Short answer: Strictly mandates a registered agent with a physical street address within the state; PO boxes are prohibited. Changing agents costs $26.
We've pulled these figures from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Business Registration Division (BREG)'s own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
Who can serve as a Hawaii registered agent
Strictly mandates a registered agent with a physical street address within the state; PO boxes are prohibited.
You can be your own agent in Hawaii. The catch: your street address lands on the public record, and you need to be there during business hours to accept legal papers.
Paid registered agent services
| Service | Yearly price | What stands out |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Registered Agent | $125 | Uses its address on your public filings by default; scans state and legal mail |
| Bizee | Free year 1 with formation, then $149 | Says it runs its own offices in all 50 states; sends service of process by tracked FedEx |
| ZenBusiness | $199 | Sold as an add-on, not included with formation |
| LegalZoom | $249 | Sold separately from its LLC packages |
Compare all four in our registered agent rankings, or read the Bizee vs Northwest comparison.
How Hawaii compares
Hawaii's fee to change registered agents is $26. That's the 11th highest of 45 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $20, so Hawaii runs $6 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $26 | 11 of 45 |
| Arizona | $10 | 29 of 45 |
| California | $20 | 21 of 45 |
| New Mexico | $20 | 21 of 45 |
| Utah | $17 | 25 of 45 |
| Texas | Varies | Not confirmed |
Hawaii fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (Form LLC-1) | $51 | Composed of a $50 base filing fee and a mandatory $1 State Archives preservation fee. Applies uniformly online, by mail, or by fax. |
| Change of registered agent | $26 | Requires filing Form X-7, which costs $25 plus the $1 archives fee. |
| Articles of Termination (Form LLC-11) | $25 |
Registered agent rules: Hawaii questions
What are the registered agent requirements in Hawaii?
Strictly mandates a registered agent with a physical street address within the state; PO boxes are prohibited.
Can I be my own registered agent in Hawaii?
Yes, if you meet Hawaii's requirements. Your address will appear on public filings, and you'll need to be available during business hours.
How much does it cost to change registered agents in Hawaii?
The state charges $26. Requires filing Form X-7, which costs $25 plus the $1 archives fee.
Can a registered agent use a PO box in Hawaii?
No. Registered agents need a physical street address in Hawaii where legal papers can be delivered in person during business hours.
How much does a registered agent service cost in Hawaii?
Commercial services typically charge a yearly fee. Northwest charges $125 a year and Bizee charges $149 a year after a free first year with formation, based on prices we checked. The state doesn't regulate these prices.
What happens if my Hawaii LLC doesn't have a registered agent?
You can miss lawsuits and state notices, and the state can eventually move to revoke or dissolve the LLC. Consistent failure to file exposes the LLC to administrative forfeiture.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.