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Background Checks in Hawaii

Pre-employment screening, pre-marital research, criminal history checks, and applicant verification. Confidential results from a licensed investigation firm in Honolulu.

  1. Hawaii Detective & Guard provides professional background check services for businesses, individuals, attorneys, and property managers throughout Hawaii. Unlike automated online databases that pull incomplete or outdated records, our investigators verify information through direct research, public records, court filings, and professional contacts.
  2. Whether you are hiring an employee, screening a tenant, researching a potential business partner, or looking into someone's history before a major personal decision, we deliver thorough, accurate results you can actually rely on.

Background Check Services

Pre-Employment Screening

Pre-Marital Background Research

Pre-Marital Background Research

Criminal history, employment verification, education confirmation, professional license checks, and reference interviews for new hires. Compliant with Hawaii ban-the-box rules and FCRA requirements.

Pre-Marital Background Research

Pre-Marital Background Research

Pre-Marital Background Research

Discreet investigation into a prospective spouse or partner. Criminal records, financial history, prior marriages, and verification of personal claims. Completely confidential.

Criminal History Checks

Pre-Marital Background Research

Criminal History Checks

Hawaii and nationwide criminal record searches. Court records, arrest history, sex offender registry, and outstanding warrants. Available for individuals and businesses.

Tenant Screening

Due Diligence and Business Vetting

Criminal History Checks

Background and credit checks for landlords and property managers. Criminal history, eviction records, employment verification, rental history, and references. Hawaii landlord-tenant compliant.

Due Diligence and Business Vetting

Due Diligence and Business Vetting

Due Diligence and Business Vetting

Research on potential business partners, vendors, contractors, and investment targets. Corporate records, litigation history, financial standing, and reputation checks.

Personal Background Checks

Due Diligence and Business Vetting

Due Diligence and Business Vetting

Private background research for personal reasons like new relationships, caregivers for family members, online contacts, or anyone you want to know more about before making a decision.

What Our Background Checks Cover

Depending on the type of check you need, our investigations can include:

  • Criminal conviction and arrest records (Hawaii and nationwide)
  • Sex offender registry searches
  • Civil court judgments and lawsuits
  • Employment history verification
  • Education and credential verification
  • Professional license status and disciplinary actions
  • Property ownership records
  • Bankruptcy and lien filings
  • Address history and identity confirmation
  • Reference and character interviews

Not every check requires all of these. During an initial consultation, we figure out exactly what information you need and build the search around that. No more, no less.

Why Use a Licensed Investigator Instead of an Online Service

Cheap online background check websites pull from aggregated databases that are often incomplete, outdated, or flat-out wrong. They miss records, confuse people with similar names, and cannot verify anything with a phone call or a trip to the courthouse.

A licensed investigator at Hawaii Detective & Guard does the actual legwork. They pull records directly from courts and government agencies, calling employers and references, and cross-checking information against multiple sources. The result is a report you can trust for hiring decisions, legal matters, or personal peace of mind.

This matters especially in Hawaii, where some records are only available in person at county courthouses and where common names can create false matches in database-only searches.

Pre-Marital Background Research in Hawaii

Thinking about marriage is exciting, but it is also one of the biggest financial and legal commitments you will make. A pre-marital background check gives you a clear picture of your partner's history before you sign anything.

Our investigators can look into:

  • Criminal history and arrest records
  • Prior marriages, divorces, and custody arrangements
  • Bankruptcy, liens, and financial judgments
  • Property ownership and asset disclosures
  • Employment and education claims
  • Online presence and social media activity

This is more common than most people realize, especially when significant assets, children from prior relationships, or international partners are involved. Everything is handled with complete confidentiality. The other person does not need to know.

For Employers: Hawaii Hiring Compliance

Hawaii has specific rules around background checks for employment. Employers need to be aware of:

  • Ban the Box: Hawaii law prohibits asking about criminal history on initial job applications. Criminal checks come later in the hiring process.
  • FCRA compliance: If using a background check to make hiring decisions, you must follow Fair Credit Reporting Act rules including written consent and adverse action notices.
  • Salary history ban: Hawaii employers cannot ask about a candidate's prior salary.

Hawaii Detective & Guard helps employers run compliant background checks and can advise on the proper timing and process for screening applicants under Hawaii law.

Licensed & Insured     |     Confidential Results     |     Hawaii & Nationwide     |     FCRA Compliant     |     Court-Ready Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

A basic criminal history check through the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center runs about $30 for a name-based search. Professional background checks by an investigator that include employment verification, education checks, references, and multi-state searches typically range from $150 to $500 depending on scope. We provide a free consultation to figure out exactly what you need before quoting a price.


A basic criminal records check can be done in one to three business days. More thorough checks that include employment verification, education, references, and multi-state searches typically take five to ten business days. Complex cases with international records can take longer. We give you a realistic timeline during the initial consultation.


It depends on the purpose. Public records like court filings, property records, and business registrations are available to anyone. For pre-employment background checks, federal law requires written consent from the applicant. For personal reasons, like researching a new partner, potential business associate, or a caregiver, a licensed investigator can legally search public records and court filings without the subject's consent. Call us and we can explain what applies to your situation.


A professional background check can reveal criminal convictions and arrests, sex offender registry status, civil judgments, employment history, education credentials, professional license status, property records, bankruptcy filings, and address history. The specifics depend on the type of check. Hawaii's Ban the Box law limits when employers can look at criminal history on initial job applications.


A pre-marital background check is a discreet investigation into a prospective spouse before marriage. It covers criminal history, existing marriages or divorces, financial problems, hidden assets, and disclosures in their personal history. It is more common than most people think, especially when significant assets, children, or international partners are involved. We handle these with complete confidentiality.


Yes. We provide tenant screening for landlords and property managers across Hawaii. Our checks cover criminal history, eviction records, credit assessment, employment verification, rental history, and references. Hawaii landlords must follow specific rules about what can be used in rental decisions, and we help landlords stay compliant while making informed choices.


Need a Background Check in Hawaii?

Call 808-726-9759 for a free consultation. We will scope out exactly what you need and give you a clear price before starting.

LICENSE INFORMATION

PDA-31814; GDA-31811; PA-465431

LICENSED PRINCIPAL PD-29383; GD-38986

SUBORDINATE PRINCIPAL GD-29850; PD-40612

1785 S KING ST UNIT 8, HONOLULU, HI 96826

(808) 726-9759

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