Updated May 2026 Hawaii
Hawaii Legal Costs (2026)
Complete breakdown of common legal fees in Hawaii — from forming a business to filing in court. All data sourced from official Hawaii government websites.
$50
LLC Filing Fee
$215
Divorce Filing Fee
$5,000
Small Claims Limit
$5
Max Notary Fee
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Data sourced from official government websites · Last reviewed:
LLC Formation Costs in Hawaii
Full details →$50
Filing Fee
$15
Annual Report
None
Publication
$50+
Est. Year-1 Total
Watch out: Hawaii has a General Excise Tax (GET) of up to 4.5% on gross revenue — not income, gross revenue.
Pro tip: Very low annual report fee at $15.
Small Claims Court in Hawaii
Full details →$5,000
Max Claim
$35–$60
Filing Fee
6 yrs
Written Contract SOL
Small Claims Division
Court Name
Tip: Attorneys are generally not allowed in Hawaii small claims court.
Divorce Filing Costs in Hawaii
Full details →$215
Filing Fee
None
Children Surcharge
$35
Sheriff Service
Not required
Parenting Class
Hawaii Family Court fees are set statewide and are relatively moderate. All islands use the same fee schedule.
Notary Fees in Hawaii
Full details →$5
Acknowledgment
$5
Jurat
$25
RON Fee
Yes
Fee Cap
$5 per signer (ack), per certificate (jurat), per document (oath). RON capped at $25.
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