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Washington

Department of Revenue
Unclaimed Property Section
Director: Liz Black, Unclaimed Property Administrator
Office phone: (360) 534-1502
P.O. Box 34053 Seattle, WA 98124-1053
Unclaimed Property website: https://ucp.dor.wa.gov/

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
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
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
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
Aggregate Amount: Under $50
Account Linkage:

Electronic Reporting Capability Schedule

The following indicates which types of reporting formats are accepted by this state.

Tape: No
Cartridge: No
CD: No
NAUPA 2 Format: Yes
NAUPA 3 Format:
Comments: Washington requires Holders to report and pay electronically, or a 5% penalty applies.

Information contained in the NAUPA QRP States Unclaimed Property Monitoring Service is for informational and reference purposes only. This information may not be copied or reproduced in any capacity without the express written consent of the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators®. Liability arising from the reliance on any information contained in the material presented, which may prove to be inaccurate or incomplete, is specifically disclaimed. Contact each state unclaimed property agency for verification should a question or concern arise.