Hawaii Designation of Representative is a form used to appoint a representative to act on behalf of an entity in Hawaii. This entity could be an individual, a business, or a public agency. This form is filed with the Department of Taxation in Hawaii and is required for certain transactions, such as filing a tax return and receiving a tax refund. There are three types of Hawaii Designation of Representative: General, Limited, and Specific. A General Designation of Representative is used to appoint a representative to act on behalf of an entity for all matters related to the entity. This form is typically used when the entity wishes to appoint a representative to handle all of its transactions with the Department of Taxation. A Limited Designation of Representative is used to appoint a representative to act on behalf of an entity in specific matters. This form is typically used when the entity wishes to appoint a representative to handle only certain transactions with the Department of Taxation. A Specific Designation of Representative is used to appoint a representative to act on behalf of an entity in a specific transaction. This form is typically used when the entity wishes to appoint a representative to handle a specific transaction with the Department of Taxation.