Hawaii County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Hawaii County, HI. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Hilo area.

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Max Claim

$5,000

Courts (3)

3 courthouses

Main Courthouse

Hilo District Court

777 Kīlauea Avenue

Hilo, HI 96720

Phone: (808) 961-7515Hours: Counter hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except state holidays. Office hours: 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except state holidays.

Other Courthouse Locations

Kona District Court

74-5451 Kamakaʻeha Avenue

Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Phone: (808) 322-8703Hours: Counter hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except state holidays. Office hours: 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except state holidays.

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South Kohala District Court

67-5187 Kamamalu Street

Kamuela, HI 96743

Serves: North and South Kohala, Hamakua

Phone: (808) 443-2030Hours: Counter hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except state holidays. Office hours: 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except state holidays.

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How to File in Hawaii County

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File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.

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File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.

Ready to take action in Hawaii County?

A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.

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For statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Hawaii small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.