Find Yavapai County Unclaimed Money
Yavapai County residents can search for unclaimed money at no cost through the Arizona Department of Revenue. The county does not maintain its own unclaimed property program. All lost funds from Prescott, Prescott Valley, and surrounding areas flow to the state database. A quick online search can reveal bank accounts, insurance payments, and other property you may have forgotten about over the years.
Yavapai County Quick Facts
How to Search Yavapai County Unclaimed Property
Visit missingmoney.com to start your search. This is the official portal that connects to Arizona's unclaimed property database. Enter your name and choose Arizona from the state list. Results appear instantly if there is a match. You will see the name of the holder and the type of property, but not the dollar amount until you file a claim.
Many Yavapai County residents are retirees who moved from other states. If that describes you, search those states too. Property reports to the state where you lived when the account went dormant. A person who retired from Illinois to Prescott should check both the Arizona and Illinois databases.
Try different versions of your name. Maiden names count. Middle names matter. If you owned a business, search that name as well. The more variations you check, the better your odds of finding all the money owed to you.
Yavapai County Treasurer Office
The Yavapai County Treasurer handles property taxes and tax lien sales. This office does not manage regular unclaimed money. Chip Davis serves as the current treasurer. The office is at 1015 Fair Street, Suite 209 in Prescott.
Excess proceeds from tax lien auctions are the one type of lost funds the county holds. When a foreclosed property sells for more than the tax debt, the surplus belongs to the former owner. Claiming these funds requires a separate process through the county. Contact the treasurer at (928) 771-3233 or email treasurer@yavapaiaz.gov for information on excess proceeds claims.
For bank accounts, uncashed checks, and insurance funds, use the state ADOR portal. The county treasurer cannot help with those types of property.
Types of Unclaimed Money in Yavapai County
Bank accounts top the list. Savings and checking accounts go dormant after three years with no owner contact. The bank sends letters first, but if those come back undelivered, the money transfers to Arizona. CDs and money orders follow the same timeline. Many people forget about accounts at banks they no longer use.
Uncashed checks are another big source. Payroll checks become unclaimed after one year. Dividend payments, refund checks, and vendor payments also end up in the database. Retirees sometimes forget about old pension checks or insurance payments sent to previous addresses. All of these flow into the state system over time.
Life insurance accounts for a significant portion of unclaimed property. When a policyholder dies and the beneficiary cannot be located, the insurance company reports those funds to the state. Annuity payments and matured policies follow the same path. Securities like stocks, bonds, and mutual funds become unclaimed when dividend mailings bounce back and the company loses contact with the shareholder.
Note: Gift cards are exempt from Arizona unclaimed property law.
Filing Claims in Yavapai County
After finding your property, file a claim through the state. Arizona uses four main forms based on who is claiming and what type of property is involved. All forms are free to download at azdor.gov/forms/unclaimed-property-forms.
Form 600A covers original owners claiming their own funds. Form 600B is for heirs claiming property from a deceased person. Form 600C handles business claims, and Form 600D is for agents acting on behalf of living owners. Pick the form that matches your situation.
Every claim needs these documents:
- Government-issued photo ID (driver's license, passport, state ID)
- Proof connecting you to the reported address
- Social Security number (optional but helpful)
Heir claims require a certified death certificate, proof of relationship to the deceased, and any will or trust documents. Large estates over $75,000 must go through court probate before heirs can claim the funds. Processing takes about 90 days for standard claims and up to 120 days for securities.
Protecting Yourself from Scams
Scammers target areas with older populations like Yavapai County. They send letters claiming to have found your money and offer to help for a fee. Some call pretending to be from the government. Others send text messages with links to fake websites. All of these are fraud.
Arizona never charges to search or file claims. ADOR will never ask for your credit card or bank account details. Real correspondence does not include the dollar amount of your property. If someone tells you exactly how much you have waiting, it is a scam. Hang up and call the official ADOR number at (602) 364-0380 to verify any contact.
Report suspected fraud to the Arizona Attorney General at azag.gov/complaints/consumer and to the Federal Trade Commission at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
Cities in Yavapai County
Yavapai County includes Prescott, Prescott Valley, Cottonwood, and several other communities. All residents search for unclaimed money through the same state portal. There are no city-level programs.
Cities over 50,000 in Yavapai County:
Prescott has about 46,000 residents, just under the threshold for a dedicated page on this site. However, the search process is identical for everyone. Go to missingmoney.com and enter your information to check for lost funds.
Contact Information
For unclaimed property questions, contact the Arizona Department of Revenue. Phone support is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Phoenix number is (602) 364-0380. Toll-free callers can dial (877) 492-9957. Email inquiries go to UnclaimedProperty@azdor.gov.
Mail completed claim forms to PO Box 29026, Phoenix, AZ 85038-9026. Walk-in service is available at the ADOR lobby at 1600 W. Monroe Street in Phoenix during regular business hours. Bring photo ID and any documents that prove your identity and connection to the property.
Nearby Arizona Counties
If you have lived in other parts of Arizona, search those counties too. Property reports under your address at the time, so moves mean multiple searches.