Unclaimed funds in Delaware.
Delaware holds unclaimed property — dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten deposits, and more — in trust at the Delaware Office of Unclaimed Property. Searching and claiming is always free.
Search the official Delaware database
The fastest way to find out if Delaware is holding money in your name is to search directly on the state's website. This is the official government portal — free, secure, and run by the Delaware Office of Unclaimed Property.
Search Delaware Unclaimed Property →How the Delaware program works
Like every U.S. state, Delaware requires financial institutions, insurance companies, employers, and utilities to turn over dormant accounts after a specified dormancy period (usually 3–5 years). Once turned over, the state holds that property indefinitely — there is no deadline to claim.
The Delaware Office of Unclaimed Property operates the unclaimed property program for Delaware. You can search their database online, and if you find a match, file a claim directly through their website.
What you'll need to claim funds in Delaware
- Government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, or passport)
- Proof of your Social Security Number
- Proof of your connection to the address where the property was reported (old utility bills, bank statements, tax returns)
- Proof of current address
- For larger claims: possibly a notarized signature on the claim form
For claims involving deceased relatives, businesses, or especially large amounts, additional documentation is typically required. See our guides on heir claims and business claims.
How long claims take in Delaware
Processing times vary. Straightforward individual claims often take 30–90 days from submission to check. More complex claims (estates, businesses, or anything requiring verification of heirship) can take 3–6 months or longer.
Not sure if the search is worth your time?
It's hard to overstate how little time this takes. You can search the Delaware database with your name in about 30 seconds. Even if you find nothing, you've ruled out a free $-something. Worst case, you've spent less time than it takes to make coffee.
Don't stop with Delaware though — search every state you've ever lived in, and check the federal sources too. Our multi-source search tool walks you through all of them.