How to Find Unclaimed Money in Connecticuit

Could you have unclaimed cash in Connecticut

Each year millions of dollars in assets and cash go unclaimed in the state of Connecticut. This money ends up in limbo for a variety of reasons, eventually ending up in the office of the Connecticut Treasury Department. In 2007 alone 25.3 million dollars were returned to the rightful owners in Connecticut. Could the state of Connecticut have unclaimed funds that belong to you? This simple and free search for this money, assets or property will help you answer that question.

Things You'll Need

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Instructions

1. Search the Connecticut State Treasurer database to find unclaimed money in CT by visiting http://www.ctbiglist.com

2. Run a search on any last name you think you may have a claim to, including your own name.

3. Check the box next to any property which you could possibly claim. Fill out the requested information and submit the form. A printable claim form will appear on the next page.

4. Print the claim form.

5. Obtain a notarization on the claim form. Notaries are often avaialble at currency exchanges and local banks.

6. Make a copy of the completed form. Save this copy for your records.

7. Send the completed, notarized form and the requested documentation to:

   Office of the State Treasurer
   Unclaimed Property Division
   P.O. Box 5065
   Hartford, CT 06102

Tips & Warnings

• Call the Connecticut State Treasurer at [phone] with questions on unclaimed money in Connecticut.

• Never pay anyone who claims they have found money in your name or can find money in your name. The Connecticut unclaimed money search and claim process is free.