Hawaii recording fees & transfer taxes
Itemized deed and mortgage estimates.
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How Hawaii charges are calculated
The estimate combines Regular System recording charges with conveyance tax based on consideration and the applicable residential classification. Land Court and dual-system documents require separate review.
Rates checked Oct 18, 2026. Check the official sources for changes since this date.
Covered transactions and locations
Standard instruments for an ordinary taxable sale in one jurisdiction. No exemptions, gifts, family transfers, assumed liens, refinances, amendments, prior-tax credits, multiple jurisdictions or nonstandard documents. Regular System residential conveyances whose buyer is ineligible for the county homeowner exemption; Land Court, double-system documents and exemptions require direct entry.
5 reviewed recording locations in this snapshot; availability also depends on the document and recording date.
Hawaii, Honolulu, Kalawao, Kauai, Maui
Official sources
- https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/boc/recording-fees-new-/ — checked 2026-10-18
- https://files.hawaii.gov/tax/legal/taxfacts/tf2026-1.pdf — checked 2026-10-18
- https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2024_Gazetteer/2024_Gaz_counties_national.zip — checked 2026-10-18