Army Community Service (ACS)
Building 2091
Schofield Barracks
Phone (808) 655-4227
Email:
acs@mwrarmyhawaii.com
They’re there to
help. Check the ACS section on our Web Site.
In addition here are some general tips to
make your transition to Hawaii a smooth one:
Housing
We invite you to watch a short video presentation created especially for
military families moving to Hawaii. Preview the homes, neighborhoods and
amenities that make up our close-knit Army Hawaii Family Housing community,
and hear first-hand from our residents what it's like to live in the
islands. You'll also receive important information about the home
application process and what you can do to prepare for your family's move.
Army Hawaii Family Housing Welcome Video
Animal Quarantine
Hawaii is a
rabies free state. Hawaii's quarantine law is designed
to protect residents and pets from potentially serious
health problems associated with the presence and spread
of rabies. Success of the quarantine program is
dependent on maintaining isolation of your pet from
other animals for the required quarantine period.
Importation of dogs, cats and other carnivores into
Hawaii is governed by Chapter 4-29 of the State of
Hawaii, Department of Agriculture Administrative Rules.
This law says that these animals are required to
complete a 120-day confinement in the State Animal
Quarantine Station. If specific pre-arrival and
post-arrival requirements are met, animals may qualify
for a 30-day quarantine or a new 5-day-or-less
quarantine that became effective on June 30, 2003.
Qualifications for Hawaii residents with pets and
reduced "re-entry" fees became effective on February 12,
2004.
Animal Quarantine Station
Rabies Information Brochure
[aqsbrochure.pdf,
Rev. 10/21/04] This
brochure contains important information about
pre-arrival requirements, quarantine station procedures,
policies, rules, operations and fees.
Hawaii
Resident Pets: Owners wishing to leave the State of
Hawaii with their pets, and return, must meet all
requirements on the "Checklist for Hawaii Resident Pets"
to return without extended quarantine. The 120 day
"pre-arrival" waiting period after a successful rabies
blood test is modified prior to leaving the State or can
be in combination with time spent out-of-state before
re-entry depending on circumstances. See
Checklist for Hawaii Resident Pets for details.
MWR Pet Kennels
The USAG-HI
Morale, Welfare and Recreation Pet Kennel is available
for your cats and dogs. The kennel is is located at the
Halawa State Quarantine site in Halawa Valley. Look for
the sign "MWR Pet Kennel." For more information,
click here.
Re-Entry Fee
Requirements: For pets re-entering Hawaii after
completing a Hawaii animal quarantine program, click
here for requirements to qualify for the reduced
"Re-entry" fee for Direct Airport Release or 5-day
or-less quarantine.
Auto Registration
Bringing your car to Hawaii? You need to take a
number of steps. Privately Owned Vehicles (POV) will be shipped to Sand
Island, Honolulu, located close to the Honolulu
International Airport. The Vehicle Processing
Center can provide information
on the shipping status of your vehicle.
The Phone number for inbound POV is (808) 848-8383.
All automobiles used on
the highway must be registered with the state
within ten days of arrival. You may keep your
original plates, but you must register to get a
Hawaii vehicle sticker. Proof of ownership or a
certificate of registration; shipping documents,
Hawaii no fault insurance and proof of a safety
inspection is required.
Safety Inspection
Hawaii requires annual safety inspections. For
inspection, bring a valid identification card
and a Non-resident Certificate Form to one of
the state’s authorized inspection stations.
Driver's License
Hawaii
recognizes other state driver’s licenses. When
your license expires, if you wish to apply for a
Hawaii driver’s license, you must present your
Social Security Card, and a current out-of-state
license.
If your out-of-state license has expired,
you will be required to file an application
form, complete a written examination, pass an
eye test, and pass a road test.
Personal Documents
Hint: Make sure your important personal
documents are not packed with your belongings.
Carry them with you in your carry on baggage.
Family Documents
Marriage Certificate
Birth certificates of family members
Adoption papers
Divorce papers
Previous discharge papers
Death certificates
Annulments of any previous marriages
Citizenship papers
Passports
Children’s report cards
Shot records
Child custody documents
Medical records
Armed Forces identification cards
Wills
Any other personal documents or papers
Financial Documents
Savings account books
Checking account books
Names and addresses of companies where you recently opened or closed accounts
Bills duo during the time you move
Copy of application for allotment (if any)
Ownership Documents
Property deeds
Motor vehicle ownership papers deeds with registration
Stock certificates
Government and civilian insurance documents
Vehicle no-fault insurance policies
PCS documents
Household goods shipping and storage documents
