Run by the Business Registration Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. It covers LLCs, corporations, partnerships, and trade names.
Hawaii Secretary of State | Business Entity Search
In Hawaii, business records are kept by the Business Registration Division (BREG) of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, not a Secretary of State. Its online search lets anyone confirm a company's status, registration date, and filings for free.
Business Name Availability Check
State of Hawaii
What the Hawaii Business Search Covers
Each record lists the certificate and file numbers, status, registration date, entity type, registered agent, and filing information.
Searching and viewing basic records is free. Certified copies and certificates of good standing carry a fee.
How to Search by Business Name
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Open the BREG business entity search
Open the Business Registration Division's entity & document search, or use the direct link below. Hawaii is moving to a new online portal in mid-2026, so start from the DCCA BREG page if a link has changed.
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Search by name with a filter mode
Type the business name and choose "Begins With" for a tighter match or "Contains" to catch the word anywhere in the name.
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Read the results
Results list matching businesses. Click a business name to open its detail page.
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Review the entity record
The record shows the certificate number, file number, business status, registration date, entity type, registered agent, and filing information.
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Open filings or order documents
From the record you can view filing information, order a Certificate of Good Standing, or purchase certified copies.
Ready to try it? Open the official business search and run your query.
Search Hawaii businesses ↗All the Ways to Search Hawaii Records
Business Name
Search by name with a "Begins With" or "Contains" filter. The most common starting point.
Open this search ↗File / Certificate Number
Look up an entity by its file number or certificate number from the record.
Open this search ↗Documents
Open an entity's filing information and purchase certified copies or certificates.
Open this search ↗Business Check
Use the DCCA Business Check tool to verify a registered Hawaii business.
Open this search ↗Rules That Make Your Search Work
- Choose "Begins With" for a tighter match or "Contains" to find a word anywhere in the name.
- Click a business name in the results to open its full detail page.
- Hawaii is launching a new BREG online portal in mid-2026; if a saved link breaks, start from the DCCA Business Registration page.
- Searching and viewing basic records is free; certified copies and certificates carry a fee.
- Hawaii has no Secretary of State — business records sit with the DCCA Business Registration Division.
- Entities file an annual report on a quarterly schedule tied to the registration date.
Reading the Entity Detail Page
| Field | What it tells you |
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| Certificate Number | The certificate number assigned to the entity's registration. |
| File Number | The file number the Business Registration Division assigned to the entity. |
| Business Name | The registered legal name of the business. |
| Business Status | Whether the entity is Active or in another condition such as terminated or dissolved. |
| Entity Type | The structure, such as a Domestic or Foreign LLC, Corporation, or Partnership. |
| Registration Date | The date the entity was registered in Hawaii. |
| Registered Agent | The name and Hawaii address of the agent designated to receive legal documents. |
| Filing Information | The entity's filings, including annual reports and amendments, available to view. |
Two official references help you go further:
How to View and Download a Company's Filings
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Open the entity’s detail page
Search by name and click the business to reach its record.
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Find the filing information
The record lists the entity’s filings, including annual reports and amendments.
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View or purchase documents
View basic records for free, or purchase certified copies and a Certificate of Good Standing.
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Use the current portal
Hawaii is moving services to a new BREG online portal in mid-2026. If a link has changed, start from the DCCA Business Registration Division page.
Annual report: Hawaii entities file an annual report due in the calendar quarter that matches their registration date — not a single statewide deadline. Keeping it current preserves good standing.
Hawaii Business Search - Common Questions
Is the Hawaii business entity search free?
Yes. Searching and viewing basic records is free. Certified copies and certificates of good standing carry a fee.
What is the difference between "Begins With" and "Contains"?
"Begins With" matches names that start with your text. "Contains" finds your text anywhere in the name, which casts a wider net.
Does Hawaii have a Secretary of State?
No. Business records are maintained by the Business Registration Division (BREG) of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA).
Is the Hawaii search portal changing?
Yes. Hawaii is launching a new BREG online portal in mid-2026, and Hawaii Business Express services are moving to it. If a link has changed, start from the DCCA Business Registration Division page.
Does Hawaii require an annual report?
Yes. Hawaii entities file an annual report, due in the calendar quarter that matches their registration date.
A name is available in Hawaii. Does that mean I can use it?
Not necessarily. State availability does not clear a name against federal trademarks. Run a USPTO trademark screen and check domain and social-handle availability before committing.