About this office
Hawaii County SO is a Satellite Office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), located at 349 Kapiolani Street, Hilo, HI 96720.
ATF offices carry out federal firearms, explosives, arson, and alcohol/tobacco diversion enforcement and regulation within their assigned territory.
This office falls under the SEATTLE FIELD DIVISION, which coordinates ATF field and satellite offices across its region, including Hawaii County SO.
This directory tracks ATF field offices, satellite offices, and division offices nationwide. Browse other ATF offices in Hilo or across HI to find the closest location to you.
Frequently asked questions
About Hawaii County SO in Hilo, HI
This office
Where is Hawaii County SO located? +
Hawaii County SO is located at 349 Kapiolani Street, Hilo, HI 96720. Use the Get Directions button above to open navigation.
What type of ATF office is Hawaii County SO? +
Hawaii County SO is classified as a Satellite Office within the SEATTLE FIELD DIVISION.
What is a Satellite Office? +
ATF offices carry out federal firearms, explosives, arson, and alcohol/tobacco diversion enforcement and regulation within their assigned territory.
What is the ZIP code for Hawaii County SO? +
The ZIP code for Hawaii County SO in Hilo, HI is 96720.
What city and state is Hawaii County SO in? +
Hawaii County SO is in Hilo, HI.
How do I contact Hawaii County SO? +
Contact details for Hawaii County SO aren't published in this listing. Use the ATF office locator at
atf.gov or contact the
SEATTLE FIELD DIVISION for current phone and appointment information.
Is Hawaii County SO open to walk-in visitors? +
Walk-in policies vary by office and can change without notice. Confirm the current visitor and appointment policy for Hawaii County SO before making a trip.
What are typical ATF field office hours? +
Most ATF offices operate during standard federal business hours on weekdays, excluding federal holidays. Confirmed hours for Hawaii County SO aren't included in this listing — verify directly before visiting.
Is Hawaii County SO the same as ATF headquarters? +
No. Hawaii County SO is a Satellite Office under the SEATTLE FIELD DIVISION. ATF's national headquarters is a separate office in Washington, D.C.
What is the directory ID for Hawaii County SO? +
The directory ID for this listing is 9cf8d50a-0299-46d1-9865-4de0d69f94ea.
Office types & structure
What's the difference between a Field Office and a Satellite Office? +
A Field Office is typically the primary ATF presence for a metro area or state, with broader staffing and services. A Satellite Office extends a field division's coverage into additional cities, often with a smaller footprint reporting up to a field office or division office.
What's the difference between a Field Office and a Division Office? +
A Division Office serves as the administrative headquarters for an entire ATF field division, overseeing multiple field and satellite offices across a multi-state region. A Field Office is one of the offices reporting into that division.
Who runs the SEATTLE FIELD DIVISION? +
ATF field divisions are led by a Special Agent in Charge (SAC), who oversees all field and satellite offices within the division's territory.
What does the SEATTLE FIELD DIVISION cover? +
ATF field divisions oversee firearms, explosives, arson, and alcohol/tobacco diversion enforcement and regulation across a multi-state or regional area, coordinating the field and satellite offices within that territory, including Hawaii County SO.
Is Hawaii County SO a law enforcement office or an administrative office? +
It's classified as a Satellite Office. Field and satellite offices are typically operational/investigative; division offices combine investigative oversight with administrative leadership for the region.
What agency does Hawaii County SO fall under? +
Hawaii County SO is part of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), under the SEATTLE FIELD DIVISION.
Is ATF part of the Department of Justice? +
Yes. ATF is a federal law enforcement agency within the U.S. Department of Justice.
Services & jurisdiction
Does Hawaii County SO handle firearms licensing? +
ATF field and satellite offices support Federal Firearms License (FFL) compliance and industry operations within their territory, though specific licensing services can vary by office. Contact Hawaii County SO directly or check atf.gov to confirm what's handled on-site.
Does Hawaii County SO issue Federal Firearms Licenses (FFLs)? +
FFL applications are processed through ATF's licensing centers; field offices such as Hawaii County SO typically support compliance inspections and industry outreach rather than initial issuance. Confirm current procedures at atf.gov.
Does Hawaii County SO handle explosives licensing? +
ATF offices support federal explosives licensing and compliance within their region. Confirm with Hawaii County SO or atf.gov whether explosives licensing services are handled at this specific location.
Does Hawaii County SO handle NFA (National Firearms Act) applications? +
NFA applications (e.g. for suppressors or short-barreled rifles) are processed centrally through ATF's NFA Division rather than at individual field offices. Hawaii County SO may support related compliance work within its territory.
Does Hawaii County SO handle arson investigations? +
ATF supports arson investigations, often in partnership with state and local fire and law enforcement agencies, within the SEATTLE FIELD DIVISION's territory.
Does Hawaii County SO investigate illegal firearms trafficking? +
Firearms trafficking investigation is a core ATF field function. Hawaii County SO operates within the SEATTLE FIELD DIVISION's investigative territory covering Hilo, HI and the surrounding area.
Does Hawaii County SO serve the general public or only licensees and industry? +
ATF offices generally serve both the public — for tips, records requests, and outreach — and regulated industry members such as FFL and explosives licensees, though the exact mix of services can vary by office.
Can I request public records from Hawaii County SO? +
Public records requests to ATF are generally handled through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request at atf.gov, rather than directly at an individual field or satellite office.
Does Hawaii County SO coordinate with state and local law enforcement? +
Yes. ATF field and satellite offices, including Hawaii County SO, routinely coordinate with state and local law enforcement on joint task forces and investigations within their territory.
How is Hawaii County SO different from a local police department? +
Hawaii County SO is a federal office. ATF enforces federal firearms, explosives, and arson-related laws, and often works alongside — rather than in place of — state and local police.
Reporting & emergencies
Can I report a firearms-related crime to Hawaii County SO? +
ATF field offices, including Hawaii County SO, accept tips related to firearms trafficking and violent crime involving firearms. For an active emergency, contact local law enforcement or 911 first.
Can I report an explosives incident to Hawaii County SO? +
For an active emergency, contact 911 first. Hawaii County SO and the SEATTLE FIELD DIVISION can be contacted for non-emergency reporting and follow-up on explosives-related incidents.
What should I do if I need ATF outside of Hawaii County SO's availability? +
For urgent matters outside normal availability, contact local law enforcement or 911 in an emergency, or reach ATF's national contact channels at atf.gov.
Nearby & verification
Are there other ATF offices near Hilo, HI? +
Yes. This directory lists other
ATF offices in Hilo and across
HI, within the SEATTLE FIELD DIVISION. Browse nearby listings to find the closest office.
How can I verify current information about Hawaii County SO? +
This listing is compiled from publicly available ATF office data. For current hours, phone numbers, and services, check the official ATF office locator at
atf.gov before visiting Hawaii County SO.