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Sell a court judgment in Hawaii
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Short answer: In Hawaii, as in most states, a money judgment can usually be sold by assigning it to a buyer. Before you sell, check how much enforceable life the judgment has left, how interest accrues, and how the assignment is recorded. Facts below are marked verified only where we checked an official source.
Verification status: 1 of 4 topics checked against an official source. Not legal advice; verify with counsel.
How long does a judgment last, and can it be renewed?
Not verified from an official source. The official page we tried (https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol13_Ch0601-0676/HRS0657/HRS_0657-0005.htm) could not be checked automatically. Lead for counsel to confirm (unconfirmed, may be outdated): Judgments are presumed paid after 10 years, extendable to 20 by motion (Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-5).
What is the post-judgment interest rate?
Not verified from an official source. The official page we tried (https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol11_Ch0476-0490/HRS0478/HRS_0478-0003.htm) could not be checked automatically. Lead for counsel to confirm (unconfirmed, may be outdated): Haw. Rev. Stat. § 478-3 sets judgment interest at 10% a year.
How do you file an assignment of judgment?
Not verified. We did not find an Hawaii statute or statewide court form that sets out how an assignment of judgment is filed. In practice, assignees commonly file a signed, notarized assignment of judgment with the clerk of the court that entered the judgment, but procedure varies by court. Confirm with that clerk or counsel.
Do judgment buyers and collectors need a license?
Collection agencies must register with DCCA (Haw. Rev. Stat. ch. 443B).
Source: https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/collection/. Checked October 2026.
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Can you sell a judgment in Hawaii?
Generally yes: money judgments are usually assignable, and the buyer files an assignment with the court that entered the judgment. Confirm Hawaii procedure and any licensing rules with counsel.
How long is a judgment valid in Hawaii?
We have not verified Hawaii's judgment lifespan from an official source yet. Check the state statute or ask counsel.
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Information only, not legal, tax or accounting advice. Verify with counsel before acting. Price figures are third-party estimates, not offers. Last reviewed: October 2026.