Delta Unclaimed Property Search

Delta unclaimed money is managed through the statewide Great Colorado Payback program. This Delta County seat in western Colorado does not maintain its own unclaimed property records. All searches for bank accounts, insurance refunds, and utility deposits must be done through the state system run by the Colorado State Treasurer which is free and accessible to everyone.

Great Colorado Payback

The Great Colorado Payback holds more than $2.5 billion in unclaimed assets. The database contains over 16.5 million names. The state processes approximately 86,000 claims yearly worth about $80 million. Average claims pay $1,832.

The City of Delta provides local services but directs all unclaimed property searches to the state program.

How to Search

Anyone can search the state database for free.

All Delta unclaimed property records are held at the state level.

• Go to the search page
• Enter your name
• Add Delta to filter results
• Review matches
• File claims online or by mail

No fees apply. You can complete everything yourself at no cost.

Delta County

Delta is the county seat of Delta County. The county treasurer manages property taxes but not unclaimed property from private sources. Treasurer Lisa J. Tafoya serves both Delta and Alamosa counties.

Types of Unclaimed Property

The state holds bank accounts, uncashed checks, insurance proceeds, stock dividends, utility refunds, and safe deposit box contents. Property becomes unclaimed when businesses cannot reach owners for three to five years.

Banks report accounts with no withdrawals or deposits. Employers report uncashed payroll checks after 180 days. Insurance companies report proceeds when beneficiaries cannot be found. Utility companies report deposits from closed accounts. Investment firms report inactive brokerage accounts and stock dividends.

The state serves as custodian for these funds. The money belongs to the owner forever. No deadline exists to claim it. Property reported 50 years ago can still be claimed today if you provide proper proof of ownership. The state guarantees payment to all legitimate claims.

Filing a Claim

File claims online or by mail. The state needs proof of ownership. Mail to 200 E. Colfax Ave., Room 141, Denver, CO 80203-1722. Or upload online. Most claims take 90 to 120 days.

Note: No deadline exists to file claims in Colorado.

Contact Information

Resources

Check the FAQ section. Read the How to Claim page. Learn at What is UCP. Use the claim status tool.