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Unclaimed money in Arizona: how to find and claim it

Arizona Department of Revenue, Unclaimed Property Unit holds money that businesses could not return to its owners. Here is how to search, what proof you need and how long it takes.

About $2.8 billionheld by the state (October 2026 (live counter on the state site; no date given))
$89 milliona record $89 million returned in fiscal 2025 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)
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Search Arizona's official list of unclaimed property by name.

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How to claim in Arizona

  1. Search your name from the Arizona Department of Revenue's search page. Arizona's listings are searched through MissingMoney.com, which the state has authorized. Searching and claiming are free.

  2. Fill out the Arizona claim form (Form 600UP). If you have no printer, call (602) 364-0380 and ask for a paper form.

  3. Sign the form by hand. Then attach a copy of your photo ID, or have your signature notarized instead.

  4. Add proof of your Social Security number and proof that you lived at, or got mail at, the address the business reported.

  5. Mail everything to PO Box 29026, Phoenix, AZ 85038-9026, or email it to [email protected]. Wait 14 business days before you call about it.

Official instructions for claims

Documents you may need

Money owed to a relative who died

To claim for someone who died, send a copy of the death certificate and the original notarized Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property. Answer every question on it and attach the papers it asks for, plus a copy of the will (and trust, if one is named) if there is a will. If a personal representative has been appointed, or the estate is worth more than $75,000 after liens, the personal representative must file, with Letters of Office certified in the last 60 days.

Contact the program

Program
Arizona Department of Revenue, Unclaimed Property Unit
Phone
(602) 364-0380 or toll-free 1-877-492-9957
Claims by mail
Arizona Department of Revenue, Unclaimed Property Unit, PO Box 29026, Phoenix, AZ 85038-9026
Processing time
The state's FAQ says claims are processed within 90 days of receipt, and stock or mutual fund claims can take up to 120 days. Its heir-finder page says money claims can take up to 120 days.

Finder fees in Arizona

A finder agreement is void if signed between the date the property was presumed abandoned and 24 months after it was turned over to the Department of Revenue (agreements with a lawyer to file a claim are an exception). After that, the agreement must be in writing, describe the property and services, be signed by you, and show the property's value before and after the fee. The fee cannot be more than 30% of the property's value. If you agreed to more, you (or the state for you) can sue to cut the fee.

Law: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 44-327

Watch out: The Department of Revenue says it will never contact you about unclaimed property by text message, postcard or fax, and will never charge a fee. Real outreach comes only by mail or from its secure email address.

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Also check outside Arizona

Search every other state where you lived or worked. Some money, like old savings bonds and IRS refunds, is held by federal agencies.

MissingMoney.com and NAUPA state unclaimed property search

Money that businesses could not return to you and had to hand over to a state, such as old bank accounts and insurance policies. USA.gov says state governments hold most unclaimed money.

Official site

U.S. savings bonds (TreasuryDirect)

Old paper or electronic U.S. savings bonds that were never cashed, including bonds that have matured and stopped earning interest (EE and I bonds earn interest for up to 30 years), plus lost, stolen or destroyed bonds.

Official site

IRS refunds from tax returns never filed (3-year rule)

Tax refunds owed to people who never filed a federal tax return for a year, often because they earned little and were not required to file. The IRS says taxpayers usually have three years to file and claim a refund; after that the money becomes the property of the U.S. Treasury.

Official site

Questions about Arizona

How do I find unclaimed money in Arizona?

Search the official database run by the Arizona Department of Revenue, Unclaimed Property Unit. Searching is free. Search every name you have used and every address where you lived in Arizona.

Does it cost anything to claim money in Arizona?

No. The state does not charge a fee to claim. A finder agreement is void if signed between the date the property was presumed abandoned and 24 months after it was turned over to the Department of Revenue (agreements with a lawyer to file a claim are an exception). After that, the agreement must be in writing, describe the property and services, be signed by you, and show the property's value before and after the fee. The fee cannot be more than 30% of the property's value. If you agreed to more, you (or the state for you) can sue to cut the fee.

How do I claim money for a relative who died in Arizona?

To claim for someone who died, send a copy of the death certificate and the original notarized Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property. Answer every question on it and attach the papers it asks for, plus a copy of the will (and trust, if one is named) if there is a will. If a personal representative has been appointed, or the estate is worth more than $75,000 after liens, the personal representative must file, with Letters of Office certified in the last 60 days.

How long does a claim take in Arizona?

The state's FAQ says claims are processed within 90 days of receipt, and stock or mutual fund claims can take up to 120 days. Its heir-finder page says money claims can take up to 120 days.

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