UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
Chapter 523A, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), established the Unclaimed Property Program. This Program is responsible for collecting abandoned property from holders (i.e. businesses, companies, state agencies, states), holding the property in a custodial capacity, and returning the property to the rightful owners.
Abandoned property commonly includes dormant checking and savings accounts, uncashed checks, stock certificates and contents of safe deposit boxes.
The State annually advertises property valued at $100 and over by March 1. Owners have until April 20 of that year to claim their property directly from the holders. All property not claimed by May 1 is escheated to the State.
OWNER INFORMATION
Why search for unclaimed property?
Individuals and businesses in the State of Hawaii should research to determine if the State of Hawaii is holding any property belonging to them. Owners may conduct a name search for unclaimed property. A database of unclaimed property is available at the site below:
Anyone who chooses to file a claim must submit a signed claim form, attach a copy of a government issued identification card and documentation of ownership. Claimants may contact the Unclaimed Property Office to verify that all documents necessary to prove ownership are included with a claim. Claims are handled individually depending on the relationship of the claimant and the reported owner. Call the Unclaimed Property Office for assistance. Notarized signatures are required on claims of $50 or more, claims involving securities and claims involving safe deposit box contents.
HOLDER INFORMATION
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO HOLDERS October, 2007
Reporting Unclaimed Property: NOVEMBER 1 st Reporting Deadline
Holders of abandoned property are required to report annually by November 1 for the fiscal year ended June 30. The list of abandoned property must meet the NAUPA Standard File Format and be mailed to:
State of Hawaii Unclaimed Property Program P.O. Box 150 Honolulu , Hawaii 96810
Holder reports must include a cover sheet, a summary listing and an electronic file on either a 3 ½” floppy diskette or CD-Rom. All electronic files must be labeled with holder name and contact information.
Reports may be submitted on software available at www.wagers.net , Holder Reporting Systems (HRS) Pro at no cost.
Holders of five (5) or less properties should submit a worksheet including the following information: Property Type, Last Transaction/Check Date, Account #, Check #, Owner Name, Owner's Last Known Address, Social Security Number, Amount Reported, and Amount Remitted.
Hawaii does not require negative reports.
Holder Request for Reimbursement:
Holders requesting refunds must notify our office immediately and complete:
HOLDER REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FORM
The form is available at: www.unclaimed.org
CONTACT INFORMATION (see http://pahoehoe.ehawaii.gov )
CONTACT BY PHONE If you are calling from Oahu , direct your questions to 586-1589
If you are calling from the Neighbor Islands , the toll-free voice access numbers for each island for those with touch-tone phones are as follows:
Hawaii 974-4000 Kauai 274-3141 Maui 984-2400 Molokai & Lanai (800) 468-4644
After dialing the local number, voice prompts will inform you to dial the desired number. At the time you should dial: 6-1589
CONTACT BY MAIL Written correspondence should be addressed to: State of Hawaii Department of Budget and Finance Unclaimed Property Program P.O. Box 150 Honolulu , HI 96810
CONTACT BY EMAIL Email correspondence should be sent to: unclaimedproperty@hawaii.gov
CONTACT IN PERSON The Unclaimed Property Program is located at: 250 South Hotel Street No. 1 Capitol District Building Room 304
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