State Unclaimed Property in Colorado: when someone dies
A 4-step process for Colorado Department of the Treasury — Great Colorado Payback (Unclaimed Property) after a death in Colorado.
OverviewWhen someone dies
Administering agency
Colorado Department of the Treasury — Great Colorado Payback (Unclaimed Property)
Phone303-866-6070
WebsiteVisit website →
Authority
Colo. Rev. Stat. 38-13-101 to 38-13-134 (Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act)
Verified Jul 2026
Steps to take
- Search unclaimedproperty.colorado.gov for the deceased's name, business name, and former cities; the Treasury's FAQ also points to missingmoney.com for a nationwide search.
- Select the property and file the claim through the portal. The Unclaimed Property Office sends a claim form listing the documentation that claim requires.
- Return the claim form with proof of ownership or heirship, uploading documents at unclaimedproperty.colorado.gov/app/claim-doc-upload for fastest processing.
- Track the claim at unclaimedproperty.colorado.gov/app/claim-status-search; the Treasury reports most claims are processed in a matter of days.
Colorado Department of the Treasury — Great Colorado Payback (Unclaimed Property)
Phone: 303-866-6070
Visit the agency website →Frequently asked questions
Search unclaimedproperty.colorado.gov through the Great Colorado Payback program and file a claim on the property. The Unclaimed Property Office sends a claim form, and the form lists the documentation required — claimants submit proof of ownership or heirship with it. Questions go to the claim line at 303-866-6070 or 1-800-825-2111.
No. The Colorado State Treasury acts only as custodian and holds unclaimed property in perpetuity until a valid claim is made. There is no time limit and no charge for claiming it, so heirs can file no matter how much time has passed.
The Colorado Department of the Treasury administers it through the Great Colorado Payback program under the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (Colo. Rev. Stat. 38-13-101 to 38-13-134). The free search and claim portal is at unclaimedproperty.colorado.gov.
Yes, if the total fair market value of the decedent's property subject to disposition by will or intestate succession, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed the threshold for the year of death — $88,000 for deaths in 2026 (adjusted annually under C.R.S. § 15-12-1201) — and no application or petition for a personal representative is pending or has been granted, a successor may present the Colorado Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit (form JDF 999) at least 10 days after death. Holders are discharged upon transfer as if they had dealt with a personal representative.
Sources
Data sourced from State Unclaimed Property in Colorado primary sources (8 pages reviewed). How we research.
Administering agency
Colorado Department of the Treasury — Great Colorado Payback (Unclaimed Property)
Phone303-866-6070
WebsiteVisit website →
Authority
Colo. Rev. Stat. 38-13-101 to 38-13-134 (Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act)
Verified Jul 2026