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Hawaii Finance Licensing

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Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide finance industry services in the United States. This guide contains information about professional finance licensing in Hawaii.

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Hawaii Financial Services Company Licenses

Hawaii Collection Agency Branch Office License

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Professional and Vocational Licensing Division - Collection Agency Licensing Area
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Bond Requirements:

$15,000 surety bond for each additional office.

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Registration - Collection Agencies

Agency Fee:

$25

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$309

Due:

By June 30 of even-numbered years.

Hawaii Collection Agency License

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Professional and Vocational Licensing Division - Collection Agency Licensing Area
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Bond Requirements:

$25,000 surety bond.

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Registration - Collection Agencies

Agency Fee:

$167 if registering in the second half of the biennial license period and $309 if applying during the first half of the biennial license period.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$309

Due:

By June 30 of even-numbered years.

Hawaii Escrow Depository Branch License

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Division of Financial Institutions
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100 application fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

  • Licenses expire on December 1 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 15.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Hawaii Escrow Depository License

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Division of Financial Institutions
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$5000 application fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

  • Licenses expire on December 1 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 15.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Hawaii Exempt Out-of-State Collection Agency Designation

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Professional and Vocational Licensing Division - Collection Agency Licensing Area
Notes:

Agencies licensed under the laws of a different state may apply for this exemption if they are collecting debts on behalf of an out-of-state creditor, do not solicit or engage in collection activities in Hawaii, and only use interstate communication methods such as mail, phone, or fax.

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Exempt Out-of-State Collection Agency Designation

Agency Fee:

$25 application fee + $74 if registering in the second half of the biennial license period and $148 if applying during the first half of the biennial license period.

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$148

Due:

By June 30 of even-numbered years.

Notes:

Renewal applications are sent in the mail.

Hawaii Exempt Sponsoring Mortgage Loan Originator Company License

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Division of Financial Institutions
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$300

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$150

Due:

  • Licenses expire on December 1 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 15.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Hawaii Money Transmitter Branch Registration

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Division of Financial Institutions
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

  • Licenses expire on December 1 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 16.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Hawaii Money Transmitter License

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Division of Financial Institutions
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$5000 application fee + $5000 license fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

You will be invoiced for a renewal fee. Remit your payment through NMLS after you receive the invoice.

Due:

  • Licenses expire on December 1 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 15.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Hawaii Mortgage Loan Originator Company Branch License

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Division of Financial Institutions
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$520 + $15 credit report

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

  • Licenses expire on December 1 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 15.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Hawaii Mortgage Loan Originator Company License

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Division of Financial Institutions
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$1300 + $15 credit report fee + $36.26 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$600 renewal fee + $35 per control person

Due:

  • Licenses expire on December 31 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 15.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.
Notes:

All MU2s must submit a credit report (through NMLS) dated up to 30 days prior to the Company’s renewal submission date and provide an updated federal criminal background check through NMLS dated within 90 days of the Company's renewal submission date.

Hawaii Mortgage Servicer License

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Division of Financial Institutions
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100 + $675 application

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$600

Due:

  • Licenses expire on December 1 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 15.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Hawaii Non-Profit Mortgage Loan Originator Company Registration

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Division of Financial Institutions
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$400

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$150

Due:

  • Licenses expire on December 1 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 15.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Hawaii Small Dollar Installment Loan Branch

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Division of Financial Institutions
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

  • Licenses expire on December 1 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 15.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Hawaii Small Dollar Installment Loans

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Division of Financial Institutions
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$1000 application fee + $35 per person + $15 credit report fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

You will be invoiced for a renewal fee. Remit your payment through NMLS after you receive the invoice.

Due:

  • Licenses expire on December 1 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 15.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Individual Licenses

Hawaii Individual Financial Services Licenses

Hawaii Mortgage Loan Originator License

Agency:Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Division of Financial Institutions

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$865 + $15 credit report fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$385

Due:

  • Licenses expire on December 1 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 15.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

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Revised April 19, 2024
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