Virginia Department of the Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division
How long
Held in perpetuity until the owner or heirs claim it
How you claim
Search vaMoneySearch.gov, submit the claim, then return the emailed claim form with your documents. Some property is returned automatically (VA Cash Now).
No one may sign you up before the 1096th day after the money is handed to the state.
You never need to pay anyone to file.
Ask the clerk for the deadline.
Checklist: Virginia, unclaimed property the state holds
Who holds it: Virginia Department of the Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division
How long: Held in perpetuity until the owner or heirs claim it
How you claim: Search vaMoneySearch.gov, submit the claim, then return the emailed claim form with your documents. Some property is returned automatically (VA Cash Now).
Your deadline: ____________ (confirm it with the clerk)
Steps
Search by last name or business name at vaMoneySearch.gov.
Select your properties and submit a claim.
Return the emailed claim form with ID and SSN proof.
Track the claim with your claim number.
Documents
Completed, signed claim form
Copy of photo ID
Document showing your Social Security number
What it costs you
free
If someone offers to do it for you
No one may charge you more than 10%.
No one may sign you up before the 1096th day after the money is handed to the state.