Escrow & Title
In Hawaii, the Real Property Tax Key (TMK) is used to:
AUniquely identify and track each parcel of real property for tax and recording purposes✓ Correct
BMeasure the square footage of a property
CDetermine the zoning of a parcel
DCalculate the conveyance tax
Explanation
Each parcel of real property in Hawaii is assigned a Tax Map Key (TMK) number—a unique identifier used by county tax offices and in recording documents to identify and track the property.
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