Thousands of Delaware residents could be missing out on unclaimed funds totaling millions, including forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, and insurance payouts.
The Delaware Office of Unclaimed Property holds these assets indefinitely for rightful owners, heirs, or estates—urging everyone to search now amid tight budgets.
What Counts as Unclaimed Property?
Common examples include:
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Checking/savings accounts and uncashed paychecks/refunds
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Stock dividends, life insurance payments, and utility deposits
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Gift card balances, money orders, traveler’s checks, and virtual currency
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Uncashed death benefits
Exclusions: Real estate, cars, or federal/state stimulus funds. Businesses report dormant assets after a holding period, with Delaware returning $150M–$200M annually.
Fast Ways to Claim Delaware Unclaimed Money
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Online Search: Use the free Delaware Unclaimed Property Database—new funds added daily.
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Multi-State Check: Scan MissingMoney.com for Delaware plus 49 other states instantly.
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Money Match Auto-Pay: Tax filers get checks mailed automatically—no claim forms. Returned nearly $400K to 2,800 in 2025; over $5.6M since 2021.
Found money? Submit ID proof for quick payout. Search often, share with family, and note National Unclaimed Property Day on Feb 1.
More Claim Resources
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Delaware claims guide: unclaimedproperty.delaware.gov/search
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NAUPA national search: unclaimed.org
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Money Match details: revenue.delaware.gov/money-match
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Heirs/estates info: treasurer.delaware.gov/unclaimed-property
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Scam alerts: consumerfinance.gov/unclaimed-money
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