Affidavit of Service - Hawaii
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE [FIRST / SECOND / THIRD / FIFTH] CIRCUIT
STATE OF HAWAIʻI
| Party | Role |
|---|---|
| [PLAINTIFF NAME], | Plaintiff |
| v. | Civil No. [________] |
| [DEFENDANT NAME], | Defendant |
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, [server's full name], being duly sworn, state from personal knowledge:
- I am [state occupation or capacity]. At the time of service I was [age] years old. I am [not a party to this action / sheriff or deputy sheriff / chief of police or duly authorized subordinate / person specially appointed by the Court under the attached order].
- On [__/__/____] at [time and time zone], at [street address, city, county, state], I served [identify defendant or other person] with a copy of the summons issued on [__/__/____] and a copy of the complaint filed on [__/__/____]. [Identify any additional documents delivered at the same time.]
- I made service in the following manner. Complete the applicable paragraph and remove the others:
Individual, personal delivery (HRCP Rule 4(d)(1)(A)): I personally delivered the copies to [defendant's full name]. [State facts identifying the recipient and any relevant circumstances.]
Individual, abode (HRCP Rule 4(d)(1)(A)): I could not find [defendant]. I left the copies at [defendant]'s dwelling house or usual place of abode at [address] with [recipient's name], who was then residing there and was a person of suitable age and discretion. [State facts supporting residence, age, and discretion, and how the dwelling was identified.]
Authorized agent (HRCP Rule 4(d)(1)(B)): I delivered the copies to [name], an agent authorized by [appointment / law] to receive process for [defendant]. The basis for that authority was [specific facts and authority].
Corporation, partnership, or association (HRCP Rule 4(d)(3)): I delivered the copies to [name and title], [officer / managing or general agent / agent authorized by appointment or law] of [entity]. [State facts supporting the person's status; if a governing statute requires an additional mailing, describe and attach proof of that mailing.]
State or county (HRCP Rule 4(d)(4)-(7)): I delivered the copies to [name, office, and address]. [For a State or county officer or agency, describe service on both the government and the officer or agency as Rule 4(d) requires.]
Service outside Hawaiʻi or by publication under statute or court order (HRCP Rule 4(e)): The applicable [statute / order] is [exact citation / court order dated __/__/____]. It authorizes [method and conditions]. I performed the following acts on the stated dates and at the stated places: [facts]. The [order / supporting proof] is attached as Exhibit [____].
- The person who received the documents was [name and description, if helpful to identify the recipient]. [State any other facts needed to establish the selected method of service.]
- The documents attached as Exhibit [____] are [identify relevant process, court order, mailing record, or other proof, if applicable].
I swear or affirm that the foregoing statements are true and correct.
Dated: [__/__/____], at [city], Hawaiʻi.
[Server's signature]
[Printed name, address, and telephone]
Jurat
State of Hawaiʻi, County of [____________]
Document identified: this Affidavit of Service, dated [__/__/____], consisting of [____] pages including [____] attached exhibits.
Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed before me on [__/__/____] by [server's name].
[Notary signature]
[Notary printed name] Commission expires: [__/__/____]
[Notary stamp or seal]
Sources and references
- Hawaiʻi Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 4.
- HRS § 456-21 and HAR § 5-11-8 (notary certification).
About this template
- Last updated
- October 25, 2026
- Citations checked
- October 25, 2026
- Jurisdiction
- Hawaii
- Category
- Litigation & Court Documents
Legal authority
- HRCP Rule 4(c) (persons who may serve process)
- HRCP Rule 4(d)(1), (3)-(7) (personal service of summons and complaint)
- HRCP Rule 4(e) (other service as statute or court order directs)
- HRCP Rule 4(g) (return and proof of service)
- HRS § 456-21(a) (notary certification particulars)
- HAR § 5-11-8 (jurat certificate)
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Checked against the law it cites
A reviewer verified this template's legal citations against the official source on October 25, 2026.
HRCP Rule 4(c) (checked October 25, 2026): "Service of all process shall be made: (1) anywhere in the State by the sheriff or the sheriff's deputy, by some other person specially appointed by the court for that purpose, or by any person who is not a party and is not less than 18 years of age"
HRCP Rule 4(d)(1), (3)-(7) (checked October 25, 2026): "The summons and complaint shall be served together. The plaintiff shall furnish the person making service with such copies as are necessary."
HRCP Rule 4(e) (checked October 25, 2026): "service shall be made under the circumstances and in the manner prescribed by the statute or order"
HRCP Rule 4(g) (checked October 25, 2026): "The person serving the process shall make proof of service thereof to the court promptly and in any event within the time during which the person served must respond to process."
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