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HRS §449-20

Getting approval to open a branch office

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗

An escrow depository must get written permission from the commissioner before opening a branch office. The application must explain why the branch is needed and include any other information the commissioner asks for.

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The statute, as written — Branch offices

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.

No escrow depository may establish a branch office without first obtaining prior written approval from the commissioner. The application shall set forth the reasons for the branch office and other information that may be required by the commissioner.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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