Yuma Unclaimed Money

Yuma residents can search for unclaimed money through Arizona's state database at no charge. The city does not operate its own unclaimed property program. All lost funds from Yuma flow to the Arizona Department of Revenue. With a large seasonal population of winter visitors and agricultural workers, Yuma likely has plenty of unclaimed property in the system from people who have moved on.

How to Search Yuma 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 hidden until you file a claim. The search is free and unlimited.

Yuma has many winter visitors from Canada and northern states. If you spend part of the year here, search both Arizona and your home state. Property reports based on your address when accounts went dormant. Someone who winters in Yuma but lives in Minnesota should search both databases.

Try maiden names, nicknames, and business names. Spelling errors are common. 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 weekly. Check back periodically.

Types of Unclaimed Money in Yuma

Bank accounts are common. Checking and savings accounts go dormant after three years. Seasonal residents who opened accounts and later stopped coming may have funds waiting. CDs and money orders follow the same rule.

Uncashed checks pile up fast. Payroll checks from agricultural jobs become unclaimed after one year. Workers who moved on for the next harvest season may have old wages in the system. Refund checks and vendor payments end up in the database too. Insurance proceeds and securities also flow to the state when beneficiaries cannot be located.

Utility deposits accumulate. Electric, gas, and water companies hold deposits that customers never reclaim. Security deposits from landlords work the same way. Gift cards become state property after five years without use.

Filing Claims in Yuma

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. Make copies of everything before mailing.

Heir claims require death certificates and proof of relationship. Processing takes about 90 days. Simple claims move faster. The state confirms receipt and sends a decision letter. Payment arrives by mail.

Avoiding Scams

Arizona never charges for searches or claims. The state does not require payment to release your property. Real letters do not include dollar amounts. You only see values after filing a claim.

The state does not cold call about unclaimed money. Phone calls claiming you have funds are likely scams. Emails requesting bank accounts or Social Security numbers are fraudulent. Heir finders charge fees up to 35% but you can file yourself for free. Call (602) 364-0380 to verify any contact.

Yuma and Yuma County

Yuma is the county seat of Yuma 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.