Milford Unclaimed Money

Milford is a city that straddles the border between Kent and Sussex counties in Delaware, giving residents access to resources in both county systems. Searching for unclaimed money in Milford starts with Delaware's statewide portal, which covers dormant financial accounts from all holders in both counties. The City of Milford has a Finance Department and a Police Department with locally relevant contacts. This page covers state, city, and county resources that Milford residents can use to find and claim unclaimed money.

Searching Delaware Unclaimed Money from Milford

All Milford residents use the same state portal for unclaimed money searches. Visit unclaimedproperty.delaware.gov to search by name at no cost. Under Delaware Code Title 12, Chapter 11, all holders of dormant financial accounts in the Milford area must report to the state once dormancy periods are met. This applies equally to holders in Kent County and Sussex County, both of which serve different parts of the city.

Milford's position on the county border means some residents may have had dealings with offices in both Kent County (based in Dover) and Sussex County (based in Georgetown). If you have had accounts, utility deposits, or property in either county, it is worth checking both the state portal and the county-specific sheriff's sale excess proceeds lists for both Kent and Sussex counties. The Project Rightful Owner lists for both counties are maintained by the Delaware Superior Court.

Delaware's MONEY MATCH program has returned over $5.6 million since 2021 by automatically matching taxpayer data with unclaimed property records each September. Milford residents who file Delaware state income tax returns may have already received a MONEY MATCH check. If you believe unclaimed money exists in your name but have not received one, file a standard claim through the state portal. The Delaware unclaimed property FAQ covers the process in detail.

For a multistate search that covers both Delaware and any other states where you may have had accounts, use MissingMoney.com. Delaware joined this NAUPA-sponsored multistate portal in October 2022. One search covers nearly all U.S. states simultaneously.

City of Milford Finance Department

The City of Milford Finance Department administers all of the city's financial documents and manages the city's financial operations. The department is located at 10 SE 2nd Street, Milford, DE 19963. The general phone number is (302) 422-6616. Finance Director Kevin Gaboriault can be reached at (302) 424-5147.

City-issued checks and refunds that go uncashed follow Delaware's dormancy rules. Once the required period passes without activity, the city is required to report and remit those funds to the Delaware Office of Unclaimed Property. This applies to vendor payments, employee refunds, tax credits, and utility deposit returns. If you are a former resident or vendor who believes the city owes you a payment, search the state database first to see if it has already been escheated.

The City of Milford Finance Department page provides contact information and access to city financial documents and services for residents, businesses, and property owners in Milford.

If an unclaimed financial obligation to you from the city has not yet been escheated to the state, the Finance Department can help identify whether a credit or refund is owed and what steps to take to collect it.

Milford Police Department

The Milford Police Department is located at 401 Northeast Front Street, Milford, Delaware 19963. Chief Cecilia E. Ashe leads the department. The emergency contact number is (302) 422-8081 and the non-emergency line is (302) 422-8690. The department handles found physical property in the Milford area. If you have lost physical items and believe they may have been recovered by police, contact the non-emergency line to inquire.

Physical found property held by the Milford Police is separate from financial unclaimed money held at the state level. Cash and financial instruments found and turned in may eventually flow into the Delaware unclaimed property system if the owner is not identified within the holding period.

The Milford Police Department website provides contact information, non-emergency reporting, and general information about how the department serves residents of Milford in both Kent and Sussex counties.

For questions about specific items held by the department, calling the non-emergency line at (302) 422-8690 is the fastest way to get current information about the status of found property in Milford.

County Resources for Milford Residents

Milford residents may need to check resources in both Kent and Sussex counties depending on which part of the city their property or accounts are tied to. The Kent County unclaimed money page covers the Recorder of Deeds, Register of Wills, Sheriff's Office, and Finance Department for the northern part of the city. The Sussex County unclaimed money page covers equivalent resources for the southern part.

Project Rightful Owner lists for excess proceeds from sheriff's sales are maintained separately for each county. Former Milford property owners should check both the Kent County list at courts.delaware.gov/superior/rightfulowner/kent_sale_a_b1.aspx and the Sussex County list at courts.delaware.gov/superior/rightfulowner/sussex_sale_a_b1.aspx depending on where the property was located.

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