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.
How Jurably helps in Hawaii County
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Hawaii County property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s 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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Hawaii County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Hawaii County to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Hawaii County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.