Unclaimed property in Delaware
1,329 records · $861,053 unclaimed · 39 cities
Showing the 39cities by number of records. Don't see your city? Search below.
Data current as of July 25, 2026 · official state programs
Delawareholds unclaimed property for millions of current and former residents — uncashed checks, dormant bank accounts, insurance payouts, security deposits, and more. Search your name below to see if any is yours (it's free), browse it by city, or read how to claim it.
Browse Delaware unclaimed property by city
- Bear19 records$12K unclaimed
- Bethany Beach5 records$674 unclaimed
- Bridgeville1 records$130.3 unclaimed
- Camden13 records$10.9K unclaimed
- Claymont18 records$5.1K unclaimed
- Clayton6 records$298.7 unclaimed
- Delaware City2 records$234.2 unclaimed
- Delmar8 records$931 unclaimed
- Dover85 records$16.9K unclaimed
- Felton3 records$110.4 unclaimed
- Fenwick Island3 records$176 unclaimed
- Frankford1 records$38.4 unclaimed
- Frederica5 records$2.6K unclaimed
- Georgetown7 records$4.7K unclaimed
- Greenwood3 records$560.1 unclaimed
- Harrington5 records$174.5 unclaimed
- Hartly2 records$136.3 unclaimed
- Hockessin14 records$8K unclaimed
- Houston1 records$813.3 unclaimed
- Laurel6 records$414.2 unclaimed
- Lewes16 records$31.6K unclaimed
- Lincoln7 records$2.8K unclaimed
- Magnolia4 records$854.9 unclaimed
- Middletown11 records$1.8K unclaimed
- Milford13 records$4.3K unclaimed
- Millsboro9 records$47.3K unclaimed
- Millville1 records$39.1 unclaimed
- Milton5 records$741.2 unclaimed
- New Castle35 records$8.1K unclaimed
- Newark133 records$28.3K unclaimed
- Ocean View3 records$2.3K unclaimed
- Rehoboth Beach16 records$13.7K unclaimed
- Seaford14 records$4.1K unclaimed
- Selbyville7 records$437.6 unclaimed
- Smyrna13 records$3.6K unclaimed
- Townsend8 records$14.3K unclaimed
- Viola2 records$35.7 unclaimed
- Wilmington348 records$270.2K unclaimed
- Wyoming1 records$344.7 unclaimed
How to claim unclaimed property in Delaware
Claiming is free and there's no deadline. The process:
- Search your name — and any former or maiden names — in Delaware's records.
- Confirm a match is yours by checking the address, holder, and amount.
- File a claim through Delaware's official program with your ID and any proof it requests.
- Receive your payment directly from the state — with no fee.
Find Delaware's official program via NAUPA →
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How Delaware's unclaimed property program works
Banks, employers, insurers, and other businesses in Delawaremust hand over property they can't return to the owner after a dormancy period — typically one to five years. Delawarethen safeguards it indefinitely and publishes the owner's name, which is what you search here. Learn more about how unclaimed property works and the types you might find.
Delaware unclaimed property FAQ
How do I find unclaimed money in Delaware?
Search your name — including any former or maiden name — in Delaware's records above. It's free. When you find a match, verify it and file your claim through Delaware's official unclaimed-property program.
Is there a deadline to claim unclaimed property in Delaware?
No. Delaware, like other states, holds unclaimed property indefinitely until the owner or their heirs claim it. There's no deadline, though it's best to claim promptly — some property, such as securities, can be sold by the state.
Is it free to claim unclaimed property in Delaware?
Yes. Searching here and claiming through Delaware's official program are both free. Be cautious of "finders" who charge a percentage to recover money you can claim yourself.
How much unclaimed property does Delaware have?
We currently hold 1,329 records worth $861,053 for owners in Delaware, across 39 cities — and the total grows as we load more data.