Ko Hawaiʻi Pae ʻĀina (KHPA)

1. Review Your Category

   Find the section below that matches what you need: identification, motor vehicle, vehicle/vessel, business, or vital records.

2. Complete the Pre-Check Form

   Fill out the online pre-check form or download the PDF application listed for that category.

3. Gather Your Documents

   Collect the items in the Required Documents Checklist below before you call or visit.

4. Submit at Island Office

   Call or visit your island office to finalize the application. Pre-check forms alone do not complete your request.

Requirements can vary by service category and are confirmed by office staff. Contact your island office before your visit to confirm the exact documents needed for your request.

• Valid photo identification
• Completed pre-check form or printed PDF application for your service category
• Any existing KHPA certificate, registration, or reference number related to your request
• Supporting documents specific to your category (see the reference PDFs in each section below)
• Current contact information for follow-up (phone number and/or email address)

Application and reference materials for KHPA identification certificates.

• Application — Identification / Operator Certificate

  Pre-check application form (PDF).
  View PDF
• Passport (Reference Copy)

  Identification reference document, cleaned copy with seal.
  View PDF
• Online Pre-Check Form

  Fill out the combined identification / operator certificate pre-check form.
  Fill Out Form

This category shares the combined pre-check application with Identification Certificate above.

• Motor Vehicle Operator's Identification (Reference Copy)

  Cleaned reference copy with seal.
  View PDF
• Application — Identification / Operator Certificate

  Pre-check application form (PDF). Select the operator certificate option.
  View PDF
• Online Pre-Check Form

  Fill out the combined identification / operator certificate pre-check form.
  Fill Out Form

• Safety Check

  Vehicle safety check reference form (PDF).
  View PDF
• Application — Vessel Registration

  Pre-check application form (PDF).
  View PDF
• Online Pre-Check Form — Vehicle Registration

  Fill out the vehicle registration pre-check form.
  Fill Out Form

• Merchandise License

  Reference copy with seal (PDF).
  View PDF
• Service License

  Reference copy with seal (PDF).
  View PDF
• Online Pre-Check Form — Business Registration

  Fill out the business registration pre-check form.
  Fill Out Form

• Birth Certificate

  Reference copy with seal (PDF).
  View PDF
• Application — Certification of Hawaiian Birth (CHB)

  Pre-check application form (PDF).
  View PDF
• Post Office Box (Postal Service)

  Reference copy with seal (PDF).
  View PDF

Office: Call or visit during operating hours for submission requirements and next steps.