How to search Hawaii business entities online

Hawaii's business entity search is at hbe.ehawaii.gov/documents/search.html, operated by the Business Registration Division (BREG) within the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA). As of May 2026, BREG is in mid-transition to a new online portal. The current HBE site is described by the division as a temporary version offering limited services while the replacement system is built.

What the search covers

The database includes all entity types registered with BREG: domestic and foreign profit corporations, nonprofit corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, general partnerships, trade names, trademarks, and service marks. Name reservations are searchable as well.

How to search

The search form offers two name-matching modes — Begins With and Contains. "Contains" is the broader option and useful when you're unsure how the entity name starts. A charter/file number can be entered separately to go directly to a specific entity record. The search form requires no account and is publicly accessible.

One important caveat stated on the portal: search results should not be treated as a definitive determination of name availability. A name appearing in results may or may not be available for registration — the BREG makes the formal availability call when a filing is submitted.

Accessing certificates and copies

Certificates of Good Standing (called Certificates of Compliance in Hawaii) are purchased directly through the HBE search portal without a user account. The standard certificate costs $5.00; expedited processing adds $10.00. Document copies cost $0.25 per page; a $10.00 certification surcharge applies to certified copies. Previously purchased documents can be authenticated at no charge at hbe.ehawaii.gov — Authenticate.

Annual reports

Annual reports for all entity types can be filed online at hbe.ehawaii.gov/annuals. The annual report fee is $15 for profit corporations and LLCs, $5 for nonprofits — among the lowest annual report fees of any state.

This guide is informational only and is not affiliated with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Verify current procedures at cca.hawaii.gov/breg. Source: Hawaii DCCA Business Registration Division, verified May 2026.