I finally got hold of someone named Christy at the Vital Records Dept. in Hawaii.
I asked about my order online of my BC and what certificate I would actually receive. Long or short form.
She told me I would be receiving the short form COLB and they no longer gave out the “Certificate of Birth”.
I asked her at least 2 times when they stopped supplying the long form and she stated it was a new policy implemented in May of 2001.
I told her I have heard of people making requests for their long form and have received it. She said she didn't think that was possible except in cases of having a very weird name. (names with hyphens and weird non-American letters.)
Then and only then will they actually make a photo copy of the original and then send it.
But for almost everyone, they will only send out the COLB.
This means to me that they DO HAVE ORIGINALS ON FILE and could if need be get a photo copy.
I kept pushing the point that I really would like the long form so I could get for instance, a passport.
She finally gave me the phone number for a Dr. Alvin Onaka (spelling?).
I had to leave a message for him to call me back. Will call again tomorrow if I haven't received a call.
So, I guess I will be receiving a COLB . But with this I will compare and contrast it with what is on my original “Certificate of Birth”.
I don't know how to post the images of each on this site, but when I receive it, I will ask for help and post the long and short form, for everyone to see the comparison.
It seems they refer people (everyone?) who wants a long form birth to Onaka. Keep insisting that you want it. He will give it up in the end. You could drop a hint that you're willing to take Hawaii to court for your own birth certificate. They can only delay - push him.