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What Hawaii charges for a registered agent change (2026)
Hawaii charges $25 to file a change of registered agent. With Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick at $149 a year, switching costs $174 in year 1 and $149 after.
- Hawaii rules checked October 20, 2026
- Provider fees read October 2026
Every fee, in order
| Fee | Amount | Who charges it |
|---|---|---|
| Change-of-agent filing | $25 | Hawaii Secretary of State |
| Yearly agent service, year 1 | $149 | Mainstay Filing |
| Yearly agent service, renewal | $149 | Mainstay Filing |
| Setup fee | None | Mainstay Filing |
Mainstay Filing
$149 / year, same at renewal
- Registered agent, all year
- Mail and legal-document scanning and forwarding
- Compliance reminders
Checked October 20, 2026.
6 other providers priced in Hawaii
ResidentAgents.com, Standard Filings, Northwest Registered Agent, ZenBusiness, Bizee and LegalZoom. Their yearly fees range from $99 to $249 in year 1, before the state’s fee.
Hawaii agent rules
- Requirement
- Required. A Hawaii resident, or a business entity formed in Hawaii or authorized to do business there. The LLC cannot be its own agent.
- Address
- The address has to be a place of business with a street address in Hawaii. P.O. boxes are not accepted.
- Statute
- Haw. Rev. Stat. § 428-107
Questions
What does Hawaii charge to change registered agents?
$25, filed with the Hawaii Secretary of State (Haw. Rev. Stat. § 428-107). That is rank 12 of 50, highest first.
What is the total cost to switch to Mainstay Filing in Hawaii?
$174 in year 1: the state’s $25 fee plus $149 for the first year of service, with the same $149 at renewal.
Can I be my own registered agent in Hawaii?
A Hawaii resident, or a business entity formed in Hawaii or authorized to do business there. The LLC cannot be its own agent. The address has to be a place of business with a street address in Hawaii. P.O. boxes are not accepted.
Sources
- Hawaii registered agent statute (Haw. Rev. Stat. § 428-107): www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol08_Ch0401-0429/HRS0425R/HRS_0425R-0004.htm, checked October 20, 2026
- Hawaii Secretary of State: cca.hawaii.gov/breg/, checked October 20, 2026
- Provider registered agent pages, checked October 20, 2026