DeCosta was born in Hawaii when a territory. A birth certificate is on file for DeCosta from 1930 when it was a territory (a long form) from which info for this form is generated. When it became a state they started issuing state forms so, Yes, this form we are looking at here is recent.
Do you want it to say “Born in the territory of Hawaii?” That was probably changed on statehood. But would be interesting to check out — think I will.
There are plenty of people born in Hawaii prior to 1960. Do their COLBs say state or territorial registrar? if they say state then I'll stand corrected.