Hawaii · unclaimed property the state holds
You can claim it yourself, for free
Who holds it
Hawaii Department of Budget and Finance, Unclaimed Property Program
How long
Held until claimed. Amounts under $100 must be claimed within 10 years of deposit, or they go to the State.
How you claim
Search your name at unclaimedproperty.ehawaii.gov, then send the claim form with the documents its instructions require.
If someone offers to do it for you
- There may be a fee limit: ask the clerk.
- No one may sign you up before the 730th day (2 years) after the money is handed to the state.
- Any deal must be in writing.
- You never need to pay anyone to file.
Ask the clerk for the deadline.
Checklist: Hawaii, unclaimed property the state holds
Who holds it: Hawaii Department of Budget and Finance, Unclaimed Property Program
How long: Held until claimed. Amounts under $100 must be claimed within 10 years of deposit, or they go to the State.
How you claim: Search your name at unclaimedproperty.ehawaii.gov, then send the claim form with the documents its instructions require.
Your deadline: ____________ (confirm it with the clerk)
Steps
- Search by name at unclaimedproperty.ehawaii.gov, or call (808) 586-1589.
- Start a claim for each match.
- Send the claim form with the documents listed in the instructions for owners, heirs, or businesses.
- Answer any request for more documents.
Documents
- Claim form
- Documents listed in the claim instructions
- Heirs: Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property of the Decedent
- Securities: IRS Form W-9
What it costs you
free
If someone offers to do it for you
- There may be a fee limit: ask the clerk.
- No one may sign you up before the 730th day (2 years) after the money is handed to the state.
- Any deal must be in writing.
- You never need to pay anyone to file.
Official links
- Hawaii Unclaimed Property Program: https://budget.hawaii.gov/finance/unclaimedproperty/
- Owner information (how to claim): https://budget.hawaii.gov/finance/unclaimedproperty/owner-information/
- Annual notice and search link: https://budget.hawaii.gov/finance/unclaimedproperty/annual-notice
Source: HRS §523A-25(a); HRS §523A-25(b); HRS §523A-25(d); HRS §523A-25(e)-(f); HRS §523A-15; HRS §523A-16; HRS §523A-19(c); HRS §523A-26. Researched, not yet checked by a lawyer; confirm with the clerk. Not legal advice.