Glendale Unclaimed Money

Glendale residents can search for unclaimed money through Arizona's state portal at no cost. The city does not run its own unclaimed property program. All lost funds from Glendale flow to the Arizona Department of Revenue. With over 260,000 residents and major attractions like State Farm Stadium, Glendale has plenty of unclaimed property waiting to be found and claimed.

How to Search Glendale Unclaimed Property

Visit missingmoney.com to start. Type your name and select Arizona. Results appear instantly. Matches show the holder name and property type. Dollar amounts stay private until you file a claim. The search costs nothing. You can run as many searches as you want.

Glendale hosts major sports and entertainment events. Seasonal workers and vendors who worked at the stadium or arena may have unclaimed wages. Search under all addresses you have used while living or working in the Glendale area. Someone who worked a season at State Farm Stadium years ago should check for old paychecks. Event staff, security workers, and food service employees often change locations without claiming final wages.

Try maiden names, nicknames, and business names. The search is free with no limits. Spelling errors show up often in these databases. A name like Matthew might appear as Matt or Mathew. Women should search all married names they have used. Business owners need to check company names and DBAs. Search for deceased relatives too since heirs can claim that money.

New property enters the database weekly. What you find today might be different next month. Check back every few months to catch new entries. Property remains claimable for 35 years. Old accounts from decades ago can still be claimed.

Types of Unclaimed Money in Glendale

Bank accounts are the most common type. Checking and savings accounts go dormant after three years without activity. CDs and money orders follow the same rule. People open accounts and later switch banks without closing the old one. Small balances get left behind. When mail bounces back, the bank turns those funds over to the state.

Uncashed checks pile up fast. Payroll checks become unclaimed after one year. Event workers, hospitality staff, and retail employees who changed jobs may have old wages waiting. Refund checks and vendor payments end up in the database too. Commission checks, bonus payments, and expense reimbursements can all become unclaimed when people move without leaving a forwarding address.

Insurance proceeds and securities also flow to the state. Life insurance benefits go unclaimed when beneficiaries cannot be found. The policyholder dies and family never knew about the coverage. Stock shares get turned over when dividend checks repeatedly bounce back. Retirement accounts and pension payments become unclaimed when heirs cannot be located.

Utility deposits accumulate in the database. Electric, gas, and water companies hold deposits that customers never reclaim. When accounts close and the company cannot find the customer, those deposits become unclaimed. Security deposits from landlords work the same way. Gift cards become state property after five years without use.

Filing Claims in Glendale

After finding property, file through ADOR. Four forms cover different situations:

• Form 600A for original owners
• Form 600B for heirs
• Form 600C for businesses
• Form 600D for agents

Download at azdor.gov/forms/unclaimed-property-forms. Include photo ID and proof of address. Old utility bills, tax returns, and bank statements help prove the address was yours. Make copies of everything before mailing your claim.

Heir claims require extra documentation. You need the death certificate of the original owner. Proof of your relationship must be included. Birth certificates connect parents and children. Marriage certificates link spouses. When multiple heirs exist, all may need to sign or one person needs court authorization.

Processing takes about 90 days. Simple claims with complete paperwork may move faster. Complex claims involving estates take longer. The state sends a letter when they receive your claim and another when they make a decision. Payment arrives by mail after approval.

Avoiding Scams

Scammers send letters claiming to have found your money. They ask for fees or bank information. Arizona never charges for searches or claims. The state does not require payment to release your property. If someone asks for money upfront, that is a scam. Real letters do not include dollar amounts. You only see how much property is worth after filing a claim.

The state does not cold call people about unclaimed money. Phone calls claiming you have funds waiting are likely fraudulent. Emails requesting bank account numbers or Social Security numbers are always scams. Never share personal financial information with people who contact you unexpectedly.

Legitimate heir finding companies do exist. They research records and contact potential heirs for a fee. These fees can reach 35% of the claim value. You can file the same claim yourself at no cost. If someone contacts you about unclaimed money, verify the claim exists first by searching missingmoney.com. Call ADOR at (602) 364-0380 to verify any contact.

Glendale and Maricopa County

Glendale is in Maricopa County. Regular unclaimed money goes through the state.

Contact Information

ADOR hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Phone: (602) 364-0380 or (877) 492-9957. Email: UnclaimedProperty@azdor.gov. Mail: PO Box 29026, Phoenix, AZ 85038-9026.

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