Not legal advice. This page summarizes public statutes and court fee schedules as of the date shown. Rules and fees change; confirm with the court before you file, and talk to a local attorney about your situation.
Hawaii eviction at a glance
| Court | District Court (summary possession) |
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Hawaii evictions are heard in the district Court (summary possession). Before filing for unpaid rent, the landlord must give the notice required by HRS §521-68.
Step by step
- Notice for unpaid rent. A 10-calendar-day written notice after the tenant receives it. If mediation is scheduled in that period, the landlord generally waits 20 days before filing. (HRS §521-68)
- File in court. If the tenant doesn't pay or move out, file the eviction case in the district Court (summary possession). Ask the clerk for current filing and service fees. (Hawaii State Judiciary)
- Hearing, judgment and removal. After the tenant is served, the court sets a hearing. If the landlord wins, removal happens only through the court's order or writ, carried out by a law enforcement officer. Exact timelines are in the court's self-help materials. (Hawaii State Judiciary)
Statewide fees
| Eviction filing fee | Not verified Set by each court or county; no single statewide figure published |
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| Service of process and writ / removal | Not verified Set by the county sheriff, marshal or constable |
Fees vary by court or county. For any county we haven't verified, call the clerk before filing.
About the missing details
Why it's missing: We only list eviction court fees published by an official source. Hawaii hasn't published its local filing, service and writ fees online in a form we could verify, so call the clerk of the district court to confirm before you file.
General information
Not specific to Hawaii
Across the 21 counties where we've read the official fee schedule, the eviction filing fee runs from $41 to $322. Sheriff or constable service usually adds a per-tenant charge, and a writ of possession adds another. Statewide fixed filing fees we've verified: California $240 (claims up to $10,000), Connecticut $175, Delaware $45, Florida $185, Texas $54.
Closest place with verified data
King County, WA (about 2692 miles away): residential unlawful detainer filing fee $135
Call or visit the official office
Hawaii State Judiciary · Official website
Ask for the clerk's office for the court that handles evictions in your county.
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Official resources
All Hawaii counties
Counties without verified local fees show the statewide rules above.
Frequently asked
Which court handles evictions in Hawaii?
District Court (summary possession).
How much notice does a Hawaii landlord have to give?
A 10-calendar-day written notice after the tenant receives it. If mediation is scheduled in that period, the landlord generally waits 20 days before filing.
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Hawaii?
Fees vary by court or county. For any county we haven't verified, call the clerk before filing.