Hawaii registered agent
Hawaii registered agent requirements
Who must appoint a registered agent in Hawaii, which office keeps the record, how to change agents, and what reliable coverage costs.
Direct answer
Does Hawaii require a registered agent?
Every corporation, LLC, or other registered entity formed or qualified in Hawaii must continuously maintain a registered agent with a physical street address in the state. Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division keeps the agent of record.
Last verified July 29, 2026
The Hawaii requirement
Every corporation, LLC, limited partnership, or other registered entity formed or qualified to do business in Hawaii must continuously maintain a registered agent with a physical street address in the state. The agent has to be available during business hours to accept service of process, tax notices, and official correspondence. A lapse can mean missed lawsuits, penalties, loss of good standing, or administrative dissolution.
- Cornerstone Licensing service fee
- $99 per year (renews at $149)
The exact statutory reference for the Hawaii requirement is available from the filing office via the official source linked above.
Changing your registered agent in Hawaii
File a statement of change of registered agent (and registered office, if it moves) with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division. Many states also accept the update as part of the annual or biennial report; the change takes effect once the filing is accepted.
Hawaii registered agent FAQ
- Does Hawaii require a registered agent?
- Yes. Every corporation, LLC, or other registered entity formed or qualified in Hawaii must continuously maintain a registered agent with a physical street address in the state. A lapse can lead to penalties, loss of good standing, or administrative dissolution.
- Who keeps the registered agent records in Hawaii?
- Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division maintains the registered agent of record for each entity. The exact statutory reference is available from the filing office.
- How do I change my registered agent in Hawaii?
- File a statement of change of registered agent (and registered office, if it moves) with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division. Many states also accept the update as part of the annual or biennial report; the change takes effect once the filing is accepted.
- What does registered agent service cost in Hawaii?
- Cornerstone Licensing provides Hawaii registered agent service for $99 per year, with renewals at $149 per year. Same-day document scanning and forwarding is included; there are no per-document charges.
- Can I be my own registered agent in Hawaii?
- An individual with a physical street address in the state who is available during business hours can generally serve. The entity itself cannot act as its own registered agent, and a P.O. box does not satisfy the street-address requirement.