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Hawaii Death Certificate - How to Get Certified Copies

Official requirements, costs, and processing times for Hawaii vital records. We handle the entire process for you.

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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. The official fee is $12 per certified copy, with standard processing taking 4-8 weeks. Our service handles this entire process on your behalf for a flat $45 per copy fee, which includes the official state fees.

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 official fee is $12 per certified copy. Payment methods accepted by the vital records office include check or money order payable to the state health department.
  5. Receive your copies: Certified copies are mailed to your address after processing. Standard processing takes 4-8 weeks.

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
Official Website
Cost
$12 per certified copy
Processing Time
4-8 weeks (standard)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions - Hawaii

The official government fee in Hawaii is $12 per certified copy. Through our service, you pay $45 per copy which includes the official state fee and our preparation and delivery service.

Standard processing in Hawaii takes 4-8 weeks from the date your application is received by the vital records office. Hawaii does not offer expedited processing through the vital records office. Standard processing only.

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.