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Ho‘oulu Verification Services

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3-step process

Step 3

Mail or bring the HAR form and required documents to the Data Center or one of our community drop–off locations. Once the information is received, we will begin the Hawaiian ancestry verification process.

You may be thinking, “It can’t be that easy.” In many cases it is easy. In others — particularly when documents are not available or are inconclusive — it may take more time and effort. The information in this book should help you in this process.

Some important things to remember:

  • Submitting your HAR form and documents to the Data Center does not mean that your Hawaiian ancestry is verified. We will contact you to let you know that your form is complete, or to request additional documents.
  • The time it takes the Data Center to complete each verification can vary. Please feel free to call if you have not heard from us within four weeks of submitting your application.
  • Parents of newborns can verify the Hawaiian ancestry of their children
  • any time after birth.
  • You can verify your Hawaiian ancestry at any time during the year—you don’t have to wait until the enrollment period for a KS program.
  • You only have to verify your Hawaiian ancestry ONCE to be considered for preference when applying for KS programs. However, we reserve the right to review ancestry status at any time if new information becomes available.

Kawaiaha‘o Plaza

567 South King St.
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 523-6200

KS Hawai‘i

16-716 Volcano Rd.
Kea‘au, HI 96749
(808) 982-0000

KS Kapālama

1887 Makuakāne St.
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 842-8211

KS Maui

275 ‘A‘apueo Pkwy
Pukalani, HI 96768
(808) 572-3100