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Hawaii Public Records

Public records in Hawaii are available online at these government Web sites.

Public records in Hawaii are the perfect place to turn when there's "trouble in paradise." Whether it's trouble with people or property, they can often help solve both public and private problems. What's more, they can do it quickly and easily, because in Hawaii, public records are equally as abundant as surf, sun and sand.

For that reason, when they need relaxation, islanders hit the beach. But when they need information, they hit the Web, where free Hawaii public records are often available electronically for public consumption. Never mind that they're not as pretty as palm trees or as sweet as pineapples. Whether you live in Honolulu County, Hawaii, or Maui County, Hawaii, public records are without question just as plentiful and just as prized as both.

In fact, Hawaii public records are a beloved natural resource for the islanders who live there. Including everything from Hawaii public court records to Hawaii public property records, they're an important reminder that although it's the youngest of the 50 United States—younger even than Alaska—Hawaii nonetheless enjoys all the freedoms of the continental 49, including open access to public records.

To exercise your freedom of information as both a Hawaiian and an American, look for public records in Hawaii at the following state and county government Web sites, many of which offer free Hawaii public records online:

State of Hawaii Public Records Web Sites:

• Hawaii.gov - Government: To find public records, Hawaii residents should consider contacting their city and county governments, which often keep local public records that can't be found in national databases. For a list of such governments in Hawaii, consult Hawaii.gov, the State of Hawaii's official Web site, which links to city and county resources.

• Hawaii Department of the Attorney General - Criminal Records Search: If you're looking for Hawaii public criminal records, look no further than the Hawaii Department of the Attorney General; it includes the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center, which maintains Hawaii public criminal records that are searchable online via Hawaii's Adult Criminal Information site, also known as eCrim.

• Hawaii Department of the Attorney General - Sex Offender Search: You can find registered sex offenders in Hawaii by searching Hawaii public criminal records via the Hawaii Department of the Attorney General Web site. There, you can search for sex offenders by name or location. Records include the names, addresses, ages and photographs of registered sex offenders in the State of Hawaii.

• Hawaii Department of Budget and Finance - Unclaimed Property Search: Maintained by the Hawaii Department of Budget and Finance, the State of Hawaii's database of unclaimed property includes records for missing property—including money from uncashed paychecks, inactive bank accounts and more—throughout the Aloha State, searchable electronically via the department's Web site.

• Hawaii Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs - Business Registration Division: To find information about Hawaii-based businesses, including their names, addresses and owners, visit the Hawaii Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs' Web site, where you can search free Hawaii public records for information about businesses and corporations in the Aloha State.

• Hawaii Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs - Consumer Resource Center: If you want to verify a professional's occupational credentials, search public records in Hawaii for licensing information. The Hawaii Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs' Consumer Resource Center connects to electronic licensing records on everyone from accountants and architects to dentists and doctors so that you can make sure your service providers are licensed to practice in the State of Hawaii. The Resource Center also connects to consumers' complaints.

• Hawaii Department of Health - Vital Records: The Hawaii Department of Health keeps a variety of Hawaii public records, including birth records, death records, marriage records and divorce records. To obtain them, follow the procedures outlined on the department's Web site.

• Hawaii State Judiciary: To access Hawaii public court records, including Hawaii public criminal records, visit the Hawaii State Judiciary's Web site, which links to two databases where citizens can search Hawaii public court records—CourtConnect, which includes traffic court records, and Ho'ohiki, which includes Hawaii public civil records and Hawaii public criminal records from cases filed in Hawaii circuit and family courts.

• State of Hawaii Bureau of Conveyances: The best place to look for public records in Hawaii—public land records, that is—is the Hawaii Bureau of Conveyances, which maintains land records that are searchable online for the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources.

• Hawaii State Archives: Because it maintains an archive of historic Hawaii public records, the Hawaii State Archives is always a good resource for finding public records in Hawaii—especially for genealogy purposes. Records available may include Hawaii public court records, land records, probate records, vital records and more.

• United States Bankruptcy Court - District of Hawaii: The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Hawaii keeps Hawaii public court records about individuals and businesses that have filed bankruptcy on the Hawaiian islands. Bankruptcy records are available online by registering for PACER, the federal government's electronic court records system, or via the Clerk's Office.

• United States District Court - District of Hawaii: The United States District Court for the District of Hawaii hears federal civil and criminal cases taking place throughout the islands, for which it keeps Hawaii public court records and Hawaii public criminal records. To access those public records, Hawaii residents should register for PACER, the federal government’s electronic court records system, or contact the Clerk’s Office, which is charged with maintaining public records in Hawaii and connecting citizens with them.

Hawaii County, Hawaii, Public Records Web Sites:

• Hawaii County - County Agency Directory: If they're looking for public records, Hawaii residents in Hawaii County should consider looking up the appropriate local government contact to help them navigate available resources. To find that contact, they should turn to the Hawaii County Web site, which publishes a directory of county government agencies and contacts.

• Hawaii County - County Clerk: Hawaii County's Office of the Clerk keeps Hawaii public records related to the Hawaii County Council, county elections and more.

• Hawaii County Real Property Tax Office - Property Records: If you live in Hawaii County, Hawaii, public records available to you include property records, which you can search online via the Hawaii County Real Property Tax Office Web site. There, you can conduct a property record search for Hawaii County, Hawaii, public records that includes addresses, ownership information, property values and more for properties in Hawaii County.

Honolulu County, Hawaii, Public Records Web Sites:

• Honolulu County - Agencies and Departments: If they're looking for public records, Hawaii residents in Honolulu County should consider looking up the appropriate local government contact to help them navigate available resources. To find that contact, they should turn to the Honolulu County Web site, which publishes a comprehensive directory of county government agencies and contacts who may be able to connect them with Honolulu County, Hawaii, public records.

• Honolulu County - Real Property Assessment Division: If you live in Honolulu County, Hawaii, public records available to you include property records, which you can search online via the Honolulu County Real Property Assessment Web site. There, you can conduct a property record search that includes addresses, ownership information, property values and more for properties in Honolulu County.

Maui County, Hawaii, Public Records Web Sites:

• Maui County - Departments: If they're looking for public records, Hawaii residents in Maui County should consider looking up the appropriate local government contact to help them navigate available resources. To find that contact, they should turn to the Maui County Web site, which publishes a comprehensive directory of county government agencies and contacts.

• Maui County - Real Property Assessment Division: If you live in Maui County, Hawaii, public records available to you include property records, which you can search online via the Maui County Real Property Assessment Web site. There, you can conduct a property record search that includes addresses, ownership information, property values and more for properties in Maui County.

• Maui County Police Department - Records & Identification: The Maui County Police Department's Records & Identification Section allows you to search Hawaii public criminal records for police reports filed in Maui County.

Other Useful Hawaii Web Sites:

• Hawaii State Bar Association - Lawyer Referral Service: If you need to find a Hawaii lawyer, consult the Hawaii State Bar Association, which features on its Web site links to several lawyer referral services.

• National Center for State Courts: For a listing of links to courts that keep Hawaii public court records, including appellate courts, probate courts and circuit courts, consult the National Center for State Courts.

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