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OHA Hawaiian Registry Program
Nā Mamo 'Ōiwi Hawai'i

The OHA Hawaiian Registry Ancestry Verification Program provides Hawaiians, worldwide, an OHA Hawaiian Registry ancestry verification color photo card, after verifying your indigenous Hawaiian ancestry through your biological parentage. 

The OHA Hawaiian Registry ancestry verification card enables you to apply to programs of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and it may be used when registering for Kau Inoa . 

 

Frequently asked question

What is OHA Hawaiian registry?

The OHA Hawaiian Registry Program (HRP) provides Hawaiians, worldwide, with a Hawaiian ancestry verification card issued by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, after verifying your indigenous Hawaiian ancestry through your biological parentage.

Why was the program started?

The OHA Hawaiian Registry Program (HRP) was initiated in May 2002 by an action from the Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) to replace the existing Operation ‘Ohana Program.

What is the purpose?

The purpose is to create an updated information base of Hawaiians showing lineal descent from the aboriginal people that inhabited the Hawaiian Islands before 1778.

Why should I register?

The card confirms your Hawaiian ancestry supported by your certified documents
The ancestry verification card enables you to apply for OHA programs (i.e. grants, scholarships, business loans, etc)
Registering is an easy, one-time process—use this card instead of hauling around documents!
You may use this card to register for Kau Inoa
Your Hawaiian documents are stored safely for your future reference/card renewal
It’s FREE!  No blood quantum is required.

How do I register?

E-mail hireg@oha.org with your required documents or your requests
Call or visit any of our OHA locations listed below
 

 

REGISTER NOW!

If you're interested in obtaining an OHA Hawaiian Registry Ancestry Verification Card, DOWNLOAD FORM HERE and
PRINT AND FILL OUT a separate form for each applicant and mail to the below locations. 

USE THIS CHECKLIST to confirm that you have collected all required documents
and avoid delays

1. Application form for each applicant:

2. Birth Certificate: A photo-copy of your birth certificate stating Hawaiian Ancestry

  • IF YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE DOES NOT STATE HAWAIIAN:
  • Provide document(s) that link your Hawaiian Ancestry through your *biological parentage.

3. Photo ID:

  • Identifying the applicant, or parent/guardian signatures

AND

4. A color photograph for your new OHA Hawaiian Registry Ancestry Verification card.

 

Any OHA Office can process your application

  • MOLOKA'I
    P.O. Box 1717
    Kaunakakai, HI 96748
    Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm
    (808) 560-3611
  • O'AHU
    711 Kapi'olani Boulevard, Suite 500
    Honolulu, HI 96813
    Hours: Tuesday and Thursday
    9:00am–11:00am and 2:00pm–3:00pm
    (808) 594-1835
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  • HILO
    162-A Baker Avenue
    Hilo, HI 96720-4869
    Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm
    (808) 920-6418
  • LANA’I
    P.O. Box 631413
    Lana'i City, HI 96763
    Phone: 808-565-7930
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  • KONA
    75-5706 Hanama Place, Suite 107
    Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
    Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm
    (808) 327-9525
  • MAUI
    360 Papa Place, Suite 105
    Kahului, HI 96732
    Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm
    (808) 873-3364
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