HRS §501-167
New title certificate when land reverts
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗If land taken for public use goes back to its original owner or their heirs, the court can order a new title certificate for them after a request and a hearing.
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The statute, as written — New certificate upon reverter of land
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
When for any reason, by operation of law, land which was taken for a public use reverts to the owner from whom it was taken or to the owner's heirs or assigns, the court, upon the petition of the person entitled to the benefit of reversion, after notice and hearing, may order the entry of a new certificate of title to the person.
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