Unclaimed Property FAQs

File your claim online on the Georgia Department of Revenue website 

Most claims are paid within 30 days of the claim being received. However, the process may take up to 90 days. 

You can check your claim status online on the Georgia Department of Revenue website.

No, claims cannot be paid electronically.  A paper check will be mailed to the address the claimant registered when they filed their claim.

Please email [email protected].

Please provide the name of the owner, the name of the holder reporting the property, and the amount. 

Please email [email protected].

Provide the payee, claim number, check amount, phone number and email address. 

Please check your email. A PDF of your claim form was sent to your email address.

No.  There is a free online tool to search for unclaimed property (UCP) held by the State of Georgia.  Please visit https://dor.georgia.gov/unclaimed-property-program to search for Unclaimed Property held by the State of Georgia.  To search for Unclaimed Property with other states please visit www.unclaimed.org.

Please note that the UCP staff is legally prevented from communicating with entities who have no interest in a property.  Third parties are required to provide a validly-executed Unclaimed Property Power of Attorney, form UP-1061, before UCP staff members may discuss another owner’s claim and/or property.

No.  The claimant may reclaim property from the Unclaimed Property Section free of any fees.

You do not need to. The State of Georgia provides a quick, easy, and free way for you to locate and collect your Unclaimed Property. Please visit https://dor.georgia.gov/unclaimed-property-program to search for Unclaimed Property held by the State of Georgia. To search for Unclaimed Property in other states please visit www.unclaimed.org.

Georgia citizens are often contacted by asset recovery services. It is not necessary for you to contract with this company to receive your property because these accounts will eventually be delivered to the State for safekeeping. The State of Georgia Unclaimed Property Program will hold and return this property to the owner upon request at no charge. It is a good practice to compile a list of any company with whom you may have property and inquire with them about its status.

There is no limit to claim unclaimed property except for excess funds from the sale of an abandoned motor vehicle which are limited to one year.  

An unclaimed property due diligence letter is an organization's last attempt to contact you before escheating your property to the state.  If you do not respond to the letter, the property will be escheated to the state and may be recovered from the Georgia Unclaimed Property Program. 

The Department has filed court documents to receive Unclaimed U.S. Savings Bonds as a custodian for Georgia citizens.  While the judicial process is ongoing, the Department suggests you visit the U.S. Treasury’s website at https://www.treasurydirect.gov/ to search for unclaimed U.S. Savings Bonds. 

Property becomes abandoned when an entity has held the property for an apparent owner and has not had any contact with the owner for a specific period time as set by statute.  All private companies (including banks and insurance companies) as well as all Governmental Agencies have a duty to report abandoned property.  Once the property is reported to the Unclaimed Property Program it becomes “unclaimed property”.

The Unclaimed Property Program does not serve as custodian over real estate. You can call the tax commissioner in the county where the parcel is located to obtain information about land ownership.

To obtain additional information regarding refunds on FHA loans, please call the Federal Information Center at 1-800-688-9889.

No, the Unclaimed Property Program does not provide tax documents.  We recommend you consult a tax professional to determine your tax liability, if any.

Property should be reported to the state of the last known address of the owner.  Georgia allows for Reciprocal Reporting (reporting to a state other than the state of the last known address) only for insignificant property.  Insignificant property is defined as less than ten accounts totaling less than $1000.  We prefer for you to report property directly to the Georgia Unclaimed Property Program.

Please consult the instructions on the link below:
https://dor.georgia.gov/document/form/holder-forms-safe-deposit-box-reports/download

Register all securities to:

Georgia Revenue Commissioner
Tax ID: 58-6002015

REMITTING ABANDONED SECURITIES

Securities must be electronically transferred to Georgia’s custodial account. Use the following information when making this transfer:

CUSTODIAN - Wells Fargo Advisors
DTC NUMBER – 0141
GEORGIA’S ACCOUNT NUMBER - 7888-0087

MUTUAL FUND REGISTRATION

Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC
FBO State of Georgia
Bin #77371939
2801 Market Street
St. Louis, Mo. 63103

Tax ID: 23-2384840
Branch: 00180
DTC: 0141
REP# 0018007

Normally shares will be transferred to your selected brokerage account within 30 days of the approval date. If dividends are paid you should receive a separate check from First Clearing or Wells Fargo within 30 days of the approval date.

This will delay your claim. You will be required to open an account. When we receive a valid account, we will transfer your stock into the brokerage account.

You will receive a check from the Georgia Department of Revenue before receiving securities from the custodian.
The shares will be transferred to your selected brokerage account within 30 days of the approval date. 

Please scan drill notices and email them to: [email protected]

Property should be reported to the state of the last known address of the owner.  Georgia allows for Reciprocal Reporting (reporting to a state other than the state of the last known address) only for insignificant property.  Insignificant property is defined as less than ten accounts totaling less than $1000.  We prefer for you to report property directly to the Georgia Unclaimed Property Program.

Detailed Tax Sale Overage lists are available on the website of the county in which the sold parcel is located.  
Georgia does sell a list of unclaimed property owners which lists all types of Unclaimed Property held by the program.  

1. Go to the Unclaimed Property Search
2. You will need your company name and FEIN to begin the search.
3. You will be required to submit a printed Claim Form.  Please see Section C of the form for additional required documentation.