Maui County Unclaimed Money Search

Maui County covers the islands of Maui, Lanai, Molokai, and Kahoolawe. Residents across all four islands can search for unclaimed money through the statewide Hawaii Unclaimed Property Program. If you have ever had a bank account, utility deposit, uncashed check, or insurance policy in Maui County, the funds may be in the state database. The search is free and open to current and former residents alike. Use the official state portal to look up your name and start a claim if you find a match.

Searching Maui County Unclaimed Money

To search for unclaimed money tied to a Maui County address, go to the state portal at unclaimedproperty.ehawaii.gov. Enter your first and last name. The results show all unclaimed property held by the state on your behalf, regardless of which island it came from. You can search by business name too if you are looking for a company's funds. The search is free and does not require registration or a login.

The state also publishes a Maui County notice document. This PDF lists unclaimed property notices published as required by Chapter 523A of the Hawaii Revised Statutes. You can find it at budget.hawaii.gov. These public notices go out to help owners find money before it moves permanently into state accounts. If your name or a family member's name appears, that is your cue to file a claim.

Residents on Maui can call the state office toll-free by dialing 984-2400 and entering extension 61589. Molokai and Lanai residents can use the statewide toll-free line at 1-800-468-4644, extension 61589. The state office in Honolulu is open Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM HST, except state holidays. Phone support covers questions about the search database, claim requirements, and documentation needed for your specific situation.

The Maui County Department of Finance handles county financial operations including taxation, treasury, and budgeting from its office in Wailuku.

While the Maui County finance department does not run its own unclaimed property database, its oversight of county financial records makes it a useful contact when tracing older financial accounts tied to Maui, Lanai, or Molokai addresses.

What Qualifies as Unclaimed Money in Maui County

Bank accounts are one of the biggest categories of unclaimed money across Maui County. A savings or checking account that shows no owner activity for five years gets reported by the bank to the state program. This includes accounts at banks with branches on Maui, Molokai, and Lanai. If you moved away from the islands and left an account open, or if you lost track of an account after a life change, there is a good chance those funds were reported to the state.

Utility deposits get turned over after just one year of inactivity. People who moved off Maui and forgot to get their deposit back may find those funds in the state database. Wages and payroll checks that go uncashed also hit the one-year threshold. Life insurance proceeds are held for three years before insurers must report them under HRS Chapter 523A. After a life insurance policy matures or a beneficiary does not collect, the company has three years to find the rightful owner before the funds go to the state. Stocks and securities have a seven-year dormancy window. Certificates of deposit also have a seven-year rule. Traveler's checks have the longest period at 15 years before they become reportable.

Contents of safe deposit boxes at Maui banks may also end up with the state after the dormancy period runs out and the bank cannot locate the owner. The state will list those items in the database so owners can search and claim them. Real estate is not part of the program. Only personal property is covered under the unclaimed property law.

How to Claim Your Maui County Unclaimed Money

Claiming unclaimed money is free. No fee is charged at any step of the process. The official claim portal is part of the state's unclaimed property program site at budget.hawaii.gov/finance/unclaimedproperty/owner-information. This page explains the three claim types: original owner, deceased owner claim by an heir, and business claim. Choose the type that fits your situation and follow the steps.

For original owner claims, you need valid government-issued photo identification and proof that you were connected to the address on the account. An old utility bill, lease, or tax form with your name and a Maui County address works well. Claims over $50 must be notarized before submission. You can find a notary at most banks, post offices, and many other locations on Maui, Molokai, and Lanai. Mail your completed claim to P.O. Box 150, Honolulu, HI 96810, or drop it off in person at 250 S. Hotel Street, Room 304, Honolulu.

Heir claims take more paperwork. If you are claiming money that belonged to someone who has passed away, you may need an Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property of Decedent as set out under HRS 560:3-1201 and 560:3-1202. You also need documents showing your family relationship to the deceased and proof of your right to the estate. Securities claims require an IRS Form W-9 regardless of claim type. If you have questions before you start, call (808) 586-1589 or use the contact form at budget.hawaii.gov/finance/unclaimedproperty/contact-unclaimed-property.

Maui County Department of Finance

The Maui County Department of Finance is based at 200 S. High Street, Kalana O Maui Building, 2nd Floor, Wailuku, HI 96793. Reach them by phone at (808) 270-7844, by fax at (808) 270-7878, or by email at finance@mauicounty.gov. Acting Director Marcy Martin can be reached at (808) 270-7722. Deputy Director Maria Zielinski oversees department operations. The department handles accounting, audit, taxation, finance, bonds, budget, treasury, real property, and county licensing. It does not run a separate unclaimed money database. All unclaimed property for Maui County goes through the state program. Visit the county's official website at mauicounty.gov for general county government information.

For real property tax records on Maui, the county uses the qPublic platform. You can search Maui property records through qpublic.net/hi/maui. This is not the unclaimed money system, but it is useful if you are trying to verify property ownership or locate old financial records tied to a specific parcel on the island.

The Maui County official website provides access to all county departments, services, and financial resources for residents across Maui, Lanai, and Molokai.

Residents who need county services beyond unclaimed money searches, such as property tax records or licensing information, can find the right department through the county site.

Reporting Unclaimed Property in Maui County

Businesses and organizations operating in Maui County are required by state law to report unclaimed property to the state program. Banks, insurance companies, employers, utilities, retailers, and other holders must file reports by November 1 each year. The reporting covers all property that became dormant during the prior fiscal year. Reports must be filed electronically using the NAUPA Standard Electronic File Format. Paper filings are not accepted.

Holders in Maui County who are unsure about their obligations can check the state holder information page at budget.hawaii.gov/finance/unclaimedproperty/holder-information. The NAUPA organization also has a Hawaii resource at unclaimed.org/reporting/hawaii. Reporting is not optional. Penalties can apply to holders who fail to report on time or who underreport. The annual deadline is firm. Small businesses with only a few dormant accounts still need to file if they hold another person's money that meets the dormancy threshold.

Note: Act 184 affects funds under $100 that the state received on or before June 30, 2016. Those small amounts will permanently escheat to the state on July 1, 2026. Maui County residents with old small-dollar claims should file before that date.

The Maui Real Property Tax search via qPublic provides ownership and assessment records for Maui County parcels, which can help when tracing financial accounts linked to specific properties.

Real property records on this portal are separate from the unclaimed money program, but they are a useful cross-reference when researching financial history tied to a specific Maui County address.

Cities in Maui County

These Maui County communities have their own pages with more detail on the unclaimed money search process.

Other communities in Maui County include Lahaina, Kula, Makawao, Lanai City, and Kaunakakai on Molokai. Residents of all these areas use the same state search portal and claim process as those in the cities listed above.

Nearby Counties

Hawaii's other counties are served by the same state unclaimed property program. Each county page has local contact info and search guidance.