Alaska's Unclaimed Property Act (AS 34.45) requires businesses (profit and non-profit) and governmental agencies to file unclaimed property reports with the State of Alaska Department of Revenue. The National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators' (NAUPA) website contains information about each state's unclaimed property laws as well as a listing of states that have searchable databases.
For further information regarding reporting unclaimed property, visit our reporting unclaimed property webpage.
Unclaimed property is any intangible amount owed or held by an organization that remains unpaid, uncashed or has no evidence of positive owner activity for an extended period of time. Most property is considered abandoned after three years. A complete listing of property types and dormancy periods are detailed in the following document:Property Codes and Dormancy Periods
Abandoned property is turned over to the State of Alaska Department of Revenue from many sources throughout the United States, including, but not limited to, associations, banks, churches, clubs, communities, corporations, credit unions, insurance companies, financial institutions, governmental entities, restaurants, retailers, and utilities.
Unclaimed property includes:
Unclaimed property does not include:
The State of Alaska does not charge for the return of unclaimed property. It is very easy to search for unclaimed property for yourself, family, and friends.
If you have been contacted by a fee finder, try to locate your property on your own before signing a contract. A fee finder service is not needed to claim your property.
The following lists some methods to search for unclaimed property: