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Recording a Deed or Document in Kalawao County, HI
Kalawao County (population 82) records real-property documents through the Bureau of Conveyances (State of Hawaii) — same single statewide recording office used for all Hawaii counties, including Kalawao (the Kalaupapa peninsula on Molokai). 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.
Kalawao County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Bureau of Conveyances (State of Hawaii) — same single statewide recording office used for all Hawaii counties, including Kalawao (the Kalaupapa peninsula on Molokai)
- Recording fee
- Regular System: $41 (1-50 pages); Land Court: $36 (1-50 pages) first / Regular System: $106 flat if 51+ pages; Land Court: $101 flat if 51+ pages add'l (+Conveyance tax applies statewide per same schedule; certified copies $1/page)
- Mailing address
- Bureau of Conveyances, P.O. Box 2867, Honolulu, HI 96803 (physical: Kalanimoku Building, 1151 Punchbowl St. #120, Honolulu, HI 96813)
- Phone
- (808) 587-0147
- Checks payable to
- Bureau of Conveyances
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Same statewide HRS §502-31 first-page space reservation requirements as other Hawaii counties (3.5in top for registrar use, next 1in for return-to info)
Can you e-record in Kalawao County?
Yes. Kalawao County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Kalawao County, Hawaii
- Prepare the document so it meets Kalawao 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 electronically through Simplifile, CSC, or by mail to Bureau of Conveyances (State of Hawaii) — same single statewide recording office used for all Hawaii counties, including Kalawao (the Kalaupapa peninsula on Molokai) at Bureau of Conveyances, P.O. Box 2867, Honolulu, HI 96803 (physical: Kalanimoku Building, 1151 Punchbowl St. #120, Honolulu, HI 96813).
- Pay the recording fee (Regular System: $41 (1-50 pages); Land Court: $36 (1-50 pages) first / Regular System: $106 flat if 51+ pages; Land Court: $101 flat if 51+ pages add'l (+Conveyance tax applies statewide per same schedule; certified copies $1/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Kalawao 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 Kalawao 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 — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Kalawao County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Kalawao County?
The Bureau of Conveyances (State of Hawaii) — same single statewide recording office used for all Hawaii counties, including Kalawao (the Kalaupapa peninsula on Molokai) charges Regular System: $41 (1-50 pages); Land Court: $36 (1-50 pages) first / Regular System: $106 flat if 51+ pages; Land Court: $101 flat if 51+ pages add'l (+Conveyance tax applies statewide per same schedule; certified copies $1/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 Kalawao County?
Yes. Kalawao County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Kalawao County?
Mail recordings to Bureau of Conveyances (State of Hawaii) — same single statewide recording office used for all Hawaii counties, including Kalawao (the Kalaupapa peninsula on Molokai): Bureau of Conveyances, P.O. Box 2867, Honolulu, HI 96803 (physical: Kalanimoku Building, 1151 Punchbowl St. #120, Honolulu, HI 96813) ((808) 587-0147).
How can Jurably help with recording in Kalawao County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Kalawao 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 Kalawao 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.