HRS §412:3-102
Changing a financial institution's name
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗A financial institution must get the commissioner's approval to change its name. The name change does not affect existing rights, liabilities, or obligations, and no transfer documents are needed. The commissioner may require public and agency notice.
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The statute, as written — Change of name
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
To change its name, a Hawaii financial institution shall file an application with the commissioner. The application shall be approved if the commissioner is satisfied that the new name complies with this chapter and chapter 414. Any change of name of a stock financial institution pursuant to this section shall be effected in accordance with chapter 414. Any change of name shall not affect a financial institution's rights, liabilities, or obligations existing prior to the effective date thereof, and no documents of transfer shall be necessary to preserve the rights, liabilities, or obligations; provided that the commissioner may require notice to be given to the public and other governmental agencies.
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