How to Format
Layout
- The page size must be no greater than 8.5 by 11 inches.[1]
- The page should have a top margin of 4.5 inches. In the bottom inch of the top margin, the return address should be included starting at 1.5 inches from the left margin.
- The return address text should not exceed 3.5 inches per line.
Signatures
A notary public must acknowledge a deed before being recorded.[2]
Recording
Deeds are filed at the Hawaii Bureau of Conveyances. The filing fee (for up to 50 pages) is $36 with the Land Court and $41 with the Regular System.[3]
Conveyance Tax Certificate (Form P-64A) – Must accompany deeds when filing unless the property is exempt from conveyance tax.[4] If exempt, Form P-64B must be filed with the deed instead.