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Delaware Unclaimed Property Reporting

Generate NAUPA II & NAUPA III files for Delaware. Secure, fast, and compliant.

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Reporting to Delaware

Holders of unclaimed property in Delaware must report to the state's unclaimed property division. EscheatFix helps you generate the required NAUPA II & NAUPA III file formats accepted by Delaware, ensuring compliance with specific property codes and dormancy periods.

Key Deadlines

  • Report Due (Life Insurance): December 20* Both life and casualty insurance. Refer to State law for specific information
  • Report Due (All Others): March 1* Banking Organizations-November 10
  • Payment Due (Life Insurance): December 20* Both life and casualty insurance. Refer to State law for specific information
  • Payment Due (All Others): March 1* Banking Organizations-November 10

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Delaware Reporting Specifics

Delaware serves as a critical jurisdiction for unclaimed property, often acting as the custodian for property where the owner's address is unknown for companies incorporated in the state. Generally, Delaware enforces a 5-year dormancy period for most property types, including savings accounts, checking accounts, wages, and gift certificates.

However, important exceptions apply to investment properties. Securities, dividends, and debt obligations (bonds) typically follow a shorter 3-year dormancy period. Holders should also be aware of split reporting deadlines: while most holders report by March 1, banking organizations must report by November 10, and insurance companies by December 20.

Delaware permits an aggregate limit of $50 for items where the owner is unknown or the amount is small. Additionally, specific delivery instructions apply to securities, which must be remitted to the state's designated custodian, currently Wells Fargo Advisors.

Filing Instructions

  1. Download Template: Get the EscheatFix CSV template designed for Delaware reporting.
  2. Enter Data: Input property details.
  3. Convert: Upload to EscheatFix to generate the NAUPA file. We validate against common errors.
  4. Submit: Submit the file via the state's secure file upload system.