Hawaii Death Certificate - How to Get Certified Copies

An independent guide to ordering certified death certificates in Hawaii. Fees and processing times change, so confirm them with the state office.

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Getting a Death Certificate in Hawaii

Obtaining certified death certificate copies in Hawaii requires submitting a request to the Hawaii State Department of Health - Office of Health Status Monitoring. Fees and processing times are set by that office and change, so check the current fee and turnaround on its Hawaii State Department of Health - Office of Health Status Monitoring website before you order. Online ordering through this site is not available right now; ordering directly from the state office is usually the fastest and cheapest option.

Step-by-Step Process

  1. Determine eligibility: In Hawaii, only authorized persons may request death certificates. See the "Who Can Request" section below.
  2. Gather required documents: You will need to provide specific documentation with your request. See the "Required Documents" section below.
  3. Submit your request: Requests can be submitted to the Hawaii State Department of Health - Office of Health Status Monitoring by mail, or in person at the state office by appointment.
  4. Pay the official fees: The state office sets the fee per certified copy and the payment methods it accepts. Check current fees and accepted payment methods with the Hawaii State Department of Health - Office of Health Status Monitoring website.
  5. Receive your copies: Certified copies are mailed to your address after processing. Processing times vary by office and season; ask the office for its current turnaround and whether expedited handling is offered.

Required Documents

  • Completed application
  • Photo ID
  • Proof of eligibility
  • Payment by money order

Who Can Request a Hawaii Death Certificate

Hawaii restricts access to death certificates to authorized individuals. Eligible requestors include:

  • Spouse
  • Parent
  • Child
  • Sibling
  • Grandparent
  • Legal representative

Hawaii Vital Records Office Contact

Hawaii State Department of Health - Office of Health Status Monitoring

Address
1250 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone
(808) 586-4533
Website
State office website
Cost
Check current fees with the office
Processing Time
Varies - check with the office

Counties in Hawaii

Death certificates in Hawaii can be requested for deaths that occurred in any of the state's 5 counties.

Show all 5 Hawaii counties
  • Hawaii
  • Honolulu
  • Kalawao
  • Kauai
  • Maui

Order from the Hawaii vital records office

Online ordering through this site is not available right now. You can order a certified death certificate directly from the Hawaii vital records office (link below) - this is usually the fastest and cheapest option.

Hawaii vital records office

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Frequently Asked Questions - Hawaii

The state office sets the government fee and it can change, so check the current fee on the Hawaii State Department of Health - Office of Health Status Monitoring website.

Processing time depends on the vital records office and how it receives your request, and it changes over time. Check the current turnaround, and whether expedited handling is offered, on the Hawaii State Department of Health - Office of Health Status Monitoring website.

Most requests in Hawaii go through the state vital records office at Hawaii State Department of Health - Office of Health Status Monitoring. Some counties may have local options - contact us or check the county health department website.

Death certificates are issued by the vital records office for the state where the death occurred, not where the person lived. If the death occurred in Hawaii, you request it from Hawaii vital records regardless of where the deceased resided.

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