Prince George's County Unclaimed Money Search
Prince George's County is Maryland's second most populous county, with nearly one million residents, and the Maryland Comptroller's statewide program holds unclaimed money from banks, employers, insurance companies, and other holders for current and former county residents alike. The search is free at the official ClaimItMD portal, and the county also has its own Finance Department for tax sale surplus and overpayment refund questions. Checking both sources takes only a short time and costs nothing.
Prince George's County Unclaimed Money Overview
Prince George's County Unclaimed Money: Where Funds Are Held
Prince George's County does not maintain a separate unclaimed property database. Most unclaimed funds tied to county residents are held by the Maryland Comptroller's office in Baltimore. Under Maryland Code §17-301, all businesses and institutions holding dormant accounts in Maryland must report and transfer those funds to the state. That covers banks, credit unions, insurance companies, utilities, brokerage firms, and employers.
The county Finance Department handles a narrower set of county-generated unclaimed funds, including property tax overpayment refunds and stale-dated checks issued by the county that were never cashed. These county-held funds are separate from the state database. If you overpaid property taxes at any point or received a county check that you do not remember collecting, those funds may be with the county Finance Department rather than the state. Uncollected county refunds are eventually transferred to the state after a period of dormancy, at which point they move into the statewide system.
For the vast majority of Prince George's County residents, the primary place to search is the statewide ClaimItMD portal. It is free, it is updated regularly, and it covers the full range of account types that can end up as unclaimed property under Maryland law.
Note: Maryland holds unclaimed funds with no time limit. There is no deadline to file a claim, regardless of how long ago the funds were turned over to the state.
How to Search Prince George's County Unclaimed Funds
Go to the ClaimItMD search portal and enter your name. No account is needed. The results show the property type, the reporting holder, and a general value range. Search under every name variation you have used, including maiden names, middle names, and common misspellings. Businesses should search under the full legal name as well as any trade names used.
The screenshot below shows the Maryland Comptroller's main unclaimed property portal, which is the official starting point for any Prince George's County resident trying to locate lost or forgotten funds.
The Maryland Comptroller unclaimed property page provides an overview of how the state program works, links to the search tool, and step-by-step guidance on filing a claim once you find a match.
The portal is the same one used by all Maryland residents. Prince George's County accounts appear alongside accounts from other counties, all searchable by name.
Prince George's County Tax Sale and Surplus Funds
Prince George's County holds its annual tax sale in June each year. The interest rate on tax lien certificates is 20% per annum, charged at 1-2/3% monthly. The minimum threshold for a property to appear in the sale is $500. Former property owners have 6 to 9 months from the sale date to redeem the property by paying off the delinquent taxes, interest, and any associated fees.
When a tax sale produces proceeds greater than what was owed, the surplus belongs to the former owner. These funds are held by the county and must be claimed through the Prince George's County Finance Department. The Finance Department can be reached at 301-952-4530. The general county address is 14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Mailing can go to P.O. Box 389, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772.
The county's Circuit Court at 14735 Main Street in Upper Marlboro also occasionally holds unclaimed court funds. These are separate from tax sale surplus and arise from court cases where a judgment was issued, a settlement was reached, or a deposit was made but the funds were never collected. Contact the Circuit Court Clerk's office directly to ask about any unclaimed court funds.
Major Institutions and Unclaimed Money in Prince George's County
Prince George's County is home to several major employers whose former workers may have unclaimed funds in the state database. University of Maryland Capital Region Health employs over 4,800 people. Joint Base Andrews is a major federal presence. The Census Bureau headquarters is located in Suitland. MGM National Harbor and Gaylord National Resort are two of the county's largest private employers in the hospitality sector. Any former worker at these institutions who had wages, benefits, or retirement contributions go uncollected should run a search.
Beyond employers, former residents who had accounts with local utility providers may have unclaimed deposits in the state system. PEPCO serves electric customers in the county. Washington Gas handles natural gas accounts. WSSC, the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, covers water and sewer services. Verizon has a significant presence in the region. If you moved out of the county and did not recover a utility deposit, that money may have been turned over to the state after three years of dormancy under Maryland Code §17-102.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, known as M-NCPPC, also operates in the county. Refunds from park permits, facility bookings, or program fees that were never collected can end up as unclaimed funds over time. If you paid for something through M-NCPPC and later canceled or did not get a refund, it is worth asking whether any credit was left over.
How to Claim Prince George's County Unclaimed Money
After finding a match in the ClaimItMD database, you need to file a formal claim. The required documents are a government-issued photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and the completed COT-ST912 claim form. Download the form, fill it out, and submit it either through the online portal or by mail.
The screenshot below shows the ClaimItMD search database interface, which is the specific tool you use to search for accounts and begin the claim submission process.
Use the ClaimItMD search portal to look up any name and view matching unclaimed property accounts before starting the formal claim process.
Once you find a match, the portal walks you through the steps to upload documentation and submit your claim online without needing to mail anything.
Online claims process in 6 to 12 weeks. Mail claims take 12 to 24 weeks. Under Maryland Code §17-401, the state must pay an approved claim within 30 days of approval. The Comptroller's contact is 410-767-1700 or 1-800-782-7383. Email is unclaim@marylandtaxes.gov. The mailing address is 7 St. Paul Street, Suite 320, Baltimore, MD 21202. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
For estate claims, you will need documentation showing your legal relationship to the original account owner, such as letters testamentary, a death certificate, and proof of your identity. The Comptroller's staff can advise you on what is needed for specific situations.
Property Types and Dormancy Rules
The most common types of unclaimed property statewide are bank accounts, insurance policy proceeds, wages, and utility deposits. Bank accounts go dormant after three years of no contact or activity. Wages held by an employer follow the same three-year rule. Money orders become dormant after seven years. Traveler's checks require fifteen years before they are transferred to the state. The dormancy period defines when the holder must report and remit, not when you lose the right to claim.
Insurance policies are a significant category for Prince George's County residents. The county has a large and active residential population, many of whom hold or have held life insurance policies. Proceeds from those policies sometimes go unclaimed because the beneficiary did not know about the policy or did not know the insurance company had been acquired by another firm. Search under the beneficiary's name, not the policyholder's name, to find insurance proceeds in the database.
Under Maryland Code §17-404, finder agreements signed within 24 months of property being reported to the state are void. You never need to pay a finder or search service. The state portal at ClaimItMD is free, the Comptroller's staff will help you at no cost, and the process requires no intermediary.
If you have lived outside Maryland at any point, also run a search on the national MissingMoney.com database. It searches multiple states at once and can find accounts tied to former addresses in Virginia, DC, or other states that would not show up in the Maryland-only portal.
Prince George's County Claim Form Reference
The COT-ST912 is the standard Maryland unclaimed property claim form. You need this form for all claims submitted by mail. Online submissions through the ClaimItMD portal generate the equivalent form electronically, so you do not need to print and mail it if you go online. For mail submissions, print the form, complete all fields, and attach copies of your identification documents before mailing to the Comptroller's office in Baltimore.
Download the COT-ST912 claim form from the Comptroller's official site to use for any mailed claim submission.
Complete all fields on the form, sign it, and include copies (not originals) of your ID and Social Security proof. Keep originals for your own records.
Cities in Prince George's County
One qualifying city in Prince George's County has its own unclaimed money page with additional local details.
Other Prince George's County communities such as Upper Marlboro, Laurel, and Hyattsville do not meet the population threshold for separate city pages. Residents of those areas should use the county page and the statewide ClaimItMD search.
Nearby Counties
Prince George's County borders four other Maryland counties. If you have lived or held property in any of them, check those unclaimed property programs as well.