Search Hawaii County White Pages

The Hawaii County White Pages covers the Big Island and the offices that serve it. This county spans a huge land area. Hilo is the county seat. Kailua-Kona has a second set of branch offices on the west side. A full White Pages lookup for a person or address on the Big Island may touch the Real Property Tax Office, the County Clerk, the Hawaii Police Department, and the state court system all in one search. This page lays out the main county tools and points you to each one in the right order.

Hawaii County Property White Pages

The Big Island runs its parcel data through the county Real Property Tax Office. The online system lets you look up owner, parcel, assessed value, and current tax bill for any property on the island. A White Pages search that begins with an address fits here. Search by TMK, address, owner name, or subdivision. The TMK for Hawaii County starts with a 3.

The portal below shows the main Big Island property tax search. It is free to use.

The Hawaii Property Tax site posts tax rates, exemption forms, and the search tool. The Hilo office is at 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 4, Hilo, HI 96720. Phone (808) 961-8201.

Tax bills mail out twice a year. The first half is due August 20. The second half is due February 20. December 31 is the deadline to file exemptions. The 2025-2026 tax rates run $11.10 per $1,000 for Residential Tier 1 under $2 million, $13.60 per $1,000 for Tier 2 at $2 million and up, $10.70 for Commercial/Industrial, and $9.35 for Agricultural. Online payments go through the site's payment portal with service fees that depend on the method.

The Kona branch office handles the same services on the west side. It is at 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Phone that location for Kona-side appointments and walk-in help. The county website links out to tax map key maps and parcel layers too.

Hawaii County Clerk White Pages

The County Clerk acts as clerk to the County Council, keeps council records, runs elections, and processes many public record requests under Hawaii's UIPA law. The office sits at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, HI 96720. Phone (808) 961-8255. A second office runs out of 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway in Kailua-Kona. The Kona office line is (808) 323-4277. Email goes to clerk-council@hawaiicounty.gov.

Hawaii County has nine Council districts. A White Pages lookup by address can be matched back to a Council rep through the Clerk's district info. District 1 covers the Hamakua Coast, North Hilo, and part of Waimea. District 2 covers downtown Hilo, Waiakea Uka, and Kaumana. District 3 covers Panaewa, Puainako, and part of Hawaiian Paradise Park. District 4 covers Hawaiian Beaches, Nanawale, and Leilani Estates. District 5 covers Keaau, Kurtistown, and Mountain View. District 6 covers Volcano, Pahala, Ocean View, and Captain Cook. District 7 covers Honalo, Kahaluu-Keauhou, Holualoa, and part of Kailua-Kona. District 8 covers part of Kailua-Kona, Kaloko, and Kaiminani. District 9 covers Waikoloa, Waimea, North Kohala, and Hawi.

Hawaii County also runs an online document archive, the Council Records System on Laserfiche Weblink. Default log-in uses the username "public" and the password "weblink808". The archive holds council bills, resolutions, agendas, minutes, meeting videos, and commission records. Full text search helps a lot when you do not have a document number on hand.

Hawaii Police Department Records

The Hawaii Police Department is the county-wide law enforcement agency for the Big Island. The Records Section holds police reports, incident logs, arrest records, and traffic accident reports. You can ask for a report in person at a local station or at the Records Section in Hilo. A valid photo ID is needed.

The HPD home page below shows the full station list, forms, and daily logs.

The Hawaii Police site posts online forms, news releases, and crime stats. The main Records Section is at 349 Kapiolani Street, Hilo, HI 96720. Phone (808) 935-3311.

Police stations are spread out across the island. You will find them in Kona, South Kohala, Puna, and Ka'u. Each one can help with reports tied to incidents in its area. A formal UIPA request can be sent when a record is not available through the usual channels. Fees vary by report type and length. Most requests process in a few business days.

Hawaii County Planning Department

The Planning Department covers zoning, subdivisions, land use, and Special Management Area permits for the Big Island. A White Pages search that looks at what has been built on a parcel runs through both this office and the Public Works Department. The Planning Department also keeps info on historical and cultural sites.

The Windward Planning office sits at 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 4, Hilo, HI 96720. Phone (808) 961-8288. The Leeward Planning office is at 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building D, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Phone (808) 323-4770. Zoning maps, zoning verification letters, and subdivision plans can be requested in person or by mail. Many files are also posted online through the county site.

Third Circuit Court Records

The Big Island is the Third Circuit in the Hawaii State Judiciary. That covers the Circuit Court in Hilo, the Circuit Court in Kona, and the District Courts under each. Family Court sits under the Third Circuit too. Court files run through the statewide Hawaii State Judiciary portal. The eCourt Kokua tool is free and open all day. Search by name, case number, attorney, or ticket number.

Traffic cases, small claims up to $5,000, and minor criminal charges stay in District Court. Felonies, large civil cases, and probate run through Circuit Court. Family Court handles divorce, custody, child support, adoption, and protection orders. Sealed files and juvenile matters do not show in a public search. For a certified copy of any paper, reach out to the clerk at the court where the case was filed.

The Hilo courthouse is at 777 Kilauea Avenue. The Kona courthouse is at 74-5451 Kamakaeha Avenue, Building 74. Most hearings on the island split between those two locations, with a few at the Waimea court facility.

State Records for Big Island Searches

Land records for Hawaii County are not held by the county. They sit at the Hawaii Bureau of Conveyances, a state office in Honolulu. You can still search the Bureau's online index from the Big Island at boc.ehawaii.gov. A basic search is free. Document images cost $1 per page. A certified copy is $5 for the first page, $1 for each added page. That is key for any White Pages lookup that ties to a deed or mortgage.

Vital records for births, deaths, marriages, and divorces in Hawaii County flow through the Hawaii Department of Health Vital Records Section. The first certified copy costs $10. Extras cost $4 at the same time. Records stay closed for 75 years unless you are the named party, a close relative, or a legal rep.

Criminal history checks for Hawaii County residents use the same statewide eCrim system at the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center. A name-based check runs $30. Records requests under the Uniform Information Practices Act, found in Chapter 92F of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, get ten business days for a full response, or five days for the open parts of a mixed record.

Major Big Island Cities for White Pages

A White Pages search on the Big Island may begin with a town rather than the full county. Here is a quick list of the main places and which side of the island they sit on.

• Hilo and Hawaiian Paradise Park on the east side
• Kailua-Kona, Holualoa, and Captain Cook on the west side
• Waimea and Waikoloa Village in the north
• Pahoa, Keaau, and Mountain View in Puna
• Honokaa and Kapaau along the northern coast

All of those fall in Hawaii County and use the same offices listed on this page. Court cases run through the Third Circuit. Property records run through the county tax office. Police reports go through the Hawaii Police Department.