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.

Form AP2 Abandoned Property Owner Detail List   Form to be filed with Form AP1.

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.

To find out if other states may be holding property for you access this link STATES NATIONAL DATABASE.