Where to file bankruptcy in Hawaii
The federal bankruptcy courts in Hawaii, how to pick yours, fees, required courses and the meeting of creditors.
Checked against official sources: October 25, 2026.
Short answer
You file in the district where you lived (your domicile) for most of the last 180 days. All of Hawaii, on every island, is one bankruptcy district with its court in Honolulu.
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Which court you file in, in Hawaii
You file in the district where you lived (your domicile) for most of the last 180 days. All of Hawaii, on every island, is one bankruptcy district with its court in Honolulu.
Law: 28 U.S.C. 1408
Divisions: One clerk's office for the whole state: 1132 Bishop Street, Suite 250, Honolulu, HI 96813
Clerk's phone: (808) 522-8100
In nearby states
- Texas: Northern District, Eastern District, Southern District and Western District
- New Mexico: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Mexico
- Alaska: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Alaska
What to do now in Hawaii
Find your district
You file where you lived for most of the last 180 days.
Read your court's pages
Each court lists its divisions, hours and local rules: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Hawaii.
Do the first course
You need the certificate when you file. U.S. Trustee list of approved credit counseling agencies.
Get the forms ready
Download the official bankruptcy forms.
Talk to legal aid
Free help: Volunteer Legal Services Hawaiʻi (Chapter 7 bankruptcy help for low-to-moderate income people) and Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi.
Free legal help in Hawaii
- Volunteer Legal Services Hawaiʻi (Chapter 7 bankruptcy help for low-to-moderate income people) · 808-528-7046
- Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi · 808-536-4302
- Hawaii State Bar Association – Lawyer Referral and Information Service (free referral) · (808) 537-9140
- Hawaii Bankruptcy Bar Association member list (posted by the court)
- Find free legal aid at LawHelp.org
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Hawaii – Court's self-help page
Questions about filing in Hawaii
How do I find my bankruptcy court in Hawaii?
You file in the district where you lived (your domicile) for most of the last 180 days. All of Hawaii, on every island, is one bankruptcy district with its court in Honolulu.
What are the Hawaii means test numbers?
For cases filed on or after April 1, 2026: 1 person: $85,254; 2 people: $106,202; 3 people: $123,454; 4 people: $142,181; Each extra person: +$11,100.
Where can I get free help with bankruptcy in Hawaii?
Volunteer Legal Services Hawaiʻi (Chapter 7 bankruptcy help for low-to-moderate income people), Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi and Hawaii State Bar Association – Lawyer Referral and Information Service (free referral).