Haw. Rev. Stat. § 454F-1.5: Registration with NMLS required.

(a) All mortgage loan originators, mortgage loan originator companies, exempt registered mortgage loan originators, exempt sponsoring mortgage loan originator companies, nonprofit organizations, and every other person in this State that originates a residential mortgage loan, unless exempt under section 454F-2, shall register with NMLS.

(b) Exempt registered mortgage loan originators, unless exempt under section 454F-2, shall register and maintain a unique identifier through NMLS, but shall not be required to be licensed under this chapter.