Hawaii Background Check


Conduct a thorough criminal background check in Hawaii by searching criminal history, Hawaii court records, find current past addresses, check Hawaii prison, jail inmate records, and Hawaii department of corrections records. Also check Hawaii professional licenses and other credentials.



Free Background Check in Hawaii




What is the difference between a name check and a fingerprint check?

Hawaii's criminal history records are supported by fingerprints of the individuals arrested. Because an individual at the time of arrest may use alias names, a fingerprint comparison, in conjunction with other identifying information, is the only way to be sure if a person has a criminal record or not.

To conduct a fingerprint background check, you will be asked to provide a clear set of fingerprints from the person who is the subject of the search.

When dealing with information as sensitive as criminal records, the certainty of having a fingerprint match may well be worth the extra effort.

It is possible to do a search based on an individual's name. Although not as reliable as a fingerprint-based check, additional items such as social security number, sex and date of birth help to narrow the search down, and make a name check more accurate.


Can I do my own record checks?

Yes. You can do name checks on the Adult Criminal Information Web Site at www.ecrim.ehawaii.gov. There is a $15.00 fee for each printed copy, and you must pay by credit card.

You can also do name checks at Public Access Sites throughout the state. You need to have the person's name, social security number, sex, and date of birth. There is a $15.00 fee for each printed copy. You may pay by money order, cashier's check or cash.

You may also request the HCJDC staff to do the record check for you by completing a form at the HCJDC or writing in to us at:

Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center
465 S. King Street, Room 101
Honolulu, HI 96813

There is a $20.00 fee for each request. You may pay by money order, cashier's check, or cash. 




What Is an Hawaii Background Check?

An Hawaii Background Check offers a comprehensive search in public records for:

  • Vital records, like births, deaths, marriages, and divorces
  • Current contact information and previous addresses
  • Criminal records, convictions and prison records or sex offender registration
  • Civil court filings, like civil judgments
  • Tax liens and bankruptcies
  • Records of real estate ownership and registered assets
  • Professional and business licenses

Hawaii background check is available through the state or through premium data aggregation services who conduct public record data searches and provide you with a report.. Each state, and sometimes each county, has different rules on how much information is available and who can access background check data. Therefore a background check may still not contain every record about a person, however in most cases it is very thorough. Most premium background check services use multiple databases of public records in order to provide you with their background reports.


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