Even in an age of digital records and secure banking, it’s surprisingly common for individuals to have forgotten assets – dormant accounts, misplaced checks, or unreturned safety deposit box contents – waiting for them.
What Is “Unclaimed Property” in Missouri?
Unclaimed property includes:
- Cash from checking or savings accounts
- Stocks, bonds, and certificate of deposit proceeds
- Safe deposit box contents
- Uncollected insurance proceeds
- Government refunds, utility deposits
- Wages from past jobs, among other items
By Missouri law, if the owner cannot be reached after a statutory dormancy period (usually around five years), financial institutions, insurance companies, and other entities must remit these assets to the Missouri State Treasurer’s Office. The Treasurer holds these assets in trust indefinitely, meaning owners or heirs can claim them at any time.
How do you check whether you have “Unclaimed Property” in Missouri?
The fastest way to check for unclaimed assets is through the official Missouri State Treasurer’s website, accessed via ShowMeMoney.com. Click here, enter your name (and previous addresses), and browse the results for any matches – searching and claiming are completely free.
Did you know that you can also check for Military Medals and Insignia?
Much like the other unclaimed property, Missouri has a separate search for military medals and insignia. Click here to search!
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