Maui County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Maui County, HI. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Wailuku area.
Small claims in Hawaii — the numbers for Maui County courts
$5,000
maximum claim
$35
filing fee (published)
2–6 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
No
e-filing — file in person or by mail
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Hawaii small claims guide · The form that starts a case (1DC06): every field explained.
Main Courthouse
Maui – Second Circuit, Hoapili Hale (Wailuku District Court)
2145 Main Street, Suite 106
Wailuku, HI 96793
Other Courthouse Locations
Hana District Court
4974 Uakea Road
Hana, HI 96713
Serves: Hana District, Maui
Lahaina District Court
1870 Honoapiilani Highway
Lahaina, HI 96761
Serves: Lahaina District, Maui
Lānaʻi District Court
312 Eighth Street, Lānaʻi City
Lānaʻi, HI 96763
Serves: Lānaʻi
Molokaʻi District Court
55 Makaena Street
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
Serves: Molokaʻi
How to File in Maui 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.
Ready to take action in Maui County?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideSmall claims rules in Hawaii
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $5,000.
Counterclaims allowed up to $40,000 (heard in Regular Claims Division)
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
6 yrs written contract · 6 yrs oral contract · 2 yrs property damage · 2 yrs personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case in Maui County?
Filing fees in Hawaii are set by the state and are $35. If you can't afford the fee, Hawaii offers a fee waiver — ask the clerk how to apply. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the court clerk before you file.
What's the most I can sue for in Maui County?
Small claims cases in Maui County are limited to $5,000. If your claim is worth more than that, you either have to bring it in a different court or give up the amount above the limit to stay in small claims. The clerk can confirm which court fits your claim.
Can I file online in Maui County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Maui County. You'll file in person or by mail. Check with the clerk before you make the trip, in case that's changed.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Maui County?
Small claims court is built for people representing themselves, and most filers do exactly that. Whether an attorney may appear varies by state — the state guide linked on this page covers the rule where you are, and the clerk can confirm it.
Answers reflect published court data. Court rules and fees change — the clerk is always the authoritative source.