Indiana’s unclaimed property database holds more than $350 million in assets; could some of it be yours? Any financial asset with no activity by its owner for an extended period of time is considered unclaimed property. This includes unclaimed wages or commissions, savings and checking accounts, stocks, insurance proceeds, credit balances, refunds and safe deposit box contents. In most cases though, it’s money!
One out of every three current or former Hoosiers has unclaimed money waiting for them. Project Reunite is an initiative started by Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller to bring together Hoosiers and their unclaimed money.
Searching for unclaimed property is easy. Simply visit www.IndianaUnclaimed.com and enter your name to search Indiana’s unclaimed property records to see if you find a match.
There are six simple steps to reunite with unclaimed property:
1. Enter your name or the name of a friend or family member in the search field;
2. Place a check mark in the box next to the property you want to claim;
3. Complete the claim form and verify your information by clicking “approve.”;
4. Print a copy of your completed claim form, sign it and gather all of the required documentation;
5. Drop your completed claim form along with the required documentation in the mail; and
6. Allow up to 90 days for a review of your claim. If your claim is approved, you’ll receive your check in the mail.
If your search yields no results, try searching all of the names you have ever used, including your maiden name and nicknames. I also suggest looking up common misspellings of your name. Property is added continuously throughout the year so be sure to check back, if you don’t see any results the first time.
You can also call 1.866.IN.CLAIM (1.866.462.5246) if you do not have Internet access.
When browsing on a tablet or smart phone, I recommend using the free iPhone and Android app that allows you to search for unclaimed property and start a claim from anywhere. The app is available in the iTunes or Google app store by searching ‘IN-Unclaimed’.
Set out on your own version of a treasure hunt. Project Reunite might be the key to your very own buried treasure!
