Unclaimed Property in Virginia After a Death

Who can claim for someone who has died

Heirs can file a claim for a deceased owner. The state’s search lets you look up an individual, a deceased person, or a business.

What you will typically need

• ✓A claim form from the Virginia Money Search site, which you get after registering
• ✓Documents showing the owner has died and how you are related to them or authorized to act for the estate
• ✓Any additional documents the Treasury requests, which you can upload securely on the site

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

What it costs

Free. The Treasury says there is no deadline and no fees are charged to claim property, and it warns against fee-based services.

Good to know

• •Virginia holds unclaimed property indefinitely, with no deadline to claim it.
• •The Treasury describes itself as the only official source for unclaimed property in Virginia.

Search other states too

Property is reported to the state where the company is located, so check every state your loved one lived in. MissingMoney.com searches most participating states at once. You can also browse every state and DC in our unclaimed property guide.