Learn your responsibilities regarding unclaimed VA property and how to access VA unclaimed property Educate yourself VA unclaimed property so you can purchase the property legally and so you know what to do if you find yourself in possession of unclaimed property like the final pay check of a previous employee.

I recommend:  Virginia's State Treasurer's Office is responsible for the Virginia unclaimed property division. You can access the forms you need through their website. The Business Owner's Toolkit provides you with the information you need to know to report unclaimed property in Virginia.

Find the type of Virginia unclaimed property you need Research the various ways in which Virginia's unclaimed property is disposed of so you can find the type of property you're looking for. Abandoned homes are not likely to be sold the same way as an impounded vehicle.

I recommend:  The State of Virginia motor vehicle division provides you with the information you need when purchasing abandoned vehicles. CashUnclaimed.com allows you to search for unclaimed cash in the state of Virginia.

Attend auctions to purchase unclaimed property in Virginia at a discount Plan on attending the auctions that are held specifically to liquidate unclaimed property. Find out if auctions are regularly scheduled or if you need to be added to a mailing list so you stay in the know on when such auctions are taking place.

I recommend:  JustAuctions.com lists auctions in Virginia for abandoned or unclaimed property. The City of Virginia Beach routinely schedules auctions to help police dispose of unclaimed property.