Haw. Rev. Stat. § 456-22: [ §456-22] Authority to refuse to perform notarial act.

[ §456-22] Authority to refuse to perform notarial act. (a) A notary public may refuse to perform a notarial act if the notary public is not satisfied that:

(1) The person executing the document is competent or has the capacity to execute the document;

(2) The person's signature is knowingly and voluntarily made; or

(3) The notary public has proof of the signer's signature and identity or, if the person is a remotely located individual, satisfactory evidence of the identity under section 456-23.

(b) A notary public may refuse to perform a notarial act unless the refusal is prohibited by any provision of law other than this chapter.