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HRS §490:9-708

Who can file a financing statement or continuation statement

This section says who is allowed to file certain documents about a secured loan. You can file an initial financing statement or a continuation statement if the secured party of record gives permission, and if the filing is needed to keep an old filing effective or to perfect a security interest.

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The statute, as written — Persons entitled to file initial financing statement or continuation statement

A person may file an initial financing statement or a continuation statement under this part if: (1) The secured party of record authorizes the filing; and (2) The filing is necessary under this part: (A) To continue the effectiveness of a financing statement filed before this article takes effect; or (B) To perfect or continue the perfection of a security interest.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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