Question 1

Does a charity need to register to solicit donations in Hawaii?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hawaii generally requires charitable organizations to register with the Hawaii Attorney General — Tax & Charities Division before soliciting contributions in the state, unless an exemption applies. The requirement reaches out-of-state charities soliciting Hawaii residents.

Question 2

How much does charitable registration cost in Hawaii?

Accepted Answer

The initial registration fee is No fee, and renewal is $0–$600, tiered on revenue. Fees are stated as the state sets them; where a fee varies with contributions, the tiers are cited on this page.

Question 3

When is the Hawaii charitable registration renewal due?

Accepted Answer

15th day of the 5th month after fiscal year end. The date is computed from the organization's own fiscal year end under the rule this page cites, so it differs between charities.

Question 4

Are any charities exempt from registering in Hawaii?

Accepted Answer

Hawaii recognizes exemptions, and this page lists each one we check for with its statutory citation. At least one of them still requires a filing to claim it — an exemption is not always automatic. The state, not a third party, decides whether an exemption applies.

Registration	Required
Agency	Hawaii Attorney General — Tax & Charities Division
Initial fee	No fee
Renewal fee	$0–$600, tiered on revenue
Renewal / report due	15th day of the 5th month after fiscal year end
Filing channel	Electronic filing available

Hawaii charitable solicitation registration: requirements, fees, and deadlines

Who must register

Exemptions we check for

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