Resources
Why Documents are Returned
Some documents sent to the Bureau of Conveyances for recording may not adhere to specific rules or statutes and will prevent the recording of the document.
Click Why Documents are Returned? for a sample of the rejection notice that will indicate the specific reason why a document could not be recorded.
QUICK LINKS
Governing Documents
The following links to Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) and Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) are provided for general informational purposes only; these are unofficial copies; the official copies of the HAR may be obtained from Lt. Governor website.
– HRS Chapter 501 – Land Court Registration
– HRS Chapter 502 – Bureau of Conveyances; Recording
– HAR Title 13 Chapter 16 – Rules Relating to Conveyances
Land Court Judiciary Rules 58, 62 and 58.5 and LD Form B.
Land Court Judiciary Rule 70 Schedule of Fees (Note: does not apply to Bureau of Conveyances).
Deregistration from Land Court
For procedures for timeshare deregistration from Land Court and Voluntary deregistration of Land from Land Court
–Deregistration Memorandum
Additional information can be found on the DAGS Land Survey website link (https://ags.hawaii.gov/survey/land-court-file-plan-mapping-guide/ ) under “LAND COURT DEREGISTRATION” pertaining to Act 187
Department of Taxation
For information regarding Conveyance Tax certificates and/or exemptions.
– Department of Taxation
For information regarding a State of Hawaii Tax Lien (i.e. unpaid income tax or general excise tax).
– Department of Taxation – Contact Us
**The Bureau of Conveyances has NO responsibility for creating or removing liens, it is the sole responsibility of the property owner and the lienor or filer of the lien.
Property Watch
The Bureau of Conveyances is launching a new online service for customers to receive emailed notifications when a specified name is noted as a party in a recorded document.
This notification program has been established as an attempt to detect fraudulent recordings. Please note that this system will not prevent fraudulent recordings from occurring.
For more information click here.
Internal Revenue Service
For information understanding a Federal Tax Lien, visit the IRS website
– IRS Tax Liens
**The Bureau of Conveyances has NO responsibility for creating or removing liens, it is the sole responsibility of the property owner and the lienor or filer of the lien.
Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA)
For more information regarding a CSEA lien.
–Child Support Enforcement Agency
**The Bureau of Conveyances has NO responsibility for creating or removing liens, it is the sole responsibility of the property owner and the lienor or filer of the lien.
City and County Property Tax
The State of Hawaii has four counties. Each County administers real property taxes. Please visit the applicable county website for more information. Recorded document numbers can be found at a property’s respective real property tax website.
– City & County of Honolulu
–How to find your recorded document number (Honolulu)
–How to find your recorded document number (Hawaii)