HRS §425R-12

When a registered agent does not create court power

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗

This section says that having a registered agent in Hawaii does not, by itself, give Hawaii courts power over the company. Also, the agent's address does not decide which court in Hawaii can hear a case against the company.

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The statute, as written — Jurisdiction and venue

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.

The appointment or maintenance of a registered agent in the State does not by itself create the basis for personal jurisdiction over the represented entity in the State. The address of the agent does not determine venue in an action or proceeding involving the entity.

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

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