Marana Unclaimed Property Search

Marana residents can search for unclaimed money through Arizona's state database at no charge. The town does not run its own unclaimed property program. All lost funds from Marana flow to the Arizona Department of Revenue. As a fast-growing community northwest of Tucson, Marana has many newcomers who may have unclaimed property in other states.

How to Search Marana Unclaimed Money

Visit missingmoney.com to start. Enter your name and select Arizona. Results appear instantly. Matches show the holder name and property type. Dollar amounts stay hidden until you file a claim. The search costs nothing. Run it as many times as you want for different names and variations.

Marana has grown rapidly. Many residents moved from other states. Search your previous locations since property reports based on your address when accounts went dormant. If you lived in California, Texas, or another state before Marana, check those databases too. Each state maintains its own unclaimed property system. Property from your past could be sitting in any state where you once lived or worked.

Try maiden names, nicknames, and business names. Spelling errors are common in these databases. If your name is Michael, also try Mike. If your name is Robert, try Bob and Bobby. Women should search all married names they have used over the years. Business owners need to search company names and any assumed names they registered.

Search for deceased relatives too. Heirs can claim unclaimed property. Parents, grandparents, and other family members may have left money behind. The database goes back decades, so even property from long ago remains available. New property enters the system constantly as businesses report dormant accounts. Search every few months to catch new entries.

Types of Unclaimed Money in Marana

Bank accounts are common. Checking and savings accounts go dormant after three years. CDs and money orders follow the same rule. People move and forget to update their address with the bank. Mail bounces back. The bank tries to reach the customer but fails. Eventually the funds go to the state. Small balances add up when you have accounts at multiple banks over the years.

Uncashed checks pile up over time. Payroll checks become unclaimed after one year. This happens when people change jobs and forget their final paycheck. Vendor payments, refund checks, and rebate checks also become unclaimed. Insurance claim payments get lost when people move before the check arrives. Tax refund checks bounce back when the address is wrong.

Insurance proceeds and securities flow to the state when beneficiaries cannot be located. Life insurance policies are a major source of unclaimed funds. The policyholder dies and the beneficiary never knows about the policy. Retirement accounts and pension payments become unclaimed when account holders die and heirs cannot be found. Stocks and bonds get escheated when dividend checks bounce back repeatedly.

Utility deposits return to customers who close accounts. But if the utility cannot find you, that deposit goes to the state. Marana residents with Tucson Electric Power, Southwest Gas, or other utilities may have old deposits waiting. Security deposits from landlords become unclaimed when tenants move without leaving a forwarding address. Safe deposit box contents get turned over when rent goes unpaid for several years.

Filing Claims in Marana

After finding property, file through ADOR:

• 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. Processing takes about 90 days. Claims with complete documentation often process faster. Complex claims involving multiple heirs or estate issues take longer.

You need proof of identity for any claim. A driver license, state ID, or passport works. You also need proof that the address in the records was yours. Old utility bills, bank statements, or tax returns serve this purpose well. For claims above certain thresholds, a notarized signature may be required. Make copies of everything before you mail it.

Heir claims need additional documents. The death certificate of the original owner is required. Proof of your relationship to the deceased must be included. Birth certificates, marriage certificates, and probate documents help establish this connection. When multiple heirs exist, the state may need signatures from all parties or a court order assigning the property to one person.

Send completed claims to the Arizona Department of Revenue. You will get a confirmation letter when they receive your claim. The state then reviews your documents and verifies the information. After approval, a check arrives by mail. Denied claims come with an explanation of what is missing or incorrect.

Avoiding Scams

Arizona never charges for searches or claims. The state does not require payment to release your property. Any request for upfront fees is a scam. Real letters from ADOR do not include dollar amounts. The value only appears after you file a claim. Be wary of letters or calls mentioning specific sums of money you are owed.

The state does not cold call residents about unclaimed property. Phone calls claiming you have money waiting are likely scams. Emails asking for bank account numbers or Social Security numbers are fraudulent. Never provide personal financial information in response to unsolicited contact. Legitimate heir finders exist but charge fees that can reach 35% of the claim value. You can file the same claim yourself for free.

If someone contacts you about unclaimed money, verify the claim exists first. Search missingmoney.com yourself to confirm the property is real. Call (602) 364-0380 to check any letter or contact you receive. The state office can tell you if communication is legitimate. Protect yourself by going directly to official sources rather than responding to unexpected contacts.

Marana and Pima County

Marana is in Pima 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.

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