hawaii.gov Apply For Death Certificate : Hawaii Department of Health
Organisation : Hawaii Department of Health
Facility Name : Apply For Death Certificate
City/State/Country : Hawaii, USA
Website : https://health.hawaii.gov
Death Certificates In Hawaii
Death certificates are normally ordered through the mortuary handling funeral arrangements. We are currently in the process of developing an online ordering system for the public to use. Until then, we anticipate that applicants may encounter delays since the process of ordering certified records by mail requires a longer processing time.
Related / Similar Facilities : Apply For Marriage Or Civil Union License In Hawaii
How To Apply For Death Certificates In Hawaii
** All applications requesting to Apply For Death Certificates In Hawaii certified copies of death certificates must be made in writing.
** If you are not eligible to receive the certified copy that you requested, your order will not be fulfilled
Office Hours:
Days: Monday through Friday (excluding holidays)
Hours: 7:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED (beginning April 4, 2022). Walk-in service is available between appointments, as time permits.
Normal Days and Hours : Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Kupuna Days and Hours : Tuesday and Thursday 7:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Preference given to Kupuna (60 years +) and those with special needs).
Location : 1250 Punchbowl Street, Room 103 (1st floor) at the main Hawaii Department of Health building (corner of Beretania and Punchbowl Streets)
Parking : Metered parking is available in front of the building with entry from Punchbowl Street. Fees (subject to change) currently $1 per hour, payable by cash or credit card.
** When applying in person, the applicant must show a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a State ID, driver’s license, etc.
** On the neighbor islands, you may contact the local District Health Office location in your area for assistance
Hawaii Island: http://health.hawaii.gov/big-island/home/vital-statistics/
Maui County (Maui, Lanai, Molokai): http://health.hawaii.gov/maui/vital-statistics/
Kauai: (808) 241-3498
Apply By Mail For Death Certificates In Hawaii
Send mail-in applications to the following address:
State Department of Health
Office of Health Status Monitoring
Issuance/Vital Statistics Section
P.O. Box 3378
Honolulu, HI 96801
** When applying by mail, the applicant must include a photocopy of his/her government-issued photo ID, such as a State ID, driver’s license, etc.
Download Request For Certified Copy of Death Record Form : https://www.usastatus.org/uploads/pdf2022/798-1.pdf
Eligibility Criteria To Apply For Death Certificates In Hawaii
** A certified copy of a vital record (birth certificate, death certificate or marriage certificate) is issued only to an applicant who has a direct and tangible interest in the record. The following persons are considered to have such an interest:
** The registrant (the person whom the record is concerned with);
** The registrant’s spouse;
** The registrant’s parent(s);
** A descendant of the registrant (e.g., a child or grandchild);
** A person having a common ancestor with the registrant (e.g., a sibling, grandparent, aunt/uncle, or cousin);
** A legal guardian of the registrant;
** A person or agency acting on behalf of the registrant;
** A personal representative of the registrant’s estate;
** A person whose right to obtain a copy of the record is established by an order of a court of competent jurisdiction;
** Adoptive parents who have filed a petition for adoption and need to determine the death of one or more of the prospective adopted child’s natural or legal parents;
** A person who needs to determine the marital status of a former spouse in order to determine the payment of alimony;
** A person who needs to determine the death of a non-related co-owner of property purchased under a joint tenancy agreement; and
** A person who needs a death certificate for the determination of payments under a credit insurance policy.
Costs & Payment To Apply For Death Certificates In Hawaii
Fees for certified copies of death certificates are as follows:
** $10.00 for the first copy of each certificate, and
** $4.00 for each additional copy of the same certificate ordered at the same time.
Payment Methods:
** For orders completed by mail, you may pay with a cashier’s check, certified check or money order payable to the State Department of Health. Cash and personal checks will not be accepted for mail orders.
** For orders completed in person, you may pay with cash, credit card, cashier’s check, certified check or money order payable to the State Department of Health.