Wilmington, Del – The Delaware Department of Finance will officially launch a new website Friday that will provide the public easy access to the state’s unclaimed property database.
The website — delaware.findyourunclaimedproperty.com —will allow users to search by name to find information regarding any unclaimed property they may have in Delaware. The website also allows visitors to submit and check claim status online.
Unclaimed property can include forgotten savings and checking accounts, un-cashed checks, insurance policy proceeds, stocks, dividends, and utility deposits and refunds. Most of these accounts are considered abandoned, and have been turned over to the state after years of inactivity.
With the introduction of new processing systems, the number of successful claims in Delaware has increased dramatically. Since July 2013, the department has processed over 22,000 claims – reuniting citizens with more than $225 million in previously unclaimed funds.
“Delaware continues to seek new and innovative ways to reach unclaimed property owners,” says State Escheator, David Gregor. “Whether it’s a $50 deposit from a closed utility account, or $5,000 from a forgotten savings account, it’s your money – and it’s our job to get it back to you. We hope this new website will make that process even easier.”
In addition to launching https://delaware.findyourunclaimedproperty.com, the Department will publish the names and addresses of approximately 147,000 owners of unclaimed property in Friday’s editions of the Delaware State News and the News Journal. For more information, email escheat.claimquestions@state.de.us, or call the Office of Unclaimed Property at (855) 505-7520.
