ESCHEAT - UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
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NEW LAW CHANGE FOR ANNUAL AP1 REPORTS - Effective July 2008, the State of Delaware has reduced the dormancy period for property coded as 'Security Property' or (SC) from five to three years. As a result, any Holder of Unclaimed Property coded as an SC under the NAUPA guidelines that also has property dormant for three or more years, must report that property type to the State of Delaware on the next Annual Report required to be filed after July 1, 2008. Therefore, reporting years 2003, 2004 and 2005 are required to be filed on the same filing date.
NOTE: The State of Delaware is requiring all reports for each reporting year to be filed as separate reports. If you have any questions you can contact Michelle Whitaker at michelle.whitaker@state.de.us, Camilla Ridgeway at camilla.ridgeway@state.de.us or Mark Udinski at mark.udinski@state.de.us.
Escheat Law Changes - July 2008 / April 2005
Booklet For Preparing Unclaimed Property Report General information for preparing abandoned and unclaimed property report.
Unclaimed Property Regulations for Delaware Issued November 2005.
Search for Unclaimed Property
Unclaimed Property Database - New Castle County / Kent/Sussex - October 30, 2009 Advertisement
Note: These files are the same as printed. Names have not been removed once claims were paid.
Unclaimed Property Database - October 31, 2008 Advertisement
Search for Unclaimed Property - October 31, 2007 Advertisement
Search For Unclaimed Property - October 31, 2006 Advertisement
Forms
Publication Deadline Waiver
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.
Form AP DE-1 - Notice of Intent To Voluntarily Comply With Abandoned Property Law
Form AP DE-2 - Voluntary Self Disclosure Agreement
2009 Unclaimed Property Filing Extension Request
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?
To claim property for a name listed, claimants must have their name appear on the published list, be an executor
of an estate or an heir, and believe that they have reason to file a claim. Claimants must then complete the coupon
that appears with the published list or download the coupon: PDF / word.
In addition to the coupon, all claimants must include a photo id of their driver’s license or other applicable
identification before the claim will be initiated. Also, if inquiring about property not listed in their name,
claimants must provide documentation demonstrating a legal right to claim the property (ex: a certified Letter of
Testamentary or Small Estate Affidavit for Estates. A notarized Power of Attorney (POA) for a living person.)
Coupons should be sent to:
Delaware Division of RevenueA claim form or request for additional information will then be mailed to the claimant for completion. Due to the size of this publication and the expected response, claims may take as long as sixteen (16) weeks from the receipt of the request to process.
Bureau of Unclaimed Property
P.O. Box 8931
Wilmington, DE 19899
Questions or concerns regarding a claim should be directed to 302-577-8782. Those in Kent or Sussex County Delaware may call toll free: 1-800-292-7826. Those residing outside Delaware may call: 1-800-828-0632.
To send us an E-mail, please use this link .
To find out if other states may be holding property for you access this link STATES NATIONAL DATABASE.
