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HRS §490:3-111

Where a check or other payment instrument is paid

This section says where a check or other payment instrument must be paid. It uses the place written on the instrument, or if none, the address or business of the person who must pay. If that person has several businesses, the person holding the instrument can choose any one.

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The statute, as written — Place of payment

Except as otherwise provided for items in article 4, an instrument is payable at the place of payment stated in the instrument. If no place of payment is stated, an instrument is payable at the address of the drawee or maker stated in the instrument. If no address is stated, the place of payment is the place of business of the drawee or maker. If a drawee or maker has more than one place of business, the place of payment is any place of business of the drawee or maker chosen by the person entitled to enforce the instrument. If the drawee or maker has no place of business, the place of payment is the residence of the drawee or maker.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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