Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita invites Hoosiers to visit IndianaUnclaimed.gov in honor of Independence Day to discover any unclaimed money that could light up their holiday weekend.
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“I’m inviting all Hoosiers to take a moment during this holiday weekend to search for unclaimed property and money,” Rokita said. “Amidst fireworks and cookouts, it’s a great time for Hoosiers to recover what is rightfully theirs.”
In 2021, Rokita’s office returned over $48 million in unclaimed property to its rightful owners. This year alone, the office has returned over $26 million.
Indiana is the only state where the Attorney General oversees unclaimed property, and Rokita recommends Hoosiers follow these tips to keep track of their assets:
- Keep a record of all bank accounts.
- Indicate your interest in and awareness of all accounts by contacting the holder at least once every three years.
- Record all stock certificates and be sure to cash all dividends received.
- Record all utility deposits, including telephone, cable, and electricity deposits.
- Cash all checks promptly, no matter how small.
- Update your address with all businesses when you move.
- Talk to loved ones about any safe deposit boxes you own.
To reclaim property, Hoosiers can search their name at the IndianaUnclaimed.gov database. Once unclaimed property is in its custody, the Unclaimed Property Division at Attorney General Rokita’s office conducts outreach efforts to locate the rightful owners or heirs.
Individuals and/or businesses have 25 years to claim money once it is reported to the Unclaimed Property Division.
Over $700 million remains to be claimed, so find what you may be missing at IndianaUnclaimed.gov or text CLAIM to 46220 to search your name, family, or business.