Hawaii Collection Agency Laws

Hawaii Collection Agency Laws that regulate debt collection.

The Creditors Guide To Hawaii Collection Laws

Following is a some important information on HawaiiCollection Laws including: Hawaii Statutes, Hawaii Judgments, Hawaii Garnishments, Hawaii Interest Rates, Hawaii Bad Check Laws and Hawaii Collection Agency Requirements. Please be sure that you check the Hawaii State website for the latest updates to the Hawaii Collection Agency Laws.

INTEREST RATE

• Legal: 10% (no written contract)
• Judgment: 10% (no written contract)

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS)

• Sale of Goods: 6
• Open Acct.: 6
• Written Contract: 6
• Domestic Judgment: 10
• Foreign Judgment: 6 for regis./10 after Regis.

BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY)
Damages equal to $100 or triple amount of check, not to exceed $500.

GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS
95% of 1st $100, 90% of 2nd $100, 80% net wages in excess of $200 per mo. orfederal limits whichever is greater

COLLECTION AGENCY BOND & LICENSE

• Bond: $25,000/$15,000 each branch
• License: Registration with 'DCCA' required for consumer, not commercial, collections
• Fee:
  • $ 25 - Application
  • $ 80 - Registration
  • $ 50 - Compliance
  • $155 for 2 years

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