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| Provider | Annual Price | Document Scanning | Compliance Alerts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Registered Agent | $99 | Included | Included |
| Typical Competitor A | $299 | Extra Fee | Extra Fee |
| Typical Competitor B | $199 | Included | Not Available |
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Changing your registered agent in Hawaii is a straightforward process that involves filing a change form with the Hawaii Secretary of State and paying a $25 filing fee. Whether you're switching to a professional service, moving to a new agent, or updating outdated information, the state makes it relatively simple to update your business records.
There are many legitimate reasons to change your registered agent:
Privacy Concerns: If you've been using your home address as your registered agent address, it's visible in public business records. Switching to a professional service protects your privacy and reduces unwanted solicitations.
Reliability Issues: If your current registered agent has missed documents, failed to forward correspondence promptly, or proven difficult to reach, switching to a more reliable service makes sense.
Moving or Relocation: If you or your current registered agent relocates outside Hawaii, you'll need a new registered agent with a physical Hawaii address to maintain compliance.
Cost Savings: If you're paying $125 to $436 annually for registered agent service, switching to a more affordable option like our $99/year service can reduce your ongoing business expenses.
Professionalism: As your business grows, using a professional registered agent service rather than serving as your own agent can provide better separation between personal and business matters.
Service Quality: Perhaps your current agent doesn't offer document scanning, online portal access, or compliance reminders. Switching to a service with better features improves your business operations.
The process for changing your registered agent follows a clear pattern:
1. Choose a new registered agent who meets Hawaii requirements
Your new registered agent must be either a Hawaii resident (if an individual) or a business entity authorized to conduct business in Hawaii with a physical office. The agent needs a physical street address—no PO boxes—and must be available during regular business hours.
2. File the change form with the Hawaii Secretary of State
You'll need to submit the appropriate form to update your registered agent information in the state business registry. The form includes your business information, current registered agent details, and new registered agent information.
3. Pay the $25 filing fee
Hawaii charges $25 to process registered agent changes. This fee goes directly to the Hawaii Secretary of State and is separate from any fees charged by your new registered agent service.
4. Confirm the change in state records
After the state processes your filing, verify that your business records at cca.hawaii.gov/breg/ reflect the updated registered agent information. This typically happens within a few business days of filing.
Businesses across Hawaii choose our service for several reasons:
Affordable Pricing: At $99 per year, we provide professional registered agent service at a lower cost than many competitors who charge $125 to $436 annually.
Privacy Protection: Our Honolulu address appears on your public filings instead of your personal or business address, keeping your information private.
Reliable Document Handling: We scan and forward documents the same day we receive them, ensuring you never miss important correspondence or legal notices.
Compliance Support: Hawaii requires annual reports with associated fees. We send timely reminders to help you stay current with state obligations and avoid penalties.
Online Portal Access: View and download all documents we've received on your behalf through our secure online portal, accessible 24/7.
Professional Service: Our team focuses exclusively on registered agent service, ensuring we're available during business hours to accept service of process and handle your documents properly.
When you sign up for Hawaii Registered Agent service, we provide clear guidance on filing the registered agent change form with Hawaii. While you're responsible for submitting the form and paying the $25 state filing fee, we'll give you the information you need to complete the process correctly.
The change typically takes effect within a few business days after the Hawaii Secretary of State processes your filing. Once complete, we'll begin receiving documents on your behalf at our Honolulu location.
If you're currently serving as your own registered agent, switching to our service is particularly straightforward since you control both sides of the transition.
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Questions about changing your registered agent or how our service works? Visit our FAQ page or contact us directly. We're here to help make the transition smooth and straightforward.