Delaware Returned $1.2 Million to Taxpayers
The state's MONEY MATCH program is reuniting 10,500 residents with unclaimed funds like old deposits and uncashed checks.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Taxes
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The Delaware Office of Unclaimed Property has launched its annual MONEY MATCH program to return forgotten funds to state residents. The initiative aims to distribute over $1.2 million to approximately 10,500 taxpayers this year.
Why it matters
This program streamlines the recovery of inactive assets that businesses have transferred to state custody, including uncashed paychecks and utility deposits. It simplifies the process by proactively matching state records to identify the rightful owners of these dormant funds.
The state is returning $1.2 million in unclaimed property through the MONEY MATCH program. This initiative directly benefits 10,500 Delaware taxpayers who had forgotten or lost access to past bank accounts, utility deposits, and uncashed paychecks.
The players
Delaware Office of Unclaimed Property
A state agency responsible for managing and returning abandoned financial assets such as dormant bank accounts and uncashed checks to residents.
Division of Revenue
The state agency that maintains taxpayer system records used to verify eligibility for unclaimed property returns.
The details
The Office of Unclaimed Property manages this process by comparing its database of inactive accounts against records maintained by the Division of Revenue. Once a match is verified through state technology, funds are returned directly to the owner. This bypasses the need for individuals to manually claim these items, as the state actively identifies and initiates the disbursement for eligible recipients.
Timeline
September 22, 2026: The MONEY MATCH program was officially launched.
Money Landscape
State unclaimed property programs operate under long-standing mandates like the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act to ensure dormant assets remain available to owners. This launch reflects a modernized approach to asset recovery that prioritizes proactive disbursement over manual filing.
Delaware residents should monitor their mail for potential distributions from the state if they have previously held utility deposits or accounts. If you have concerns about missing funds, consult with a qualified financial professional to discuss how state unclaimed property statutes apply to your specific financial history.
The takeaway
The MONEY MATCH program proactively recovers forgotten assets for thousands of state residents. As a household planning step, consider maintaining an updated list of your active financial accounts and deposits to ensure you can claim all future interest or refunds.
Further reading
Learn more about managing state-related financial obligations in our Taxes section.
More information
To verify if you have funds waiting, you can search for unclaimed property on the official state portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Delaware Public Media.
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