What it costs to file in Hawaii
The court charges this when you hand in the claim. It is separate from the amount you are claiming.
| Claim up to | Fee | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| $5,000 | $35 | Hawaii State Judiciary, List of Civil Filing Fees (Small Claims) |
More about Hawaii
Common questions
- What does it cost to file a small claims claim in Hawaii?
- $35 for a claim up to $5,000. That comes from Hawaii State Judiciary, List of Civil Filing Fees (Small Claims).
- How much can you claim in small claims court in Hawaii?
- An individual can claim up to $5,000. A business can claim up to $5,000. A public agency can claim up to $5,000. That comes from HRS §633-27(a).
- Which court handles small claims in Hawaii?
- District Court, Small Claims Division. The small claims division of the district court for the circuit where the other side lives or where the dispute happened.
- How long do you have to bring a small claims claim in Hawaii?
- The shortest window is 2 years, counted from the day the damage happened, under HRS §657-7. Other kinds of claim run longer; the time-limit page lists each one.
Verify with your court
Numbers change, and a court can post its own variation. Open Hawaii's small claims page and confirm anything you are about to rely on.
Open the court's small claims pageVerified on 2026-09-05, sources:
Verified on 2026-09-05, sources: Rules effective from 2022-06-17.
- Hawaii State Judiciary, List of Civil Filing Fees (Small Claims) · effective 2022-06-17 · The filing fee for a small claims statement of claim, including a security deposit claim, is $35.
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