Utah Unclaimed Funds

Utah is currently holding millions of dollars in unclaimed funds!

Utah unclaimed funds consists of unclaimed or abandoned intangible property.

It includes

• • checking and saving accounts,
  • certificates of deposit,
  • overpayments,
  • insurance checks,
  • payroll checks,
  • utility refunds,
  • money orders,
  • un-cashed checks,
  • dividends,
  • stocks and bonds,
  • contents of safe deposit boxes and many, many more examples to numerous to list

  
  
  Funds generally become unclaimed if they have not had any activity within a certain period of time, e.g., three years for most properties, and the holder is unable to locate the property owner.  The funds are considered abandoned and must be reported to the Unclaimed Property Division of the State Treasurer’s Office. To prevent your accounts from becoming unclaimed or abandoned, it is a good idea to keep accounts active and make sure that you make a deposit or withdrawal, update your address, or contact your financial institution at least every three years.

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  There is no deadline to claim unclaimed funds in Utah and there is no fee involved.

  You will need to provide proof of your address or a previous address.  Proof can be an old utility bill, a copy of an old tax return,  or any old correspondence.  It just needs to be anything that officially lists your previous address.

  You will most likely need your social security card.  If you lost it or do not have it a copy of a tax return, insurance card, or any other document that shows your social security number should be sufficient.

  If you have had your name changed due to marriage a copy of your marriage certificate or court document showing the name change is necessary.

  If you are claiming unclaimed funds for a deceased person, you will need to provide documentation that shows your relationship or right to claim the funds.  These could be an obituary of court documents listing you as the representative of the estate.  If there is not a valid will or trust, the unclaimed funds office will follow Utah’s interstate succession rules.  If you have any questions, the best thing to do is contact the office for help.

  It generally takes about two to three weeks to process a claim.  Claiming for an heir or a business usually takes longer.

  If there are any questions you can contact the Utah Unclaimed Property office at 801 715-3300 of claim@utah.gov .

  The mailing address is:

  Treasurer’s Office
  Unclaimed Property Division
  PO Box 140530
  Salt Lake City, UT 84114-0530
  
  
  

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