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A 4-step process for Washington Department of Revenue — Unclaimed Property (UCP) after a death in Washington.
Administering agency
Washington Department of Revenue — Unclaimed Property (UCP)
Authority
Chapter 63.30 RCW (Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act); RCW 11.62.010 (small estate affidavit)
Washington Department of Revenue — Unclaimed Property (UCP)
Phone: 360-534-1502 (Option 1)
Visit the agency website →Search ucp.dor.wa.gov and file an online claim as the estate representative or heir. You will need certified Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration if the estate was probated, or an Affidavit of Successor if probate was not required, along with a certified death certificate.
Under Chapter 63.30 RCW, most property is presumed abandoned after three years with no contact from the owner. Property held by a government entity is presumed abandoned after one year.
No. The Department of Revenue holds unclaimed property indefinitely until the owner or their heirs claim it.
Yes, if the decedent's entire probate estate does not exceed $100,000 and at least 40 days have passed since death. Under RCW 11.62.010, a successor may use a small estate affidavit in place of Letters Testamentary. The statute expressly requires governmental agencies — including state unclaimed property programs — to accept the affidavit and process the claim.
Allow a minimum of 90 business days after all required documents are received. If the claim is incomplete, the clock restarts once the missing materials are submitted. Contact ucp@dor.wa.gov or 360-534-1502, Option 1 to check status.
Administering agency
Washington Department of Revenue — Unclaimed Property (UCP)
Authority
Chapter 63.30 RCW (Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act); RCW 11.62.010 (small estate affidavit)