Comparison of the top registered agent services for Hawaii LLCs and corporations · Updated 2026-04-30
Selecting a registered agent for a Hawaii LLC is a balance of cost, privacy, and the agent’s responsiveness when service of process arrives. The statute (Haw. Rev. Stat. §428-108) requires a physical Hawaii address staffed during business hours, with the agent’s information filed publicly with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division. Below, we rank the four registered agent services we evaluated for Hawaii-based LLCs and corporations in 2026.
Northwest Registered Agent
Physical-address-only operations; mail forwarding; same-day filing.
ZenBusiness
Pairs RA with LLC formation packages.
LegalZoom
Largest brand; phone-based support; bundled legal services.
Mid-tier pricing with full feature parity; suitable for businesses focused on cost-efficiency.
Hawaii-specific option: Hawaii Registered Agent.co operates exclusively in Hawaii and specializes in same-state filings. Best for businesses that want a state-focused provider with local-only operations.
| Filing | Cost | Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| LLC formation | $50 | annually by the end of the quarter in which the LLC was formed |
| Annual Report | $15 | annually by the end of the quarter in which the LLC was formed |
| DBA / Fictitious Name | $50 | Every 5 years |
| Change of Registered Agent | $25 | — |
Source: Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division · Statute reference Haw. Rev. Stat. §428-108
For most Hawaii LLCs, Northwest Registered Agent ranks first on privacy and Mainstay Filing offers the best value at $99/year. State-specific options like Hawaii Registered Agent.co specialize in same-state filings.
Commercial services range $50–$250 per year. Mainstay Filing is $99/yr; Northwest is $125/yr; ZenBusiness is $199/yr; LegalZoom is $249/yr.
Yes. File a Statement of Change of Registered Agent with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division for $25. Most commercial services handle the change paperwork for you.
National services like Mainstay Filing and Northwest operate across all 50 states with consistent pricing and online dashboards. State-specific providers (like Hawaii Registered Agent.co) focus exclusively on one state and often handle same-state-only filings faster.
Yes — under Haw. Rev. Stat. §428-108, every Hawaii LLC must designate and maintain a registered agent with a physical street address in Hawaii.
RA Ratings independently reviews registered agent services. We may earn a commission from sponsored links; this does not affect rankings or editorial selection. Verify all filing fees with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division before submitting paperwork.