Arizona · unclaimed property the state holds

You can claim it yourself, for free

Who holds it

Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR), Unclaimed Property Unit

How long

You can claim within 35 years after the end of the fiscal year in which ADOR received the property

How you claim

Search your name, then send ADOR a claim form with proof that you are the owner. Claims are free and decided within 90 days.

If someone offers to do it for you

A finder who charges you may need to be a licensed private investigator: ask the clerk.
No one may charge you more than 30%.
No one may sign you up before the 730th day (2 years) after the money is handed to the state.
You never need to pay anyone to file.

Checklist: Arizona, unclaimed property the state holds

Who holds it: Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR), Unclaimed Property Unit

How long: You can claim within 35 years after the end of the fiscal year in which ADOR received the property

How you claim: Search your name, then send ADOR a claim form with proof that you are the owner. Claims are free and decided within 90 days.

Your deadline: ____________ (confirm it with the clerk)

Steps

Search for your name (ADOR links its search tool).
Get the right claim form from ADOR's forms page or by calling (602) 364-0380.
Send the signed form with proof of ownership to ADOR.

Documents

Claim form verified by you
Positive proof that you are the rightful owner

What it costs you

free

If someone offers to do it for you

A finder who charges you may need to be a licensed private investigator: ask the clerk.
No one may charge you more than 30%.
No one may sign you up before the 730th day (2 years) after the money is handed to the state.
You never need to pay anyone to file.

Official links

ADOR Unclaimed Property - Owners FAQ: https://azdor.gov/unclaimed-property/owners-file-claim/owners-faq
A.R.S. 44-317 (filing a claim): https://www.azleg.gov/ars/44/00317.htm

Source: A.R.S. § 44-317; A.R.S. §44-327(A)(1); A.R.S. §44-327(A)(2); A.R.S. §44-327(B)(1); A.R.S. §44-327(B)(2), (C); A.R.S. §44-317(A)-(C), (E); A.R.S. §44-318; A.R.S. §32-2401(16)(a)(iv); A.R.S. §32-2411; A.R.S. §32-2423(B); A.R.S. §32-2422(A)(10); A.R.S. §32-2409(3). Researched, not yet checked by a lawyer; confirm with the clerk. Not legal advice.