Money Search - Delaware
DELAWAREBureau of Abandoned Property
P.O. Box 8931
Wilmington, DE 19899
Phone No. (302) 577-8205
Fax No. (302) 577-8656
ESCHEAT - UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
Alphabetical List For Unclaimed Property
Booklet For Preparing Unclaimed Property Report General information for preparing abandoned and unclaimed property report.
Form AP1 Report Of Abandoned Property and Checklist Form to file with the State of Delaware Abandoned Property Bureau.
Escheat Law Changes Issued April 2005.
Unclaimed Property Regulations for Delaware Issued November 2005.
What Type Of Unclaimed Property Could The State Be Holding For Me ?
Unclaimed property is any financial asset that has been abandoned by its owner for an extended period of time. Some typical examples of unclaimed property include:
- Dormant Bank Accounts
- Lost or Forgotten Uncashed Checks
- Stock or Bonds, Dividends & Bond Interest
- Insurance Proceeds
- Utility Refunds
- Safe Deposit Box Contents
These are just a few of the many items that the Delaware State Escheator may be holding for you.
Do I have unclaimed property in Delaware? How do I make an inquiry?
The Delaware State Escheator has two claims processing units one located in Wilmington, DE and one located in Boston, MA. Pursuant to state statute we need a written inquiry.
If you reside in Delaware please write to:
DELAWARE STATE ESCHEATOR
P. O. BOX 8931
WILMINGTON, DE 19899
If you reside in a state other than Delaware or reside overseas please write to:
DELAWARE STATE ESCHEATOR
P.O. BOX 962049
BOSTON, MA 02196-2049
To send us an E-mail, please use this link .
PLEASE NOTE : DUE TO UNPRECEDENTED CLAIMS ACTIVITY YOUR INQUIRY WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED, HOWEVER IT MAY TAKE UP TO EIGHT WEEKS OR MORE BEFORE YOU GET A WRITTEN RESPONSE FROM OUR CLAIMS PROCESSING UNITS. WE REGRET ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE.
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