On-Site Event: Virginia Department of Treasury Unclaimed Property Staff

The Prince William County Tax Administration Department will be hosting the Virginia Department of the Treasury’s Unclaimed Property staff onsite to assist citizens with looking for money that may be owed to them.

On Monday, October 3, 2022 and Tuesday, October 4, 2022 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. each day, Prince William County residents will be able to visit the Woodbridge Treasurer’s office at 1 County Complex Court on a first come, first served basis to speak with Treasury staff who will offer personalized, one-on-one service to search and start the claim process.

Virginia’s consumer protection law requires businesses to turn unclaimed property over to the state, relieving the business of the financial liability. Virginia holds the property as the custodian until the rightful owner, or heir, files a claim.

More than $1 billion has been paid out to Virginians since this program started in 1961. Unclaimed property consists of “abandoned assets or accounts” which are considered dormant due to inactivity and can include utility deposits, customer refunds, unpaid wages, money from insurance policies, securities and investments, bank accounts, safe deposit box contents, etc. Property becomes unclaimed when the holder company has not had contact with the owner of the property for a specified period of time.

This is a free public service. Be aware of unauthorized fee-based services and always make sure to work with Treasury staff to claim your unclaimed property or go to the free website, www.vaMoneySearch.gov. This free website allows individuals to search the Commonwealth’s unclaimed property database and download a claim form.

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