Process service and court filing in Kauai County, Hawaii

Courts we file and serve in

3 Kauai County courthouses

E-filing system
Hawaii State Judiciary Electronic Filing and Service System (JEFS)
E-filing portal
Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee
$200 (circuit court civil action or special proceeding, HRS 607-5(a)(1))
Fee schedule
Court fee schedule
Case lookup
Court case search
Circuit Court of the Fifth Circuit3970 Kaana St (Puuhonua Kaulike), Lihue, HI 96766(808) 482-2330Civil, Criminal, Probate
Family Court of the Fifth Circuit3970 Kaana St (Puuhonua Kaulike), Lihue, HI 96766(808) 482-2391Family, Juvenile
District Court of the Fifth Circuit3970 Kaana St (Puuhonua Kaulike), Lihue, HI 96766(808) 482-2303Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Kauai County court information on 1Court

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Open your firm's accountFive-minute online setup. No volume commitment required.
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FAQ

Common questions

Which Kauai County courthouses hear civil cases?

Circuit Court of the Fifth Circuit, District Court of the Fifth Circuit. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Kauai County?

$200 (circuit court civil action or special proceeding, HRS 607-5(a)(1)), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Kauai County?

Same-day service attempts are available on rush orders. Standard orders complete in 1 to 3 business days, with a proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order.

How is Kauai County service priced?

We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.

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