How to Search Honolulu County, Hawaii Records (Start Here)
Honolulu County, Hawaii — Hawaii's judiciary is unified statewide. All courts operate under the Hawaii State Judiciary, not individual counties.
- Hawaii State Judiciary eCourt Kokua at jimsweb.courts.state.hi.us — statewide case search covering all circuits.
- Property: Bureau of Conveyances for recorded documents (statewide). County real property assessment division for values.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
PACER Federal Courts
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
National Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
.gov
Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
Trenching Permits
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) database of trenching permits.
Building Permits
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
City and County of Honolulu building permit status search.
BLM General Land Office Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
.gov
U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
FamilySearch US Records
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Honolulu County
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City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii official website.
Polling Places
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Search by address for your Honolulu County polling place.
Subdivisions
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Department of Planning and Permitting database of Honolulu County subdivisions.
Honolulu County Government
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Honolulu County, Hawaii government portal.
co.honolulu.hi.us
USCIS Business Verification
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.gov
US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Trenching Permits
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) database of trenching permits.
Building Permits
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
City and County of Honolulu building permit status search.
Business, Voter & Other
Honolulu County
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii official website.
Polling Places
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Search by address for your Honolulu County polling place.
Subdivisions
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Department of Planning and Permitting database of Honolulu County subdivisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Honolulu County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court (state-run) for court records in Honolulu County. For online case lookups, use Hawaii eCourt Kokua — it covers Hawaii Circuit Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Honolulu County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Bureau of Conveyances (state-level). For property values and assessment data, go to the County Real Property Assessment Division. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Real Property Tax Office.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Honolulu County? ▼
Hawaii handles vital records at the state level through Hawaii DOH Vital Records. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Marriage License Agent (DOH) in Honolulu County.
Are Honolulu County records available online? ▼
Yes — Honolulu County has good online coverage. This page lists 8 searchable databases covering jail and inmate records, property records, and business filings. Each links directly to an official government portal.
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