INSTRUCTIONS: APPLICATION FOR RESERVATION X-1

This form is used to reserve the name for a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company in the state of Hawaii. The form is easy to fill out and the filing fee is only $10.

“Application for Reservation X-1 Step 1”

Check the appropriate box at the top of the form indicating whether you’re reserving a name for a corporation, partnership, or LLC.

“Application for Reservation X-1 Step 2”

On line 1, provide the name of the applicant. The applicant does not have to sign the bottom of the form though. Their agent is authorized to sign the form as well. List the address of the applicant on line 2.

“Application for Reservation X-1 Step 3”

Check the appropriate box on line 3. If the applicant checks box (d) or (e), the name provided on line 1 needs to be the current name of the company before changing its name.

“Application for Reservation X-1 Step 4”

Before reserving a name for the state of Hawaii, the name must meet one of the following requirements:

1. Domestic Profit Corporations- reserved name needs one of the following designations: Corporation, Incorporated, Limited, Corp., Inc., Ltd.

2. Domestic Limited Liability Company- reserved name needs one of the following designations: Limited Liability Company, Ltd. Liability Co., L.L.C., or LLC.

3. Domestic Limited Partnership- reserved name needs one of the following designations: Limited Partnership, LP, or L.P.

4. Domestic Limited Liability Limited Partnership- reserved name needs one of the following designations: Limited Liability Limited Partnership, LLLP, or L.L.L.P.

“Application for Reservation X-1 Step 5”

If the business entity is a corporation or partnership, they need to make sure to check the appropriate box in line 5 or line 6.

“Application for Reservation X-1 Step 6”

The applicant or their agent needs to print and sign their name at the bottom of this form. If the form is approved, the name will remain reserved for 120 days. Make the check for the filing fee made payable to Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. If you’re mailing this form, use the following address:

State of Hawaii

Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Business Registration Division

P.O. Box 40

Honolulu, Hawaii 96810