# Unclaimed Oil and Gas Royalties in Utah > How to find and claim unclaimed oil and gas royalties in Utah: the official search site, dormancy period, claim proof, heir rules and finder rules. - URL: https://www.buckheadenergy.com/unclaimed-mineral-royalties/utah - Last updated: 2026-11-02 - Publisher: Buckhead Energy (https://www.buckheadenergy.com/) - Format: full-content Markdown twin of the page (same content as the HTML; site navigation and footer removed) Breadcrumb: [Home](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/) › [Unclaimed Mineral Royalties](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/unclaimed-mineral-royalties) › Utah Quick answer Unclaimed oil and gas royalties in Utah are held by the Utah Office of State Treasurer — Unclaimed Property Division (MyCash); search its official site, mycash.utah.gov, under every name the royalties may have been paid to. Utah presumes unpaid property abandoned after 3 years (Utah Code § 67-4a-201(14) (Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, catch-all)), and the holder must then report it to the state. [Search mycash.utah.gov](https://mycash.utah.gov/app/claim-search) ## Where to search in Utah Utah's unclaimed property is held by the Unclaimed Property Division of the Office of State Treasurer, which runs the MyCash search-and-claim site. Owners or heirs can claim at any time, with no deadline. Source: [Utah Office of State Treasurer — Unclaimed Property Division (MyCash) (mycash.utah.gov)](https://mycash.utah.gov/app/claim-search) ## When unpaid royalties are presumed abandoned Utah's Act defines mineral proceeds (royalties, overriding royalties, bonuses, delay rentals and similar) but lists no separate period for them, so the catch-all three-year period applies. **Dormancy period:** 3 years **Statute:** Utah Code § 67-4a-201(14) (Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, catch-all) **Mineral-specific rule:** No (general period) Source: [Utah Code § 67-4a-201(14) (Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, catch-all)](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title67/Chapter4A/C67-4a-S201_2026050620260506.html) ## How operators report unclaimed royalties Utah holder reports are filed before November 1 each year and cover the 12 months before July 1; the Division requires online reporting. No separate oil-and-gas date was found. **Report due:** Before November 1 **Covers property held as of:** Covers the 12 months preceding July 1 Source: [Official source](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title67/Chapter4A/C67-4a-S403_2017050920170509.html) ## How to claim and what proof you need An original owner sends a copy of official photo ID (or has the claim form notarized), proof of Social Security number, and proof of living or receiving mail at the reported address. **How to file:** Search and submit a claim on MyCash; supporting evidence is uploaded or mailed as directed. **Proof required:** Clear copy of official photo ID (or a notarized claim form); proof of Social Security number; proof the owner lived or received mail at the reported address (e.g., auto registration, driver's license, tax returns, postmarked envelope, bank or utility statement). Source: [Official claim instructions](https://mycash.utah.gov/app/faq-evidence) ## Claiming for a deceased owner Heirs complete Utah's Affidavit for Collection of Unclaimed Property, which asks whether there was a valid will, whether a personal representative was appointed, and whether the estate exceeds $100,000, with supporting documents for each 'yes'. They also provide photo ID, the decedent's SSN (usually from the death certificate) and proof of the decedent's reported address. **Documents:** Completed Affidavit for Collection of Unclaimed Property (every question answered, with documents for each 'yes': valid will, personal representative appointed or pending, estate over $100,000); claimant photo ID or notarized form; deceased owner's SSN (usually on the death certificate; optional but omission may lead to denial); proof the decedent lived or received mail at the reported address. Whether an estate must be opened is a legal question for a qualified attorney in that state. Source: [Official source](https://mycash.utah.gov/app/faq-evidence) ## Fees and finder services The Division says finder fees are limited to 20 percent and finders must wait 24 months after the property is delivered to the state before an agreement is valid. Statute also voids any finder fee paid in a share of underlying minerals or not-yet-abandoned mineral proceeds. **Finder-fee limit:** 20% (per the Division); finder agreements are valid only if made more than 24 months after the property is delivered to the Division; for mineral proceeds, fee provisions payable in underlying minerals or not-yet-abandoned proceeds are void (Utah Code § 67-4a-1302) **Finder-fee statute:** Utah Code § 67-4a-1302 (24-month and mineral rules); the 20% figure is the Division's statement, statute section not fetched Sources: [Official source](https://mycash.utah.gov/app/finder-info) · [Utah Code § 67-4a-1302](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title67/Chapter4A/C67-4a-S1302_2017050920170509.html) ## Frequently asked questions ### Where do I search for unclaimed oil and gas royalties in Utah? Utah's unclaimed property is held by the Unclaimed Property Division of the Office of State Treasurer, which runs the MyCash search-and-claim site. Owners or heirs can claim at any time, with no deadline. Search under every name the royalties may have been paid to, including maiden names and deceased relatives. ### How long before unpaid royalties are reported to the state in Utah? Utah's Act defines mineral proceeds (royalties, overriding royalties, bonuses, delay rentals and similar) but lists no separate period for them, so the catch-all three-year period applies. ### What do I need to claim unclaimed royalties in Utah? An original owner sends a copy of official photo ID (or has the claim form notarized), proof of Social Security number, and proof of living or receiving mail at the reported address. ### Can I claim a deceased relative's royalties in Utah? Heirs complete Utah's Affidavit for Collection of Unclaimed Property, which asks whether there was a valid will, whether a personal representative was appointed, and whether the estate exceeds $100,000, with supporting documents for each 'yes'. They also provide photo ID, the decedent's SSN (usually from the death certificate) and proof of the decedent's reported address. This is general information, not legal advice. ### What rules apply to finder services for unclaimed royalties in Utah? The Division says finder fees are limited to 20 percent and finders must wait 24 months after the property is delivered to the state before an agreement is valid. Statute also voids any finder fee paid in a share of underlying minerals or not-yet-abandoned mineral proceeds. Educational information only, not legal or tax advice; consult a qualified attorney about your situation. Facts are from the state's unclaimed-property office and the state code, checked Nov 2, 2026. 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