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Asset Forfeiture

The Asset Forfeiture Program was produced in 1984 when Congress passed the Comprehensive Crime Control Act, which supplied federal district attorneys and agents the legal and regulatory tools needed to stay up to date with, and ahead of, those who devote criminal offense for economic benefit. The U.S. Marshals Service plays a critical function in identifying and evaluating properties that represent the proceeds of criminal offense as well as effectively managing and offering assets seized and forfeited by Department of Justice.

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U.S. Marshals Service announces important in addition to intriguing details on front page.

New Unified Financial Management System Vendor Request Form

Asset Forfeiture payees can now firmly send supplier demand kinds using the brand-new online UFMS Vendor Request Form.

The legacy PDF forms are still readily available up until September 30th, 2025.

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Program Overview

The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) handles a wide selection of assets consisting of realty, business services, money, financial instruments, automobiles, precious jewelry, art, antiques, antiques, vessels and airplane. Proceeds created from property sales are used to operate the program, compensate victims and assistance various police efforts.

The Marshals manage the circulation of profits and payments to victims of criminal activity and other innocent 3rd celebrations, all of which helps to mitigate the monetary damage inflicted by criminal activity. The company uses best practices from private industry to make sure that possessions are handled and sold in an effective and cost-effective manner.

We support communities by moving certain types of surrendered properties to state, regional and not-for-profit organizations. Through the Operation Goodwill program, forfeited real or individual residential or commercial property of minimal value can be transferred to state or city governments in assistance of drug abuse treatment, drug criminal activity avoidance and education, housing, job skills and other community-based public health and security programs.

Department of Justice (DoJ) Asset Forfeiture Program participants include the Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section of the Department of Justice Criminal Division; U.S. Marshals Service (USMS); Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF); Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA); Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); and U.S. Attorneys' Offices. Other participants include the U.S. Postal Inspection Service; Fda (FDA); Department of Agriculture Office of the Inspector General; Department of State Bureau of Diplomatic Security; and Defense Criminal Investigative Service.

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Real Residential or commercial property

The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) is entrusted to assess, value, handle, and offer genuine residential or commercial property possessions that are lawfully forfeited to the United States (U.S.) Government. For the most part, the residential or commercial properties offered by the U.S. Marshals Service are offered by utilizing traditional means of noting the residential or commercial properties with a licensed broker, pricing the residential or commercial properties at Fair Market Value, and advertising the residential or commercial properties on popular market sites (Realtor.com, Zillow, Redfin, and so on), in addition to RealLook.com which is the site run by the U.S. Marshals Service's Real Residential or commercial property National Contractor (RPNC).

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Personal Residential or commercial property

The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) handles and offers a wide range of properties including, however not limited to, cars, vessels, airplane, fine jewelry, and art. In addition, U.S. Marshals Service is accountable for offering intangible properties such as virtual currency, domain names, and other numerous licenses. Every year, U.S. Marshals Service includes numerous online and live auctions that are open to the public. These auctions frequently include collectible lorries, diamonds, licensed Rolex watches, gold and silver, famous paintings, and far more.

Help a Rescue Dog - The United States Marshals Service (USMS) supports the removal of canines from illegal fighting situations across the country as a part of its essential function in the Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Program.

Current U.S. Marshals Service Auctions

Apple Auctioneering
Gaston & Sheehan Auctioneers
Skipco Auto Auction Live Vehicle Auction (Auction Date: August 20, 2025 at 1:00 pm ET)

1979 Bombardier Lear Jet 25D (Auction Ends: August 21, 2025 at 3:00 pm)

2001 Thompson 3400 Santa Cruz (Live Auction: August 19, 2025 from 9:00 am ET to 4:00 pm ET)

Asset Forfeiture Payees

The United States Marshals Service (USMS) is the primary disbursing agency for the Department of Justice (DOJ) Asset Forfeiture Program. Annually, the U.S. Marshals Service processes more than 30,000 payments, generally surpassing $500 million to asset forfeiture payees. The U.S. Marshals Service processes Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Program payments for different factors, consisting of but not restricted to the payment of surrendered funds to victims of criminal activity, State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies taking part in the Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Program, and agreement vendors that offer residential or commercial property management and disposition services.

Asset forfeiture payees are required to complete a valid Unified Financial Management System (UFMS) Vendor Request Form to get payment. Generally, valid submissions need to be finished electronically, should consist of a valid Consolidated Asset Tracking System (CATS) Party Identification Number or, when it comes to Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Program payees, National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Code, and valid nine-digit American Bankers Association (ABA) Routing Number.

Submission of a valid Unified Financial Management System Vendor Request Form does not ensure payment or payment within a particular timeframe. Payments to property forfeit payees could be postponed for a number of reasons. All payments, with very minimal exceptions, undergo the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 (DCIA) which requires the Department of the Treasury and other disbursing officials to balance out federal payments to gather overdue non-tax financial obligations owed to the United States and to gather overdue debts owed to states.

Unified Financial Management System Vendor Request Form

Asset forfeit payees need to send a valid Unified Financial Management System Vendor Request Form.

All submissions are reviewed by the U.S. Marshals Service Asset Forfeiture Division (AFD) for precision within 5 (5) service days. The submitter of the kind, and if various, the e-mail address supplied on the payee's kind will receive an automatic email from Asset Forfeiture Division Forms (showing the status of their submission.

If you require help completing the Unified Financial Management System Vendor Request Form, please call and leave a voicemail at (703) 740-9326 or send an email to AFD.ACHForms@usdoj.gov. Please make certain to reference your CATS Party ID Number or, when it comes to DOJ Equitable Sharing Program payees, NCIC Code in your correspondence so that we can assist you much faster.

Form Types

Below is a list of Unified Financial Management System Vendor Request Form function choices. Please examine the list and descriptions to identify which purpose is applicable.

Adoption Decline/Return to State and Local

This purpose is suggested for State and regional Law Enforcement Agencies looking to (re)obtain taken money after the federal government has actually declined loss or adoption. Typically, the State and regional Law Enforcement Agency is pursuing loss at the State level.

Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Payment

This purpose is indicated for State and local Law Enforcement Agencies trying to enroll or update banking details for Department of Justice Equitable Sharing payments.

Please see upgraded guidelines to get Department of Justice (DOJ) Equitable Sharing Payments.

Granted Petition Payment

This function is indicated for granted petition for remission/mitigation letters from the Criminal Division; otherwise known as the cash Laundering and Asset Recovery Section (MLARS); Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), or Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

Return of Funds/Settlement Payment

This purpose is implied for the return of seized cash, court bought 3rd celebration payments, and settlement payments as directed by the Seizing Agency (examples, FBI, DEA, ATF) or United States Attorney's Office (USAO) as proper.

Non-Citizen (Domestic) Payment

This function is indicated for any domestic (United States) based payment to a non-citizen (alien) resident who does not have a Tax ID Number.

Tort Claim Payment

This function is meant for approved tort claim letters from the United States Marshals Service, Office of General Counsel.

Important Reminders

Handwritten submissions: Form must be electronically completed and submitted. Handwritten submissions, consisting of pen-and-ink- changes, will be turned down. EIN/SSN/TIN: The Tax Identification Number (TIN) went into on the Form needs to be that of the individual or entity who is lawfully entitled to the funds. Under no situations, must be presentative (lawyer, near relative, etc) of the accused, claimant, or petitioner enter their personal or organization Tax Identification Number on the Form. You might be asked to provide supporting files to validate the Tax Identification Number. Individuals without a Tax Identification Number ought to use the Asset Forfeiture - Non-Citizen (Domestic) Payment Form.
NCIC/TPID Code: For Department of Justice Equitable Sharing functions, this number is your Agency's NCIC/ORI code (e.g., MD1234567). For all functions, the TPID code is your 6-10 digits CATS Party ID Number (e.g., 1788649). This number is usually communicated in the subject of correspondence advising you to complete the UFMS Vendor Request Form. Please get in touch with the Agency who sent you the correspondence should you have any concerns relating to about the CATS Party ID Number. Please note, a CATS Asset ID Number (e.g., 19-DEA-123456) is not a legitimate entry.
Financial Institution Information: Ensure the Payment Type is finished before trying to complete Banks Information. The ABA Number and Account Number need to be able to accept Automated Clearing House (ACH) network payments. ABA Numbers and Account Numbers designated exclusively for Wires or Fedwire network payments lead to a payment cancellation.
Submission Timeframes: Generally, Forms are examined and processed within 5 (5) company days of submission date. Forms sent in between September 25th and October 10th may take additional time due to annual system maintenance. The submitter and, if different, vendor contact suggested in Form will get notice by means of email from ACH Forms showing the status of the Form. The e-mail notice for effective Form will provide extra details about the forthcoming payment including points of contact.
Payment Cancellation/Rejection Notices: If you have received an e-mail from ACH Forms indicating that your payment was either cancelled or turned down then there was an issue with your original Form submission. The reason for the cancellation/rejection and a quick description will be listed in the e-mail. Despite the reason, an upgraded Vendor Request Form should be submitted to process your payment. Generally, the account number formerly supplied is either inaccurate or no longer legitimate in our system due to inactivity.

Did you know?

- There were 1,356 properties gotten in 2024.

- There were 12,692 properties gotten rid of in 2024.

- There was $7.6 billion in properties on hand as of Sept. 30, 2024.

- There were 26,494 possessions on hand since Sept. 30, 2024.

- $605 million was distributed to victims of criminal offense and complaintants in 2024.

- $383 million was shared with participating state and regional police in 2024.

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