Arvada Unclaimed Property Database

Arvada unclaimed money is managed through the statewide Great Colorado Payback program operated by the State Treasurer office. With a population over 121,000, Arvada is one of the larger cities in the Denver metro area. Many residents have funds waiting in the state database. The city itself does not hold unclaimed property but residents can search the state system to find bank accounts, refunds, stock dividends, and utility deposits that belong to them. Search is free and takes just a few minutes online.

Searching for Unclaimed Funds in Arvada

The Great Colorado Payback holds more than $2.5 billion in unclaimed property. This includes money from old checking accounts, savings accounts, CDs, money orders, insurance payments, and stock certificates. No city in Colorado maintains its own unclaimed property program. All searches go through the state.

Over 16.5 million names show up in the database. The State Treasurer processes around 86,000 claims per year worth about $80 million total. The average payout is $1,832. Some claims are small at $10 or $20. Others run into thousands of dollars.

The City of Arvada website provides information about city services but directs all unclaimed property inquiries to the state program.

Arvada residents search the database the same way as anyone else in Colorado. Go to the search page and type in your name. You can add Arvada as the city to narrow down results. The system will show all matches. Click on any item to start a claim. The state then sends you forms to fill out and return with proof documents.

Arvada Financial Transparency

The City of Arvada maintains a financial transparency page that shows city budgets and spending but does not track unclaimed property. CFO Bryan Archer oversees city finances at 8101 Ralston Rd, Arvada, CO 80002. The finance department can be reached at 720-898-7000.

Arvada's financial transparency portal gives residents access to budget documents and expenditure reports but unclaimed money searches must be done at the state level.

For unclaimed property questions, the city will refer you to the State Treasurer. Arvada is located in Jefferson County. The county also directs residents to the state program for unclaimed money searches.

How to Claim Arvada Unclaimed Money

The claim process starts with a search. Go to the search page and enter your information. Here is what you do next.

All Arvada residents must use the state unclaimed property database to search for and claim lost funds.

• Visit the state search portal
• Type in your first name and last name
• Add Arvada in the city box to filter results
• Review all matches that come up
• Click on any property that looks like yours
• Fill out the claim form online or request a paper copy
• Provide proof of identity and ownership
• Submit documents by mail or upload them online

Claims under $100 need less proof. You might just need to confirm your name, address, and Social Security number. Larger claims require copies of driver licenses, bills, or bank statements. The state tells you exactly what to send based on the type of property.

Processing time runs 90 to 120 days for most claims. Simple cases close faster. Estate claims or properties with multiple owners take more time. The state will contact you if they need more documents. When the claim is approved, they mail you a check.

Common Types of Unclaimed Property

Many different kinds of property end up with the state. Banks turn over accounts after three years of no contact. Insurance companies report unclaimed policy proceeds. Employers send in uncashed payroll checks. Here are the main types.

Property becomes unclaimed when the owner cannot be found. This happens after someone moves and does not update their address. Mail gets returned. Phone numbers change. After the legal holding period, the company must turn the property over to the state for safekeeping.

Jefferson County and Unclaimed Property

Arvada is part of Jefferson County. The county has an unclaimed property page but it deals only with funds the county itself holds, not private property like bank accounts. For those searches, the county directs people to the state database.

Jefferson County Treasurer manages tax collections and property tax refunds. The office is located at 100 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden. For tax questions, call 303-271-8345. For unclaimed property from banks or other private sources, call the state at 303-866-6070 or toll free at 800-825-2111.

Note: The county page covers only county-held funds like overpaid taxes or court deposits, not private sector unclaimed property.

Contact Info for Arvada Unclaimed Money

All questions about unclaimed property searches and claims should go to the State Treasurer office. The office is in Denver and handles the entire state.

The City of Arvada Finance Department at arvadaco.gov/233/City-Finances can help with city tax and billing questions but not unclaimed property from banks or private companies.

More Resources

The state website offers several useful pages. The FAQ page answers common questions about the program. The What is UCP page explains how property becomes unclaimed and what the state does with it.

For businesses, the reporting guidelines page describes how to file annual reports. Companies can submit reports online through the secure system. Holder questions go to Holders@state.co.us.

You can check the status of a pending claim using the claim status tool. You will need your claim number. The contact page lists different emails for specific types of inquiries.