Process Server in Makaha, HI
Makaha is part of Honolulu County, and a process server can deliver a summons and complaint, a subpoena, an eviction notice or family court papers to someone here. Order at /order with a first delivery within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and expect a signed proof of service by email after a successful delivery.
Process Server Pricing and Turnaround in Makaha
Ordering for Makaha means selecting one of three tiers on Oahu. The entry level is Standard Island Service, priced at $115 and paired with a first attempt within 5 business days. Next is Rush Priority Service, $165, aimed at a first attempt within 48 hours. The fastest is 24-Hour Emergency, $215, aimed at a first attempt within 24 hours.
Sheriff or Private Process Server in Honolulu County
Rule 4(c) of the HRCP allows the sheriff or a deputy, a person the court specially appoints, or any person aged 18 or over who is not a party to serve, and it lets the chief of police or an authorized subordinate serve in any county. So a private process server is a legitimate choice.
Who May Serve and How: HRCP Rule 4 in Makaha
In the First Circuit, Rule 4(d)(1) treats an individual defendant in three possible ways: delivery of the summons and complaint to the person; leaving them at the dwelling house or usual place of abode with a person of suitable age and discretion who lives there when the person cannot be found; or delivery to an agent with authority by appointment or law. A guard or landlord has none of that authority just by title. Rule 4(d)(3) covers a company: an officer, a managing or general agent, or another authorized agent.
Proof of service is filed under Rule 4(g), promptly and within the response period. Under Rule 12(a)(1), a defendant generally answers within 20 days of service, unless a statute or order says differently. The Rule 4 text we verified imposes no completion deadline on service.
Makaha Courts: Where Honolulu County Papers Are Filed
Makaha's nearest listed court is the Kapolei Judiciary Complex (Family Court, Waiʻanae District Court), 4675 Kapolei Pkwy, Kapolei, HI 96707, 12.9 miles away, in the First Circuit. The two Honolulu courthouses, Kaʻahumanu Hale (First Circuit Court) at 777 Punchbowl St and Kauikeaouli Hale (Honolulu District Court) at 1111 Alakea St, both in Honolulu, HI 96813, are each 25.5 miles away.
District court handles civil actions up to $40,000 and summary possession. Small claims are limited to $5,000. The civil section at Kauikeaouli Hale takes small and regular claims and landlord-tenant filings, and the circuit court has general jurisdiction.
Eviction Notices and Summary Possession in Makaha
HRS chapter 521 applies. A landlord's written notice ending a month-to-month tenancy is at least 45 days before the termination date, and a tenant's is at least 28 days. The period for nonpayment or breach is set by chapter 521, so check the current statute or the notice; the landlord or lawyer decides. A mediation program under Act 278 of 2025 for nonpayment evictions started in 2026 and applies before a case is filed. See eviction notices.
Subpoena Service, Hospitals and Honolulu Police Department Records near Makaha
The hospitals on file for Makaha are Pali Momi Medical Center, 18.8 miles away at 98-1079 Moanalua Rd, Aiea, HI 96701 (phone (808) 486-6000); Kaiser Foundation Hospital, 21.6 miles away at 3288 Moanalua Rd, Honolulu, HI 96819 (phone (808) 432-0000); and Tripler AMC (FT Shafter), 22.1 miles away at 1 Jarrett White Rd, Honolulu, HI 96859 (phone (808) 433-2778). The Honolulu Police Department is the county police agency.
Under Rule 45(c), service of a subpoena may be made by the sheriff, a deputy or a non-party at least 18 anywhere in the State, or by a chief of police or subordinate in a county. A copy is delivered to the witness with, generally, one day's attendance fee and the legal travel allowance. Rule 45(d)(1) allows written objections to a deposition-related document subpoena within 10 days of service. HRS chapter 624D covers out-of-state subpoenas, which go through the circuit court clerk where discovery is sought. See subpoena service.
ZIP Codes and Nearby Communities Around Makaha
Makaha's ZIP code is 96792. On Oahu, Waianae is 2.5 miles away, Maili 4.5 miles, Nanakuli 6.7 miles, Mokuleia 8.2 miles and Waialua 9.2 miles. See the Honolulu County hub.
Makaha Process Server FAQ
Is the sheriff required in Makaha?
No. Rule 4(c) allows any non-party aged 18 or older to serve.
Which court is nearest Makaha?
The Kapolei Judiciary Complex, 12.9 miles away.
What proof do I get?
A signed proof of service by email.