Washington unclaimed money search
Forgotten paychecks, bank balances, deposits and refunds from Washington addresses are held by the Washington Department of Revenue. Searching and claiming is free. Enter a name to get the official searches for it.
- Held by
- Washington Department of Revenue
- Office
- Unclaimed Property Section
- Official free search
- ucp.dor.wa.gov ↗
- Claims phone
- (360) 534-1502
- Cost to search or claim
- Free
- Search other states at once
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Program details from the NAUPA state directory, checked November 15, 2026. TrueSearch is not affiliated with the State of Washington.
How to claim money from Washington
- Search on ucp.dor.wa.gov under your current name and every former name (maiden name, a misspelling, with and without a middle initial).
- Open each match and check the address on file. It is the address the business had for you, which may be years old.
- File the claim on the state's site. Expect to show ID and proof that you lived at that address, such as an old bill, lease or tax form.
- For a relative who died, file as their heir or executor with a death certificate and proof of your relationship or authority.
- Then search every other state you or they lived in. Money stays in the state of the old address, not the state you live in now.
Don't remember every old address?
That is the usual reason money goes unclaimed: it sits in a state from two or three moves ago, under an address nobody remembers. The same is true when you search for a parent or grandparent. A people search shows the past addresses tied to a name, which tells you exactly which states to check. Run the search above, then use the dark box to see the address history.
Got a call about Washington unclaimed money?
Scammers pose as "asset recovery" services and charge a fee for money you can claim free. The state does not charge to return your money. Before you call anyone back, check the number. Washington area codes:
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Questions
How do I search for unclaimed money in Washington?
Use the Washington Department of Revenue's free search at its official site. Search your current name, any former names, and the names of parents or grandparents who lived in Washington.
Who holds unclaimed property in Washington?
The Washington Department of Revenue (Unclaimed Property Section). Businesses that cannot reach an owner turn the money over to the state of the owner's last known address, and the state holds it until it is claimed.
Does it cost anything to claim money from Washington?
No. Searching and filing a claim with the state is free. Be wary of anyone who asks for a fee or a percentage to get Washington money back for you.
I moved away from Washington. Can I still claim?
Yes. Money is held by the state of the last address the business had on file, so Washington keeps it even after you move. File the claim on Washington's site from wherever you live now.
Can I claim a relative's unclaimed money in Washington?
Usually, if you are an heir or the executor. The state lists the documents it needs, typically a death certificate and proof of your relationship or authority over the estate.
What is the phone number for Washington unclaimed property?
NAUPA's state directory lists (360) 534-1502 for the Unclaimed Property Section. Only call numbers you find on the official site or that directory, not ones from a text, email or letter.
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