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HRS §412:3-101

Approval of financial institution names

A Hawaii financial institution's name must be approved by the commissioner and follow the rules for corporate names. If the institution is a corporation, it may include words like "corporation" or "incorporated" but doesn't have to. Before using a trade name or fake name, the institution must tell the commissioner in writing.

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The statute, as written — Name of financial institution

(a) The name of every Hawaii financial institution shall be subject to the approval of the commissioner and shall conform with the provisions of section 414-51 or any successor thereto, whether or not the Hawaii financial institution is a corporation. If the Hawaii financial institution is incorporated, its name may, but need not, contain the word "corporation", "incorporated", or "limited", or an abbreviation of any of the words. (b) Prior to using a trade name or a fictitious name, a Hawaii financial institution shall provide written notification to the commissioner.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§414-51 Rules for choosing a corporate name

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