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State Unclaimed Property in District of Columbia

The District of Columbia, through the Office of Finance and Treasury, holds unclaimed property — dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, insurance payouts, and similar assets — until the apparent owner or their personal representative claims it. For a deceased owner, the District requires a court-appointed estate representative, and the claim is supported by the death certificate and Letters of Administration or small estate papers.

OverviewWhen someone dies

Unclaimed Property

District of Columbia

unclaimedproperty.dc.gov→

Administering agency

DC Office of the Chief Financial Officer — Office of Finance and Treasury, Unclaimed Property Unit

Phone202-442-8181
WebsiteVisit website →

Authority

D.C. Code Title 41, Chapter 1A (Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act of 2021); D.C. Code 41-159.03, 41-159.04

Verified Jul 2026

State Unclaimed Property in District of Columbia: key facts

Administering office
Unclaimed Property Unit within the Office of Finance and Treasury, under the DC Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). Claims go to 1101 4th Street SW, Suite W800-B, Washington, DC 20024, and the unit's line is 202-442-8181.
Official search
unclaimedproperty.dc.gov — the District's free search and online claim site. The older dc.findyourunclaimedproperty.com address redirects to it. DC also links to missingmoney.com for a multi-state search.
Heir claim documents
If there is a court-appointed estate representative, that person can submit the claim. The District asks for the documents that apply: the death certificate, Letters of Administration or small estate papers, a copy of the claimant's photo ID, and proof of address or ownership connecting the owner to the funds. Letters of Administration come from the DC Superior Court Probate Division (515 5th St. NW, 3rd floor, 202-879-9448), which also handles small estate petitions.
Decision window
Under D.C. Code 41-159.04, the Administrator must allow or deny a filed claim and notify the claimant in writing within 90 days of filing.
Small estate option
Estates with DC-situs property valued at $80,000 or less qualify as small estates under D.C. Code 20-351 (threshold raised from $40,000 by D.C. Law 25-302, effective March 21, 2025). A personal representative may open a simplified small-estate administration by filing a verified petition under D.C. Code 20-352 with DC Superior Court rather than full probate. The Unclaimed Property Unit accepts certified Letters of Administration issued under this simplified proceeding as proof of authority to claim on behalf of the estate.
Claim processing time
All claims are generally processed and paid within 30 days of receipt of all requested evidence, per the Office of Finance and Treasury. Claims involving minerals or royalties, stock, inheritance, or other complex issues may take longer.

Governing law: D.C. Code Title 41, Chapter 1A (Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act of 2021); D.C. Code 41-159.03, 41-159.04

When someone dies

Steps after a death in District of Columbia

5-step process for DC Office of the Chief Financial Officer — Office of Finance and Treasury, Unclaimed Property Unit.

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SimplyTrustSimplyTrust Editorial·Updated July 14, 2026

Sources

  • code.dccouncil.gov
  • unclaimedproperty.dc.gov
  • cfo.dc.gov

Data sourced from State Unclaimed Property in District of Columbia primary sources (9 pages reviewed). How we research.

Unclaimed Property

District of Columbia

unclaimedproperty.dc.gov→

Administering agency

DC Office of the Chief Financial Officer — Office of Finance and Treasury, Unclaimed Property Unit

Phone202-442-8181
WebsiteVisit website →

Authority

D.C. Code Title 41, Chapter 1A (Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act of 2021); D.C. Code 41-159.03, 41-159.04

Verified Jul 2026
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