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Frequently Asked Questions (Washington Unclaimed Property) (Visit this siteExternal Link to Frequently Asked Questions (Washington Unclaimed Property))

Washington Unclaimed Property Claims Information

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  • I found my name. How do I file a claim?
  • What does attach proof mean?
  • What if I do not have a printer?
  • I received a claim form from your office. Why can't I find my name on your database?
  • Who can claim funds listed in the database?
  • I still live at the address shown in your records. Why was the property reported to the state?
  • There is no address listed with the name I found in the database. How do I find out if it belongs to me? How would I prove that the funds belong to me?
  • Is there a time limit for filing a claim?
  • Once I file a claim how long, does it take to receive my funds?
  • How do I find out if I have unclaimed property in another state?
  • Do I have to pay a finder's fee?
  • Your web site shows dollar ranges and not specific amounts. How do I find out the specific dollar amount of my claim?

    Washington Unclaimed Property Holder Information

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  • Can holders report early?
  • How do I get an extension?
  • What is your Federal ID number (FEIN)?
  • How should securities be registered?
  • What is your mailing address?
  • Do holders have to report if there is nothing to report?
  • Do holders need to report items under $50?
  • Do holders need to report small amounts of unclaimed property even when the cost of research and reporting exceeds the property value?
  • If the holder cannot find the owners, how will the state be able to locate them?
  • We paid an owner funds that were reported to your office. How do we get our money back?
  • We reported property to you in error. How do we get our money back?
  • Can I report electronically?
  • Do you accept the new NAUPA format?
  • Can I send you my report via email?
  • We discovered "past due" property and would like to report it without penalty. Does your office accept voluntary disclosure agreements?
  • How do I open or close my Unclaimed Property account?
  • How do I obtain a Holder Reporting Number?
  • What category code do I use?
  • Can I send all the money to your state or report to each state?
  • Do you accept Wagers (HRS) reporting software?
  • What happens if I file late?
  • How do I find out more information about upcoming workshops regarding unclaimed property reporting?
  • How long do I have to keep my report and working file after I report?
  • We mailed out a check to a customer and it came back undeliverable. Do we report the incorrect address or just list it as unknown?

    Washington Unclaimed Property Heir Finders/Asset Locators

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  • Does the Department sell the unclaimed property listing?
  • Will the Department disclose the property values?
  • Can heir finders or asset locators charge for expenses in excess of the five-percent limit?
  • How does the state attempt to contact the owners?
  • Will the Department pay the heir finder's fee?
  • Do all states impose a five-percent finder's fee?
  • Will the Department research owner's property for heir finders?
  • What if the owner will not pay the heir finder's fee?
  • How much money can I make finding owners of unclaimed property?
  • Can you furnish addresses for other states' unclaimed property?
  • Are copies of the Unclaimed Property listings available?
  • How long does it take to get a claim paid?

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    Added: Fri Jun 16 2006
    Last Modified: Mon Jul 10 2006

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