Kauai County, HI Public Records
Kauai County has an estimated population of 73,840 (2024) across 620 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 Kauai County.
π Kauai County at a Glance
| Population (2024 est.) | 73,840 Source: www2.census.gov β |
| Land area | 620 sq mi Source: www2.census.gov β |
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ποΈ Courthouse & Records Offices in Kauai County, HI
These are the main offices to visit in person in Kauai 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 Fifth Circuit Court (KauaΚ»i, NiΚ»ihau) (PuΚ»uhonua Kaulike)
| Address | 3970 KΔΚ»ana Street, LΔ«huΚ»e, HI 96766 |
| Directions | Get directions β |
| Phone | (808) 482-2300 |
| Hours | Not stated |
| Records available | Hawaii Circuit Court case records for the circuit (civil, criminal, family, probate) |
| 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 Kauai County, HI
Criminal case records for Kauai 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 Kauai County
| State court system | Hawaii State Judiciary |
π Background Check in Kauai County, HI
A people search for Kauai 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 Kauai County are listed below.
π Where to get background check for Kauai 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 Kauai County, HI
Arrest and booking records for Kauai 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 Kauai County
| State court system | Hawaii State Judiciary |
ποΈ Court Records in Kauai County, HI
Court records for Kauai County include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Kauai County, with addresses from the official Hawaii State Judiciary directory.
ποΈ Where to get court records for Kauai County
| State court system | Hawaii State Judiciary |
π Property Records in Kauai 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 Kauai 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 Kauai 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 Kauai County
| State vital records office | Hawaii State Department of Health β Vital Records Source: health.hawaii.gov β |
π Sex Offender Registry in Kauai County, HI
The official sex offender registry for Kauai 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 Kauai County
| Official registry | Hawaii Sex Offender Registry (Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center) Source: sexoffenders.ehawaii.gov β |
π Divorce Records in Kauai 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 Kauai 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 |