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HRS §27J-3

Apostilles and certifications special fund

This section creates a special state fund for apostille and certification fees. The lieutenant governor's office runs it, deposits certain money into it, and can spend it on running the service. It does not set fees or deadlines.

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The statute, as written — Apostilles and certifications special fund; established

(a) There is established in the state treasury the apostilles and certifications special fund, which shall be administered by the office of the lieutenant governor. (b) The following shall be deposited into the special fund: (1) All fees collected pursuant to section 27J-2; (2) Any interest earned or accrued on moneys in the special fund; and (3) Moneys appropriated by the legislature. (c) The office of the lieutenant governor may expend moneys in the apostilles and certifications special fund for operational and administrative expenses of the apostille and certification of document services, including but not limited to modernization, postage, and supplies.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§27J-2 Fee for apostille or certification

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