Tooele County Unclaimed Money Search

Tooele County residents may have unclaimed money held by the Utah State Treasurer from dormant bank accounts, military-related wages, utility deposits, or old insurance policies. Searching is always free at mycash.utah.gov and takes just a few minutes. This page covers how to search, what types of property are common in Tooele County, how to use local records systems, and how to file a claim with no deadline.

How to Search Tooele County Unclaimed Property

The Utah State Treasurer hosts the official unclaimed property database at mycash.utah.gov. It is free and open all day every day. You do not need to sign up or pay to search. Enter your last name and review any matches. You can also search under a business name if you are looking for funds from a company you once owned or ran.

Tooele County sits just west of Salt Lake City. It includes significant military and federal installations, including Tooele Army Depot and Dugway Proving Ground. Federal employees and contractors who rotate through those facilities may leave behind accounts tied to the area. Banks, credit unions, and employers operating in Tooele County are required by Utah law to report and transfer dormant accounts to the state when they can no longer reach the account holder.

Once funds are transferred to the state, they stay there indefinitely. The state acts as custodian and returns the money to anyone who proves they are the rightful owner. There is no cutoff, no expiration, and no fee to search or claim.

Tooele County's online property records system, EagleWeb, lets residents search recorded documents going back to 1995, which can help trace ownership for real estate-linked unclaimed funds.

The Tooele County online records system (EagleWeb) allows searches by name, parcel number, or document number for recorded instruments dating back to January 1, 1995. This is a useful tool when you need to document property ownership as part of a claim.

Types of Unclaimed Property in Tooele County

The military presence in Tooele County shapes its unclaimed property landscape. Employees of Tooele Army Depot and contractors at Dugway Proving Ground rotate frequently. When civilian employees or contractors move on, they sometimes leave behind bank accounts, retirement contributions, or uncashed payroll checks. Federal civilian payroll accounts can go dormant just like any other financial account.

Tooele County also has a history in mining. Copper, silver, and other mineral extraction have operated in parts of the county for generations. Royalty payments and mineral rights accounts tied to long-ago mining claims can become unclaimed when the rights holders are not located after a sale or inheritance.

Property-related funds are another category. Real estate transactions generate escrow accounts and refundable deposits. If a closing produces a surplus or a deposit is not returned because the holder cannot locate the recipient, those funds flow into the unclaimed property system.

Common types for Tooele County residents include:

• Dormant checking and savings accounts
• Uncashed payroll or military-adjacent wages
• Life insurance proceeds
• Utility deposits from prior addresses
• Stocks, bonds, and dividend accounts
• Safe deposit box contents
• Escrow and real estate refunds

Note: All of these property types are searchable through the same free state portal. One search by last name covers all reported property types at once.

Tooele County Offices and Court Resources

The Tooele County Treasurer is at 47 S Main St, Room 218, Tooele, UT 84074. Phone: (435) 843-3190. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Recorder's office is in the same building at Room 213, phone (435) 843-3180. The Clerk is also at the main courthouse and can be reached at (435) 843-3140.

These offices handle local government functions including property tax, official recording, and elections. They do not hold unclaimed money, but they can provide records you might need when building a claim. A recorded deed from the Recorder's office, for example, can prove prior property ownership. Property tax records can document your name tied to a specific address in Tooele County.

The Third Judicial District Court handles civil matters in Tooele County. Court judgments and civil settlements sometimes result in unclaimed funds, particularly when a defendant pays but the plaintiff cannot be located. Those funds eventually find their way to the state's unclaimed property program. The Third District Court for Tooele is at 74 S 100 E, Suite 14, Tooele, UT 84074, phone (435) 833-8000.

The Third Judicial District Court also provides access to civil case records. If you believe you may be owed funds from a civil judgment, checking court records is a reasonable first step before searching the unclaimed property database.

Utah State Treasurer Search Portal

The Utah State Treasurer's MyCash portal holds all unclaimed property reported by Tooele County institutions and is the primary search tool for residents of the county.

mycash.utah.gov is the official Utah portal, maintained by the Utah State Treasurer's Unclaimed Property Division. It pulls from records submitted by all Utah holders each reporting year. Tooele County residents can search their name, their spouse's name, a deceased relative's name, or a business name. Each search is free and returns results immediately.

The portal also lets you initiate and track claims entirely online. Many claims are processed and paid without any need to mail physical documents, though mailing is also an option if you prefer.

Searching MissingMoney.com for Tooele County Residents

MissingMoney.com is endorsed by the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators and covers more than 39 states in a single free search.

MissingMoney.com is a good second search tool for Tooele County residents who have lived or worked in other states. Military-connected workers and federal contractors often move between states. If you or a family member has worked in Nevada, California, Colorado, or elsewhere, a search here may turn up records in those states' unclaimed property systems.

The site is free to use and redirects you to the relevant state's portal to complete any claim you find. It does not process payments or charge any fee. Think of it as a multi-state search starting point that complements the Utah-specific search at mycash.utah.gov.

Note: Never pay a third party to search for your unclaimed property. Both mycash.utah.gov and MissingMoney.com are free and cover the same data that any paid service would access.

How to Claim Tooele County Unclaimed Property

Start at mycash.utah.gov and search your name. When you find a match, click on it to start the claim. The system asks for basic information and prompts you to upload or mail supporting documents.

Standard personal claims need a government-issued photo ID and your Social Security card. Those two documents cover most straightforward cases. Business claims require entity documentation such as articles of incorporation or partnership agreements, plus proof that you are an authorized representative.

If you are claiming on behalf of a deceased person, gather the death certificate, proof of your legal authority over the estate, and any documentation tying the deceased to the account. Probate records from the Third Judicial District Court may be needed if the estate went through formal probate proceedings.

Send paper documents to: Utah State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property Division, P.O. Box 140530, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-0530. Or submit everything online through the portal. Phone support is at (801) 715-3300. Under Utah Code 67-4a-501, no deadline applies to your claim.

Utah Unclaimed Property Law Basics

Utah's rules are set by the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act in Utah Code Title 67, Chapter 4a. Different property types go dormant at different rates. Wages and utility deposits become unclaimed after one year. Bank accounts, stocks, and most insurance proceeds are reportable after three years. Money orders wait seven years, and traveler's checks take fifteen.

After the dormancy period ends and the holder cannot locate the owner, they must report and transfer the funds to the state. The Treasurer then holds the property indefinitely. Utah has returned more than $131 million since 1984. About one in five Utah residents has a match in the database right now. In fiscal year 2022 alone, $30.6 million was returned to owners.

The program started in 1957. It is not going anywhere. The money owed to you will still be there whenever you decide to search. More details for holders and reporters are at unclaimed.org/reporting/utah.

Cities in Tooele County

Tooele City is the county seat and the largest municipality in the county. Residents of Tooele City can search for unclaimed property directly at mycash.utah.gov.

Nearby Counties

The same state search covers all Utah counties. If you have ties to any of these neighboring areas, check their pages for local resources.