Hawaii Unemployment Guide
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What information and documents you need.
- Your social security number.
- If you are not a U.S. citizen, you need your alien registration number.
- Your employment information for the past 18 months, including employer’s name, address, zip-code, phone number, dates of employment, and reason for separation.
- If you were separated from active duty military, you need your DD-214 member 4 copy. Do not delay your filing if you do not have your DD-214. You can provide this documentation at a later date. If you don’t have a copy of your Form DD-214, request a copy online at www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/.
- If you were in federal employment, you need your SF8 or SF50 or pay-stubs.
- Your bank account number and your bank’s routing number. Use your bank routing number and account information on your personal check. To deposit to a savings account, contact your financial institution to obtain the correct routing and account information.
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