Hawaii · Reinstatement
Reinstate an LLC in Hawaii
Hawaii lets an LLC that has been administratively terminated apply for reinstatement within 2 years 1.
Start my Hawaii reinstatementCan you reinstate an LLC in Hawaii?
Yes. Hawaii calls getting an administratively terminated LLC back reinstatement. The LLC applies for reinstatement under section 428-811. 1
A Hawaii LLC may apply for reinstatement within 2 years after the effective date of its administrative termination. 1
Last checked .What it costs in Hawaii
We prepare the filing for $199 + state fees. You see the total before we file. See the reinstatement service.
How reinstatement works in Hawaii
Catch up on filings
In Hawaii the reinstatement application must contain all reports due and unfiled and the payment of all delinquent fees and penalties. 1
Tax clearance
The Hawaii application must include a certificate or other writing from the director of taxation. The writing says all taxes owed are paid, a payment arrangement exists, or the unpaid liabilities are being contested. 1
File the application
Hawaii uses the Application for Reinstatement, Form X-4, which lists Limited Liability Company as one of the entity types it covers. 2
Pay the state fee
The Hawaii filing fee for an LLC Application for Reinstatement is $25.00 and is not refundable. One certified copy is an optional $10.00. 2
Check the name
In Hawaii, if the LLC's name or a substantially identical name was registered or reserved by another entity in the reinstatement period, reinstatement is allowed only with a new name. 1
What reinstatement does
Once effective, a Hawaii reinstatement relates back to the date of the administrative termination, and the LLC resumes business as if the termination never occurred. 1
More details for Hawaii
On the Hawaii form, an LLC application is signed by at least one manager of a manager-managed company or at least one member of a member-managed company. 2
What we do for your Hawaii filing
For $199 + state fees we confirm what Hawaii requires for your company and prepare the filing. You sign, we file. State charges are passed through at cost. You see the amounts before we file. Start your reinstatement.
Reinstate or start a new LLC?
A new LLC is a new company with a new formation date. If a fresh start is cheaper for you, we say so.
In Hawaii the window above decides whether reinstatement is still open.
What to have ready
- The company name exactly as registered
- The state of formation
- The last year the company filed a report with the state
- The Application for Reinstatement (Form X-4) 2
Common questions
How long do I have to reinstate an LLC in Hawaii?
A Hawaii LLC may apply for reinstatement within 2 years after the effective date of its administrative termination. 1
What does Hawaii charge to reinstate an LLC?
The Hawaii filing fee for an LLC Application for Reinstatement is $25.00 and is not refundable. One certified copy is an optional $10.00. 2
Does Hawaii need a tax clearance to reinstate an LLC?
The Hawaii application must include a certificate or other writing from the director of taxation. The writing says all taxes owed are paid, a payment arrangement exists, or the unpaid liabilities are being contested. 1
Will my LLC keep its name in Hawaii?
In Hawaii, if the LLC's name or a substantially identical name was registered or reserved by another entity in the reinstatement period, reinstatement is allowed only with a new name. 1
Does reinstatement in Hawaii reach back to the date the LLC lost its status?
Once effective, a Hawaii reinstatement relates back to the date of the administrative termination, and the LLC resumes business as if the termination never occurred. 1
What does Vermilion Vitez charge for a Hawaii reinstatement?
$199 + state fees. You see the state’s amounts before we file. See the reinstatement service.
Also in Hawaii
Sources 2 links, checked Nov 14, 2026
- Hawaii: time limit to apply, what the state calls it, what to file first, tax clearance, the LLC's name, what reinstatement does capitol.hawaii.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026
- Hawaii: state fee, the application, who signs files.hawaii.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026
Each source shows the date it was checked. The newest check is Nov 14, 2026.
This page explains Hawaii’s rules. It is not legal or tax advice.
Reinstate your Hawaii LLC with us
We prepare the reinstatement and the back-year reports, you sign. $199 + state fees.
Start my Hawaii reinstatement