Unclaimed Funds Instructions

1. Claimant must complete Application for Unclaimed Monies;

Original Owner must provide:

• A clear copy of claimant’s photo identification (i.e. Driver’s license, employment ID, passport or state ID) and Social Security Card.  If name is different, then proof of claimant name must be provided;
• If the address is different than Driver’s license or State ID, then proof of claimant address must be provided (i.e. a utility bill, bank statement, mortgage/rent statement);
• Claims over $100 must be signed in the presence of a Notary Public;
• If Original Owner is a business, documentation supporting Federal Employee Identification Number must be provided.

Third party claimant must provide:

• A clear copy of claimant’s photo identification (i.e. Driver’s license, employment ID, passport or state ID) and Social Security Card.  If name is different, then proof of claimant name must be provided;
• A clear copy of third party claimant’s photo identification (Driver’s License, employment ID, passport or state I.D.) and Social Security Card.  If name is different, then proof of claimant name must be provided;
• Claims over $100 or more must be signed in the presence of a Notary Public;
• A completed Power of Attorney signed by original owner and third party claimant.  Power of Attorney must also be signed in the presence of a Notary Public;

• If Original Owner is a business, documentation supporting Federal Employer Identification Number must be provided.

Unclaimed funds involving an estate/deceased claimant:

• A clear copy of third party claimant’s photo identification (Driver’s License, employment ID, passport or state I.D.) and Social Security Card.  If name is different, then proof of claimant name must be provided;
• A death certificate must accompany request;
• A copy of the will or certified Letter of Authority from the appropriate County Probate Court, appointing claimant as Executor or Administrator of decedents estate.

2. If there are two individuals on the original warrant, both individuals must sign Application and provide required documentation;
3. Return application and required documentation to the Auditor’s Office Fiscal Services Division;
4. Once application and required documentation are received a warrant will be reissued in the name of the original warrant owner only.