State Unclaimed Property in Nevada: when someone dies
A 4-step process for Nevada State Treasurer — Unclaimed Property after a death in Nevada.
OverviewWhen someone dies
Administering agency
Nevada State Treasurer — Unclaimed Property
Phone(702) 486-4140
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Authority
NRS Chapter 120A (Unclaimed Property — Uniform Act)
Verified Jul 2026
Steps to take
- Search nvup.gov for the deceased's name and prior addresses, and run a multi-state search at missingmoney.com.
- File a claim as the heir, administrator, executor, or trustee with documentation:
- A certified copy of the owner's death certificate
- A copy of the court order appointing the personal representative if the estate is over $25,000 and probate is open
- An Affidavit of Heirship, a notarized Small Estate Affidavit, or the will/trust if probate is not required
- Sign the claim form before a notary and submit it with photo identification and proof of your Social Security or estate tax ID number.
- Upload the documents the claim form lists at nvup.gov/app/claim-doc-upload; the claim is not eligible for review until they are uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
Search nvup.gov, then file a claim as the heir, administrator, executor, or trustee with a certified copy of the death certificate and proof of authority. Probate court documents are required if the estate is over $25,000; smaller estates may use an Affidavit of Heirship and a notarized Small Estate Affidavit.
The Nevada Unclaimed Property Office requires probate court documents when the estate is more than $25,000. The claimant decides whether the property combined with other estate assets crosses that threshold.
No. Once property is turned over to the Nevada State Treasurer, the State holds it until the owner or their heirs claim it, so there is generally no deadline for heirs to file.
Yes, within limits. The Treasurer's Form UP-45 (Small Estate Affidavit) may be used in place of probate court documents only where the entire estate's gross property does not exceed $25,000 and includes no real property. The affiant must swear that at least 40 days have elapsed since the death and that written notice was given at least 14 days earlier to every person whose right to succeed is equal or superior (NRS 146.080). Once the Administrator allows the claim, payment must be issued within 30 days (NRS 120A.640(3)).
Sources
Data sourced from State Unclaimed Property in Nevada primary sources (6 pages reviewed). How we research.
Administering agency
Nevada State Treasurer — Unclaimed Property
Phone(702) 486-4140
WebsiteVisit website →
Authority
NRS Chapter 120A (Unclaimed Property — Uniform Act)
Verified Jul 2026