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HRS §572C-5

How to register as reciprocal beneficiaries

Two people who qualify can register as reciprocal beneficiaries by filing a signed, notarized declaration and paying a fee. The director will then register the declaration, give each person a certificate, and keep a record of it.

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The statute, as written — Registration as reciprocal beneficiaries; filing fees; records

(a) Two persons, who meet the criteria set out in section 572C-4, may enter into a reciprocal beneficiary relationship and register their relationship as reciprocal beneficiaries by filing a signed notarized declaration of reciprocal beneficiary relationship with the director. For the filing of the declaration, the director shall collect a fee of $8, which shall be remitted to the director of finance for deposit into the general fund. (b) Upon the payment of the fee, the director shall register the declaration and provide a certificate of reciprocal beneficiary relationship to each party named on the declaration. The director shall maintain a record of each declaration of reciprocal beneficiary relationship filed with or issued by the director.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§572C-4 Requirements for a valid reciprocal beneficiary relationship

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