Honolulu County, HI Public Records
Honolulu County has an estimated population of 998,747 (2024) across 601 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 Honolulu County.
π Honolulu County at a Glance
| Population (2024 est.) | 998,747 Source: www2.census.gov β |
| Land area | 601 sq mi Source: www2.census.gov β |
| Largest community | Urban HonoluluPopulation 344,967 (2024 est.) |
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ποΈ Courthouse & Records Offices in Honolulu County, HI
These are the main offices to visit in person in Honolulu 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 First Circuit Court (OΚ»ahu) (KaΚ»ahumanu Hale)
| Address | 777 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 |
| Directions | Get directions β |
| Phone | (808) 539-4767 |
| Hours | Not stated |
| Records available | Hawaii Circuit Court case records for the circuit (civil, criminal, family, probate) |
| Good to know | Family Court for OΚ»ahu is at the Ronald T.Y. Moon Kapolei Courthouse, 4675 Kapolei Parkway, Kapolei, HI 96707. |
| 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 Honolulu County, HI
Criminal case records for Honolulu 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 Honolulu County
| State court system | Hawaii State Judiciary |
π Background Check in Honolulu County, HI
A people search for Honolulu 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 Honolulu County are listed below.
π Where to get background check for Honolulu 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 Honolulu County, HI
Arrest and booking records for Honolulu 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 Honolulu County
| State court system | Hawaii State Judiciary |
ποΈ Court Records in Honolulu County, HI
Court records for Honolulu County include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Honolulu County, with addresses from the official Hawaii State Judiciary directory.
ποΈ Where to get court records for Honolulu County
| State court system | Hawaii State Judiciary |
π Property Records in Honolulu 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 Honolulu 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 Honolulu 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 Honolulu County
| State vital records office | Hawaii State Department of Health β Vital Records Source: health.hawaii.gov β |
π Sex Offender Registry in Honolulu County, HI
The official sex offender registry for Honolulu 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 Honolulu County
| Official registry | Hawaii Sex Offender Registry (Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center) Source: sexoffenders.ehawaii.gov β |
π Divorce Records in Honolulu 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 Honolulu 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 |
Largest Communities in Honolulu County
Urban Honolulu (344,967) 2024 population estimates, U.S. Census Bureau.