Hawaii · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Hawaii County, HI
Hawaii County (population 200,629) records real-property documents through the Bureau of Conveyances, State of Hawaii (Hawaii records all real-property documents at the STATE level via a single, statewide Bureau of Conveyances — there is no separate Hawaii County recorder). Property tax assessment, however, is administered at the county level.. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Hawaii County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Bureau of Conveyances, State of Hawaii (Hawaii records all real-property documents at the STATE level via a single, statewide Bureau of Conveyances — there is no separate Hawaii County recorder). Property tax assessment, however, is administered at the county level.
- Recording fee
- Regular System: $41.00 (documents up to 50 pages); Land Court System: $36.00 (documents up to 50 pages) first / Documents over 50 pages: $106.00 flat (Regular System) or $101.00 flat (Land Court System) — fee structure is tiered by page-count band, not strictly per-page add'l (+Additional memorandum per instrument (Land Court): $5.00; Certificate of Title issuance: $50.00; certified copy fees: $10.00 plus $1.00/page)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 2867, Honolulu, HI 96803 (physical office: Kalanimoku Building, 1151 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813)
- Phone
- (808) 587-0147
- Checks payable to
- Bureau of Conveyances
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Bureau of Conveyances (BOC) coversheet template available; top 3.5 inches of first page must be reserved for recording information
Can you e-record in Hawaii County?
Hawaii County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Hawaii County, Hawaii
- Prepare the document so it meets Hawaii County formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit by mail to Bureau of Conveyances, State of Hawaii (Hawaii records all real-property documents at the STATE level via a single, statewide Bureau of Conveyances — there is no separate Hawaii County recorder). Property tax assessment, however, is administered at the county level. at P.O. Box 2867, Honolulu, HI 96803 (physical office: Kalanimoku Building, 1151 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813).
- Pay the recording fee (Regular System: $41.00 (documents up to 50 pages); Land Court System: $36.00 (documents up to 50 pages) first / Documents over 50 pages: $106.00 flat (Regular System) or $101.00 flat (Land Court System) — fee structure is tiered by page-count band, not strictly per-page add'l (+Additional memorandum per instrument (Land Court): $5.00; Certificate of Title issuance: $50.00; certified copy fees: $10.00 plus $1.00/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Hawaii County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Hawaii County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Hawaii County?
The Bureau of Conveyances, State of Hawaii (Hawaii records all real-property documents at the STATE level via a single, statewide Bureau of Conveyances — there is no separate Hawaii County recorder). Property tax assessment, however, is administered at the county level. charges Regular System: $41.00 (documents up to 50 pages); Land Court System: $36.00 (documents up to 50 pages) first / Documents over 50 pages: $106.00 flat (Regular System) or $101.00 flat (Land Court System) — fee structure is tiered by page-count band, not strictly per-page add'l (+Additional memorandum per instrument (Land Court): $5.00; Certificate of Title issuance: $50.00; certified copy fees: $10.00 plus $1.00/page), with checks payable to Bureau of Conveyances. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Hawaii County?
Hawaii County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Hawaii County?
Mail recordings to Bureau of Conveyances, State of Hawaii (Hawaii records all real-property documents at the STATE level via a single, statewide Bureau of Conveyances — there is no separate Hawaii County recorder). Property tax assessment, however, is administered at the county level.: P.O. Box 2867, Honolulu, HI 96803 (physical office: Kalanimoku Building, 1151 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813) ((808) 587-0147).
Can Jurably record my document in Hawaii County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Hawaii County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.