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HRS §501-135

Trustees can register trust land unless the trust says no

A trustee is allowed to file an application to register land that the trustee holds in a trust, as long as the trust document does not specifically forbid it. This section only covers who can apply, not the registration process itself.

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The statute, as written — Application by trustee

Any trustee may file an application for registration of any land held in trust by the trustee, unless expressly prohibited by the instrument creating the trust.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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