Hawaii vital records · Birth Certificate
Hawaii Birth Certificate
How to get a certified Hawaii birth certificate: the official fee, processing time, who is eligible, what ID to bring, and every county office that issues birth records — or order online and skip the visit.
- $12.50
- Birth Certificate fee
- 4–6 weeks
- Processing time
- 1
- Offices issuing
- 1
- Counties
How to get a Hawaii birth certificate
- 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the Hawaii office.
- 2In person. Visit one of the 1 county offices that issue birth records; most print certified copies while you wait.
- 3By mail. Send the application form ↗, a copy of your ID and the $12.50 fee to Hawaii State Department of Health - Office of Health Status Monitoring, State Department of Health, Office of Health Status Monitoring, Vital Records Issuance Section, PO Box 3378, Honolulu, Hawaii 96801.
Hawaii birth certificate fees, processing & requirements
- 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
- 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
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
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- 7:45 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday
Skip the trip. Order a Hawaii birth certificate online through our partner, Vital Records Online — application review, status updates and delivery to your door.
Order online ↗Where to get a birth certificate in Hawaii: county offices
1 offices in 1 Hawaii counties are confirmed to issue birth records. Fees shown are the office's own published fee; others charge the state fee of $12.50.
| Office | County | Phone | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Department of Health
Office of Health Status Monitoring
Issuance/Vital Statistics Section 1250 Punchbowl Street, Room 103 (1st floor), Honolulu · Health Departments | Honolulu | 808-586-4539 | $10.00 |
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Hawaii birth certificate FAQs
How much does a Hawaii birth certificate cost?
A certified Hawaii birth certificate costs $12.50 ($10 + $2.50 portal administrative fee), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $4.
How long does it take to get a birth certificate in Hawaii?
Standard processing is 6-10 weeks (one page of their website says 6-8, another says 8-10). Expedited service: NA (NA). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.
Where do I get a birth certificate in Hawaii?
1 Hawaii offices across 1 counties issue birth records: county clerks, registers of deeds and health departments listed on this page. You can also apply by mail to the state vital records office (Hawaii State Department of Health - Office of Health Status Monitoring), or order online.
Who can request a Hawaii birth certificate?
Hawaii issues certified copies to: 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. Records become public after 75 years.
What ID do I need for a Hawaii birth certificate?
Accepted primary ID: Passport, State Driver's License, State ID.
Can I order a Hawaii birth certificate online?
Yes. Prepare and submit your Hawaii birth certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: Uniform Information Practices Act (UIPA). Fees and processing times are set by Hawaii and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.