La Paz County Unclaimed Property

La Paz County residents can search for unclaimed money through Arizona's state database at no cost. The county does not operate its own unclaimed property program. All lost funds from Parker, Quartzsite, and surrounding areas flow to the Arizona Department of Revenue. With a large seasonal population of winter visitors, La Paz County likely has plenty of unclaimed property waiting in the system.

How to Search La Paz County Unclaimed Money

Visit missingmoney.com to begin your search. This is Arizona's official unclaimed property portal. Enter your name and choose Arizona from the dropdown. Results appear right away. If there is a match, you see the holder name and property type. Dollar amounts stay hidden until you file a claim.

La Paz County has one of the largest seasonal populations in Arizona. Quartzsite alone swells from a few thousand to over 150,000 during winter gem shows. If you have spent winters in La Paz County, you might have forgotten utility deposits or vendor payments. Search under any addresses you used while in the area.

Winter visitors should also search their home states. Property reports based on your address when the account went dormant. A snowbird from Canada may have funds in Arizona, their home province, and states they passed through.

La Paz County Treasurer

The La Paz County Treasurer handles property taxes and tax lien sales. Leah Castro serves as treasurer. The office is at 1112 Joshua Avenue, Suite 203 in Parker. Phone: (928) 669-6145. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The office is closed Fridays.

The treasurer does not manage regular unclaimed money. Bank accounts and insurance funds flow through the state ADOR program in Phoenix. Contact the county only for questions about tax liens and excess proceeds from foreclosure sales.

Types of Unclaimed Money in La Paz County

Bank accounts are common. Checking and savings accounts go dormant after three years with no activity. People who wintered in La Paz County and later stopped coming may have left accounts behind. CDs and money orders follow the same rule.

Vendor payments and utility deposits add up in seasonal areas. RV parks and mobile home communities collect deposits that sometimes go unclaimed when visitors leave. Refund checks from local businesses can become unclaimed when recipients move on.

Insurance proceeds and securities also flow to the state. Life insurance benefits go unclaimed when beneficiaries cannot be located. Stock dividends become unclaimed when mail bounces back.

Filing Claims in La Paz County

After finding your property, file a claim through Arizona. Four forms cover different situations:

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

Download forms at azdor.gov/forms/unclaimed-property-forms. Include photo ID and proof of your address connection. Tax returns, utility bills, and bank statements work well.

Heir claims need a certified death certificate and proof of relationship. Processing takes about 90 days. Payment comes by mail within 30 days of approval.

Avoiding Unclaimed Money Scams

Scammers target areas with seasonal populations. They send letters claiming to have found your money and ask for fees or bank information. This is fraud. The state does not require any payment to release your property.

Arizona never charges for searches or claims. Real letters do not include dollar amounts. If someone tells you exactly how much you have waiting, it is a scam. The state does not cold call residents about unclaimed money. Emails requesting your bank account or Social Security number are always fraudulent. Never share personal financial information with unexpected contacts.

Legitimate heir finding companies exist but charge fees up to 35% of the property value. You can file the same claim yourself at no cost. If someone contacts you, verify the property exists first by searching missingmoney.com. Call ADOR at (602) 364-0380 to verify any contact. Report fraud to the Arizona Attorney General at azag.gov/complaints/consumer.

Contact Information

For unclaimed property questions, contact the Arizona Department of Revenue. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Phone: (602) 364-0380 or toll-free (877) 492-9957. Email: UnclaimedProperty@azdor.gov.

Mail claims to PO Box 29026, Phoenix, AZ 85038-9026. Walk-in service at 1600 W. Monroe Street in Phoenix.

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