |
| Directions | Get directions β |
| Phone | (808) 961-7440 |
| Hours | Not stated |
| Records available | Hawaii Circuit Court case records for the circuit (civil, criminal, family, probate) |
| Good to know | West HawaiΚ»i cases are heard at the KeahuolΕ« Courthouse, 74-5451 KamakaΚ»eha Avenue, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 (808-322-8700). |
| Official website | courts.state.hi.us |
| Sources | courts.state.hi.us/β¦/court-locations-and-addresses β courts.state.hi.us/β¦/visit-a-courthouse-accessing_court_recor β |
| Last verified | October 17, 2026 |
βοΈ Criminal Records in Hawaii County, HI
Criminal case records for Hawaii County are kept by the court that heard each case. In Hawaii, felony cases are tried in Circuit Court and misdemeanors and traffic cases are heard by District Court. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office of the court that heard the case. Source: courts.state.hi.us β
βοΈ Where to get criminal records for Hawaii County
| State court system | Hawaii State Judiciary |
π Background Check in Hawaii County, HI
A people search for Hawaii County pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Hawaii County are listed below.
π Where to get background check for Hawaii County
| Sex offender registry | Hawaii Sex Offender Registry (Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center) Source: sexoffenders.ehawaii.gov β |
| State court system | Hawaii State Judiciary |
π Arrest Records in Hawaii County, HI
Arrest and booking records for Hawaii County are created by the arresting agency β usually the county police department (Honolulu, Maui, Hawaii or Kauai). Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
π Where to get arrest records for Hawaii County
| State court system | Hawaii State Judiciary |
ποΈ Court Records in Hawaii County, HI
Court records for Hawaii County include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Hawaii County, with addresses from the official Hawaii State Judiciary directory.
ποΈ Where to get court records for Hawaii County
| State court system | Hawaii State Judiciary |
π Property Records in Hawaii County, HI
In Hawaii, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the state Bureau of Conveyances (Department of Land and Natural Resources). Property tax assessments are kept by the county Real Property Assessment Division.
π Where to get property records for Hawaii County
| Land records | In Hawaii, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the state Bureau of Conveyances (Department of Land and Natural Resources). |
π Vital Records in Hawaii County, HI
Certified birth and death certificates for Hawaii are issued by the Hawaii State Department of Health. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Hawaii State Department of Health β Vital Records.
π Where to get vital records for Hawaii County
| State vital records office | Hawaii State Department of Health β Vital Records Source: health.hawaii.gov β |
π Sex Offender Registry in Hawaii County, HI
The official sex offender registry for Hawaii County is maintained by the state. Search it directly β it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
π Where to get sex offender registry for Hawaii County
| Official registry | Hawaii Sex Offender Registry (Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center) Source: sexoffenders.ehawaii.gov β |
π Divorce Records in Hawaii County, HI
Divorce cases in Hawaii are heard by the Family Court. The full divorce case file, including the final decree, is kept by the clerk of that court. Some state vital records offices also issue divorce certificates or verifications; check with the Hawaii State Department of Health β Vital Records.
π Where to get divorce records for Hawaii County
| Divorce court | Divorce cases in Hawaii are heard by the Family Court. |
| State vital records office | Hawaii State Department of Health β Vital Records Source: health.hawaii.gov β |
| State court system | Hawaii State Judiciary |