Daggett County Unclaimed Money

Daggett County residents, former residents, and heirs of people who lived or worked in this remote corner of northeastern Utah may have unclaimed money held by the Utah State Treasurer. The state collects dormant bank accounts, uncashed wages, insurance proceeds, security deposits, and other financial property when businesses and institutions lose contact with account holders. Searching is free at mycash.utah.gov. Daggett County is Utah's least populous county, but its location near Flaming Gorge and its history of seasonal workers and former residents who moved away means the state database may still have records tied to names from this area.

How to Search Daggett County Unclaimed Money

The Utah State Treasurer runs the official unclaimed property portal at mycash.utah.gov. It is free and open to anyone. No account is needed to search. Enter a last name or business name and review the results. The database updates once a year as banks, employers, utilities, and other holders report dormant accounts to the state.

Daggett County occupies the far northeastern corner of Utah, bordered by Wyoming and Colorado. Manila is the county seat and the main town. The county's landscape centers on Flaming Gorge Reservoir and the surrounding national recreation area, which brings seasonal tourism workers, fishing guides, and outdoor recreation staff in and out of the area throughout the year. That kind of seasonal employment creates a steady stream of workers who open local bank accounts, earn wages, and move on, sometimes without closing out accounts or collecting final paychecks. Those funds eventually reach the state.

Daggett County has always had a small, tight-knit population. Families with roots in the area going back several generations may have accounts at old local banks or credit unions that closed or merged years ago. Former residents who relocated to larger Utah cities or moved out of state entirely should still run a search, since the state holds property with no expiration date. An old account from the 1980s or 1990s could still be in the system.

The Utah State Treasurer's MyCash portal is the official database for Daggett County unclaimed money, updated each year with accounts reported by local employers, banks, and financial institutions.

At mycash.utah.gov, search results show the holder name and an estimated value range. Click any match to start the claim process online.

Types of Unclaimed Property in Daggett County

Seasonal tourism and outdoor recreation employment generate a common type of unclaimed property in Daggett County. Workers who spend a summer season fishing, guiding trips on Flaming Gorge Reservoir, or working at lodges and campgrounds sometimes leave without collecting their final paycheck or closing out a local account. When the employer loses contact with the worker, those funds go to the state after the dormancy period ends.

Daggett County's small permanent population includes families that have lived in the area for generations. Long-time residents may hold accounts at banks or savings institutions that were acquired by larger regional banks over the years. When a bank is absorbed, accounts that have been inactive for years can go through a review process that results in some being transferred to the state as unclaimed property. Old passbook savings accounts, dormant certificates of deposit, and accounts at failed credit unions are all worth checking.

Former residents who moved away to find work in larger cities or other states are also worth searching. It is not unusual for a person who grew up in a small rural county like Daggett to have an old account that was never formally closed. Those funds stay in the system indefinitely.

Common unclaimed property types that apply in Daggett County include:

• Dormant checking and savings accounts
• Uncashed payroll and seasonal wage checks
• Life insurance proceeds not collected after a death
• Utility and rental security deposits
• Stock dividends and old brokerage balances
• Safe deposit box contents
• Refunds from insurers or service providers

Under Utah Code Title 67, Chapter 4a, no claim ever expires. The state holds property indefinitely until the rightful owner or heir comes forward.

Daggett County Offices and Local Resources

The Daggett County Courthouse is at 95 N 1st Street, Manila, UT 84046. The county phone is (435) 784-3274. The county government website is at daggettcounty.org. Because Daggett County has such a small staff, several administrative functions are combined into fewer offices than you would find in a larger county.

The Daggett County Clerk/Treasurer office in Manila handles both financial administration and official county records, including elections and document filings.

The Daggett County Clerk/Treasurer handles both the financial administration of the county and the duties of official record keeper. This office manages elections, marriage licenses, and financial records. If you need certified copies of official documents such as marriage certificates or older county records to support a claim, this office can help. Details on available records are at daggettcounty.org/92/Marriage-Licenses.

The Daggett County government website provides contact information and a directory of county services for Manila and the surrounding area.

The county's main directory is at daggettcounty.org. For questions about local records or support documents needed for a claim, the county office in Manila is the right contact.

County offices in Daggett County do not hold unclaimed money. Utah law requires all financial institutions and businesses to report and transfer dormant accounts directly to the state. Local offices provide the supporting documents that help prove ownership when you file a claim with the Utah State Treasurer.

MissingMoney.com for Daggett County Residents

MissingMoney.com is a free national search tool endorsed by the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA). It lets you search multiple state databases at once rather than going to each state's system separately.

Daggett County sits at the corner where Utah meets Wyoming and Colorado. Residents and seasonal workers with ties to neighboring states should check MissingMoney.com. Former Daggett County residents who relocated to larger cities in other states, or workers who spent time in Wyoming or Colorado before moving to the Manila area, may have accounts in multiple systems. MissingMoney.com covers those in a single search. When a match comes up in another state, the site sends you to that state's official portal to file the claim. The service is free and does not take a cut of any claim.

Search both mycash.utah.gov and MissingMoney.com for the most thorough results. Use every name you have gone by, including maiden names, since property is filed under the name on the original account.

MissingMoney.com is a NAUPA-endorsed national database that helps Daggett County residents find unclaimed money held in Utah and other states in a single free search.

At MissingMoney.com, a search takes just a few minutes. Matches in other states redirect you to the official state portal where the property is held.

How to Claim Daggett County Unclaimed Property

Start at mycash.utah.gov. Search your name. If a match appears, click through to begin the claim. The portal walks you through each step and lists the documents you will need based on the specific property type.

For most claims, you need a government-issued photo ID and proof of your Social Security number. A Social Security card is fine, as is a W-2 or 1099 that shows both your name and SSN. If the property is listed under an old name or former address, bring documents that establish the connection. A marriage certificate, divorce decree, or an old bank statement with your prior name and address can make that link.

Claims for a deceased person's estate take more documentation. You need a certified death certificate, proof of your legal authority over the estate (a will, letters testamentary, or a probate court order), and your own photo ID. Daggett County probate matters go through the state court system. Gather your documents before starting the online form to speed up processing.

Submit online through the portal or by mail: Utah State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property Division, P.O. Box 140530, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-0530. Call (801) 715-3300 with questions. There is no deadline. Under Utah Code 67-4a-501, claims can be filed at any time. Track your claim status online after you submit.

Utah Unclaimed Property Law

Daggett County unclaimed property is governed by the same state law that applies across all of Utah. The Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act is codified in Utah Code Title 67, Chapter 4a. The law sets dormancy periods and requires businesses to report and transfer dormant property to the state.

Wages and utility deposits become unclaimed after one year. Checking accounts, savings accounts, most stocks, and insurance proceeds take three years. Money orders take seven years. Traveler's checks have a 15-year dormancy period. Once transferred to the state, no property ever expires. The right to claim passes to heirs with no cutoff date.

Utah has returned more than $131 million to claimants since 1984. About $30.6 million was returned in fiscal year 2022 alone. The state currently holds approximately $77.2 million total. An estimated one in five Utahns has something on record. Program details are at treasurer.utah.gov/unclaimed-property.

Cities in Daggett County

Daggett County has no cities above the qualifying population threshold for dedicated city pages. Manila is the county seat. All Daggett County residents, including those in Manila and Dutch John, can search for unclaimed money at mycash.utah.gov.

Nearby Counties

Unclaimed property from neighboring counties is searchable through the same state portal. These pages have local details and search resources for each area.