State vital records · DOH-OHSM

Hawaii Vital Records

Get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Hawaii — official fees, processing times, ID requirements, and every local vital records office by county and city.

Hawaii · 5 offices

5
Offices listed
5
Counties covered
$12.50
Birth cert. fee
4–6 weeks
Avg. processing

At a glance

Hawaii State Department of Health - Office of Health Status Monitoring (DOH-OHSM)

Address
Room 103, 1250 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu
Mailing
State Department of Health Office of Health Status Monitoring Vital Records Issuance Section PO Box 3378 Honolulu, Hawaii 96801
Phone
(808) 586-4539
Hours
7:45 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday

Hawaii Birth Certificate

Fee
$10 + $2.50 portal administrative fee
Additional copy
$4
Rush fee
NA
Processing time
6-10 weeks (one page of their website says 6-8, another says 8-10)
Rush processing
NA
Public after
75 years

Who can request

  • Adoption Agencies
  • Aunts/Uncles
  • Children
  • Cousins
  • Ex-Spouse
  • Grandchildren
  • Grandparents
  • Interested Parties (personal or property rights legal need)
  • Legal Guardian
  • Legal Representative
  • Other Person by Court Order
  • Parents
  • Person on Record
  • Siblings
  • Spouse

Required information

  • Current Age
  • Date of Birth
  • Email
  • Full Name of Person of Record
  • Mailing Address
  • Parents Names
  • Phone Number
  • Place of Birth
  • Sex
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Passport
  • State Driver's License
  • State ID
Application form

Hawaii Death Certificate

Fee
$10 (+ $2.50 portal administrative fee only for online orders — marriage and birth certificates always incur this fee, but death certificates only have it for online orders)
Additional copy
$4
Rush fee
NA
Processing time
8-10 weeks (one page of their website says 6-8, another says 8-10)
Rush processing
NA
Public after
75 years

Who can request

  • Adoption Agencies
  • Aunts/Uncles
  • Children
  • Cousins
  • Ex-Spouse
  • Grandchildren
  • Grandparents
  • Interested Parties (personal or property rights legal need)
  • Legal Guardian
  • Legal Representative
  • Other Person by Court Order
  • Parents
  • Siblings
  • Spouse

Required information

  • Date of Death
  • Full Name of Person of Record
  • Mailing Address
  • Phone Number
  • Place of Death
  • SSN
  • Sex
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Passport
  • State Driver's License
  • State ID
Application form

Hawaii Marriage Certificate

Fee
$10 + $2.50 portal administrative fee
Additional copy
$4
Rush fee
NA
Processing time
8-10 weeks (one page of their website says 6-8, another says 8-10)
Rush processing
NA
Public after
75 years

Who can request

  • Adoption Agencies
  • Children
  • Ex-Spouse
  • Grandparents
  • Interested Parties (personal or property rights legal need)
  • Legal Representative
  • Other Person by Court Order
  • Parents
  • Person on Record
  • Spouse

Required information

  • Bride Name
  • Date of Marriage
  • Email
  • Groom Name
  • Mailing Address
  • Phone Number
  • Place of Marriage
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Passport
  • State Driver's License
  • State ID
Application form

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Find a vital records office in Hawaii

Most Hawaii birth and death records are requested at the county level. Browse by office type, popular city, or county.

Popular cities in Hawaii

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Apostille & authentication

Office
Vital Records Issuance Section
Mailing
State Department of Health Office of Health Status Monitoring Vital Records Issuance Section PO Box 3378 Honolulu, Hawaii 96801
Walk-in
Room 103, 1250 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu
Details
1. Submit a requisition form for a certified copy of birth, marriage, or death certificates for apostilles and authentication. Previously certified copies of vital records aren't accepted. 2. Fill out the "Lt. Governor’s Apostille or Document Certification Form." 3. A separate money order or cashier's check of $1, payable to the "Lt. Governor's Office." 4. An additional money order or cashier’s check for fees relevant to birth, marriage, or death record requests, payable to the "Hawaii Department of Health."

Hawaii vital records FAQs

How much does a Hawaii birth certificate cost?

The fee is $10 + $2.50 portal administrative fee.

How long does a Hawaii birth certificate take?

6-10 weeks (one page of their website says 6-8, another says 8-10)

How much does a Hawaii death certificate cost?

The fee is $10 (+ $2.50 portal administrative fee only for online orders — marriage and birth certificates always incur this fee, but death certificates only have it for online orders).

How long does a Hawaii death certificate take?

8-10 weeks (one page of their website says 6-8, another says 8-10)

How much does a Hawaii marriage certificate cost?

The fee is $10 + $2.50 portal administrative fee.

How long does a Hawaii marriage certificate take?

8-10 weeks (one page of their website says 6-8, another says 8-10)

Where do I get a birth certificate in Hawaii?

Hawaii birth and death records are requested at the county level or from the state vital records office. Browse the 5 offices listed on this page by county or city, or order online through our partner to skip the in-person visit.

Can I order a Hawaii birth certificate online?

Yes. You can prepare and submit your application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.

Public records: Uniform Information Practices Act (UIPA). Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.