THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	828
THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2023
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO the certification of documents.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

SECTION 1. The Hawaii Revised Statutes is amended by adding a new chapter to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"Chapter

apostilles and certifications

§ -1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

"Apostille" means a certification issued to authenticate documents pursuant to the Hague Treaty.

"Hague Treaty" refers to the convention, adopted in the Hague in 1961, that created a simplified form of document certification for countries that joined the convention.

"Non-apostille certification" means a certification issued by the lieutenant governor to authenticate a document for a country that does not recognize the Hague Treaty.

§ -2 Fee. (a) The lieutenant governor shall assess a fee of $10 for each apostille or non-apostille certification issued.

(b) Moneys collected for the issuance of apostilles or non-apostille certifications shall be deposited into the apostilles and certifications special fund established pursuant to section -3.

§ -3 Apostilles and certifications special fund; established. (a) There is established 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 assessed for the issuance of apostilles and non-apostille certifications pursuant to section    ‑2; and

(2) Any interest earned or accrued on moneys in the special fund.

(c) The office of the lieutenant governor may expend moneys in the apostilles and certifications special fund for operational expenses, including postage and supplies."

SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Apostilles; Certifications; Fees; Special Fund

Description:

Increases the fee for the issuance of an apostille or certification to $10. Establishes the apostilles and certifications special fund. Authorizes the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to expend moneys in the fund for operational expenses.

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