Office of Administrative Hearings
Conducts hearings and issues recommended decisions for cases originating in the department. Administers the Medical Inquiry and Conciliation Panel and the Design Professional Claims Conciliation Panel
Cable Television Division
Issues cable franchises, monitors service quality, handles complaints, and advocates for affordable broadband access
Business Action Center
Provides general assistance with state business registration requirements.
Business Registration Division
Registration for corporations, partnerships, LLCs, trade names, trademarks and service marks
BREG-Office of the Securities Commissioner
Regulates registration of securities, broker-dealers, sales agents, investment advisers, representatives, and franchises. Investigates and prosecutes securities fraud and state securities/franchise law violations. Provides free investor education materials, presentations, and displays
Insurance Division
Oversees Hawaii’s insurance industry, licenses companies, examines fiscal health, reviews rates/policies, investigates complaints, and regulates/promotes captive insurance
Financial Institutions
Regulates all state-chartered and state licensed financial institutions, escrow depositories, money transmitters, mortgage servicers, mortgage loan originators, and mortgage loan originator companies through various programs of licensing, enforcement and examinations
Professional and Vocational Licensing Division (PVL)
Oversees 25 boards/commissions and 24 programs for professional licensing and regulation
Director’s Office
Sets policies and provides leadership for the department and oversees the activities of the department
Consumer Advocacy Division
Protects consumer interests in regulated utility and transportation services proceedings
PVL-Real Estate Branch
Provides guidance and educational materials on real estate issues and condominium governance
Hawaii Post-Secondary Education Authorization Program (HPEAP)
Authorization of accredited post-secondary degree-granting institutions