DC Unclaimed Property: How to Search and Claim for Free

How to search for DC unclaimed property

The official search is at unclaimedproperty.dc.gov/app/claim-search.¹

Which names and places to try: how to search well.

Fast-track and automatic payments

• Statutory authority: Administrator may pay without a claim form if the person is the apparent owner on a holder report, is reasonably believed entitled, and the property is under $500⁸

The District of Columbia's records can also be searched through MissingMoney.com.⁹

How to claim unclaimed property in DC, step by step

Claims can be filed online on the official site.¹ Cost: Free.⁴

1. Search by last or business name (and first initial; narrow by city or ZIP).¹⁰
2. Select your properties and click Continue To File Claim.¹⁰
3. Enter claimant information, current mailing address (where the check is mailed) and relationship to owner (Owner or Representative).²
4. Preview and submit to create your claim and claim number.²
5. Read the emailed claim form for your required documents; sign the claim form and gather photo ID and Social Security number.⁷
6. Upload documents through the secure portal (recommended), mail them, or leave them in the lobby drop box.⁷
7. Track the claim by claim number on the Status page.¹¹

• Interest: The program pages do not mention interest. The statute provides for it in limited cases: interest-bearing deposits that keep earning interest after delivery earn it for the owner for up to 10 years (not for periods before November 13, 2021); income or gain on non-cash property before sale goes to the owner; securities carry dividends, interest and other increments as set out in § 41-157.03.¹²
• If a claim is denied: If denied (or not decided within 90 days, which counts as denied), the claimant may file an amended claim, or sue the Administrator in D.C. Superior Court within one year after filing the claim.¹³

The general process is in our how to claim guide.

Documents you need, by situation

These are the official requirements. The claim form for a specific property can ask for more.

Claiming your own property

• All claimants (minimum): completed and signed claim form; copy of photo identification; Social Security number; anything else listed on the emailed claim form⁷

A former address or a name change

• Former address / connection to property: you must be associated with the address listed; do not add properties or addresses you are not associated with¹

The owner has died (estate)

• Who may claim: a court-appointed estate representative; Small estate: D.C. Superior Court Probate Division handles small estates; under D.C. Code § 20-351 an estate of $80,000 or less may be administered as a small estate; Probate division: D.C. Superior Court Probate Division, Clerk's Office, Court Building A, 515 Fifth Street NW, Room 314, Washington, DC 20001; general information (202) 879-9460; Probate Self-Help Center (202) 508-1681, Room 318; Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM; Death certificates: DC Health Vital Records Division, 2201 Shannon Place SE, Washington, DC 20020, (202) 442-5955⁴
• Deceased owner (estate representative): death certificate; Letters of Administration or small estate papers; copy of photo ID of the person claiming; proof of address or ownership connecting the owner to the funds⁴

A business or government agency

• Business owner: file a claim form (specific documents not listed)⁹

Securities, safe deposit boxes and other cases

• Claims needing originals: some claims require original documents, which cannot be uploaded; the claim form says if so¹⁴

See also: claiming for a deceased relative and the claim documents tool.

How long it takes, how you are paid and the deadline

Processing time

• Statute: the Administrator must allow or deny a claim within 90 days of filing (silence = deemed denied) and pay within 45 days after allowing it. The program gives no processing time, only that mailed claims take longer.³

How you are paid

The District of Columbia pays by check, so keep the mailing address on your claim current.

• Check mailed to the claimant's mailing address²

Deadline

There is no deadline for owners and heirs in the District of Columbia.

• No time limit⁴

Contact the DC unclaimed property office

When property becomes unclaimed: dormancy periods

In the District of Columbia most property is presumed abandoned after 3 years without owner contact.¹⁸ Wages move faster: 1 year.¹⁸ More on how this works: what happens after the dormancy period.

Other states: dormancy periods table.

• Minimum amounts: No minimum: every amount is reportable. $50 is the threshold for the holder's owner notice, for including owner name/address/SSN in the report, and for the Administrator's mailed notice.⁹
• Gift cards: Dormancy years: 5; Covered definition: a stored-value card whose value does not expire, that is reduced only by redemption for goods or services, and is not redeemable for cash (includes prepaid mobile service)²⁴
• Published lists of owners: Every 6 months, a newspaper notice of totals received and paid, the website, and phone/email; plus a public searchable website of all owner names; mailed notice to owners of $50 or more.²⁶

Finder fees and heir finders in DC

The legal limit in the District of Columbia: No fixed percentage cap. A fee that is unconscionable is unenforceable except by the owner, who may sue in Superior Court to cut it to the maximum amount that is not unconscionable.⁵ You never need a finder: claiming directly is free.⁴

• Are finders allowed? Yes.²⁷
• Contract rules: Agreement must be a signed record stating the nature of the property, the services, and the amount expected to be recovered before and after the fee. Agreements signed from the date the holder delivered the property to the District until 24 months after are void. Attorney agreements for specifically identified property are exempt.⁵
• The law: D.C. Code §§ 41-163.01 to 41-163.03²⁸ (read the text)

Before signing with a finder, read how finders work.

How to spot DC unclaimed property scams

The District of Columbia's official search is on unclaimedproperty.dc.gov, a .gov address.¹

What the District of Columbia warns about

• Call the office first if someone offers to find unclaimed money for a fee; such agreements may carry substantial fees and may be unenforceable.⁴
• The District charges nothing to return property; check yourself before paying a third party.²⁹
• Claim only properties and addresses you are associated with.¹

Unsure about a letter, text or call? Try the scam check or read how to spot a fake notice.

DC unclaimed property in numbers

For businesses: reporting unclaimed property to DC

• Report due: General: October 31 (period ending June 30); Insurance: April 30 (calendar year ending December 31)³¹
• Due diligence letters to owners: First-class mail notice to owners of property worth $50 or more, sent not more than 180 nor less than 60 days before filing (plus email if the owner consented to email).³²
• Where to report: unclaimedproperty.dc.gov/app/submit-a-report³³
• File format: Electronic NAUPA format through the web portal (manual entry available); no paper reports. Negative reports required only of DC-domiciled companies.⁹
• Penalties: Interest at 10% per year on late property; civil penalty $200/day up to $5,000; for willful evasion or fraudulent reports $1,000/day up to $25,000 plus 25% of the unreported value. Waivable; the $200/day penalty must be waived for good faith without negligence.³⁴
• Voluntary disclosure: Voluntary Disclosure Program for businesses not yet contacted by the Unit; request a VDA by email or phone.³⁵

New to this? See who must report. Other states' dates are in the holder reporting deadlines table.

Other rules specific to DC

• Law: D.C. Code §§ 41-151.01 to 41-165.05 (Title 41, Chapter 1A), Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act of 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, effective Nov. 13, 2021. code.dccouncil.gov/…³⁶
• Uniform act: Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (District enactment titled 'Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act of 2021')³⁷
• Unclaimed tangible items may be sold at auction, and the program's auction link goes to govdeals.com/dcunclaimed; District government employees may not bid. Auction proceeds are kept for the owner and can be claimed at any time, but a buyer keeps the item itself.¹⁷
• Military medals and decorations are never sold; they may be placed with a veterans organization, the awarding agency or a government entity to hold for the owner.³⁸
• Before paying a claim, the District first takes any debt the owner owes the District: child support arrears, fines and court costs, or delinquent District taxes; it may also check owners against these debts without a claim.³⁹
• Once a property is put on a claim, its Property ID disappears from the public search.¹
• Unclaimed funds go into the District's General Fund (Unclaimed Property Account) and may be used for operating costs while the District remains liable to owners.⁴⁰
• Wages, utility deposits, government-held funds, court funds and business dissolution payouts become unclaimed after just one year.¹⁸
• Holders that pay an owner directly after remitting to the District can be reimbursed on notarized Form UP-4.¹⁶
• Securities: the District may not sell a security until 60 days after receipt and notice to the owner. A later claimant gets the security with dividends and other increments if the District still holds it; otherwise the net sale proceeds plus increments up to the sale.⁴¹
• The District has exchange agreements with most states, so property may move between states.⁹
• Holders may deduct a contractual dormancy charge before remitting; $10 a year on property of $50 or less, or $20 a year on larger amounts, is treated as not unconscionable.⁴²

DC unclaimed property: questions people ask

When is the DC unclaimed property report due?

General: October 31 (period ending June 30); Insurance: April 30 (calendar year ending December 31)³¹ Details above.

Where do I search for DC unclaimed property?

On the official search at unclaimedproperty.dc.gov.¹ Searching and claiming there is free.⁴

Which law governs unclaimed property in DC?

D.C. Code §§ 41-151.01 to 41-165.05 (Title 41, Chapter 1A), Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act of 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, effective Nov. 13, 2021. code.dccouncil.gov/…³⁶

Is it free to claim unclaimed property in DC?

Free⁴

Moved? Neighboring programs

• Maryland unclaimed property
• Virginia unclaimed property

See which state holds your property, or list every search with the multi-state checklist.

Sources

Footnote numbers point here. Open "Quoted text" for the exact words relied on ("[…]" marks words left out).

1. Search for Unclaimed Property Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Government of the District of Columbia · unclaimedproperty.dc.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   To search for property information, please enter your last name and first initial.

   This is a free and secure service provided by the Office of the Chief Financial Officer to claim your lost funds. When you are ready submit your claim, select "Continue To File Claim" and follow the instructions provided.

   If there is no association to the address listed, it can be determined that you are not the rightful owner of the property.

   There will also be a drop box in the lobby of the building that will be available during normal business hours (Monday-Friday 8AM– 4:30PM).

   Please do not add any properties and/or addresses that you are not associated with to your claim.

   This is because the property ID is removed from the site once it has been included on a claim form.

2. How to Claim: 2. Submit a Claim Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Government of the District of Columbia · unclaimedproperty.dc.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   This is to ensure we are sending your check to a valid mailing address.

   Complete your information as the claimant. This should include your current mailing address as it will be the address where the funds are mailed.

   If correct, click SUBMIT to officially create your claim and generate your claim number.

3. D.C. Code § 41–159.04. When Administrator must honor claim for property. Council of the District of Columbia (D.C. Law Library) · code.dccouncil.gov · current as published on code.dccouncil.gov, Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   (b) Not later than 90 days after a claim is filed under § 41-159.03(a), the Administrator shall allow or deny the claim and give the claimant notice in a record of the decision.

4. FAQs: Claiming Property Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Government of the District of Columbia · unclaimedproperty.dc.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   No. You can make a claim any time.

   No. The District of Columbia does not charge a fee for searching its records or for helping you claim your money.

   If there is a court-appointed estate representative, that person can submit a claim. In order to obtain the Letters of Administration, you must contact The Probate Division for instructions on filing a petition for a Small Estate.

   Provide the following documents as they apply: Death Certificate Letters of Administration or Small Estate Papers. Copy of photo ID of person claiming the funds Proof of address or ownership connecting the owner to the fund

   Call our office first. If you sign an agreement to have someone help you recover unclaimed property, you may be liable for substantial fees. Such an agreement may be unenforceable.

5. D.C. Code § 41–163.02. When agreement to locate property void. Council of the District of Columbia (D.C. Law Library) · code.dccouncil.gov · current as published on code.dccouncil.gov, Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   An apparent owner that believes the compensation the apparent owner has agreed to pay is unconscionable may file an action in the Superior Court to reduce the compensation to the maximum amount that is not unconscionable.

   (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, an agreement under § 41-163.01 is void if it is entered into during the period beginning on the date the property was paid or delivered by a holder to the Administrator and ending 24 months after the payment or delivery.

6. Contact Us Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Government of the District of Columbia · unclaimedproperty.dc.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   (202) 442-8181 Fax: (202) 442-8180 TTY: 711

   For Holder Reporting Inquiries: [email protected]

7. How to Claim: 3. Complete Your Claim Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Government of the District of Columbia · unclaimedproperty.dc.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   DC Office of Finance and Treasury Unclaimed Property Unit

   To determine the specific requirements of your claim, please review the email sent to you. The items required will be listed on the claim form attachment.

   Upload your documents via our secure link.

   Each unclaimed property claim requires a minimum of a completed and signed claim form, a copy of photo identification and a social security number.

   Mail in your documentation to the following address: DC Office of Finance and Treasury Unclaimed Property Unit 1101 4th St. SW Ste. 800W Washington, DC 20024

8. D.C. Code § 41–159.03. Claim for property by person claiming to be owner. Council of the District of Columbia (D.C. Law Library) · code.dccouncil.gov · current as published on code.dccouncil.gov, Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   (3) The property has a value of less than $500.

9. FAQs: Reporting Property Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Government of the District of Columbia · unclaimedproperty.dc.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Apart from the advertising campaigns, the Office of the Chief Financial Officer attempts to locate rightful owners through our website and on the Missing Money website.

   If your business is the owner of unclaimed property, file a claim form with the Unclaimed Property Unit and the funds will be sent to you without delay.

   No. The Act does not provide an exemption based on a minimum amount.

   The Office of Finance and Treasury requires all holders of unclaimed property accounts to report in NAUPA format electronically using the DC Unclaimed Property reporting web portal.

   Yes. The District of Columbia has exchange agreements on unclaimed property with most states.

10. How to Claim: 1. Search for Property Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Government of the District of Columbia · unclaimedproperty.dc.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Type your name (First name, last name, or both) into the Name/Business Name field and click SEARCH. If you receive too many results, try to narrow down the search by entering a city or zip code..

    Once you’ve found the property that belongs to you, check the select box and click the blue CONTINUE TO FILE CLAIM button to begin the claims process.

11. How to Claim: 4. Track Your Claim Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Government of the District of Columbia · unclaimedproperty.dc.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Enter your claim number at any time via our Status Page to receive the most recent status.

12. D.C. Code § 41–156.07. Crediting income or gain to owner's account. Council of the District of Columbia (D.C. Law Library) · code.dccouncil.gov · current as published on code.dccouncil.gov, Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Interest begins to accrue when the property is delivered to the Administrator and ends on the earlier of the expiration of 10 years after its delivery or the date on which payment is made to the owner.

13. D.C. Code § 41–159.06. Action by person whose claim is denied. Council of the District of Columbia (D.C. Law Library) · code.dccouncil.gov · current as published on code.dccouncil.gov, Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Not later than one year after filing a claim under § 41-159.03(a), the claimant may commence an action against the Administrator in the Superior Court to establish a claim that has been denied or deemed denied under [§ 41-159.03].

14. Upload Claim Documentation Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Government of the District of Columbia · unclaimedproperty.dc.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Certain claims require original documents in order to process and therefore cannot be uploaded to the website.

15. Office of Finance and Treasury Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Government of the District of Columbia · cfo.dc.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Glen Lee, Chief Financial Officer

16. Instructions for Preparing Unclaimed Property Reports Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Government of the District of Columbia · unclaimedproperty.dc.gov · page headers dated 7/8/2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    report in NAUPA format electronically using the DC Unclaimed Property (https://unclaimedproperty.dc.gov)

    Virtual currency follows a 36 month dormancy period.

    Written Instruments (Banking and Financial Assns.) 3 years

    Employee Benefit Trust Distributions 3 years

    There is an option to pay the claimants directly and then file for reimbursement from the District Government on Form UP-4 (see page 11).

17. DC Unclaimed Property home page Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Government of the District of Columbia · unclaimedproperty.dc.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    In-person appointments are available on Wednesdays ONLY from 8:30AM–4:00PM. We strongly encourage claimants to upload documents through the secured portal or use the lobby drop box (no appointment necessary) Monday–Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM.

    Total properties returned to the rightful owners for FY 2026: 47,269 properties totaling $25,642,649.30

    Employees of the Government of the District of Columbia are prohibited from bidding on any item

18. D.C. Code § 41–152.01. When property is presumed abandoned. Council of the District of Columbia (D.C. Law Library) · code.dccouncil.gov · current as published on code.dccouncil.gov, Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (13) Property not specified in this section or §§ 41-152.02 through § 41-152.08, the earlier of 3 years after the owner first has a right to demand the property and 3 years after the obligation to pay or distribute the property arises.

    (11) Wages, commissions, bonuses, or reimbursements to which an employee is entitled, or other compensation for personal services, other than amounts held in a payroll card, one year after the amount becomes payable;

    (5) A payroll card or demand, savings, or time deposit, including a deposit that is automatically renewable, 3 years after the maturity of the deposit

    (1) A traveler's check, 15 years after issuance;

    (2) A money order, 7 years after issuance;

    (3) A state or municipal bond, bearer bond, or original-issue-discount bond, 3 years after the earliest of the date the bond matures or is called or the obligation to pay the principal of the bond arises;

    (4) A debt of a business association, 3 years after the obligation to pay arises;

    (6) Money or a credit owed to a customer as a result of a retail business transaction, 3 years after the obligation arose;

    (7) An amount owed by an insurance company on a life or endowment insurance policy or an annuity contract that has matured or terminated, 3 years after the obligation to pay arose

    (8) Property distributable by a business association in the course of dissolution, one year after the property becomes distributable;

    (9) Property held by a court, including property received as proceeds of a class action, one year after the property becomes distributable;

    (10) Property held by a government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, including municipal bond interest and unredeemed principal under the administration of a paying agent or indenture trustee, one year after the property becomes distributable;

    (12) A deposit or refund owed to a subscriber by a utility, one year after the deposit or refund becomes payable; and

19. D.C. Code § 41–152.02. When tax-deferred retirement account presumed abandoned. Council of the District of Columbia (D.C. Law Library) · code.dccouncil.gov · current as published on code.dccouncil.gov, Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    is presumed abandoned if it is unclaimed by the apparent owner 3 years after the later of:

20. D.C. Code § 41–152.03. When other tax-deferred account presumed abandoned. Council of the District of Columbia (D.C. Law Library) · code.dccouncil.gov · current as published on code.dccouncil.gov, Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    is presumed abandoned if it is unclaimed by the apparent owner 3 years after the earlier of:

21. D.C. Code § 41–152.04. When custodial account for minor presumed abandoned. Council of the District of Columbia (D.C. Law Library) · code.dccouncil.gov · current as published on code.dccouncil.gov, Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    is presumed abandoned if it is unclaimed by or on behalf of the minor on whose behalf the account was opened 3 years after the later of:

22. D.C. Code § 41–152.05. When contents of safe-deposit box presumed abandoned. Council of the District of Columbia (D.C. Law Library) · code.dccouncil.gov · current as published on code.dccouncil.gov, Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    are presumed abandoned if the property remains unclaimed by the apparent owner 3 years after the earlier of the:

23. D.C. Code § 41–152.06. When stored-value card presumed abandoned. Council of the District of Columbia (D.C. Law Library) · code.dccouncil.gov · current as published on code.dccouncil.gov, Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (a) Subject to § 41-152.10, the net card value of a stored-value card, other than a payroll card or a gift card, is presumed abandoned on the latest of 3 years after:

24. D.C. Code § 41–152.07. When gift card presumed abandoned. Council of the District of Columbia (D.C. Law Library) · code.dccouncil.gov · current as published on code.dccouncil.gov, Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Subject to § 41-152.10, a gift card is presumed abandoned if it is unclaimed by the apparent owner 5 years after the later of the date of purchase or its most recent use.

25. D.C. Code § 41–152.08. When security presumed abandoned. Council of the District of Columbia (D.C. Law Library) · code.dccouncil.gov · current as published on code.dccouncil.gov, Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (a) Subject to § 41-152.10, a security is presumed abandoned 3 years after:

26. D.C. Code § 41–155.03. Notice by Administrator. Council of the District of Columbia (D.C. Law Library) · code.dccouncil.gov · current as published on code.dccouncil.gov, Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (1) Publish every 6 months in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the District a notice with the following information:

27. D.C. Code § 41–163.01. When agreement to locate property enforceable. Council of the District of Columbia (D.C. Law Library) · code.dccouncil.gov · current as published on code.dccouncil.gov, Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    An agreement by an apparent owner and another person, the primary purpose of which is to locate, deliver, recover, or assist in the location, delivery, or recovery of property held by the Administrator, is enforceable only if the agreement:

28. D.C. Code § 41–163.03. Right of agent of apparent owner to recover property held by Administrator. Council of the District of Columbia (D.C. Law Library) · code.dccouncil.gov · current as published on code.dccouncil.gov, Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (a) An apparent owner that contracts with another person to locate, deliver, recover, or assist in the location, delivery, or recovery of property of the apparent owner which is held by the Administrator may designate the person as the agent of the apparent owner.

29. Finders Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Government of the District of Columbia · unclaimedproperty.dc.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    The District of Columbia does not charge a fee for returning property. Signing an agreement to have someone assist you in recovering unclaimed property may entail the payment of substantial fees.

30. OCFO Community Outreach Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Government of the District of Columbia · unclaimedproperty.dc.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    While the unit successfully returns an average of $10 million a year, it would be interested in conducting an outreach program to improve public awareness of its efforts.

31. Holder Deadlines Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Government of the District of Columbia · unclaimedproperty.dc.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Reports and remittances are due for corporations, government agencies, banks and other financial institutions on October 31st of each year for fiscal year ending the preceding June 30th

32. D.C. Code § 41–155.01. Notice to apparent owner by holder. Council of the District of Columbia (D.C. Law Library) · code.dccouncil.gov · current as published on code.dccouncil.gov, Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    the holder of property presumed abandoned shall send to the apparent owner notice by first-class United States mail that complies with § 41-155.02 in a format acceptable to the Administrator not more than 180 days nor less than 60 days before filing the report

33. Submit a Holder Report Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Government of the District of Columbia · unclaimedproperty.dc.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    If you have already created your NAUPA report and simply need to submit it, or to submit a negative report, click the button below.

34. D.C. Code § 41–162.04. Interest and penalty for failure to act in timely manner. Council of the District of Columbia (D.C. Law Library) · code.dccouncil.gov · current as published on code.dccouncil.gov, Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (a) A holder that fails to report, pay, or deliver property within the time prescribed by this chapter shall pay to the Administrator interest at 10% per year on the property or value of the property from the date the property should have been reported, paid, or delivered to the Administrator until the date reported, paid, or delivered.

35. Voluntary Disclosure Program Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Government of the District of Columbia · unclaimedproperty.dc.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    This voluntary disclosure program only applies if we have not previously contacted you in reference to the unclaimed property.

36. D.C. Code § 41–151.01. Short title. Council of the District of Columbia (D.C. Law Library) · code.dccouncil.gov · current as published on code.dccouncil.gov, Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    This chapter may be cited as the "Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act of 2021".

37. Reporting Overview Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Government of the District of Columbia · unclaimedproperty.dc.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    The District of Columbia’s Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act of 2021 requires business associations, banking and financial organizations, life insurance corporations, and others to review their records each year

38. D.C. Code § 41–157.05. Military medal or decoration. Council of the District of Columbia (D.C. Law Library) · code.dccouncil.gov · current as published on code.dccouncil.gov, Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (a) The Administrator may not sell a medal or decoration awarded for military service in the armed forces of the United States.

39. D.C. Code § 41–159.05. Allowance of claim for property by the District. Council of the District of Columbia (D.C. Law Library) · code.dccouncil.gov · current as published on code.dccouncil.gov, Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (c) Before delivery or payment to an owner under subsection (a) of this section of property or payment to the owner of net proceeds of a sale of the property, the Administrator first shall apply the property or net proceeds to a debt under subsection (b) of this section the Administrator determines is owed by the owner.

40. FAQs: General Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Government of the District of Columbia · unclaimedproperty.dc.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Although the money belongs to the owners, who may claim it at any time, the funds may be used in the interim to help defray the District's operating costs.

41. D.C. Code § 41–157.03. Recovery of securities or value by owner. Council of the District of Columbia (D.C. Law Library) · code.dccouncil.gov · current as published in the Council's bulk repository (publication May 19, 2026); no amending act in DCCouncil/law-xml through Nov. 2, 2026 (v-district-of-columbia-11) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (2) The net proceeds of the sale of the security, plus dividends, interest, and other increments on the security up to the time the security was sold.

42. D.C. Code § 41–156.02. Dormancy charge. Council of the District of Columbia (D.C. Law Library) · code.dccouncil.gov · current as published on code.dccouncil.gov, Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    A deduction of $10 a year for maintaining property valued at $50 or less, or $20 a year for maintaining property valued at more than $50, or other amounts established by the Administrator by rule, is not unconscionable, although a higher charge, if permitted under subsection (a) of this section, may be proper considering all relevant factors.