Unclaimed Property in North Carolina After a Death

Who can claim for someone who has died

A personal representative can claim for a deceased owner, and an heir can claim where no representative has been appointed. Once your claim is assigned to a processor, the Division will contact you if it needs more information or documents.

What you will typically need

• ✓A certified death certificate
• ✓Proof of your authority, typically court-issued letters naming the personal representative or, where it applies, a small-estate affidavit
• ✓Copies of identification documents the Division accepts, such as proof of your Social Security number and proof of address

Requirements can vary with the type and amount of property. Follow the instructions on the official site.

What it costs

Free. Claiming through NCCash costs nothing, and you do not need a paid property finder.

Good to know

• •The Division says normal processing time is about 90 days, and recent high claim volume has made it longer.
• •Claim documents can be uploaded through the NCCash site or mailed to the Unclaimed Property Division in Raleigh.

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