The general fund is the principal state fund supporting the operation of the state.
New users beware: Most likely legit. Washington does make efforts to find people and reunite them with unclaimed property. One could craft a scam around this so perform proper due diligence.
Claiming property (searchers, owners, or claimants) Any individual or business can search our UCP system for unclaimed property that we are holding in their name. If they find property in their name, the owner or claimant can file to get their property back.
The Washington Unclaimed Property Act protects unclaimed property until it is returned to its rightful owner or their heir. The Department of Revenue acts as custodian for safe keeping of the property until the rightful owner can be located.
A homestead is presumed abandoned if the owner vacates the property for a continuous period of at least six months.
10% penalty and interest for failure to report and deliver property by the due date. 5% penalty for failure to report and deliver property electronically.
Property is considered abandoned and is reported as Unclaimed Property when: No activity within the specified period (3 years for most property).
Most property is presumed abandoned after three years.