You can claim it yourself, for free

Checklist: District of Columbia, unclaimed property the state holds

Who holds it: D.C. Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Unclaimed Property Unit

How long: No time limit ('There is no statute of limitations')

How you claim: Search and start a claim at unclaimedproperty.dc.gov, then send the signed, notarized claim form with supporting documents. The District charges no fee.

Your deadline: ____________ (confirm it with the clerk)

Steps

1. Search your name at unclaimedproperty.dc.gov.
2. Start the claim and keep your Claim ID.
3. Send the signed, notarized claim form and requested documents, by upload preferred.
4. Most claims are paid within 30 days of receiving all evidence.

Documents

• Signed, notarized claim form
• Documentation supporting your ownership

What it costs you

free

If someone offers to do it for you

• Fee limits: Not researched yet — ask the clerk.
• No one may sign you up before the 730th day (2 years) after the money is handed to the state.
• Any deal must be in writing.
• You never need to pay anyone to file.

Official links

• DC Unclaimed Property (OCFO): https://unclaimedproperty.dc.gov/
• OCFO - How to reclaim property: https://cfo.dc.gov/page/unclaimed-property-how-reclaim-property