State Unclaimed Property in Nevada

State Unclaimed Property in Nevada: key facts

Administering office

Nevada State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property.

Official search

nvup.gov (free search and online claims); multi-state search at missingmoney.com.

When property is held

Most property is presumed abandoned and turned over to the State 3 years after the owner's last activity; the State then holds it until claimed (NRS Chapter 120A).

Deceased-owner documents

A certified copy of the death certificate plus proof of authority. Probate court documents are required if the estate is more than $25,000; otherwise heirs may use an Affidavit of Heirship, a notarized Small Estate Affidavit, and (for multiple heirs) a Release of Heir Affidavit.

Small estate option

The Treasurer accepts Form UP-45 (Small Estate Affidavit) in lieu of probate court documents for estates of $25,000 or less (heirs) or $150,000 or less (surviving spouse who was entitled to the entire estate). The affiant must wait at least 40 days after the decedent's death before filing (NRS 146.080(7)).

Claim processing time

Once the Administrator allows a claim, payment or delivery must occur within 30 days (NRS 120A.640(3)).