HRS §490:3-201
Negotiation
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section defines 'negotiation' as transferring possession of a payment instrument (like a check) to someone who becomes its holder. If the instrument names a specific person, you must also sign it. If it is payable to bearer, just handing it over is enough.
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The statute, as written — Negotiation
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
(a) "Negotiation" means a transfer of possession, whether voluntary or involuntary, of an instrument by a person other than the issuer to a person who thereby becomes its holder. (b) Except for negotiation by a remitter, if an instrument is payable to an identified person, negotiation requires transfer of possession of the instrument and its indorsement by the holder. If an instrument is payable to bearer, it may be negotiated by transfer of possession alone.
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