You can claim it yourself, for free

Checklist: Washington, unclaimed property the state holds

Who holds it: Washington Department of Revenue, Unclaimed Property Program

How long: No time limit to claim

How you claim: Search at claimyourcash.org (ucp.dor.wa.gov), start a claim, and return the emailed claim form with your documents.

Your deadline: ____________ (confirm it with the clerk)

Steps

1. Search your name or business at ucp.dor.wa.gov.
2. Start a claim.
3. Upload the signed claim form, photo ID and an SSN document.
4. Track the claim online.

Documents

• Completed, signed claim form
• Copy of photo ID
• Legal document listing your Social Security number

What it costs you

free

If someone offers to do it for you

• There may be a fee limit: ask the clerk.
• Any deal must be in writing.
• You never need to pay anyone to file.

Official links

• WA Unclaimed Property claim FAQ (ucp.dor.wa.gov): https://ucp.dor.wa.gov/app/faq-claim
• WA DOR release: free public service: https://dor.wa.gov/about/news-releases/2026/find-your-money-unclaimed-property-day-feb-1