Do I need a notary for the Claim of Abandoned Property?

No. The form has no notary block; the claimant signs and dates it. It lists an affidavit of lost instrument as a possible attachment but does not say that attachment must be notarized or sworn.

What information does the claim form request?

It requests owner and claimant details, the institution name, account or policy identifiers, amount, contents description, and the claimant’s signature and date.

What documents can support a claim?

The form lists a passbook, affidavit of lost instrument, safe deposit receipt, certificate of deposit, bank certificate of ownership, picture ID, or other supporting documents.

Office of the Lieutenant Governor, VI · St. Thomas

No notary required

Claim of Abandoned Property

This form lets a claimant request abandoned property from an institution through the Office of the Lieutenant Governor’s Division of Banking, Insurance and Financial Regulation.

What this form is

Use this form to claim abandoned property by providing the owner’s and claimant’s details, institution and account information, and the amount or contents being claimed. The form lists supporting documents such as a passbook, certificate of deposit, bank certificate of ownership, picture ID, or affidavit of lost instrument. The division records whether the claim is allowed or denied.

Who needs it

A person claiming abandoned property should complete this form and attach documents supporting the claim.

How to submit it

The form lists the Division of Banking, Insurance and Financial Regulation at 5049 Kongens Gade, St. Thomas, VI 00802-6487, and 1131 King Street, Suite 101, Christiansted, VI 00820.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the claimant just signs and dates it, and the form does not state that any listed attachment must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Claim of Abandoned Property form.
2
Complete The Claim
Enter the owner’s and claimant’s information, institution and account details, amount, and contents description.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach documents supporting the claim, such as a passbook, certificate of deposit, bank certificate of ownership, or picture ID.
4
Sign And Submit
Date and sign the claim, then submit it to the Division of Banking, Insurance and Financial Regulation at an address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Claim of Abandoned Property?: No. The form has no notary block; the claimant signs and dates it. It lists an affidavit of lost instrument as a possible attachment but does not say that attachment must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Claim of Abandoned Property?: The form lists the Division of Banking, Insurance and Financial Regulation at 5049 Kongens Gade, St. Thomas, and 1131 King Street, Suite 101, Christiansted.
What information does the claim form request?: It requests owner and claimant details, the institution name, account or policy identifiers, amount, contents description, and the claimant’s signature and date.
What documents can support a claim?: The form lists a passbook, affidavit of lost instrument, safe deposit receipt, certificate of deposit, bank certificate of ownership, picture ID, or other supporting documents.

Need something notarized?

This Claim of Abandoned Property doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Office of the Lieutenant Governor form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.