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State
Hawaii
County seat
Honolulu
Population
1,004,125
Area
2,127 sq mi
Founded
1907
Cities and towns
26

Honolulu County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Honolulu County Sheriff's Office is a division of the Hawaii Department of Public Safety.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Law enforcement in Honolulu County is primarily provided by the Honolulu Police Department (HPD), which serves the entire island of Oʻahu with headquarters located at 801 South Beretania Street, Honolulu County, HI 96813. Hawaii does not have a traditional county sheriff system; instead, the Department of Public Safety, Sheriff Division, provides courtroom security, prisoner transport, and service of process statewide, operating under state rather than county jurisdiction. Inmate lookup for Honolulu County is managed through the Oʻahu Community Correctional Center (OCCC), located at 2199 Kamehameha Highway, Honolulu, HI 96819. Arrest records in Honolulu County are subject to Hawaii's Uniform Information Practices Act (Modified), codified as Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 92F, which governs public access to government records.

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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Honolulu County, Hawaii?

Mugshots or booking photos in Honolulu County, Hawaii, can be accessed through the Honolulu Police Department. They maintain an online arrest log where booking photos are sometimes included. For more detailed records, you may need to submit a request to Honolulu Police Department Records and Identification Division.

How do I get a criminal background check in Honolulu County, Hawaii?

To obtain a criminal background check in Honolulu County, Hawaii, you should contact the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center. They offer a service called 'eCrim' where you can request a criminal history record check online. The process requires a fee and can be completed through their website, providing you with a background report.

How can I look up sex offenders in Honolulu County, Hawaii?

You can look up sex offenders in Honolulu County, Hawaii, by accessing the Hawaii Sex Offender Registry. This registry is managed by the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center and provides an online search tool. You can search by name, location, or zip code to find registered sex offenders in the area.

How do I register to vote in Honolulu County, Hawaii?

Voter registration in Honolulu County is handled by the Hawaii Office of Elections and can be completed online at olvr.hawaii.gov, by mail, or in person at 530 South King Street, Room 100, Honolulu, HI 96813. The standard deadline is 30 days before an election, but Hawaii offers Same Day Registration during the early voting period and on Election Day at designated voter service centers. All registered voters automatically receive mail-in ballots for every election, and absentee voting is the primary method for most Hawaii voters.

How do I look up property records in Honolulu County, Hawaii?

Property records in Honolulu County are accessible through two primary systems: the Hawaii Bureau of Conveyances at hawaii.gov/dlnr/boc for recorded deeds, mortgages, and liens, and the City and County Real Property Assessment Division at qPublic.net/hi/honolulu for tax assessment records and ownership information. Both systems offer free online searching, with the Bureau of Conveyances charging $1.00 per page for document images and the tax assessor site providing completely free access to assessment data, sales history, and interactive GIS maps searchable by address or Tax Map Key number.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Honolulu County, Hawaii?

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Honolulu County are obtained from the Hawaii State Department of Health, Vital Records Section, located at 1250 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813, phone (808) 586-4533. Certificates cost $10.00 for the first copy and $4.00 for each additional copy, with processing taking approximately 10 business days for standard service. Online ordering is available through VitalChek at vitalchek.com for an additional service fee, and walk-in service is offered Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 2:30 PM, with valid photo ID required.

How do I find business license records in Honolulu County, Hawaii?

Business records in Honolulu County are primarily accessible through the Hawaii Business Express portal at investinhawaii.gov/business, which provides free searching of all registered business entities, corporations, LLCs, and partnerships filed with the state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. For local trade name (DBA) registrations, contact the City Clerk's Office at (808) 768-5460 or visit 530 South King Street, Room 100, Honolulu. Professional licenses can be searched at pvl.ehawaii.gov, and city business licenses through the Department of Customer Services at (808) 768-5969.

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