Kihei Unclaimed Money Lookup
Kihei residents can search for unclaimed money held by the State of Hawaii at no cost. The state's Department of Budget and Finance Unclaimed Property Program holds funds from dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, insurance payouts, utility deposits, and other property that businesses could not deliver to the owner. There is no separate Kihei or South Maui search. All unclaimed property for this area flows through the statewide Hawaii portal, and claims are free to file.
Kihei Overview
Search Kihei Unclaimed Money Online
The Hawaii Unclaimed Property search portal is the right place to start for Kihei residents. The portal is free and open to anyone. Enter your name in the search fields. You do not need to create an account or log in. Results will show any property the state holds that matches your name, along with the type of property and the original holder that reported it.
It helps to search in a few different ways. Start with your full name as it appears on official documents. Then try just your last name to see all results. If your name has a common alternate spelling, try that too. People who have moved to Kihei from another state may have old property reported under a previous address. The state holds it under your name, not your location, so a Kihei address is not required to have property in the database.
Kihei and South Maui residents can call the state program toll-free from Maui by dialing 984-2400 and entering extension 61589. The main state office phone is (808) 586-1589. Staff are available Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM HST. The unclaimed property contact page has the full list of ways to reach the program.
The screenshot below shows the Hawaii Unclaimed Property main program page. Kihei residents can use this as a starting point for searches and claims.
The Hawaii Unclaimed Property Program page at budget.hawaii.gov serves as the main hub for Kihei and all Maui County residents searching for unclaimed funds.
From this page, Kihei claimants can navigate to the search tool, read program details, and access all forms needed to file a claim.
What Unclaimed Money Might Kihei Residents Have
Unclaimed property turns up in many places. Kihei residents who have lived elsewhere in Hawaii or in other states may have old bank accounts that went dormant. A savings account from years ago with no activity for five years becomes unclaimed property under Hawaii law. The bank reports it and turns the funds over to the state. The state then holds it until the owner comes forward.
Insurance is another big source. If a policyholder in Kihei passed away and the beneficiaries did not file a claim, the insurance company must turn those proceeds over to the state after three years. The same applies to annuity payments, matured endowments, and surrender values. Beneficiaries often don't know money was owed to them until they search the database.
Other common types include uncashed payroll checks from former employers, vendor or refund checks from utility companies, stock dividends from companies that could not locate the shareholder, and security deposits from past rental agreements. Contents of safe deposit boxes that were abandoned also end up with the state program after the bank follows the required steps under state law.
The Act 184 deadline matters here. Funds under $100 received by the state on or before June 30, 2016 are set to permanently escheat on July 1, 2026. If you think you may have a small older claim, search now.
How Kihei Residents File an Unclaimed Money Claim
Filing a claim is free. You will never be asked to pay a fee to the state to search or file. Once you find your property in the search results, click the claim button on the portal. You can complete the claim form online or print it and mail it in. For claims under $50, the documentation requirements are light. You need a valid photo ID and basic contact information.
Claims over $50 must be notarized. You sign the claim form in front of a notary and get the official seal or stamp. Banks and credit unions in the Kihei area may provide notary services to customers. Once your form is signed and notarized, attach your photo ID copy and any other required documents and mail the package to P.O. Box 150, Honolulu, HI 96810. If you need to visit in person, the office is at 250 S. Hotel Street, Room 304, Honolulu, HI 96813.
Heirs filing on behalf of a deceased Kihei resident need a certified copy of the death certificate. They also need an Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property of Decedent, which is authorized under Hawaii Revised Statutes Sections 560:3-1201 and 560:3-1202. This document allows an heir to claim property without full probate proceedings, subject to certain limits. If the estate went through probate, use letters testamentary instead of the affidavit.
If a finder service contacts you about property in your name, know that their fee is capped at 10 percent of the claim value under Section 523A-25 of Hawaii law. You do not have to use a finder service. The free search and free claim process at the state portal works the same way.
The screenshot below shows the owner information page, which outlines what each type of claimant needs to provide.
The owner information page walks Kihei claimants through each step and lists required documents for original owners, heirs, and businesses.
This page is the clearest guide available for Kihei residents who are ready to file and want to make sure they have everything in order before mailing their claim.
Maui County Finance for Kihei Residents
Kihei is part of Maui County, and county financial services are handled by the Maui County Department of Finance. The main office is in Wailuku at 200 S. High Street, Kalana O Maui Building, 2nd Floor, Wailuku, HI 96793. The phone number is (808) 270-7844. You can email the department at finance@mauicounty.gov. The Maui Department of Finance listing has contact details and office information.
The county finance department does not manage the state unclaimed property program. That program is a state function run from Honolulu. The county handles Maui property taxes, collection, and local financial matters. Kihei residents who have overpaid property taxes or other county-level credit balances would work with the county directly through its processes, separate from the state unclaimed money program.
For county-level services and information, the Maui County website has a full directory and links to department-specific pages and online services.
The screenshot below shows the Maui County Department of Finance listing that covers services for Kihei and all of Maui County.
The Maui County Department of Finance page includes office hours, contact information, and services relevant to Kihei residents who have county-level financial questions.
While county finance handles local tax matters, Kihei residents searching for unclaimed money should use the state portal, not the county office.
Hawaii Unclaimed Money Law and Kihei
The rules governing unclaimed property in Hawaii, including Kihei, are set by Chapter 523A of the Hawaii Revised Statutes. This law defines dormancy periods, how holders must report property, and how the state manages funds until owners come forward. The same rules apply across all islands and all counties, including Maui County and the Kihei area.
Holders, meaning banks, insurance companies, utilities, and other businesses, must send a written notice to the owner's last known address before turning property over to the state. If the owner does not respond within the required time, the holder reports the property and transfers it. The state then accepts the property as custodian. It is not the state's money. The state holds it in trust until the owner or an heir files a valid claim.
The full text of Chapter 523A is also available at Justia's Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 523A page. Reading the law can help Kihei residents understand what rights they have, including the right to claim at any time and the limits on finder service fees.
The screenshot below shows the Chapter 523A page at the Hawaii State Legislature website.
The Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 523A at capitol.hawaii.gov is the official text of the unclaimed property law that governs Kihei and all Hawaii residents.
This is the official source for the law, and Kihei residents can cite specific sections when reviewing their rights or understanding what holders are required to do before reporting property.
Maui County Unclaimed Money
Kihei is part of Maui County, and the state unclaimed property program serves all residents of this county. For more information on unclaimed money resources covering all of Maui County, visit the Maui County unclaimed money page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are nearby and use the same Hawaii state unclaimed property program for searches and claims.