What is unclaimed court money?

Money paid into a civil court in England and Wales that nobody has claimed.

Yes – accounts can be claimed until 30 years with no activity (the "last claim date").

Unclaimed court money

Accounts can be claimed until 30 years of no activity [source: Find unclaimed court money (MoJ)].

Who it's for: People owed money from a civil court case in England and Wales, or their heirs

How to search: Search by name, location, case type or account number; then contact the Court Funds Office.

Cost: Free · Checked 2026-10-15

Who it's for: As above

How to search: Explains how to claim before the last claim date.

Cost: Free · Checked 2026-10-15

Covers England and Wales only.