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Piggy bank
If you didn't win the Powerball jackpot this week, there's another way you can win a bonanza of sorts. Virginia may be holding cash owed you from unclaimed funds.
Last year, Virginia returned $85.2 million in funds that had gone unclaimed. Over the years, the Virginia Treasury has reunited rightful owners with more than $1.3 billion.
Unclaimed funds include:
- lost utility deposits
- misplaced bank accounts
- insurance benefits
- uncashed checks
The funds are turned over to a state or jurisdiction’s comptroller, who holds them until they’re claimed.
In Virginia, the Treasury's Unclaimed Property Program might have money waiting for you. It returns money, stocks, bonds, dividends, utility deposits, insurance proceeds, tangible property and more to Virginia residents. Whether you've moved, lost a check or forgotten about a bank account, finding money is easy and free.
In Virginia
For the fastest service, you can check the Virginia Treasury's vaMoneySearch.gov website to search for property using the "Click and Claim" searchable database.
The Virginia Treasury may also be reached via email with your questions and concerns regarding your claim or general unclaimed property at ucpmail@trs.virginia.gov. If you are unable to access the internet, you may request an Inquiry Form by calling 800-468-1088 and choose option 1.
If you find it necessary to visit the Division of Unclaimed Property, you must make an appointment due to building security and other concerns. To schedule an appointment call 1-800-468-1088.
For claims questions: ucpmail@trs.virginia.gov or call 1-800-468-1088
If you need to submit your claim and/or claim evidence: Virginia Department of the Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division, PO Box 2485, Richmond, VA 23218-2485 or ucpmail@trs.virginia.gov
If you've lived in other states, you can visit missingmoney.com, the official Unclaimed Property website of the National Association of State Treasurers. State governments and several Canadian provinces, through their partnership with the leading trusted authority in unclaimed property—the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA)—provide this free, safe, and secure site to the public. New properties are added daily.
