https //unclaimed property.delaware.gov/app/claim-search : Delaware Unclaimed Property – Delaware.gov
Thousands of Delaware taxpayers are being reunited with your missing money by the Delaware Office of Unclaimed Property’s Money Match program. Through the Money Match program, we are returning your unclaimed property funds to you, without any action required on your part.
Follow this link to learn more about the unclaimed funds being returned. If you have any additional questions about your Money Match, you may also email moneymatch@delaware.gov, or call our office at 302-577-8782, Option #1, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM for more information.
HOW TO CLAIM UNCLAIMED PROPERTY:
1. SEARCH FOR PROPERTY
STEP 1: Navigate to the PROPERTY SEARCH page
You can access the Property Search page through the home page by hovering over UNCLAIMED PROPERTY > “Search Unclaimed Properties”, or by simply clicking the GET STARTED button in the middle of the page.
STEP 2: Type the name, or business name, to search for Property
Type the owner’s name (First name, last name, or both) or business name into the Name/Business Name field and click SEARCH. If you receive too many results, try to narrow down the search by entering a city.
STEP 3: Add your property and click “CONTINUE TO FILE CLAIM”
Once you’ve found the property that belongs to you, check the CLAIM button and click the CONTINUE TO FILE CLAIM button to begin the claims process.
2. INITIATE A CLAIM
STEP 1: Review your claimed properties
Once you have selected the property(ies) you wish to claim, select your ‘Relationship to Owner’ for each property you are claiming. For example, if you are the owner of the property, please select ‘Owner’; if you are an heir to the property’s owner, please select either ‘Heir’ or ‘Representative,’ depending on the applicable situation. This information will provide you with the appropriate details necessary to claim the property. Click FILE CLAIM.
STEP 2a: Enter your information
Complete all required fields as the claimant. This should include your current physical mailing address (NOT a post office box), as this information will be validated and used for the purpose of reuniting you with your property. Click NEXT to move to the Preview screen.
STEP 2b: Address confirmation
You may receive an additional screen that asks you to verify the address you entered. This is to ensure the complete and proper information is being used for validation of your mailing address.
STEP 3: Submit your claim
Preview all properties being claimed and verify the information you entered for completeness and accuracy. If correct, agree to the terms outlined at the top of the page and click SUBMIT to officially create / initiate your claim with the Delaware Office of Unclaimed Property. You will immediately be provided a claim number based on the information you entered. If you do not receive a claim number, your claim was not fully initiated and you will need to contact our offices.
3. COMPLETE YOUR CLAIM
STEP 1: Review and gather documentation requirements
Each unclaimed property claim will require a unique set of documentation to complete the claims process. Documentation can include items such as a completed, signed, and notarized claim form; high resolution, color image of a government issued photo identification; proof of current mailing address; proof of connection to the property being claimed; etc. To determine the specific documentation requirements of your claim, please review all communications sent to you from our agency an initial list can be found in Section C of the claim form you received. Upon review of your claim, additional documentation may be required.
STEP 2: Submit documentation to State
You have many options to submit the requested documentation to Delaware.
- Most secure and efficient method: Upload your documents via our secure link.
- Mail your documentation to our offices:State of Delaware
Unclaimed Property Office
P.O. Box 8140
Wilmington, DE 19803-8140 - Fax in your documentation to 302-622-4115. Please note, this will not work for documentation that needs to be submitted in color.
4. TRACK YOUR CLAIM’S PROGRESS
STEP 1: View online
Enter your claim number into our Status Page to receive the most recent status updates. Your claim number can be found on your claim form and in the email you received at the time of submission.
