Peoria Unclaimed Money Search

Peoria residents can search for unclaimed money through Arizona's state database at no charge. The city does not run its own unclaimed property program. All lost funds from Peoria flow to the Arizona Department of Revenue. With over 200,000 residents and spring training facilities that draw seasonal workers, Peoria has plenty of unclaimed property in the system.

How to Find Peoria Unclaimed Property

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 private until you file. The search is free. Run as many searches as you want at no cost.

Peoria hosts spring training for MLB teams. Seasonal workers in hospitality and sports may have unclaimed wages from past seasons. Search under all addresses you have used. Someone who worked at the stadium five years ago should check for old paychecks. Food service workers, security staff, and retail employees at nearby businesses often have wages waiting.

Try maiden names, nicknames, and business names. Database records contain many spelling errors. A name like Steven might appear as Stephen or Steve. Women should search all married names. Business owners need to check company names and DBAs. Search for deceased relatives since heirs can claim their property.

New property enters the database weekly. A search today might miss money that appears next month. Check back periodically. Property remains available for 35 years.

Types of Unclaimed Money in Peoria

Bank accounts are the most common. Checking and savings accounts go dormant after three years. CDs and money orders follow the same rule. People open accounts and forget about them when switching banks. Small balances get left behind. When mail bounces back, banks turn funds over to the state.

Uncashed checks pile up fast. Payroll checks become unclaimed after one year. Seasonal workers who left before their final checks arrived may have money waiting. Refund checks, commission payments, and vendor rebates also become unclaimed. Insurance claim payments get lost when people move before checks arrive.

Insurance proceeds and securities also flow to the state. Life insurance benefits go unclaimed when beneficiaries cannot be found. 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 over time. Electric, gas, and water companies hold deposits that customers never reclaim. When accounts close and companies cannot find former customers, those deposits go to the state. Security deposits from landlords work the same way. Gift cards become state property after five years without use.

Filing Claims in Peoria

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. Include photo ID and proof of address. Old utility bills, bank statements, and tax returns help prove the address was yours. Make copies of everything before mailing.

Heir claims require additional documents. You need the death certificate of the original owner. Proof of 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 move faster. Complex claims involving estates take longer. The state sends confirmation when they receive your claim and a decision letter after review. Payment arrives by mail.

Avoiding Scams

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 unexpected contacts.

Legitimate heir finders exist but charge fees up to 35% of the claim value. You can file yourself for free. If someone contacts you about unclaimed money, verify it first at missingmoney.com. Call (602) 364-0380 to verify any contact.

Peoria and Maricopa County

Peoria 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.

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