New Jersey Unclaimed Property Laws

If the abandoned property costs $50 or more, a letter of due diligence must be sent by registered mail to the apparent owner at the last known address, no later than 120 days and at least 60 days before the report is filed. For more information, see N.J.S.A.46:30B-50. The Unclaimed Property Act is set forth in Title 46 of the Laws of New Jersey in N.J.S.A. 46:30B-1 et seq. and in the Administrative Code of New Jersey in N.J.A.C. 17:18 et seq. Is there a minimum amount to report unclaimed property? How can I get a list of all the unclaimed property that the Unclaimed Property Administration (UPA) currently owns? There are many types of properties and the delay of the task depends on the type of property. Please refer to the UPA table on abandonment of unclaimed property. The only situation in which a person can claim property that is not in his or her name is if the plaintiff has the legal right to do so. For example, a person who is the executor or executor of an estate, a person who has a power of attorney over the owner, or a person who has a “letter of guardianship” for the owner. Yes, you can fill out the file extension form and email it before the reporting deadline. Keep in mind that this extension only provides extra time to report properties. UPA does NOT offer extensions for the transfer of funds.

If you need an extension and are unsure of your unclaimed ownership obligation, you will need to make an estimated payment to avoid interest charged for late filing. Any overpayments will be refunded once the report has been successfully submitted. I am filing a claim for properties that I do not have a registered owner. What Social Security Number (SSN) do I need to provide when submitting the application? New Jersey requires landlords to send due diligence notices for any property valued at $50 or more. Due diligence letters must be sent each reporting cycle by registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt to the owner apparent at the last known address, no later than 120 days and at least 60 days prior to the filing of the report. Once a claim is filed, the Unclaimed Property Administration (UPA) will issue an email detailing the property you are claiming and providing a list of all the documents required to prove ownership. Simply upload the requested documentation to prove that you own the property. If, after filing your claim, you are not asked to provide documents proving ownership, it is likely that your claim has been pre-approved based on the information you have provided and the goods you are claiming. A negative report is an annual report submitted by the owner even if the owner does not declare or transfer unclaimed property for that reporting year. While not mandatory, it is recommended to file a negative report if you normally report unclaimed property in New Jersey. A negative report confirms that you have reviewed your unclaimed real property accounts for that reporting year, but that you have not identified any of them. Unclaimed Property Management only accepts negative reports through its online cardholder reporting application.

Lockers/Physical Property Registration instructions can be found on our Registration Lockers/Physical Items page. Reports must be submitted to the Unclaimed Property Administration by November 1 and cover the same reporting cycle as personal property. When declaring the contents of the register, it is necessary for the holder to prepare a separate report only for the declaration of the contents of the register and the resulting money. The UPA has an awareness team whose goal is to match abandoned properties with their owners through various awareness initiatives. These initiatives include mass mailings, media campaigns and their presence at state fairs, community centers and other public places throughout the year. Each year, the UPA also publishes an advertisement in a national newspaper about newly received abandoned property. How can a cardholder file an unclaimed property return? Each state has an unclaimed property program that includes forgotten property of its residents, such as uncashed checks, deposits, abandoned accounts, etc. “Unclaimed property” generally refers to tangible personal property (items in lockers) and intangible personal property (bank accounts, inventory and cheques). Eventually, the state takes over unclaimed property in a process known as “escheat.” I found a property in your property search app that I want to claim, how can I do that? Due to the high volume of properties coming in around the reporting period, it can take up to 3 months for these properties to be added to the property search page.

If you are having trouble finding your property in our online property search, please fill out a search query. Be sure to include all details about the property and which company declared ownership. All owners are required to report abandoned or unclaimed property to the state in order to comply with New Jersey`s unclaimed property laws and regulations.