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Where to mail your certificate application in Hawaii

Mail your completed Hawaii certificate application to Vital Records Section, PO Box 3378, Honolulu, HI 96801-9984. This office issues certified copies of death certificates registered in the state. $10 for the first copy of a death certificate, $4 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. Send the signed form, any required ID, and payment, and keep proof of mailing if your certificate is for a passport, estate, or other deadline.

Certificate applications — death certificates

Vital Records Section
State Department of Health, Office of Health Status Monitoring
PO Box 3378
Honolulu, HI  96801-9984

Use this address for death certificates for events registered in Hawaii.

Verified September 2026cdc.gov

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Vital Records SectionState Department of Health, Office of Health Status MonitoringPO Box 3378Honolulu, HI 96801-9984

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Key facts

  • Hawaii's vital records office issues certificates only for events (births, deaths) registered in Hawaii — apply to the state where the event happened, not the state you live in now.
  • $10 for the first copy of a death certificate, $4 for each additional copy ordered at the same time.
  • Cashier’s check, certified check, or money order payable to "State Department of Health" — personal checks are not accepted.
  • Hawaii issues birth and marriage certificates only through its online Vital Records Ordering and Tracking System (vitrec.ehawaii.gov) — there is no mail-in address for those two record types, only for death certificates.
  • Mailed applications take longer than online orders because processing only starts once the envelope arrives — allow extra time if you need the certificate for a passport, estate, or other deadline.
  • PostPal prints your completed application and mails it to Vital Records Section the next business day — no printer, envelope, or trip to the post office.

How to send your letter

  1. 1

    Confirm the event was registered in Hawaii

    Certificates come from the state where the birth, death was registered. If the event happened in Hawaii, Vital Records Section is the right office; if it happened elsewhere, apply there instead.

  2. 2

    Fill out and sign the application

    Download the current application from Hawaii's vital records website (linked in the sources below), complete it, and sign it. Attach a copy of the ID the form asks for. Include your payment: Cashier’s check, certified check, or money order payable to "State Department of Health" — personal checks are not accepted.

  3. 3

    Address the envelope to the vital records office

    Mail it to Vital Records Section, PO Box 3378, Honolulu, HI 96801-9984. Put your own return address on the envelope so anything undeliverable comes back to you. Note: Hawaii issues birth and marriage certificates only through its online Vital Records Ordering and Tracking System (vitrec.ehawaii.gov) — there is no mail-in address for those two record types, only for death certificates.

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    Upload your completed application to PostPal with this address prefilled. We print it, add it to a sealed envelope, and deposit it with USPS within one business day for $5 — postage included.

Common questions

Where do I mail my birth certificate application in Hawaii?

Mail it to Vital Records Section, PO Box 3378, Honolulu, HI 96801-9984. $10 for the first copy of a death certificate, $4 for each additional copy ordered at the same time.

Can I mail a vital records application instead of ordering online?

Yes. Hawaii accepts certificate applications by mail — send the signed form, any required ID, and payment to Vital Records Section. Mail is a common choice when you can't order online or need to include documents the online system won't accept.

What do I need to include when I mail my application?

Include the completed and signed application form, and payment: Cashier’s check, certified check, or money order payable to "State Department of Health" — personal checks are not accepted.

How long does a mailed certificate take?

Longer than an online order, because processing only begins when your envelope arrives and the finished certificate is mailed back to you. If you're up against a passport, travel, or estate deadline, mail early and keep proof of the date you sent it.

Can I get a marriage certificate from this address?

Hawaii issues birth and marriage certificates only through its online Vital Records Ordering and Tracking System (vitrec.ehawaii.gov) — there is no mail-in address for those two record types, only for death certificates.

Can PostPal mail my Hawaii vital records application for me?

Yes. Upload your completed, signed application and PostPal prints it and mails it to Vital Records Section the next business day for $5, with a dated Confirmation of Mailing emailed to you. You still fill out and sign the form yourself — we handle the printing, envelope, and postage.

Sources

Addresses verified September 2026 against official sources. Always confirm on the official site before time-sensitive filings.

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