Divorce records in Maui County, Hawaii, are available through several channels. MauiCourt.us allows you to find publicly accessible information about divorce records. Additionally, you can contact the Second Circuit Family Court, which issues divorce decrees, the Maui County Clerk's Office, or the Vital Records Office of the Hawaii Department of Health, which maintains divorce certificates at the state level.
Maui Divorce Records Search
In the state of Hawaii, divorce cases are handled by the Family Court. For Maui County, this is the Second Circuit Family Court located in Wailuku. This court maintains complete case files — divorce decrees, property division agreements, child custody decisions, and related procedural documents.
Separate from court records is the divorce certificate — a brief document maintained by the Vital Records Office of the Hawaii Department of Health. It is not a copy of the court decree but merely a confirmation of the divorce.
Online searches for basic information on civil family cases are possible through the eCourt Kokua system. The system displays data from official records but does not contain all the information available in the paper case files.
Second Circuit Family Court (Maui)
Note: Juvenile proceedings in Family Court are closed to the public, and records are confidential. The court can provide only limited information from such cases.
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Maui
The structure for storing divorce records in Hawaii differs from many other states, as there are no general jurisdiction county courts — divorces are handled exclusively through the Family Court.
Family Court — Case Files
If you need the full text of a divorce decree, property division agreement, or custody decision, contact the clerk's office of the Second Circuit Family Court in Wailuku. Forms for filing divorce applications, including the "Decree Granting Divorce and Awarding Child Custody" form (2F-E-067), can be found on the Maui Family Court forms page.
What the court maintains:
- Divorce decree
- Property and debt division agreements
- Child custody and support decisions
- Procedural documents — applications, motions, hearing transcripts
Vital Records Office — Divorce Certificate
The Hawaii Department of Health issues certified copies of divorce certificates. This is a short document that confirms the divorce but does not contain details of the court decision. You can order a copy online through the Hawaii Vital Records portal or in person at the office in Oahu.
Which office to choose depends on the purpose of the request:
- For legal purposes (remarriage, legal dispute, name change) — a certified copy of the court decree from the Family Court clerk's office is usually required.
- For confirmation of divorce (to an employer, insurance company, government agency) — a certificate from the Vital Records Office is often sufficient.
You can also submit a public records request through the Maui County UIPA portal if information from county agencies is needed.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Maui
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Certified copy of divorce certificate (Vital Records Office) | $10.00 | 4–6 weeks (by mail); faster for in-person requests |
| Online order through Hawaii Vital Records portal (additional service fee) | $10.00 + portal service fee | Depends on delivery method |
| Copy of court document (Family Court, per page) | $1.00 per page | Usually within a few business days |
| Certification of court document copy (certification fee) | $5.00 per document | Usually within a few business days |
| Search in eCourt Kokua system | Free | Instant (online) |