Honolulu County Trustee Deed Form

Honolulu County Trustee Deed Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Honolulu County Trustee Deed Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Honolulu County Completed Example of the Trustee Deed Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Hawaii Bureau of Conveyances
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 / 96803
Hours: 7:45am to 4:30pm / Recording: 8:00am to 3:30pm
Phone: (808) 587-0147
Recording Tips for Honolulu County:
- Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
- Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
Cities and Jurisdictions in Honolulu County
Properties in any of these areas use Honolulu County forms:
- Aiea
- Camp H M Smith
- Ewa Beach
- Fort Shafter
- Haleiwa
- Hauula
- Hickam Afb
- Honolulu
- Kaaawa
- Kahuku
- Kailua
- Kaneohe
- Kapolei
- Kunia
- Laie
- M C B H Kaneohe Bay
- Mililani
- Pearl City
- Pearl Harbor
- Schofield Barracks
- Tripler Army Medical Center
- Wahiawa
- Waialua
- Waianae
- Waimanalo
- Waipahu
- Wake Island
- Wheeler Army Airfield
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Honolulu County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Honolulu County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Honolulu County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Honolulu County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Honolulu County you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.
Are there any recurring fees?
No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
How much does it cost to record in Honolulu County?
Recording fees in Honolulu County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (808) 587-0147 for current fees.
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Unlike other instruments of conveyance, which are named for the warranties of title they contain, the trustee's deed is named after the person executing the deed. Trustees use a trustee's deed to transfer real property out of a trust. A trustee's deed for use in trust administration is different from a trustee's deed upon sale, used after foreclosure of real property under a deed of trust.
The trustee of a living trust is appointed by the trust's settlor in the trust instrument. The settlor is the person funding the trust with assets (in this case, real property). Since a trust cannot hold title to property, the trustee acts as an authorized agent of the trust and holds title to the trust's assets. Under direction from the settlor, the trustee can sell real property out of the trust.
A basic trustee's deed conveys title in fee simple to the grantee in exchange for consideration (something of value, usually money). It must meet the same requirements for form and content as other conveyances affecting real property, and it contains additional information about the trust. The deed names the trustee as the grantor and states the trust's name and date of establishment (the date of the trust instrument's execution). A trustee's deed requires a legal description of the subject real property, as well as a reference to the prior deed under which the trustee was granted title.
Each acting trustee must sign the deed in the presence of a notary public for a valid transfer. The notary may require a witness signature in addition if the trustee is not personally known to the notary.
In many states, recipients of a trustee's deed require a certificate of trust. A stand-in for the trust instrument, which is not a matter of public record, the certificate is proof that the trust exists and that the trustee has the authority to authenticate documents and act on behalf of the trust. In Hawaii, however, persons dealing with a trustee are protected under the Uniform Trustees' Power Act (Haw. Rev. Stat. 554A:7).
Hawaii is one of a few states with a dual recording system. Submit the deed for recording in either the Land Court (Torrens) or the Regular System (or both). The Bureau of Conveyances maintains records for both systems. Check which system to record in by consulting the prior deed, and consult a lawyer with any questions.
Trust law can quickly become complex, so consult an attorney with any questions regarding your unique situation.
Important: Your property must be located in Honolulu County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Trustee Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Honolulu County.
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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Honolulu County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.
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