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3 Best Registered Agents in Hawaii (2026)

Filing Verdict's 2026 verdict on registered agents in Hawaii: Mainstay Filing ($149 a year), Hawaii Registered Agent.co ($99 a year) and HI Registered Agent.org ($99 a year), in that order. Mainstay Filing takes first place: $149 a year, unchanged at renewal, with papers served on the company scanned the same business day at no charge.
The Filing Verdict editorial team
Top pick on this page
Spot 1

1. Mainstay Filing: best for all fifty states

$149 per year, flat

9.6Editorial score
out of 10

Mainstay Filing wins here: one $149 agent plan that follows the company into every state, renewing at $149.

New company? Mainstay's formation package at $199 a year adds the Hawaii filing and the annual report.

The three-year bill is $150 higher than Hawaii Registered Agent.co's, and the wider coverage is worth that to us.

What you get

  • A street address in the state, on the public record
  • Same-business-day scan and upload of served papers, no charge
  • The first three government mailings each year scanned free
  • Compliance reminders

What we like

  • $149 a year, unchanged at renewal
  • Serves LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits
  • Three government mailings a year scanned free
  • Same-business-day scans of served papers, free

Cons

  • The agent alone runs $50 a year above Hawaii Registered Agent.co
  • Report filing is a formation-package feature, not part of the agent plan
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Best for a Hawaii-only company
Spot 2

2. Hawaii Registered Agent.co: best for the lowest yearly fee on this list

$99 per year, flat

9.2Editorial score
out of 10

Second place goes to Hawaii Registered Agent.co: a Hawaii specialist at $99 a year, with an in-state street address for the registered office.

Your registered office address comes from Hawaii Registered Agent.co, and legal papers served there are scanned to your online account.

What you get

  • An in-state street address on the public record
  • Papers served on the company are scanned and posted to your online account

What we like

  • Cheaper per year than Mainstay Filing
  • $99 per year, renewing at the same price
  • Can form your LLC and include the first agent year

Cons

  • The Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report filing is yours to handle
  • Built for Hawaii; other states need a separate agent
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Hawaii specialist
Spot 3

3. HI Registered Agent.org: best for Hawaii specialists

$99 per year, flat

9.1Editorial score
out of 10

Third place goes to HI Registered Agent.org: a Hawaii specialist at $99 a year, with an in-state street address for the registered office.

With HI Registered Agent.org, the registered office address sits in the state, and anything served on the company is scanned and sent to you online.

Nothing in the published prices or features divides Hawaii Registered Agent.co from HI Registered Agent.org; pick either.

What you get

  • A physical in-state address for the registered office
  • Served documents are scanned and uploaded for you to read online

What we like

  • Cheaper per year than Mainstay Filing
  • Yearly cost of $99, unchanged when it renews
  • LLC formation available, first agent year free

Cons

  • The Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report filing is yours to handle
  • Built for Hawaii; other states need a separate agent
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The 3 verdicts at a glance

No.ServiceVerdict scoreYearly priceRenewalBest forVisit
1Mainstay Filing9.6$149$149/yrAn agent that works in all fifty states Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
2Hawaii Registered Agent.co9.2$99$99/yrThe lowest yearly price we rank here Visit Hawaii Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
3HI Registered Agent.org9.1$99$99/yrThe lowest yearly price we rank here Visit HI Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
Scores come from Filing Verdict's editors, out of 10, using the criteria explained on How we rank; they are not customer ratings.

Hawaii registered agent prices for 2026: year one, renewals and three years

ServiceYear 1Year 2Year 3Total, 3 yearsRenewal price unchanged
Mainstay Filing$149$149$149$447Yes
Hawaii Registered Agent.co$99$99$99$297Yes
HI Registered Agent.org$99$99$99$297Yes
Prices were read from each company's own pages on November 12, 2026. Hawaii's fees do not depend on which agent you choose.

How the order was set

Two criteria lead Filing Verdict's method at 35% apiece: total over three years and paperwork the price handles. Renewal behavior, match to the state and up-front pricing share the other 30%, and Hawaii came down to paperwork the price handles.

Mainstay's agent plan covers more: papers served on the company are scanned the same business day at no fee, one price applies in all fifty states and three government mailings a year are scanned free. Hawaii Registered Agent.co costs less, and the two finish close.

The full list of criteria and weights is on How we rank.

Hawaii registered agent requirements, from Hawaii Secretary of State (official)

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. Citation: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 428-107.

Hawaii Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report: what it costs and when it is due

Every Hawaii LLC owes the Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report every year. The state fee is $12.50, due last day of the quarter in which the LLC was organized. A late filing adds $10. Notices about it go to your registered agent.

Hawaii registered agent: questions answered

Must a Hawaii LLC have a registered agent?

Yes. Hawaii requires every LLC to keep a registered agent on file, and the agent needs a street address in the state.

What do Hawaii registered agents charge each year?

The prices run $99 to $149 a year, and every service keeps its price at renewal.

May I act as my own registered agent?

Only if you meet the state's conditions. A Hawaii resident, or a business entity formed in Hawaii or authorized to do business there. The LLC cannot be its own agent.

What is the due date for the Hawaii Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report?

Due last day of the quarter in which the LLC was organized; the state fee is $12.50. Filing late adds $10.

Which registered agents are ranked on this page?

Mainstay Filing ($149 a year), Hawaii Registered Agent.co ($99 a year) and HI Registered Agent.org ($99 a year), from first place to last.

Which registered agent is the best value in Hawaii?

Mainstay Filing, because $149 a year whether the company stays put or expands, and the first three government mailings each year are scanned free.

See also

Sources and dates

  1. Hawaii DCCA Business Registration Division release of July 1, 2026, confirmed October 2026
  2. Hawaii yearly filing: Annual report: fee, official source, confirmed October 2026
  3. Hawaii formation fee: Filing fee, official source, confirmed October 2026
  4. Hawaii formation fee: Filing fee, official source, confirmed October 2026
  5. Hawaii registered agent statute, confirmed October 2026
  6. Checked November 12, 2026: Mainstay Filing, Hawaii service page
  7. Checked November 12, 2026: Hawaii Registered Agent.co, pricing and service pages
  8. Checked November 12, 2026: HI Registered Agent.org, pricing and service pages