Short answer: Must contain Limited Liability Company, L.L.C., or LLC, and cannot imply government affiliation or use restricted words like Bank without proper licensure.
We've pulled these figures from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Business Registration Division (BREG)'s own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
Hawaii naming rules
Must contain Limited Liability Company, L.L.C., or LLC, and cannot imply government affiliation or use restricted words like Bank without proper licensure.
Open the official Hawaii name search
Reserving a name
Hawaii lets you reserve a name for $10, which holds it for 120 days.
Doing business under another name
Hawaii DBAs are filed with: state. Fee: $51.
How Hawaii compares
Hawaii's name reservation fee is $10. That ties for the lowest of the 50 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $25, so Hawaii comes in $15 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $10 | 41 of 50 |
| Arizona | $10 | 41 of 50 |
| California | $10 | 41 of 50 |
| New Mexico | Varies | Not confirmed |
| Utah | $22 | 32 of 50 |
| Texas | $40 | 10 of 50 |
Hawaii fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (Form LLC-1) | $51 | Composed of a $50 base filing fee and a mandatory $1 State Archives preservation fee. Applies uniformly online, by mail, or by fax. |
| Name reservation (optional) | $10 | 120 days |
| Amendment | $26 | |
| DBA / assumed name | $51 | state |
Name search and rules: Hawaii questions
How do I check if an LLC name is available in Hawaii?
Use the official Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Business Registration Division (BREG) business search. A name that's distinguishable from existing records can usually be registered.
What words must a Hawaii LLC name include?
Must contain Limited Liability Company, L.L.C., or LLC, and cannot imply government affiliation or use restricted words like Bank without proper licensure.
Can I reserve an LLC name in Hawaii?
Yes. Reservation costs $10 and holds the name for 120 days.
Do I need a DBA in Hawaii?
Only if you'll do business under a name other than your exact LLC name. DBAs are filed with: state. Fee: $51.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.