Welcome to Hawai`i Compliance Express (HCE)

Below are some instructions that will help you get started with Hawaii Compliance Express. Click on the appropriate link based on your function or role.

Buyers

Vendors

BUYERS Buyer Check Vendor Compliance Status

1. Click on 'Login' link and login using your account (Contact your Department Manager for HCE accounts)

2. To search for a specific company, use one of the search criteria and click search

3. To list all vendors, click on search link without entering any search criteria

4. Click on the company's name to view the Certificate of Compliance

5. Click 'Continue' to return to company list

6. Logout when finished

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VENDORS - Create an application

1. Login using your HCE account (Click on 'Create an Account' link if you do not have an HCE account)

2. You will be directed to vendor main page

3. Click on 'Start a new Registration'

4. Complete online questionnaire

5. Review Data. Use the 'Edit' link of the section to make changes

6. Certify application.

7. Follow payment processing on-screen instructions

8. View/Print IRS 8821 form.

9. Review application status and click continue to return to main page

10. Repeat steps 3-10 to create another application

NOTE: DO NOT FORGET TO FAX OR MAIL IRS FORM 8821. THE IRS CANNOT COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION WITHOUT RECEIVING FORM 8821.

VENDORS - Review application/s

1. Login using your HCE account

2. You will be directed to vendor main page

3. Click on Company Name to review compliance status

4. Click 'View/Print Certificate' to view and print the 'Certificate of Vendor Compliance'

5. Click 'View/Print' link for each Agency (IRS, DLIR, DOTAX) to view/print completed agency forms

6. Click 'Edit basic info' button to edit company information. Make sure to click 'Save & Continue' button to complete change.

7. For further assistance, please click on the 'Contact Information' link on the left navigation for a list of pertinent agencies and contact numbers.

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