How to Claim Washington State Unclaimed Money

Find Washington State unclaimed money!

Once you have determined that you are entitled to Washington State unclaimed money being held by the department of revenue on your behalf, filing a claim is a fairly simple process. However, you will need to be able to prove that you are the person to whom the money should be paid by providing certain information. Here are the steps for claiming Washington State unclaimed money:

Instructions

1. First, go to http://ucp.dor.wa.gov to determine if you there is Washington State unclaimed money being held for you. Examples of the types of funds that often end up with the department of revenue include paychecks from employers who can't locate an employee, IRS refunds, unclaimed insurance settlements, utility deposits, old bank accounts, and more.

2. Once you locate your name (or the name of a deceased relative of whom you are an heir), click on the name to verify that you or your relative lived at the address shown. You will also be able to see whether the amount of your Washington State unclaimed money is more or less than $100.

3. To file a claim electronically, click on the "Pursue Claim" button. You will then need to create an account by choosing a username and password. After you do this, you will be asked a series of questions to determine whether you are eligible to claim the listed Washington State unclaimed money.

4. You may be asked to provide proof of your name and address in the form of government issued identification, utility bills, or other documents. If you are an heir claiming property on behalf of a deceased relative, you will need to provide a copy of the relative's will. You can transmit these items electronically using a scanner, or you can take a digital photograph and attach the pictures.

5. If you prefer to make your Washington State unclaimed property claim by mail, complete the electronic forms until you get to the "Provide Proof" page. Then print this page, and mail it in to the department of revenue along with the necessary proof. The mailing address is:

   Department of Revenue
   Unclaimed Property Section
   PO Box 47477
   Olympia, WA 98504-7477

Tips & Warnings

• If there is more than one person listed on the claim, all will need to provide the required proof.

• If you have changed your name from the name shown on Washington State unclaimed money search results, you will need to provide proof of your legal name change. A court order or marriage certificate will usually suffice.

• You should allow up to 60 days for processing of your Washington unclaimed property request.