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Hawaii Unclaimed Property Program

ALOHA,

Hawaii Unclaimed Property Program is managed under the arrangements of Chapter 523A of the Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes (HRS). This program gathers and holds, in a custodial limit deserted and lethargic property from “holders”. As a public help, the Unclaimed Property Program returns property to legitimate proprietors at no charge.

Property in a holder’s ownership is assumed unclaimed or deserted in the event that it is unclaimed by a proprietor after a timeframe set out for the specific kind of property as plot in Chapter 523A, HRS. As required, holders send a notification to a proprietor’s last realized location educating them that unclaimed property will be moved to the State Unclaimed Property Program for supervision. In the event that a proprietor doesn’t contact the holder to guarantee property or if the holder can’t contact a proprietor, unclaimed property is escheated to the State Unclaimed Property Program as legally necessary.

EXAMPLES OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ARE:

Contents of safe deposit boxes

Deposits held by utility companies

Dormant savings and checking accounts

Insurance and medical refunds

Shares of stock

Uncashed travelers checks, money orders, dividend checks, payroll checks

Free Hawaii Unclaimed Property SEARCH NOW!

Unclaimed property owners may search and file claims for property at no cost. Owners may be reunited with their unclaimed property by first searching for property by name then filing a claim as the rightful owner.

SEARCH FOR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY

Unclaimed property owners may search for unclaimed property by name online at the Hawaii Unclaimed Property Search link or by requesting a name search by calling the States Unclaimed Property office.

FILE A CLAIM FOR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY

Unclaimed property owners may file a claim upon a successful completion of a name search. A claim consists of a claim form and required documentation. Claims are reviewed for required documentation. Claimants will be notified if additional documentation is necessary.

To file a claim, review the instructions below.

  1. Original Owner Claim Instructions
    This information applies if you are filing a claim as the reported owner.
  2. Deceased Owner Claim Instructions
    This information applies to those filing a claim as the heir of a deceased owner.
  3. Business Claim Instructions
    This information applies if you are filing a claim on behalf of the business.

Owner Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions regarding the return of unclaimed property.

Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property of the Decedent
Required for heirs pursuant Sections 560:3-1201 and 560:3-1202, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

IRS Form W-9: Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification
Required for the return of securities.

CONTACT UNCLAIMED PROPERTY PROGRAM

FOR SERVICE, CONTACT US BY PHONE OR MAIL

Office Hours

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

Phone

Oahu (808) 586-1589
Hawaii (808) 974-4000; then dial extension 6-1589
Kauai (808) 274-3141; then dial extension 6-1589
Maui (808) 984-2400; then dial extension 6-1589
Lanai & Molokai 1-800-468-4644; then dial extension 6-1589

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