State Unclaimed Property in Utah
The Utah State Treasurer holds unclaimed property — dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, insurance payouts, security deposits, and similar assets — until the owner or their heirs claim it. The free official search and claim portal is MyCash at mycash.utah.gov.
Steps to take when someone dies
- •A completed Affidavit for Collection of Unclaimed Property, the Division's own form, answering every question
- •A clear copy of your photo identification, or a notarized claim form
- •Verification the deceased owner lived or received mail at the address reported by the holder
- •Proof of the deceased owner's Social Security number, normally from the death certificate
- •The Division states the Social Security number proof is optional, but that without it a claim may be denied for insufficient information
- •Documentation of your right to claim: an obituary, or court documents naming you as the estate's representative if a personal representative has been appointed
Required Documents
- A clear copy of your photo identification: unless the claim form is notarized
- Verification of the deceased owner's address: Verification that the deceased owner lived or received mail at the address reported by the holder.
- Documentation of your relationship or right to claim: Such as an obituary, or court documents naming you as the estate's representative.
- Proof of the deceased owner's Social Security number: normally from the death certificate. The Division states that providing it is optional, but that without it there may be insufficient information to determine ownership, which may result in the claim being denied.
State Unclaimed Property in Utah: key facts
What Utah says7
- Official search
MyCash at mycash.utah.gov is the free official search and online claim portal.1
- Documents for an heir or estate claim
A claim for a deceased owner needs the Division's own Affidavit for Collection of Unclaimed Property with every question answered, a clear copy of your photo identification or a notarized claim form, and verification that the deceased owner lived or received mail at the address reported by the holder.2
The claim also needs documentation of your relationship or right to claim, such as an obituary or court documents naming you as the estate's representative.2
- Claiming without a probate order
Utah Code 75-3-1201 lets a successor collect personal property on a small estate affidavit when the entire estate subject to administration, wherever located, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed $100,000 and 30 days have elapsed since the death.3
For property of a decedent valued at $100,000 or less, Utah Code 67-4a-903(3) lets one or more heirs file a single claim for all heirs, filed with an affidavit satisfying Section 75-3-1201 and the Division's fiduciary-distribution form.4
- Processing time
Utah Code 67-4a-904 requires the administrator to allow or deny the claim and notify the claimant of the decision within 90 days of filing.5
If the administrator does not act within the 90-day period, the claim is considered denied.5
- Deadline to claim
There is no deadline for the owner or their heirs to file a claim; Utah holds unclaimed property in a custodial capacity until the rightful owner or heir is found.6
- Fees
The Unclaimed Property Division states there is no charge or fee for the program; searching mycash.utah.gov and filing a claim directly with the Utah State Treasurer is free.1
- If a claim is denied
Utah Code 67-4a-904 requires the administrator to state the reason for a denial and specify what additional evidence is required. The claimant may file an amended claim, which is treated as an initial claim.5
Utah Code 67-4a-906 lets the claimant commence an action against the administrator in district court within one year after filing the claim.7
Governing law: Utah Code Title 67, Chapter 4a (Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act)
Deadlines3
- Waiting period before using the small estate affidavit
within 30 days of the death3
- The administrator allows or denies the claim and notifies the claimant
within 90 days of filing of the claim; If the administrator does not act within the 90-day period, the claim is considered denied.5
- Action against the administrator in district court
one year after filing of the claim7
Forms Utah uses1
- Affidavit for Collection of Unclaimed Property
The Division's own form for a claim on a deceased owner's property; every question must be answered.2
Utah unclaimed property
Utah State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property Division
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