Registered agent price index · Hawaii
3 Best Registered Agents in Hawaii (2026): Price Index
Index basis: Highest index first. Cost carries 38% and coverage 32% (the full basis)
Ledger summary
Hawaii ledger, best value first
1. Mainstay Filing: best for owners who might expand
Leads the indexMainstay Filing indexes highest here. The entries: the same $149 yearly price in all fifty states.
HI Registered Agent.org saves $150 across three years and leaves more filings with you.
Line includes
- A street address inside the state
- Three government mailings a year, scanned at no cost
- Serves nonprofits, corporations, LPs and LLPs along with LLCs
Credits
- Flat $149 per year
- Reaches all fifty states
Debits
- Priced $50 higher annually
- Report filing requires the formation package
2. HI Registered Agent.org: best for LLCs that stay put
Hawaii focusHI Registered Agent.org is line 2: one state, $99 a year, $99 at renewal.
Line includes
- A street address inside the state
- Served papers appear online
Credits
- $99 annually, no increase
- Costs less each year than Mainstay Filing
Debits
- Expanding means finding another agent
- The Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report is yours to complete
3. Hawaii Registered Agent.co: best for one more in-state address
Hawaii focusHawaii Registered Agent.co is line 3: one state, $99 a year, $99 at renewal.
Its figures are identical to HI Registered Agent.org's.
Line includes
- A street address inside the state
- Served papers appear online
Credits
- Costs less each year than Mainstay Filing
- $99 annually, no increase
Debits
- Expanding means finding another agent
- The Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report is yours to complete
Subtotal by year
| Line | Provider | Total, year 1 | Total, year 2 | Total, year 3 | Total, year 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $149 | $298 | $447 | $745 | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | HI Registered Agent.org | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit HI Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Hawaii Registered Agent.co | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit Hawaii Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Compute your subtotal
What Hawaii charges itself
| Entry | Amount | Cited from |
|---|---|---|
| Filing the LLC | $51 | cca.hawaii.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| Periodic report | $12.50 every year | files.hawaii.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| Penalty for filing late | $10 | files.hawaii.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| 3-year state cost | $76 | Filing + reports + any tax |
How the index came out
Mainstay Filing indexed above HI Registered Agent.org on coverage per dollar, a 32% column.
A single agent for any state beat the one-state line.
Official Hawaii registered agent requirements (Hawaii Secretary of State)
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
A Hawaii resident, or a business entity formed in Hawaii or authorized to do business there. The LLC cannot be its own agent. Law: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 428-107.
The address has to be a place of business with a street address in Hawaii. P.O. boxes are not accepted.
Citation: capitol.hawaii.gov (read October 2026) per the state
Going without a service
Serving as your own registered agent adds nothing if you qualify. Each line above charges $99 to $149 a year for the in-state address.
FAQ
How much does a Hawaii registered agent charge each year?
From $99 to $149 a year on this ledger.
What do three years of agent service cost?
Three years of service costs $297 to $447.
Does Hawaii require a registered agent for every LLC?
Yes. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
May I serve as my own registered agent?
Yes, as long as you meet the eligibility and address rules on this page.
What does the state collect from the LLC every year?
$12.50 annually for the Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report, with the deadline described as last day of the quarter in which the LLC was organized.
When does one line pass another in total cost?
Not within ten years; no line overtakes another.
Which registered agent indexes best in Hawaii?
Mainstay Filing indexes first. HI Registered Agent.org and Hawaii Registered Agent.co follow.
Source lines
- Line for Hawaii DCCA Business Registration Division: cca.hawaii.gov, October 2026.
- Line for Hawaii yearly filing: Annual report: files.hawaii.gov, October 2026.
- Line for Hawaii formation fee: Filing fee: cca.hawaii.gov, October 2026.
- Line for Hawaii formation fee: Filing fee: cca.hawaii.gov, October 2026.
- Line for Hawaii registered agent statute: capitol.hawaii.gov, October 2026.
- Entry: Mainstay Filing Hawaii service page, read November 13, 2026
- Entry: HI Registered Agent.org pricing page, read November 13, 2026
- Entry: Hawaii Registered Agent.co pricing page, read November 13, 2026