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State Unclaimed Property in Maryland: when someone dies

A 4-step process for Comptroller of Maryland — Unclaimed Property Division after a death in Maryland.

OverviewWhen someone dies

Unclaimed Property

Maryland

claimitmd.gov→

Administering agency

Comptroller of Maryland — Unclaimed Property Division

Phone410-767-1700
WebsiteVisit website →

Authority

Md. Code, Commercial Law Title 17; 17-308

Verified Jul 2026

Steps to take

  1. Search claimitmd.gov for the deceased's name and prior addresses, and run a multi-state search at missingmoney.com.
  2. File the claim online at claimitmd.gov (or complete the paper Claim Form ST912 and email it to unclaim@marylandtaxes.gov), with:
    • A copy of the owner's death certificate
    • Letters of administration, small estate papers, or a true test copy of the court order appointing you
    • A copy of your government-issued photo ID
    • Documentation showing your full Social Security number
  3. Upload any additional documents the Division requests through the Upload Claim Documentation page.
  4. The Division reviews the claim and issues a decision; check the claim status with your Claim ID if you have not heard back within 60 to 90 business days.

Comptroller of Maryland — Unclaimed Property Division

Phone: 410-767-1700

Visit the agency website →

Frequently asked questions

Search claimitmd.gov, then file a claim with the Comptroller of Maryland. Attach a copy of the owner's death certificate plus your authority to act — letters of administration, small estate papers, or a true test copy of a court order — along with your photo ID and proof of your Social Security number. If there is no court-appointed representative, or the estate is closed, the surviving spouse may file.

No. The Comptroller states that Maryland law is custodial: the property may be claimed at any time during the owner's lifetime, or by legitimate heirs after the owner's death, and there is no statute of limitations to claim it.

Under Md. Code, Commercial Law 17-308, most property is presumed abandoned and reported to the state after it has remained unclaimed for more than 3 years. Nursing home accounts are reported after 1 year, and uncashed travelers checks after 15 years.

SimplyTrustSimplyTrust Editorial·Updated July 14, 2026

Sources

  • claimitmd.gov
  • mgaleg.maryland.gov
  • registers.maryland.gov

Data sourced from State Unclaimed Property in Maryland primary sources (8 pages reviewed). How we research.

Unclaimed Property

Maryland

claimitmd.gov→

Administering agency

Comptroller of Maryland — Unclaimed Property Division

Phone410-767-1700
WebsiteVisit website →

Authority

Md. Code, Commercial Law Title 17; 17-308

Verified Jul 2026
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