A claimant entitled to payment of the funds may petition the court for payment, with notice to the United States Attorney and, after providing full proof of the right thereto, may obtain an order from the court directing payment to the claimant. 28 U.S.C. § 2042.

An affidavit, motion (see forms below), and proof of id must be filed with the court. A driver's license, military id, or a government issued id are valid forms of identification. There is a fee for each search of the record. Please see the Fee Schedule for appropriate fees.

All claims also should have proper documentation as required for executing the affidavit for reimbursements. These should include at least the following documents:

1. Affidavit for reimbursements or a motion to release the funds
2. Court order to release the funds
3. Proper authority by the signer or claimant requesting release of the funds
4. Photocopy of photo identification such as driver’s license or passport
5. Letter of administration or probated will
6. Corporate documents (if applicable) showing proof of ownership of the funds through amendment, merger, or dissolution
   

Forms:

Affidavit for Reimbursement of Unclaimed Funds

Affidavit of Service Unclaimed Funds