Hawaii Fictitious Name Registration & Renewal
Business entities that plan to use a name other than their legal business name may need to register an assumed name. Assumed name registration can take place at the state, local, or state and local levels of government. State specific registration information is available below.
Initial Application for Registration
| Agency: | Hawaii Business Registration Division (BREG) |
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| Filing Method: | Mail, fax, or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $50 + optional $20 expedite fee |
| Is registration mandatory?: | Trade name registration is optional. |
| Law: | Hawaii Statutes § 482-2 |
| County Level Filing: | Filing is not required at the county level. |
| Does registration prevent others from using the name I choose?: | Registration of a trade name does not confer ownership rights. In Hawaii, name ownership comes from public use of the name. |
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Renewal Filing
| Agency: | Hawaii Business Registration Division (BREG) |
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | By the date of registration every 5 years. |
