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HRS §412:3-102

Changing a financial institution's name

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

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.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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