HAWAII VITAL RECORDS
The Hawaii Division of Vital Records (Hawaii Vital Records) issues certified copies of Hawaii birth certificates for events which occurred within the State of Hawaii. You may order copies of Hawaii vital records through VitalChek s on an expedited basis.
NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.
HAWAII BIRTH CERTIFICATES
Hawaii Vital Records issues only certified copies of Hawaii birth certificates, which are typically acceptable for passport, social security, employment and personal identification purposes.
Who Can Order?
A certified copy of a Hawaii birth certificate is issued only to an applicant who has a direct and tangible interest in the record. The following persons are considered to have such an interest:
- the registrant (the person whom the record is concerned with);
- the registrant's spouse;
- the registrant's parent(s);
- a descendant of the registrant (e.g., a child or grandchild);
- a person having a common ancestor with the registrant (e.g., a sibling, grandparent, aunt/uncle, or cousin);
- a legal guardian of the registrant;
- a person or agency acting on behalf of the registrant;
- a personal representative of the registrant's estate;
- a person whose right to obtain a copy of the record is established by an order of a court of competent jurisdiction; and
- adoptive parents who have filed a petition for adoption and need to determine the death of one or more of the prospective adopted child's natural or legal parents
HAWAII DEATH CERTIFICATES
Hawaii Vital Records issues certified copies of Hawaii death certificates of individuals who died within the Hawaii, which can typically be used to obtain death benefits, to claim insurance proceeds and for other legal purposes.
Who Can Order?
Hawaii death certificates will be issued to next of kin or persons with a legal right to the certificate.
HAWAII MARRIAGE RECORDS
Hawaii Vital Records issues certified copies of Hawaii marriage records of individuals who were issued a marriage license within the Hawaii, which can typically be used for proof of marriage and other legal purposes.
Who Can Order?
Copies of Hawaii marriage records will be issued to parties of the marriage or persons with a legal right to the certificate.
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BIRTH A certified birth certificate that can typically be used for travel, passport, proof of citizenship, social security, driver's license, school registration, personal identification and other legal purposes. Birth Certificates are available for events that occurred in Hawaii from 1853 to present.
Important Note - this agency issues certificates for emergencies only. You will be requested to submit proof of urgency, such as plane tickets, etc. Office hours are 7:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m, Monday through Friday.
First Copy: 10.00 Additional Copies: 4.00
DEATH CERTIFICATE
A certified copy of a death record that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes. Death Certificates are available for events that occurred in Hawaii from 1800 to present.
First Copy: 10.00 Additional Copies: 4.00
MARRIAGE RECORD
A certified copy of the marriage certificate. This is not a copy of the marriage license. Marriage records are available for events that occurred in Hawaii from 1800 to present.
First Copy: 10.00 Additional Copies: 4.00
Order By Phone To place your order by phone, please call 808.586.4539. Have your credit card information and certificate information ready when you place your call to help speed up the order process.
Please see
Record Types Explained for vital record descriptions and fees.