The big title and escrow companies in Hawaii are Title Guaranty, Old Republic Title, First American Title and Fidelity National Title & Escrow of Hawaii. Most have offices on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Hawaii Island. Below are their main office addresses and phone numbers on each island, taken from each company’s own website or the state’s list of licensed escrow companies.
Chicago Title and Ticor Title, which you’ll see in other states, don’t appear on Hawaii’s list of licensed escrow depositories as of March 2026. If someone mentions them for a Hawaii deal, confirm which licensed Hawaii company is actually handling the escrow.
Main offices by island
| Company | Island | Office | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Title Guaranty | Oahu | 225 Queen St, Suite 100, Honolulu | (808) 521-0211 |
| Title Guaranty | Maui | 33 Lono Ave, Suite 200, Kahului | (808) 871-2200 |
| Title Guaranty | Kauai | 4414 Kukui Grove St, Suite 104, Lihue | (808) 245-3381 |
| Title Guaranty | Hawaii Island | 75-5660 Kopiko St, Unit B-3, Kailua-Kona | (808) 329-6666 |
| Title Guaranty | Hawaii Island | 111 E Puainako St, Unit 703, Hilo | (808) 935-6638 |
| Old Republic Title | Oahu | 737 Bishop St, Suite 2200, Honolulu | (808) 566-0100 |
| Old Republic Title | Maui | 33 Lono Ave, Suite 195, Kahului | (808) 871-2800 |
| Old Republic Title | Kauai | 4-356 Kuhio Hwy, Suite 140, Kapaa | (808) 821-6808 |
| Old Republic Title | Hawaii Island | 75-5722 Kuakini Hwy, Suite 215, Kailua-Kona | (808) 327-3700 |
| Fidelity National Title & Escrow of Hawaii | Oahu | 201 Merchant St, Suite 2100, Honolulu | (808) 536-0404 |
| Fidelity National Title & Escrow of Hawaii | Maui | 140 Hoohana St, Suite 309, Kahului | (808) 893-0556 |
| Fidelity National Title & Escrow of Hawaii | Hawaii Island | 75-1000 Henry St, Suite 202, Kailua-Kona | (808) 334-0202 |
| First American Title | Oahu | 700 Bishop St, Suite 110, Honolulu | (808) 206-8420 |
| First American Title | Hawaii Island | 1437 Kilauea Ave, Suite 202, Hilo | (808) 961-3775 |
Each company has more branches than this. Title Guaranty lists 16 across the four islands, open weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Old Republic lists offices in Kahala, Kailua, Kapolei and Pearlridge on Oahu, Wailea on Maui and Koloa on Kauai. Fidelity has Oahu branches in Kahala, Kailua, Kapolei and Pearlridge, plus Lahaina, Upcountry and Wailea on Maui. First American has office pages for East Honolulu, Aiea, Kapolei, Kihei and Kailua-Kona as well. We didn’t find a Kauai office for Fidelity or First American.
Other licensed escrow companies
The state’s list also includes smaller, Honolulu-based companies:
- First Hawaii Title Corporation: 201 Merchant St, Suite 2000, Honolulu. (808) 521-3411
- Premier Title and Escrow (formerly Guardian Escrow Services): 1601 Kapiolani Blvd, Suite 1110, Honolulu. (808) 951-6991
- Hale Escrow: 711 Kapiolani Blvd, Suite 111, Honolulu. (808) 539-7729
- Hawaii Resort Escrow: 1136 Union Mall, Suite 207, Honolulu. (808) 536-3378
Contact pages for specific offices
- Jane Iwata, Old Republic Title (Kahala)
- Deitra Lopez, First American Title (Hilo)
- First American Title on Oahu: offices and contact info
Title insurance and escrow in Hawaii, briefly
Escrow is the neutral party that holds the money and paperwork until the deal closes. The escrow officer takes the buyer’s deposit, collects signed documents and loan funds, pays off the seller’s mortgage, sends the deed for recording and pays everyone out. In Hawaii, escrow companies must be licensed by the state Division of Financial Institutions, which publishes the list used for this page.
Title insurance covers problems with ownership that weren’t caught before closing, such as an old lien, a forged signature in the chain of title or a recording error. It’s a one-time premium paid at closing. There are two kinds of policy. The owner’s policy protects the buyer. The lender’s policy protects the mortgage lender and is required on most financed purchases. In Hawaii, the same company usually handles both the title work and the escrow.
Who usually pays what
Everything here is negotiable and is set in the purchase contract. These are the common defaults:
- Escrow fee: commonly split 50/50 between buyer and seller.
- Owner’s title policy (standard coverage): the standard Hawaii purchase contract has split this 60% seller and 40% buyer, though local practice and negotiation vary.
- Lender’s title policy and loan costs: usually paid by the buyer.
- Hawaii conveyance tax: usually paid by the seller.
Ask the escrow company for an estimated closing statement early. It shows exactly how the costs are split in your contract.
FAQ
Who chooses the title company? It’s written into the purchase contract. Either side can propose one, and it’s usually settled during the offer.
Do I need a title company on a different island from the property? No. The big companies work statewide, but a local branch makes signing and drop-offs easier.
How do I protect myself from wire fraud? Never wire money using instructions that arrive only by email. Call the escrow office at a number you looked up yourself, such as one in the table above, and confirm before you send anything.
Questions about buying or selling in Hawaii? Call or text 808-866-6593, or start here →
Sources
- List of licensed escrow depositories, Hawaii Division of Financial Institutions, March 31, 2026
- Branch locations, Title Guaranty, accessed Oct. 28, 2026
- Hawaii office locations, Old Republic Title, accessed Oct. 28, 2026
- Hawaii offices, Fidelity National Title & Escrow of Hawaii, accessed Oct. 28, 2026
- First American Title, Downtown Honolulu and Hilo offices, First American, accessed Oct. 28, 2026
- Hawaii purchase contract review (closing cost allocation), Hawaii Living, updated Sept. 6, 2021
General information as of October 2026, not legal or tax advice. Contact details change; confirm with the office before sending documents or funds. Always verify wiring instructions by phone, using a number you looked up independently.