Hawaii Resources
Here are some resources that are available for
genealogical research in Hawaii:
For vital records, write to:
- Vital Records Section
State Department of Health
P.O. Box 3378
Honolulu, HI 96801
Phone:(808) 586-4533
- They have birth, marriage, and death records since 1853 and divorce records since July 1951. Call for costs. For divorce records, you can also check with the Circuit Court in the County where the divorce was granted.
For information on State Archives & Libraries, write to:
- Hawaii State Archives
Department of Accounting and General Services
Iolani Palace Grounds
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 586-0329
- Hours: Monday-Friday 7:45-4:30, closed Saturday, Sunday and all state holidays.
- They have vital records from 1832 to 1949, census records from 1890 (1866, 1878, and 1890 not complete), a photo collection, maps, immigration records from pre-1900 (divided by nationalities), immigration records from 1900 to 1921, library collections, and city directories.
For information on state Genealogical Societies, write to:
- Genealogical Resource Center
Alu Like
Native Hawaiian Libraries Project
567 S. King St., Suite 400
Honolulu, HI 96813-3036
Phone: (808) 535-6750
- Hawaiian Historical Society
560 Kawaiahao Street
Honolulu, HI 9681
