Honolulu County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Honolulu County, HI. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Honolulu area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$5,000
Court
District Court of the First Circuit - Honolulu Division
Courthouse Location
District Court of the First Circuit - Honolulu Division
1111 Alakea Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
How to File in Honolulu County
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.
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.
Important for Honolulu County: Hawaii small claims limit is $5,000. Covers all of Oahu. Hawaii uses JEFS (Judiciary Electronic Filing and Service System).
Ready to take action in Honolulu County?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Hawaii small claims court guide →