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Our top pick in HawaiiHI Registered Agent.org
1. HI Registered Agent.org: best for a Hawaii-only company on a budget
$99/yr (renewal $99/yr)
Our mark9.6out of 10
HI Registered Agent.org is number one here: an in-state agent for $99 a year that scans served papers to you online.
Its plan gives you an in-state street address for the registered office, and legal documents served on the company are scanned and sent to you online.
It beats Mainstay Filing on three-year cost, the heaviest criterion we score, and matches it on renewal terms.
What you get
- Hawaii street address for your registered office
- Legal papers scanned and posted online for you
Why pick it
- $99/yr with no renewal increase
- Forms LLCs too (first agent year included)
- The lowest yearly price on this list
Less good
- Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report is on you
- No coverage outside Hawaii
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Fifty-state coverageMainstay Filing
2. Mainstay Filing: best for growing companies
$149/yr (renewal $149/yr)
Our mark9.2out of 10
Number 2 is Mainstay Filing: $149 a year for an agent that can follow the company into any state at the same price.
Mainstay's $199 yearly package goes further: formation plus your annual report.
On cost it trails HI Registered Agent.org by $150 over three years.
What you get
- A physical in-state address on the public record
- Service of process scanned the same business day, no fee
- First three government mailings a year scanned free
- Compliance reminders
Why pick it
- Service of process scanned the same business day, no fee
- First three government mailings a year scanned free
- Works for LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits
- $149 a year, same price at renewal
Less good
- Agent alone costs $50 a year more than HI Registered Agent.org
- Report filing needs the formation package
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Local Hawaii agentHawaii Registered Agent.co
3. Hawaii Registered Agent.co: best for a Hawaii-focused agent
$99/yr (renewal $99/yr)
Our mark8.9out of 10
Third: Hawaii Registered Agent.co, for an in-state agent for $99 a year that scans served papers to you online.
Its plan gives you an in-state street address for the registered office, and legal documents served on the company are scanned and sent to you online.
Same prices and features as HI Registered Agent.org; pick whichever you prefer.
What you get
- Hawaii street address for your registered office
- Legal papers scanned and posted online for you
Why pick it
- Forms LLCs too (first agent year included)
- $99/yr with no renewal increase
- The lowest yearly price on this list
Less good
- Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report is on you
- No coverage outside Hawaii
Our top 3 at a glance
| Rank | Service | Our score | Annual price | Renewal price | Best for | Link |
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| 1 | HI Registered Agent.org | 9.6 | $99 | $99/yr | Lowest yearly price on this list | Visit HI Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
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| 2 | Mainstay Filing | 9.2 | $149 | $149/yr | Agent plus fifty-state coverage | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
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| 3 | Hawaii Registered Agent.co | 8.9 | $99 | $99/yr | Lowest yearly price on this list | Visit Hawaii Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
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The scores are ours: editorial marks out of 10 built from the weighted criteria on How we rank, not ratings from customers.
Hawaii pricing for 2026: what each service costs
| Service | Year one | Year two | Year three | Three-year total | Same price at renewal |
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| HI Registered Agent.org | $99 | $99 | $99 | $297 | Yes |
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| Mainstay Filing | $149 | $149 | $149 | $447 | Yes |
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| Hawaii Registered Agent.co | $99 | $99 | $99 | $297 | Yes |
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Published prices, read November 12, 2026 on each company's site. Whichever agent you name, Hawaii's fees stay the same.
How we picked the order
Three-year cost decided this page. It is one of our two 30% criteria, alongside what one price covers.
HI Registered Agent.org costs $297 over three years, $150 less than Mainstay Filing. Cost beat coverage for an agent in a single state.
See How we rank for every criterion and weight.
Hawaii registered agent rules, per Hawaii Secretary of State
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. The address has to be a place of business with a street address in Hawaii. P.O. boxes are not accepted. The statute is Haw. Rev. Stat. § 428-107.
Hawaii Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report fee (2026)
The Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report is due every year (last day of the quarter in which the LLC was organized) with a $12.50 state fee. Miss it and the state adds $10. State notices go to your registered agent's address.
Common Hawaii questions
Does a Hawaii LLC need a registered agent?
Yes. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
How much does a registered agent cost in Hawaii?
Expect $99 to $149 a year; renewal prices match the first year.
Can I be my own registered agent?
Yes, if you qualify under state law. A Hawaii resident, or a business entity formed in Hawaii or authorized to do business there. The LLC cannot be its own agent.
When is the Hawaii Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report due?
It is due last day of the quarter in which the LLC was organized and the state fee is $12.50. Late filings cost $10 more.
Which registered agents do you rank here?
HI Registered Agent.org ($99 a year), Mainstay Filing ($149 a year) and Hawaii Registered Agent.co ($99 a year), from first to last.
Which Hawaii registered agent is the best value?
HI Registered Agent.org, because $99 a year with the same price at renewal, the lowest yearly price on this list.
Official sources and price pages
- Hawaii DCCA Business Registration Division release of July 1, 2026: cca.hawaii.gov/breg/third-quarter-hawaii-annual-business-reports-due-2, checked October 2026
- Hawaii yearly filing: Annual report: fee, official source: files.hawaii.gov/dcca/breg/registration/forms/c5.pdf, checked October 2026
- Hawaii formation fee: Filing fee, official source: cca.hawaii.gov/breg/registration/dllc, checked October 2026
- Hawaii formation fee: Filing fee, official source: cca.hawaii.gov/breg/registration/dllc/fees, checked October 2026
- Hawaii registered agent statute: www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol08_Ch0401-0429/HRS0425R/HRS_0425R, checked October 2026
- Pricing and service pages of HI Registered Agent.org, read November 12, 2026
- Hawaii service page of Mainstay Filing, read November 12, 2026
- Pricing and service pages of Hawaii Registered Agent.co, read November 12, 2026