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Today, starting a business in Hawaii is easier than ever when using Hawaii Business Express (HBE). The State of Hawaii, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs’ (DCCA) Business Registration Division (BREG) has redesigned their entire suite of  business services from the ground up to better serve Hawaii’s business community.

Highlights include:

A fresh and unified design that also works on mobileImproved organization and navigation across the entire suite of business…
Read more… Announcing the Redesigned Hawaii Business Express

The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) Professional and Vocational Licensing Division (PVL) is announcing the launch of the online Self-Printing service at MyPVL: pvl.ehawaii.gov/mypvl.

Effective April 18, 2019, license pocket ID cards and wall certificates are now available for immediate download and printing at no cost to licensees. The updated pocket ID card provides additional consumer protection with a QR code design imprint, in which consumers can…
Read more… Self-Printing Service for Hawaii Professional Licensees Available at MyPVL

The Hawaii Department of Health, Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB) has launched its electronic Plan Review Submission System at dcab.ehawaii.gov/fau.

The plan review transmittal forms can now be completed and submitted online along with the plan drawings. Upon determination of the review fee, the submitter will have the ability to pay for the review fee either by credit card or check. The online system will also provide an electronic review process…
Read more… Hawaii Ensures Accessibility of Government Facilities with an Electronic Submission and Review Process

MEDMJ, the Hawaii State Department of Health Medical Cannabis Registry application, has now been expanded to include registration of out-of-state patients. In addition, all out-of-state and most in-state patients can obtain their 329 Medical Cannabis Card electronically, 24/7.

For new out-of-state patients, registration is completed in 4 easy steps: 1) verify that you have both a valid Medical Cannabis card from another U.S. state or territory, and either a…
Read more… Out-of-State Medical Cannabis Patients Can Now Register Using the Hawaii MEDMJ Medical Cannabis Registry Application

The Hawaii Department of Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division (ADAD) has launched its Clean and Sober Home Registry for providers to begin registering their homes voluntarily at cshome.ehawaii.gov.

Act 193 Session Laws of Hawaii 2014 Relating to Group Homes established a voluntary Clean and Sober Home registry to help those in recovery from alcohol or drug addiction to more easily find and access a stable, alcohol and drug-free home-like living environment in residences that comply with federal, state and county requirements and standards. A key…
Read more… Hawaii’s Clean and Sober Home Registry Provides Support for Recovery Efforts

Hawaii small businesses can now register online with the State of Hawaii through the Hawaii Awards & Notices Data Systems website. The registration can be completed in three easy steps:  First, verify that your business meets the size standards for a small business established by the Small Business Administration. Second, create an eHawaii.gov account. Lastly, complete the small business registration form.

In July 2017, the Hawaii State Legislature mandated…
Read more… Hawaii Small Business Registration now available on the Hawaii Awards & Notices Data System (HANDS)

The Hawaii State Energy Office (HSEO) recently announced architects and mechanical engineers can now apply for a variance from the Hawaii Revised Statutes law (HRS §196-6.5) online. State law requires all new single-family dwellings in Hawaii to be built with a solar water heating system unless a variance is granted under limited circumstances. Until now, variance requests were submitted through the mail, via e-mail or fax, or hand delivered.

Electronic submission…
Read more… Electronic Filing Now Available for Solar Water Heater Variance Applications