Instructions for Filing Application for Payment of Unclaimed Funds

REQUESTS FOR UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND REIMBURSEMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MAIL OR OVER THE COUNTER.

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Unclaimed funds are held by the court for an individual or entity who is entitled to the money but has failed to claim ownership of it. The United States Courts, as custodians of such funds, have established policies and procedures for holding, safeguarding, and accounting for the funds.

Searching Unclaimed Funds

  1. To search unclaimed funds, use the Unclaimed Funds Locator at https://ucfl.uscourts.gov/. Select NVB - Nevada from the dropdown list and enter the applicable search criteria. You may also access this site from the court’s website at
    https://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/case-info/unclaimed-funds/unclaimed-funds-search/ .

Filing Requirements for Payment of Unclaimed Funds

  1. Application for Payment of Unclaimed Funds
    Any party who seeks the payment of unclaimed funds must file an Application for Payment of Unclaimed Funds in substantial conformance with the court’s standard application form and serve a copy of the application on the United States Attorney for the District of Nevada. For purposes of this procedure, the “Applicant” is the party filing the application, and the “Claimant” is the party entitled to the unclaimed funds. The Applicant and Claimant may be the same.

    The Application must contain the CLAIMANT’S tax identification number and/or social security number, name, current address, and telephone number. The locator company may sign the affidavit for the creditor (with signed power of attorney).

    This application MUST be notarized.

    Print two copies of the Application for Payment of Unclaimed Funds:
    1. Mail one copy to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court:

    U.S. Bankruptcy Court
    ATTN: Financial Department
    300 Las Vegas Blvd South
    Las Vegas, NV 89101

    2. Serve the second copy of the Application for Payment of Unclaimed Funds on the United States Attorney for the District of Nevada:

    U.S. Attorney’s Office
    501 Las Vegas Blvd South, Suite 1100
    Las Vegas, NV 89101

    Please do not staple documents. DOCUMENTATION which has been altered will not be processed.
  2. Supporting Documentation
    1. Payee Information

      Funds are payable to the Claimant. In conjunction with the Application for Payment of Unclaimed Funds, Claimant’s tax identification number (TIN) must be provided to the court on a certification form signed by the Claimant to whom funds are being distributed.
      1. Domestic Claimant

        A Claimant who is a U.S. person* must use either the AO 213P. If a Claimant wants payment via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), the AO 213 form must be used.

        *“U.S. person” includes: an individual who is a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident alien; a partnership, corporation, company or association created or organized in the U.S. or under the laws of the U.S.; an estate (other than a foreign estate); or a domestic trust (as defined in 26 C.F.R. 301.7701-7).
      2. Foreign Claimant

        A foreign Claimant must use a W-8 certification form (accessible by searching on the IRS website accompanied by the AO-215 form.
    1. Additional Supporting Documentation
      Requirements for additional supporting documentation vary depending on the type of Claimant and whether the Claimant is represented. Please read the instructions below to identify what must accompany your Application for Payment of Unclaimed Funds.

      Sufficient documentation must be provided to the court to establish the Claimant’s identity and entitlement to the funds. Proof of identify must be provided in unredacted form with a current address. If there are joint Claimants, then supporting documentation must be provided for both Claimants.

      If applicable, an ORIGINAL Power of Attorney (MUST BE notarized) should be submitted with the documentation. The court must be identified in the Power of Attorney.
    2. Financial Information: Do not complete.
    3. Type of Organization for 1099 reporting: Only complete if a business or organization.
    4. Taxpayer Identification Number Certification: Review and check any applicable boxes.
    5. Additional information required for vendors used for procurement: Do not complete.
    6. Date and sign AO213.
    7. For Agency Use Only: Do not complete.
  3. If applicable, an ORIGINAL Power of Attorney (MUST BE notarized). Corporations should attach their corporate seal, if they have one. The documentation verifying names, addresses and signatures. THE COURT MUST BE IDENTIFIED IN THE POWER OF ATTORNEY.
  4. CLAIMANT IS A CORPORATION
    If the claimant has changed names in any way from the name submitted on the Notice for Unclaimed Dividends (when funds were paid to the court), please attach the proper documentation showing a brief history of the claimant to the present.
    1. Make sure that ALL names of the claimant are proven to be the same entity.
    2. Name(s) of previous and present owner(s).
    3. Copies of Certificate of Merger, Certificate of fictitious name, Purchase agreement and stipulation as to the rights of ownership and any other documentation that will be necessary for the Court to determine the validity of the claim.
    4. Documentation that shows that debtor is the same debtor as listed on the Notice for Unclaimed Dividends. The claimant will need a some form of documentation that shows the claimants name and the address listed on the Notice for Unclaimed Dividend. (i.e. tax forms, etc.) If the claimant does not have such records, an affidavit to that effect will be required.
    5. Business card of requestor.
    6. Copy of the requestor's current driver's license, photo ID or employee identification card with photo.
    7. The CURRENT name, address and phone number of the claimant.
  5. CLAIMANT IS AN INDIVIDUAL
    1. Copy of the claimant’s current driver’s license.
    2. Documentation that shows that debtor is the same debtor as listed on the Notice for Unclaimed Dividends. The claimant will need some form of documentation that shows the claimants name and the address listed on the Notice for Unclaimed Dividend. (i.e. tax forms, utility bill, etc.) If the claimant does not have such records, an affidavit to that effect will be required.
    3. If the claimant is requesting reimbursement due to a death or divorce of the original claimant.
      1. Copy of claimant’s current driver’s license.
      2. Death certificate.
      3. Proof of relationship to original claimant and proof that the requesting claimant is entitled to the dividend. (i.e. will, divorce decree, etc.)
      4. Proof the original claimant was the same party the trustee was unable to make payment to and then forwarded to the court’s unclaimed dividend account.
    4. The CURRENT name, address and phone number of the claimant.
  6. TRANSFERRED CLAIMS
    When a successor claimant holding a transferred claim petitions the court for release of unclaimed funds, the successor claimant must provide to the court the following:
    1. Proof of identity of the owner of record.
    2. Proof of identity of the successor claimant.
    3. Documentation evidencing the transfer of claim.
    4. Note: Transfers of claims are to be filed in the case upon said transfer with applicable fees.
  7. DOCUMENTATION which has been altered will not be processed.
    * If a locator company is assisting, checks are issued to the claimant and mailed in care of the locator company.
  8. Per the Chief Bankruptcy Judge and Clerk of Court
    Social Security numbers will be required for all parties requesting refunds from the Unclaimed Funds account. This includes any requests by parties who have assigned rights to a claim (assignee and assignor). Proof of original claimant and their social security number is required.
  9. All requests must be submitted using our format and must meet all the above requirements. Requests which do not meet the requirements will not be considered by the court. Please enclose a phone number so that notification can be made of deficiency(s) in the request.
  10. DOCUMENTATION TO BE SENT
    U.S. Bankruptcy Court
    ATTN: Financial Department
    300 Las Vegas Blvd. South
    Las Vegas, NV 89101