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Asset Forfeiture
The Asset Forfeiture Program was created in 1984 when Congress passed the Comprehensive Crime Control Act, which offered federal prosecutors and agents the legal and regulatory tools essential to keep up with, and ahead of, those who commit crime for financial benefit. The U.S. Marshals Service plays a critical function in recognizing and evaluating possessions that represent the earnings of criminal activity as well as efficiently managing and offering assets took and forfeited by Department of Justice.
Announcement
U.S. Marshals Service announces crucial as well as interesting information on front page.
New Unified Financial Management System Vendor Request Form
Asset Forfeiture payees can now firmly submit supplier request kinds using the brand-new online UFMS Vendor Request Form.
The legacy PDF kinds are still available up until September 30th, 2025.
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Program Overview
The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) handles a broad variety of possessions including property, industrial services, money, monetary instruments, vehicles, fashion jewelry, art, antiques, antiques, vessels and aircraft. Proceeds produced from asset sales are utilized to operate the program, compensate victims and support numerous police efforts.
The Marshals handle the distribution of earnings and payments to victims of criminal activity and other innocent third parties, all of which assists to reduce the financial damage inflicted by criminal activity. The agency employs best practices from private industry to make sure that properties are managed and sold in an efficient and affordable way.
We support communities by moving particular types of forfeited possessions to state, regional and not-for-profit companies. Through the Operation Goodwill program, surrendered real or individual residential or commercial property of marginal value can be moved to state or regional federal governments in support of substance abuse treatment, drug criminal activity avoidance and education, housing, task abilities and other community-based public health and security programs.
Department of Justice (DoJ) Asset Forfeiture Program individuals consist of 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 individuals consist of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service; Food and Drug Administration (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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If you have questions, please call us at (202) 307-9100.
Real Residential or commercial property
The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) is delegated to examine, value, handle, and offer genuine residential or commercial property possessions that are lawfully surrendered to the United States (U.S.) Government. Most of the times, the residential or commercial properties sold by the U.S. Marshals Service are offered by using conventional means of noting the residential or commercial properties with a licensed broker, pricing the residential or commercial properties at Fair Market price, and promoting the residential or commercial properties on popular market websites (Realtor.com, Zillow, Redfin, etc), as well as RealLook.com which is the website 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) manages and sells a large array of assets including, however not restricted to, lorries, vessels, airplane, fine fashion jewelry, and art. In addition, U.S. Marshals Service is accountable for selling intangible properties such as virtual currency, domain, and other different licenses. Every year, U.S. Marshals Service includes numerous online and live auctions that are open to the public. These auctions often include collectible cars, diamonds, accredited Rolex watches, gold and silver, famous paintings, and much more.
Help a Rescue Dog - The United States Marshals Service (USMS) supports the removal of dogs from unlawful fighting situations nationwide as a part of its important role 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, normally surpassing $500 million to possession loss payees. The U.S. Marshals Service processes Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Program payments for numerous reasons, including however not restricted to the payment of forfeited funds to victims of crime, State and Local Police Agencies taking part in the Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Program, and contract suppliers that supply residential or commercial property management and disposition services.
Asset loss payees are required to complete a legitimate Unified Financial Management System (UFMS) Vendor Request Form to get payment. Generally, valid submissions should be completed digitally, should consist of a legitimate Consolidated Asset Tracking System (CATS) Party Identification Number or, in the case of 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 asset forfeit payees might be postponed for several reasons. All payments, with really limited exceptions, undergo the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 (DCIA) which requires the Department of the Treasury and other disbursing officials to offset federal payments to gather delinquent non-tax financial obligations owed to the United States and to collect delinquent debts owed to states.
Unified Financial Management System Vendor Request Form
Asset loss payees must send a valid Unified Financial Management System Vendor Request Form.
All submissions are evaluated by the U.S. Marshals Service Asset Forfeiture Division (AFD) for accuracy within 5 (5) business days. The submitter of the form, and if different, the e-mail address supplied on the payee's kind will get an automated email from Asset Forfeiture Division Forms (suggesting the status of their submission.
If you need support finishing the Unified Financial Management System Vendor Request Form, please call and leave a voicemail at (703) 740-9326 or send out an e-mail to AFD.ACHForms@usdoj.gov. Please make sure 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 help you faster.
Form Types
Below is a list of Unified Financial Management System Vendor Request Form function choices. Please examine the list and descriptions to figure out which function is appropriate.
Adoption Decline/Return to State and Local
This purpose is suggested for State and regional Law Enforcement Agencies wanting to (re)acquire seized money after the federal government has declined loss or adoption. Typically, the State and local Law Enforcement Agency is pursuing forfeiture at the State level.
Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Payment
This function is indicated for State and local Law Enforcement Agencies trying to register or update banking details for Department of Justice Equitable Sharing payments.
Please see upgraded directions to receive Department of Justice (DOJ) Equitable Sharing Payments.
Granted Petition Payment
This purpose is indicated for given 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 suggested for the return of seized cash, court purchased 3rd party payments, and settlement payments as directed by the Seizing Agency (examples, FBI, DEA, ATF) or United States Attorney's Office (USAO) as suitable.
Non-Citizen (Domestic) Payment
This function is implied for any domestic (United States) based payment to a non-citizen (alien) citizen who does not have a Tax ID Number.
Tort Claim Payment
This purpose is implied for approved tort claim letters from the United States Marshals Service, Office of General .
Important Reminders
Handwritten submissions: Form should be electronically filled out and submitted. Handwritten submissions, consisting of pen-and-ink- modifications, will be declined. EIN/SSN/TIN: The Tax Identification Number (TIN) entered upon the Form must be that of the individual or entity who is legally entitled to the funds. Under no situations, must be presentative (lawyer, near relative, and so on) of the defendant, claimant, or petitioner enter their personal or business Tax Identification Number on the Form. You might be asked to offer supporting documents to verify the Tax Identification Number. Individuals without a Tax Identification Number need to use the Asset Forfeiture - Non-Citizen (Domestic) Payment Form.
NCIC/TPID Code: For Department of Justice Equitable Sharing purposes, this number is your Agency's NCIC/ORI code (e.g., MD1234567). For all purposes, the TPID code is your 6-10 digits CATS Party ID Number (e.g., 1788649). This number is generally communicated in the topic of correspondence instructing you to finish the UFMS Vendor Request Form. Please call the Agency who sent you the correspondence ought to you have any questions regarding about the CATS Party ID Number. Please note, a CATS Asset ID Number (e.g., 19-DEA-123456) is not a valid entry.
Banks Information: Ensure the Payment Type is completed before trying to complete Financial Institution Information. The ABA Number and Account Number should have the ability 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 five (5) business days of submission date. Forms sent between September 25th and October 10th may take extra time due to annual system maintenance. The submitter and, if different, vendor contact indicated in Form will receive notice by means of email from ACH Forms showing the status of the Form. The e-mail notice for effective Form will offer additional details about the forthcoming payment including points of contact.
Payment Cancellation/Rejection Notices: If you have actually gotten an e-mail from ACH Forms suggesting that your payment was either cancelled or declined then there was an issue with your initial Form submission. The reason for the cancellation/rejection and a quick description will be noted in the e-mail. No matter the reason, an upgraded Vendor Request Form must be submitted to process your payment. Generally, the account number formerly supplied is either incorrect or no longer valid in our system due to inactivity.
Did you know?
- There were 1,356 possessions received in 2024.
- There were 12,692 assets gotten rid of in 2024.
- There was $7.6 billion in assets on hand as of Sept. 30, 2024.
- There were 26,494 possessions on hand as of Sept. 30, 2024.
- $605 million was dispersed to victims of crime and plaintiffs in 2024.
- $383 million was shared with taking part state and local police in 2024.
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