Hawaii vital records · Death Certificate
Hawaii Death Certificate | Vital Statistics
Hawaii vital statistics for a certified death certificate: the official fee, processing time, who can request, accepted ID, and the county offices that issue death records.
- $12.50
- Death Certificate fee
- 4–6 weeks
- Processing time
- 1
- Offices issuing
- 1
- Counties
How to get a Hawaii death 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 death 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 death certificate fees, processing & requirements
- 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
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 death certificate online through our partner, Vital Records Online: application review, status updates, and delivery to your door.
Order online ↗Where to get a death certificate in Hawaii: county offices
1 offices in 1 Hawaii counties are confirmed to issue death 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 death certificate FAQs
How much does a Hawaii death certificate cost?
A certified Hawaii death certificate costs $12.50 ($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)), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $4.
How long does it take to get a death certificate in Hawaii?
Standard processing is 8-10 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 death certificate in Hawaii?
1 Hawaii offices across 1 counties issue death 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 death 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, Siblings, Spouse. Records become public after 75 years.
What ID do I need for a Hawaii death certificate?
Accepted primary ID: Passport, State Driver's License, State ID.
Can I order a Hawaii death certificate online?
Yes. Prepare and submit your Hawaii death 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.