Maui Timeshare Transfers: What You Need to Know

Buying or selling a timeshare in Maui involves more than just a handshake and a contract, it requires careful documentation, legal compliance, and coordination with multiple parties.

Whether you're transferring a deeded interest or a right-to-use membership, having a legal team manage your Maui timeshare transfer can prevent delays, errors, and costly setbacks. The intricacies of ownership documentation, recording requirements, and resort policies can be overwhelming without professional guidance.

Overview of the Timeshare Transfer Process on Maui

Timeshare transfers in Hawaii are subject to strict legal and administrative requirements. At Wailea Law LLLC, we have completed hundreds of successful timeshare transfers for both buyers and sellers on all of the islands. We handle everything from document preparation and resort approvals to final recording of the new ownership.

With the right legal support, the process is not only more efficient but also ensures your rights are protected throughout the transaction.

Step-by-Step Guide to Maui Timeshare Transfers

The process to transfer a Maui timeshare can be far more complex than most owners expect. Each resort has its own rules, forms, internal timelines, and approval requirements. Transfers also vary depending on whether the ownership is deeded, points‑based, developer‑controlled, or part of a larger exchange network.

Because the legal requirements must align with both Hawaii law and the resort’s internal policies, even small errors can result in a rejected transfer, additional fees, or long delays. Many owners discover that resorts require very specific deed language, notarization formats, affidavits, disclosures, and confirmations that are not publicly available or easily understood.

Certain resorts also enforce a right of first refusal, which means the resort must be notified of the intended transfer and given the opportunity to step in or impose additional requirements before the transfer can move forward.

At Wailea Law LLLC, we manage the entire transfer process on your behalf. We work directly with the resort, prepare all legally compliant documents, ensure accuracy in every filing, and guide the transfer from start to finish so you don’t have to navigate conflicting instructions or risk costly mistakes.

Legal and Internal Document Review for Timeshare Transfers

Before any documents are submitted for recording, our attorneys will:

• Confirm that the interest being transferred is properly documented

• Verify legal descriptions and ownership information

• Address any outstanding liens or financial obligations

• Ensure that all required disclosures and forms are completed

If a power of attorney (POA) is being used to complete the transfer on behalf of the current owner, we review the POA for compliance with Hawaii laws and confirm that it will be accepted by both the resort and the Bureau of Conveyances.

Coordination with Maui Resorts and Management Companies

Each Maui resort has its own internal transfer procedures, forms, and points of contact. Some have lengthy approval processes, while others require specific affidavits, waiver forms, or even notarized resort-specific documents.

Our firm has established relationships with many of the major resort systems in Maui and works directly with their owner services departments. We expedite approvals, track the status of submissions, and ensure that all deadlines and conditions are met.

Recording and Final Steps for Maui Timeshare Ownership

This recording step is critical, without it, the legal transfer of ownership is not complete. After recording, we confirm that the resort has updated its internal database to reflect the new owner, and we issue copies of the recorded deed and resort confirmation to all parties involved.

Choose the Right Maui Timeshare Legal Team

With years of experience handling timeshare transfers across Hawaii, Wailea Law LLLC ensures that every step of your timeshare transfer is handled with precision, professionalism, and efficiency. We stay current on the ever-changing requirements of the Bureau of Conveyances and individual resorts to help you avoid unnecessary delays and complications.

Need help with a Maui timeshare transfer? Contact Wailea Law LLLC today to speak with an experienced attorney and start your transfer with confidence.