You can claim it yourself, for free

Checklist: Nevada, unclaimed property the state holds

Who holds it: Nevada State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property Division

How long: No deadline; held in perpetuity, and owners or heirs never lose the right to claim

How you claim: Search and claim at NVUP.gov. Send documents by upload (fastest), by mail, or in the Las Vegas lobby drop box; claim forms cannot be faxed or emailed.

Your deadline: ____________ (confirm it with the clerk)

Steps

1. Search your name at NVUP.gov
2. File the claim online
3. Upload, mail or drop off the documents listed on your claim form
4. The state has 90 days after filing to approve or deny

Documents

• Documents listed on your claim form
• For a deceased owner: death certificate copy, probate papers or small estate affidavit, affidavit of heirship

What it costs you

free

If someone offers to do it for you

• There may be a fee limit: 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

• NV Unclaimed Property (official): https://www.nvup.gov/
• NV Treasurer: About Unclaimed Property: https://www.nevadatreasurer.gov/layouts/Page_Style_1.aspx?id=61324
• NV claim instruction sheet (UP-9): https://www.nevadatreasurer.gov/uploadedFiles/treasurernvgov/content/Unclaimed_Property/UP-9_Claim_Instruction_Sheet.pdf