Hawaii Unclaimed Property: How to Search and Claim for Free

How to search for Hawaii unclaimed property

The official search is at unclaimedproperty.ehawaii.gov/lilo/property-search.html.¹ The program's information pages are at budget.hawaii.gov.⁴

Which names and places to try: how to search well.

Fast-track and automatic payments

• No expedited/no-paperwork claim program is described. Claims under $50 do not need a notarized signature (ID and proof of ownership still required).⁸

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How to claim unclaimed property in Hawaii, step by step

Search is online; the claim form is produced through the online search application, but the signed form and documents are submitted by mail (no online document upload is described).² Cost: Free.³

1. Search by name on the State of Hawaii Unclaimed Property Search (or ask the office to run a name search by phone).¹
2. Complete and sign a Claim for Return of Property Presumed Abandoned form; every claimant signs.⁸
3. Have the signature notarized if the claim is $50 or more, or is for stock/mutual fund shares or safe deposit box contents.⁸
4. Attach a clear copy of current state- or federal-issued photo ID for each claimant.⁸
5. Attach proof of ownership linking you to the reported address or the reporting company shown in Box A of the claim form.⁸
6. Mail the claim form and documents to the Unclaimed Property Program, P.O. Box 150, Honolulu, HI 96810.⁸
7. The program reviews the claim and contacts you if more documents are needed.¹

• Notary: Required for claims valued at $50 or more, claims for stock or mutual fund shares, and claims for safe deposit box contents. The small-estate affidavit must also be notarized.⁸
• Interest: Interest is paid only on property that was an interest-bearing demand, savings or time deposit: simple interest at the HRS 478-2 legal rate (or any lower rate the property earned), from delivery to the State until payment, for at most 10 years after delivery. None is paid on property delivered before July 1, 2009. For non-cash property, the owner receives income or gain realized before it was liquidated.¹⁰
• Property of a minor: A parent or legal guardian files with a copy of the document showing the relationship (birth certificate or guardianship court papers) and a copy of the minor's Social Security card; payment is made to the reported owner (the minor).³
• If a claim is denied: A person aggrieved by the administrator's decision, or whose claim has not been acted on within 120 days after filing, may bring an original action in circuit court to establish the claim, naming the administrator as defendant. The court may award reasonable attorney's fees if the claimant wins.¹¹

The general process is in our how to claim guide.

Documents you need, by situation

These are the official requirements. The claim form for a specific property can ask for more.

Claiming your own property

• Individual (reported owner): signed claim form; copy of current state or federal photo ID (e.g., driver license, state ID, military ID, passport); proof of ownership connecting you to the reported address or reporting company⁸
• Affidavits are not proof of ownership; same name alone is not enough³

A former address or a name change

• Proof of former address / dealings with the holder: postmarked envelope; bank or credit card statement; mortgage document; tax return; birth or marriage certificate; motor vehicle registration; utility statement; cancelled check; payroll statement⁸
• Name change: copy of the legal document evidencing the name change (adoption document, birth certificate, divorce document, marriage certificate)⁸

The owner has died (estate)

• Heirs need trust/probate authority, or, if there was no trust or probate and the decedent's gross Hawaii estate does not exceed $100,000, the Judiciary's notarized Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property of the Decedent (HRS 560:3-1201/1202) with an original certified death certificate and proof of relationship (birth, death, marriage certificates). Original certified death certificates are returned.¹²

You are an heir

• Deceased owner / heir: trust or probate documents showing authority; or, with no trust/probate and Hawaii gross estate not over $100,000, a signed and notarized Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property of the Decedent plus proof of relationship; death certificate (original certified copy when using the affidavit)¹²

A business or government agency

• Business: proof of ownership (cancelled check, tax return, postmarked envelope, utility statement); proof of authority to sign (Annual Corporate Exhibit or Corporate Resolution); proof of your position (business card or company ID); documentation of the business's federal identification number¹³
• Dissolved business: contact the office first to be told the required documentation¹³

Securities, safe deposit boxes and other cases

• Securities (stock or mutual fund shares): contact the office first; completed, signed and dated IRS Form W-9 (non-US citizens living outside the US: IRS Form W-8 BEN instead)⁸
• Safe deposit box contents: contact the office first; receipt from the financial institution showing fees paid, or a letter from it saying no fees are due⁸
• Cashier's check: the original cashier's check⁸
• Power of attorney: copy of the POA document; payment still goes to the reported owner; a POA cannot be used for a deceased owner⁸

See also: claiming for a deceased relative and the claim documents tool.

How long it takes, how you are paid and the deadline

Processing time

• No time frame stated; claims are processed in the order received, and incomplete claims are delayed.³

Deadline

Read Hawaii's rule carefully: it limits when or how some property can be claimed.

• Claims for amounts under $100 must be made within 10 years of deposit into the unclaimed property trust fund, after which the funds escheat to the State general fund (Act 184, SLH 2014; HRS 523A-19). No limit is stated for larger amounts.⁴

Contact the Hawaii unclaimed property office

When property becomes unclaimed: dormancy periods

In Hawaii most property is presumed abandoned after 5 years without owner contact.¹⁷ Wages move faster: 1 year.¹⁷ More on how this works: what happens after the dormancy period.

Other states: dormancy periods table.

• Minimum amounts: Holders must send written due-diligence notice for property valued at $50 or more (no reporting minimum is stated by the program).¹⁹
• Gift cards: Hawaii's unclaimed property law does not apply to gift certificates or gift cards that have no expiration date or period and no post-sale charge or fee of any kind. Cards issued before January 1, 2010 are also exempt if the issuer's policy is to honor them after expiry and eliminate all fees. Non-exempt gift certificates are presumed abandoned 5 years after December 31 of the year sold; if redeemable in merchandise only, 100% of face value is abandoned.²⁰
• Published lists of owners: The Program publishes an annual statewide notice; since at least 2026 the notice points to the online name search rather than printing names.²¹

Finder fees and heir finders in Hawaii

The legal limit in Hawaii: 25% of the total value of the property: an agreement providing for more is unenforceable except by the owner, and the owner (or the administrator on the owner's behalf) may sue to reduce it to 25%. Attorney agreements to file a claim or contest a denial are also capped at 25%, except that a circuit-court action under 523A-16 may exceed 25% only with court approval.⁵ Among the flat caps in our finder-fee comparison, 24 are lower and 2 are higher. You never need a finder: claiming directly is free.³

• Are finders allowed? Yes.³
• Contract rules: An agreement to locate/recover presumed-abandoned property is void and unenforceable if made between the date the property was presumed abandoned and 24 months after it is paid or delivered to the State. Otherwise it is enforceable only if in writing, clearly states the nature of the property and the services, is signed by the apparent owner, and states the property's value before and after the fee. Clauses taking a share of mineral rights/unabandoned mineral proceeds are void. Owners may still challenge agreements on other grounds and recover reasonable attorney's fees if they win. (HRS 523A-25, last amended by Act 286, SLH 2013.)⁵
• The law: HRS 523A-25⁵ (read the text)

Before signing with a finder, read how finders work.

How to spot Hawaii unclaimed property scams

Hawaii's official search is on unclaimedproperty.ehawaii.gov, a .gov address.¹

What Hawaii warns about

• The State does not send e-mail solicitations about unclaimed property; such e-mails are fraudulent.²²
• Do not respond to or give personal information in response to such solicitations.²²
• Fake forms with the State seal have been used.²²

Unsure about a letter, text or call? Try the scam check or read how to spot a fake notice.

For businesses: reporting unclaimed property to Hawaii

• Report due: November 1 (report and remittance). Report covers property abandoned July 1 of the prior year to June 30 of the report year; life insurers report the prior calendar year.¹⁶
• Due diligence letters to owners: Written notice to apparent owners of property valued at $50 or more, not more than 6 months before filing (cycle starts May 1); a notarized cover sheet/affidavit of due diligence must accompany the report.¹⁹
• Where to report: budget.hawaii.gov/…¹⁹
• File format: NAUPA standard electronic file (.HDE or .TXT) required, submitted on CD, flash drive or by email to [email protected], with the notarized cover sheet, a summary listing, and remittance payable to the Director of Finance, State of Hawaii (EFT available). Negative reports not required.¹⁶
• Penalties: Late reporting, payment or delivery: interest at 2 percentage points above the 52-week Treasury bill discount rate, plus a civil penalty of $200 per day, up to $5,000. Wilful failure: $1,000 per day, up to $25,000, plus 25% of the value of unreported property. Fraudulent report: $1,000 per day from the due date, up to $25,000, plus 25%. The administrator may waive interest and penalties for good cause, and must waive penalties if the holder acted in good faith and without negligence.²³
• Voluntary disclosure: VDA available; contact the office.¹⁶

New to this? See who must report. Other states' dates are in the holder reporting deadlines table.

Other rules specific to Hawaii

• Law: Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 523A, Unclaimed Property — capitol.hawaii.gov/…²⁴
• Uniform act: HRS 523A Part I may be cited as the "Uniform Unclaimed Property Act" (enacted L 2008, c 55); the statute does not state which ULC version (1981/1995/2016) it follows.²⁵
• Small claims expire: amounts under $100 not claimed within 10 years of deposit into the trust fund escheat to the State general fund (Act 184, SLH 2014).⁴
• Hawaii's holder reporting deadline is November 1 (not the more common spring date).¹⁶
• Real estate is not unclaimed property.⁴
• The program will run a name search for you by phone.¹
• Property is reported to Hawaii when the owner's last known address is in Hawaii; if the address is unknown it goes to the holder's state of incorporation.¹⁶
• Holders may repay owners directly after escheat and then seek reimbursement from the program.¹⁹
• 2022 data exposure: completed claim forms generated by the search application were indexed by search engines; fixed July 29, 2022.²
• Finder/heir-locator contracts signed from the time property is presumed abandoned until 24 months after it reaches the State are void (HRS 523A-25(a) as amended 2013); fees are capped at 25%.⁵

Hawaii unclaimed property: questions people ask

What is the dormancy period for unclaimed property in Hawaii?

5 years for most property;¹⁷ other types differ (see the table).

When is the Hawaii unclaimed property report due?

November 1 (report and remittance).¹⁶ Details above.

Where do I search for Hawaii unclaimed property?

On the official search at unclaimedproperty.ehawaii.gov.¹ Searching and claiming there is free.³

Where are the Hawaii unclaimed property claim forms?

budget.hawaii.gov/…¹⁵

How do I claim unclaimed property in Hawaii?

Search is online.² First step: Search by name on the State of Hawaii Unclaimed Property Search (or ask the office to run a name search by phone).¹ All the steps.

What is the Hawaii unclaimed property phone number?

(808) 586-1589.⁶ Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time, Monday – Friday except State holidays⁶

Sources

Footnote numbers point here. Open "Quoted text" for the exact words relied on ("[…]" marks words left out).

1. Owner Information Department of Budget and Finance (State of Hawaii) · budget.hawaii.gov · page modified Jan. 3, 2024 (WordPress API) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Unclaimed property owners may search for unclaimed property by name online at the State of Hawaii Unclaimed Property Search link or by requesting a name search by calling the State of Hawaii Unclaimed Property office.

   Owners may be reunited with their unclaimed property by first searching for property by name then filing a claim as the rightful owner.

   Claims are reviewed for required documentation. Claimants will be notified if additional documentation is necessary.

2. Report to the Legislature on Limited Data Exposure: Unclaimed Property Search Application Department of Budget and Finance (State of Hawaii) · budget.hawaii.gov · Aug. 16, 2022 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   As part of the preliminary investigation, it was confirmed that a feature to generate a URL of each completed Form was introduced during the redesign of the Unclaimed Property Search Application (Application) launched on August 16, 2021.

   The issue that resulted in the reported problem was immediately remediated on July 29, 2022, the day following identification of the issue.

3. Owner Information – Frequently Asked Questions Department of Budget and Finance (State of Hawaii) · budget.hawaii.gov · page modified Feb. 14, 2020 (WordPress API) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Claims are processed in the order in which they are received. Failure to submit a complete claim form and proper documentation will delay the processing of your claim.

   There is no fee to file a claim for unclaimed property with the State.

   The parent or legal guardian of a minor must submit a copy of the legal document evidencing your relation to the minor. Documents commonly accepted are birth certificate or court documents appointing the legal guardian. Also submit a copy of the social security card of the minor. Payment for the unclaimed property will be made to the reported owner(s).

   An affidavit document is not accepted as proof of ownership.

   Professional locators and heir finders are businesses that contact unclaimed property owners to assist in the recovery of abandoned property for a fee. Laws governing fees and other requirements are included in Chapter 523A-25, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

4. Unclaimed Property Program (home) Department of Budget and Finance (State of Hawaii) · budget.hawaii.gov · page modified May 1, 2026 (WordPress API) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Act 184, Session Laws of Hawaii 2014 requires that claims for funds less than $100 in the unclaimed property trust fund must be claimed within ten (10) years of deposit into the trust fund, or the funds will escheat to the State and be transferred to the general fund.

   Unclaimed Property Program

   On July 1, 2026, unclaimed funds less than $100 and received on or prior to June 30, 2016, will escheat to the State if not claimed.

   Unclaimed property does NOT include: Real estate.

5. HRS 523A-25 Agreement to locate property Hawaii State Legislature (Hawaii Revised Statutes, capitol.hawaii.gov) · capitol.hawaii.gov · archived copy, captured Feb. 17, 2025 (view capture) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   (d) An agreement covered by this section that provides for compensation that exceeds twenty-five per cent of the total value of the property shall be unenforceable except by the owner.

   (a) An agreement by an owner, the primary purpose of which is to locate, deliver, recover, or assist in the recovery of property that is presumed abandoned shall be void and unenforceable if it was entered into during the period commencing on the date the property was presumed abandoned and extending to a time that is twenty-four months after the date the property is paid or delivered to the administrator.

   §523A-25 Agreement to locate property.

6. Contact Unclaimed Property Program Department of Budget and Finance (State of Hawaii) · budget.hawaii.gov · page modified May 15, 2025 (WordPress API) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Phone (808) 586-1589

   Mailing Address State of Hawaii Unclaimed Property Program P.O. Box 150 Honolulu, Hawaii 96810

   Office Address No. 1 Capitol District Building 250 South Hotel Street, Room 304 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

   Office Hours 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time Monday – Friday except State holidays

7. Holder Information Department of Budget and Finance (State of Hawaii) · budget.hawaii.gov · page modified Jan. 7, 2026 (WordPress API) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   The law requires these holders to report such unclaimed property to the State of Hawaii, Department of Budget and Finance, Unclaimed Property Program.

8. Original Owner Claim Instructions (PDF) Department of Budget and Finance (State of Hawaii) · budget.hawaii.gov · file dated Oct. 27, 2025; footer Ver. 07-16 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   b. Notarized signatures are required for claims: Valued at $50 or more

   1. Complete and sign a Claim for Return of Property Presumed Abandoned form. a. All claimants must sign a claim form

   b. Notarized signatures are required for claims: Valued at $50 or more Consisting of stock or mutual fund shares Consisting of safe deposit box contents

   2. Each claimant must submit a clear copy of a current state or federal issued photo identification.

   3. Claimants must include a copy of documentation proving ownership of the property.

   4. Submit the claim to the State of Hawaii Unclaimed Property Program:

   Documents commonly accepted as proof of identification are a state Driver License, State Identification Card, Military Identification, or a Passport.

   Documents commonly accepted as proof of the reported address and/or proof of having conducted business with the reporting company are: Postmarked Envelope Bank or Credit Card Statement Mortgage Document Tax Return Birth or Marriage Certificate Motor Vehicle Registration Utility Statement Cancelled Check Payroll Statement

   Documents commonly accepted as proof of the name change are an adoption document, birth certificate, divorce document, or marriage certificate.

   Claimants filing for stock or mutual fund shares must submit a completed, signed, and dated IRS Form W-9.

   Claimants filing for safe deposit box contents must submit a receipt from the financial institution evidencing payment of fees or a letter from the financial institution stating that no fees are due.

   The original cashier’s check is required to process the claim.

   The Power of Attorney document is authorization to sign the claim form on behalf of the reported owner.

9. MissingMoney.com State Index page and the app configuration it loads (list of searchable states) MissingMoney.com (NAUPA / NAST) · missingmoney.com · archived copy, captured June 16, 2026 (view capture) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Property for States in green are searchable on MissingMoney. To search for property in other States, please visit the State’s individual website.

10. HRS 523A-12 Crediting of dividends, interest, and increments to owner's account Hawaii State Legislature (Hawaii Revised Statutes, capitol.hawaii.gov) · capitol.hawaii.gov · archived copy, captured Feb. 15, 2025 (view capture) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    If the property was an interest-bearing demand, savings, or time deposit, including a deposit that is automatically renewable, the administrator shall pay simple interest at the legal rate of interest established in section 478-2, or any lesser rate the property earned while in the possession of the administrator. Interest shall begin to accrue when the property is delivered to the administrator and ceases on the earlier of the expiration of ten years after delivery or the date on which payment is made to the owner. Interest on interest-bearing property shall not be payable for any property delivered to the administrator before July 1, 2009.

11. HRS 523A-16 Action to establish claim Hawaii State Legislature (Hawaii Revised Statutes, capitol.hawaii.gov) · capitol.hawaii.gov · archived copy, captured May 21, 2025 (view capture) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    A person, excluding another state, aggrieved by a decision of the administrator or whose claim has not been acted upon within one hundred twenty days after its filing may maintain an original action to establish the claim in the circuit court, naming the administrator as a defendant. If the aggrieved person establishes the claim in an action against the administrator, the court may award the claimant reasonable attorney's fees.

12. Deceased Owner Claim Instructions (PDF) Department of Budget and Finance (State of Hawaii) · budget.hawaii.gov · file dated Nov. 28, 2025; footer Ver. 07-16 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    If the deceased reported owner had no Trust or Probate document(s) and the gross value of the estate in the State of Hawaii does not exceed $100,000.00, submit a signed and notarized Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property of the Decedent form.

    4. Submit a copy of a Trust or Probate document(s) showing your authority to file a claim on behalf of the deceased owner.

13. Business Claim Instructions (PDF) Department of Budget and Finance (State of Hawaii) · budget.hawaii.gov · uploaded Dec. 24, 2025 (WordPress API); footer Ver. 07-16 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    3. Submit a copy of documentation evidencing your authority to sign the claim form on behalf of the business. Documents commonly accepted are the Annual Corporate Exhibit or a Corporate Resolution.

    Contact the State of Hawaii Unclaimed Property Office prior to filing a claim to be advised of required documentation.

14. Notice to Persons Appearing to be Owners of Abandoned Property 2026 (PDF) Department of Budget and Finance (State of Hawaii) · budget.hawaii.gov · 2026 (uploaded Feb 2026) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    SETH S. COLBY, Ph.D. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE STATE OF HAWAII

    The term abandoned property refers to personal property such as: dormant savings and checking accounts, shares of stock, uncashed payroll checks, uncashed dividend checks, deposits held by utilities, insurance and medical refunds, and safe deposit box contents that, in most cases, have remained inactive for a period of at least 5 years.

15. Supplemental Forms Department of Budget and Finance (State of Hawaii) · budget.hawaii.gov · page modified Oct. 27, 2025 (WordPress API) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Supplemental Forms

16. Guidelines for Reporting & Remitting Unclaimed Property (PDF) Department of Budget and Finance (State of Hawaii) · budget.hawaii.gov · Revised January 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Email our office at [email protected] for EFT information.

    The type of property will determine the dormancy period. Dormancy periods range from one to fifteen years.

    Holders submit a report and remittance by the November 1 deadline.

    NAUPA File (.HDE or .TXT format) can be submitted in CD, Flash Drive or email to: [email protected] *

    For Voluntary Disclosure Agreement (VDA) information, contact our office.

    REMINDER: Reporting Deadline is November 1

    Holders report property determined to be unclaimed for owners with a last known address in Hawaii. If the owner’s address is unknown, the property is reported to the state where the holder is incorporated.

17. HRS 523A-3 Presumptions of abandonment Hawaii State Legislature (Hawaii Revised Statutes, capitol.hawaii.gov) · capitol.hawaii.gov · archived copy, captured Dec. 10, 2023 (view capture) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (15) All other property, five years after the owner's right to demand the property or after the obligation to pay or distribute the property arises, whichever first occurs.

    (12) Wages or other compensation for personal services, one year after the compensation becomes payable;

    (5) A demand, savings, or time deposit, including a deposit that is automatically renewable, five years after the earlier of maturity or the date of the last indication by the owner of interest in the property;

    (2) Money order, seven years after issuance;

    (1) Traveler's check, fifteen years after issuance;

    (8) Amount owed by an insurer on a life or endowment insurance policy or an annuity that has matured or terminated, five years after the obligation to pay arose or, in the case of a policy or annuity payable upon proof of death, three years after the insured has attained, or would have attained if living, the limiting age under the mortality table on which the reserve is based;

    (13) Deposit or refund owed to a subscriber by a utility, one year after the deposit or refund becomes payable;

    (3) Stock or other equity interest in a business association or financial organization, including a security entitlement under article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code – Investment Securities, five years after the earlier of: (A) The date of the most recent dividend, stock split, or other distribution unclaimed by the apparent owner; or (B) The date of the second mailing of a statement of account or other notification or communication that was returned as undeliverable or after the holder discontinued mailings, notifications, or communications to the apparent owner; (4) Debt of a business association or financial organization, other than a bearer bond or an original issue discount bond, five years after the date of the most recent interest payment unclaimed by the apparent owner;

    (11) Property held by a court, government, governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, one year after the property becomes distributable;

    (6) Money or credits owed to a customer as a result of a retail business transaction, five years after the obligation accrued;

    (14) Property in an individual retirement account, defined benefit plan, or other account or plan that is qualified for tax deferral under the income tax laws of the United States, three years after the earliest of the date of the distribution or attempted distribution of the property, the date of the required distribution as stated in the plan or trust agreement governing the plan, or the date, if determinable by the holder, specified in the income tax laws of the United States by which distribution of the property shall begin to avoid a tax penalty; and

    (10) Property received by a court as proceeds of a class action, and not distributed pursuant to the judgment, one year after the distribution date;

18. HRS 523A-4 Contents of safe deposit box or other safekeeping depository Hawaii State Legislature (Hawaii Revised Statutes, capitol.hawaii.gov) · capitol.hawaii.gov · archived copy, captured Feb. 17, 2025 (view capture) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Tangible property held in a safe deposit box or other safekeeping depository in this State in the ordinary course of the holder's business and proceeds resulting from the sale of the property permitted by other law, shall be presumed abandoned if the property remains unclaimed by the owner for more than five years after expiration of the lease or rental period on the box or other depository.

19. Holder Information – Frequently Asked Questions Department of Budget and Finance (State of Hawaii) · budget.hawaii.gov · page modified Feb. 14, 2020 (WordPress API) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Holders holding property valued at $50 or more shall send written notice to the apparent owner of a property not more than 6 months before filing a report.

    A notarized holder report cover sheet and affidavit stating that written notice was sent to the apparent owner, must be included with a holder report.

    Currently the State of Hawaii Unclaimed Property Program does not host an upload website for submissions.

    Holders may choose to return the property to the owner or refer the owner to the Unclaimed Property Program.

20. HRS 523A-3.5 Gift certificates and gift cards Hawaii State Legislature (Hawaii Revised Statutes, capitol.hawaii.gov) · capitol.hawaii.gov · archived copy, captured Feb. 14, 2025 (view capture) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (a) This part shall not apply to a gift certificate or gift card; provided the gift certificate or gift card has no expiration date, no expiration period, and no type of post-sale charge or fee (including but not limited to service charges, dormancy fees, account maintenance fees, cash-out fees, replacement card fees, and activation or reactivation charges).

21. General Information Department of Budget and Finance (State of Hawaii) · budget.hawaii.gov · page modified Feb. 14, 2020 (WordPress API) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    The State Unclaimed Property Program publishes a statewide notice annually, listing owner names and last known addresses of abandoned property escheated to the State.

22. News Release 2012-20: Attorney General Warns Public of E-mail Scam Department of the Attorney General, State of Hawaii (hosted by B&F) · budget.hawaii.gov · July 11, 2012 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    The State of Hawaii does not send e-mail solicitations regarding unclaimed property. If you receive such an e-mail, it is fraudulent, and should not be trusted.

    DO NOT respond or provide any personal information in response to the fraudulent solicitations.

    The scam is sophisticated in that it also provides a form that has the State of Hawaii seal, but does not match any form that is currently used or offered by the UPB.

23. HRS 523A-24 Interest and penalties Hawaii State Legislature (Hawaii Revised Statutes, capitol.hawaii.gov) · capitol.hawaii.gov · archived copy, captured Dec. 10, 2023 (view capture) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c), a holder who fails to report, pay, or deliver property within the time prescribed by this part, or fails to perform other duties imposed by this part, shall pay to the administrator, in addition to interest as provided in subsection (a), a civil penalty of $200 for each day the report, payment, or delivery is withheld, or the duty is not performed, up to a maximum of $5,000.

24. Resources Department of Budget and Finance (State of Hawaii) · budget.hawaii.gov · page modified May 30, 2025 (WordPress API) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    The State of Hawaii Unclaimed Property Program is administered under the provisions of Chapter 523A, Hawaii Revised Statues (HRS).

25. HRS 523A-1 Short title (with Part I heading) Hawaii State Legislature (Hawaii Revised Statutes, capitol.hawaii.gov) · capitol.hawaii.gov · archived copy, captured March 22, 2026 (view capture) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    This part may be cited as the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act.