State Regulatory
The OAH conducts administrative hearings and recommended orders issues decisions for the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. We ensure due process for all contested cases in accordance with (HRS) Chapters 91 and 92.
Who We Are
A description of OAH’s Mission
The kinds of cases heard by the Office of Administrative Hearings include:
Scope Of Authority
Since its creation in 1978, the Office of Administrative Hearings has provided contested case hearings for all administrative matters within the jurisdiction of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.
In fulfilling our responsibilities to provide fair and impartial contested case hearings in a professional and timely manner, we have adopted the same professional and ethical standards that are followed by the judiciary, and are continuously updating our professional training, as well as our procedures.
The Office of Administrative Hearings has embarked upon a very substantial effort to place all of the decisions of the Office of Administrative Hearings on-line, as well as ultimately increasing the opportunities for the electronic filing and processing of documents.
As we continue to improve the contested case hearings process, our efforts will always be guided by our primary responsibilities of fairness and professionalism.
Guidance
If your inquiry involves the registration of a business entity or a business name, please send your questions to
If your inquiry involves the registration of a business entity or a business name, please send your questions to
If your inquiry involves the application for, or renewal/status of, a professional license application, please send your question to
If your inquiry is intended for the Insurance Division or Insurance Commissioner, you may send your questions to
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Reach Out
The DCCA will be open 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM (Hawaii Standard Time), Monday to Friday, except state holidays. See Calendar for State holidays…
Residents on the neighbor islands may call the following numbers followed by 1-844-808-DCCA (3222) and the # sign
