How to Search Kauai County Records (Start Here)
- Court records: Clerk of the Circuit Court (state-run). Use Hawaii eCourt Kokua for online case search.
- Deeds and liens: Bureau of Conveyances (state-level).
- County Real Property Assessment Division.
- Tax bills: County Real Property Tax Office.
- Marriage licenses: Marriage License Agent (DOH).
Limited online access. Most records require a phone call or in-person visit.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
PACER Federal Courts
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
National Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
.gov
Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
Kauai County Property & GIS Flood Hazard Maps
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Use the Kauai County, Hawaii Online Hazard Assessment Tool to search for property information by owner name, TMK, or address, and view interactive GIS flood hazard maps.
Kauai County Permits
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Provided by: Kauai County, Hawaii Public Works. Search by application number or tax map key for building permit application status, inspection status, parcel information, etc.
BLM General Land Office Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
.gov
U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
FamilySearch US Records
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
USCIS Business Verification
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
.gov
US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Kauai County Property & GIS Flood Hazard Maps
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Use the Kauai County, Hawaii Online Hazard Assessment Tool to search for property information by owner name, TMK, or address, and view interactive GIS flood hazard maps.
Kauai County Permits
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Provided by: Kauai County, Hawaii Public Works. Search by application number or tax map key for building permit application status, inspection status, parcel information, etc.
Business, Voter & Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Kauai County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court (state-run) for court records in Kauai County. For online case lookups, use Hawaii eCourt Kokua — it covers Hawaii Circuit Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Kauai County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Bureau of Conveyances (state-level). For property values and assessment data, go to the County Real Property Assessment Division. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Real Property Tax Office.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Kauai County? ▼
Hawaii handles vital records at the state level through Hawaii DOH Vital Records. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Marriage License Agent (DOH) in Kauai County.
Are Kauai County records available online? ▼
Online access in Kauai County is limited. We list 3 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
Is there a statewide search that covers Kauai County? ▼
For court records, yes — Hawaii eCourt Kokua covers Kauai County. For property and land records, you still need the Bureau of Conveyances (state-level) in Kauai County directly.
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