Washington
Department of Revenue
Unclaimed Property Section
Director: Patti Wilson, Administrator
Office phone: (360) 534-1502
P.O. Box 34053 Seattle, WA 98124-1053
Unclaimed Property website: https://ucp.dor.wa.gov/
Reporting website: https://ucp.dor.wa.gov/app/submit-a-report
Dormancy Periods
The following dormancy periods are listed in years, unless otherwise noted.
Savings: 3
Checking: 3
Non-bank Money Orders: 5
Certificates of Deposit: 3
Official Bank Checks/MO: 3
Safe Deposit Boxes: 5
Travelers Checks: 15
Life Insurance Matured: 3
Otherwise: 3
All: 3
Casualty: 3
Utility Deposits: 1
Utility Refunds: 1
Dividends: 3
Securities: 3
Debt (bonds): 3
Dissolution/Liquidation: 1
Fiduciaries: 3
Wages: 1
State Courts/Agencies: 1
Federal Courts/Agencies: 1
Mineral Proceeds: 3
All Other Property: 3
IRA Keogh: 3
Gift Certificate: Exempted* See state law for more information about the prohibition of expiration dates, dormancy fees, and other important provisions.
Credit Memos: 3
Vendor-Vendor Payments: 3
Aggregate Amount: Under $50
Notes:
Reporting and Payment Due Dates
The following indicates the report and payment due dates for the various property types.
Report Due—Life Insurance: April 30
Report Due—All Others: October 31
Payment Due—Life Insurance: April 30
Payment Due—All Others: October 31
Exceptions:
Negative Report Required: No
Electronic Reporting Capability Schedule
The following indicates which types of reporting formats are accepted by this state.
Diskette: No
Tape: No
Cartridge: No
CD: No
NAUPA Format: Yes
Comments: Washington requires Holders to report and pay electronically, or a 5% penalty applies.
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