Illinois Unclaimed Property: How to Search and Claim for Free

How to search for Illinois unclaimed property

The official search is at icash.illinoistreasurer.gov/app/claim-search.¹ You may see it called ICash (I-Cash); formerly Cash Dash.⁸

Which names and places to try: how to search well.

Fast-track and automatic payments

• Enhanced Money Match: the Treasurer matches unclaimed property to state records (Dept. of Revenue, Secretary of State, State Board of Elections) and mails a check with no claim. Rule limits: each property $5,000 or less, not tangible property or securities, no legal impediment/unique owner, address in the agency record less than 12 months old. Also: claims of $5,000 or less with a completed claim and indemnification form are accepted as prima facie valid.⁹

Illinois' records can also be searched through MissingMoney.com.¹⁰

Property the state program does not hold

These official bodies keep their own records, searched separately:

• Local Government Entity Match: Treasurer program for Illinois units of local government to recover their own unclaimed funds (request form). illinoistreasurer.gov/…¹¹

How to claim unclaimed property in Illinois, step by step

Claims can be filed online on the official site.² Cost: Free.⁶

1. Search ICash by last/business name (narrow by first name, city or ZIP; or enter a Property ID from a Treasurer letter).¹
2. Tick CLAIM on each of your properties and click CONTINUE TO FILE CLAIM.¹²
3. Enter claimant information (current mailing address = where the check is mailed) and your relationship to owner (Owner, Heir or Representative).¹²
4. Read the emailed claim form for the documents your claim needs (at minimum signed claim form, photo ID, SSN proof).¹²
5. Send the claim form and documents by email, upload or mail.¹²
6. Track the claim with your Claim ID on the status page.¹²

• Notary: Claims over $5,000 (including safe deposit box contents): either a claim form with a notarized signature, or verification under penalty of perjury on the Treasurer's website; the Treasurer may still require notarization. The ICash contact page lists a notarized signature for claims over $5,000, safe deposit box and securities claims. The claim form states whether notarization is required.¹³
• Interest: Yes, on money held since Aug 22, 2017 (or later date received): greater of CPI-U increase or the Unclaimed Property Trust Fund's actual return, accruing for up to 10 years; a one-time $5 fee is deducted from interest; interest of $10 or more reported on Form 1099-INT.²
• Property of a minor: Parent/guardian claims with own ID, SSN proof for parent and child, and the child's birth certificate showing the parents' names.⁴
• If a claim is denied: Ask the Treasurer to formally deny the claim, then within one year after filing the claim commence a contested case under the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act.⁹

The general process is in our how to claim guide.

Documents you need, by situation

These are the official requirements. The claim form for a specific property can ask for more.

Claiming your own property

• Acting for a living owner: Copy of POA or Letters of Guardianship⁴
• Two-party check: Original check plus one of: issuing agent affidavit, surety bond in the amount of the check, release of interest from other listed owners, court order, or an indemnification form if the original check is missing or destroyed, is older than 14 years, the holder reported incomplete information, and the check is $5,000 or less¹³

A former address or a name change

• Individual, same name and same address: Driver's license/state ID; Proof of social security number (ex. social security card, Medicare card, W-2 statement); Completed claim form (notarized if claim over $5000, safe deposit box, or securities); If jointly owned: signature of co-owner or copy of death certificate⁴
• Former address: ID and SSN proof as above; Proof of old address, e.g. old state ID, college transcript, marriage license, W-2, bank statement, court document, insurance policy, birth certificate, divorce decree, personal check or deposit slip, brokerage statement, auto registration, income tax return, report card, pay stub, postmarked envelope, death certificate, credit report⁴
• Name change: Marriage certificate, divorce decree showing resumption of previous name, court name-change document, or two items showing same SSN with two different names⁴

The owner has died (estate)

• Treasurer follows the Illinois Probate Act. Under $250 total: Capacity to Claim Affidavit. Otherwise Small Estate Affidavit (Illinois form, 755 ILCS 5/25-1) when the personal estate (excluding registered vehicles) does not exceed $150,000 and no Letters of Office are outstanding; or Letters of Office (dated within 3 years) for open estates; or closed-estate court documents. Interactive estate-documentation tool: surveymonkey.com/r/EstateInfo¹⁴
• Open probate estate: Completed claim form; Death certificate for ALL owners; TAX ID for the Estate; Court certified Letter of Office (dated within last three years); Proof the deceased owned the asset⁴
• Closed probate estate: Completed claim form; Owner's death certificate; Court certified copy of will, or if no will court certified Order Declaring Heirship; Certified copy of the Final Distribution and Order showing estate closed; Proof the deceased owned the asset⁴
• Deceased owner, total $250 or less: Completed claim form; Death certificate or other proof of death; Capacity to Claim Affidavit⁴

You are an heir

• Heir, no will (intestate): Completed claim form; Death certificate of listed owner(s); Small estate affidavit listing all heirs (valid in state where death occurred), their addresses and percentage of estate; Proof of relationship to the decedent (death, birth and/or marriage records); Proof the deceased owned the asset⁴
• Heir, will filed but no probate: Completed claim form; Death certificate; Small estate affidavit listing all heirs; Court certified copy of will; Proof the deceased owned the asset⁴

A business or government agency

• Business: Completed claim form; Proof of authority to sign (business card, letterhead, tax return, SOS annual report showing company and signer); Proof of FEIN; Name-change or parent/subsidiary documentation if applicable; If closed or sold: final tax return and/or sales agreement⁴

Securities, safe deposit boxes and other cases

• Minor child: Parent's ID; SSN proof including the minor child's; Proof of old address if different; Completed claim form; Child's birth certificate showing names of parents⁴
• Safe deposit box / securities: Notarized claim form. Safe deposit contents mailed by certified mail, typically within 2 weeks of claim being finalized²

See also: claiming for a deceased relative and the claim documents tool.

How long it takes, how you are paid and the deadline

Processing time

• Decision within 90 days after a claim is complete (unless extended for reasonable cause); first review may take up to 90 days of receipt depending on volume.⁴

How you are paid

Illinois pays by check, so keep the mailing address on your claim current.

• Paper check issued through the Illinois State Comptroller (safe deposit contents returned by certified mail; securities returned as shares or value).³

Deadline

There is no deadline for owners and heirs in Illinois.

• No time limit²

Contact the Illinois unclaimed property office

When property becomes unclaimed: dormancy periods

In Illinois most property is presumed abandoned after 3 years without owner contact.¹⁷ Wages move faster: 1 year.¹⁷ More on how this works: what happens after the dormancy period.

Other states: dormancy periods table.

• Minimum amounts: No minimum for reporting; holders may report items under $5 in the aggregate; holder due-diligence letters required only for property of $50 or more.⁹
• Gift cards: Gift cards and merchandise credits are exempt; open-loop/general-purpose stored value cards with fees or expiration dates are reportable after 5 years.¹⁸
• Published lists of owners: Newspaper notice at least once every 6 months in at least one English-language newspaper in each county, plus a searchable website updated weekly.⁹

Finder fees and heir finders in Illinois

The legal limit in Illinois: 10% of the amount collected.³ Among the flat caps in our finder-fee comparison, 1 is lower and 11 are higher. You never need a finder: claiming directly is free.⁶

• Are finders allowed? Yes.³
• Contract rules: No fee until property has been in the Treasurer's custody at least 24 months; finder must hold a Treasurer-issued license (from 2026: $500 non-refundable application fee, background check, fidelity bond up to $100,000, license valid 3 years; CPA firms register instead); required contract disclosures; Treasurer pays the finder directly only if the contract clearly says so; claims must include a signed, dated, notarized copy of the finder contract.⁹
• The law: 765 ILCS 1026, Article 13 (Sections 15-1301 to 15-1303): 10% fee cap and 24-month void period in 15-1302; finder license required on or after January 1, 2026 under Section 15-1303, added by Public Act 104-0116 (SB1667), effective January 1, 2026. Rules: 74 Ill. Adm. Code 760.650 (Agreements to Locate Property), 760.651 (Finder Licensing), 760.653 (CPA Firm Registration and Claims).¹⁹ (read the text)

Before signing with a finder, read how finders work.

How to spot Illinois unclaimed property scams

Illinois' official search is on icash.illinoistreasurer.gov, a .gov address.¹

What Illinois warns about

• Genuine Treasurer letters and Money Match checks exist; verify by calling (217) 785-6998 or emailing [email protected].¹⁰
• There is no fee to receive your property.¹⁰
• The Treasurer does not give out property values by phone; details are released only after a claim form or written communication.²
• Finder protections: 10% cap, waiting period, contract disclosures, licensing, background checks, discipline for deceptive conduct and misleading advertising.³

Unsure about a letter, text or call? Try the scam check or read how to spot a fake notice.

Illinois unclaimed property in numbers

For businesses: reporting unclaimed property to Illinois

• Report due: Before May 1 (business associations incl. non-profits, utilities, life insurers; calendar-year period) and before November 1 (banks/financial organizations, non-life insurers, governments; 12 months preceding July 1). Safe deposit box reports due before November 1 for financial organizations.²
• Due diligence letters to owners: First-class mail notice to owners 60 days to 1 year before reporting, for property of $50 or more; plus email if owner consented; certified mail for securities of $1,000 or more.⁹
• Where to report: icash.illinoistreasurer.gov/app/submit-a-report (holder info: icash.illinoistreasurer.gov/app/holder-info)¹⁷
• File format: NAUPA Standard file uploaded online; negative reports also filed online; securities via ACATS to the state custodian.¹⁷
• Penalties: Interest 1% per month on late property; civil penalty $200/day up to $5,000 for late reporting; willful failure or fraudulent report $1,000/day up to $25,000 plus 25% of the property value.⁹
• Voluntary disclosure: VDA program since June 2008: penalties and interest waived for holders not under examination who self-audit and remit within six months of signing.²³

New to this? See who must report. Other states' dates are in the holder reporting deadlines table.

Other rules specific to Illinois

• Law: Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, 765 ILCS 1026 (effective January 1, 2018). Rules: 74 Ill. Adm. Code 760. ilga.gov/…¹⁷
• Uniform act: Based on the Uniform Law Commission's revised act (2016 RUUPA); Illinois adopted it in 2017.²⁴
• Enhanced Money Match returns money automatically using state records (Revenue, Secretary of State, voter registration), with no claim needed.⁶
• Illinois pays interest on cash claims (since Aug 22, 2017, from the Kolton v. Frerichs ruling) and publishes the monthly rate.⁹
• Mandatory finder licensing administered by the Treasurer (2026): $500 application, background check, fidelity bond, 3-year license.²⁵
• Unclaimed safe-deposit items are sold at online auctions during the year and at an in-person auction at the Illinois State Fair each August; proceeds are held for owners forever. Military medals are never sold (Operation Purple Heart).²⁶
• Spanish-language ICash site.²⁰
• Friends and Family 'share' button lets searchers alert people they know about money in their name.²⁰
• Online appointments with the Unclaimed Property team can be booked; for Chicago the Treasurer directs people to the same tool to schedule an in-person or online appointment.⁶
• Claims of $10,000 or more get a third level of staff approval.²⁷
• Uploaded claim documents become public records under FOIA (with private information redacted).²⁸
• Upload rules: PDF, TIF, PNG or JPG; 10MB max per file; some claims need original documents mailed.²⁸
• The state never takes ownership of unclaimed property.²
• Largest single return: $11 million to a Chicago man's estate, described as the largest in the nation's history.²
• Online Unclaimed Property Self-Audit for businesses, hosted by the Treasurer's contract auditor Kroll.²⁹
• Program created by the legislature in 1961/1962; ICash name since 2012.⁸
• No bulk data files, database exports or API access; the unclaimed property database is exempt from disclosure under Article 14 of the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act.³

Illinois unclaimed property: questions people ask

Where do I search for Illinois unclaimed property?

On the official search at icash.illinoistreasurer.gov.¹ Searching and claiming there is free.⁶

When is the Illinois unclaimed property report due?

Before May 1 (business associations incl. non-profits, utilities, life insurers; calendar-year period) and before November 1 (banks/financial organizations, non-life insurers, governments; 12 months preceding July 1).² Details above.

Which law governs unclaimed property in Illinois?

Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, 765 ILCS 1026 (effective January 1, 2018).¹⁷

What is the dormancy period for unclaimed property in Illinois?

3 years for most property;¹⁷ other types differ (see the table).

Is it free to claim unclaimed property in Illinois?

Free⁶

How do I claim unclaimed property in Illinois?

Claims can be filed online on the official site.² First step: Search ICash by last/business name (narrow by first name, city or ZIP; or enter a Property ID from a Treasurer letter).¹ All the steps.

Is the Illinois unclaimed property site legitimate?

Yes, if it is icash.illinoistreasurer.gov:¹ the program is run by the Illinois State Treasurer's Office, Unclaimed Property Division.⁷ What the program warns about.

What is the Illinois unclaimed property phone number?

Toll-free: (800) 961-8303.⁵ Hours: Claimant line hours not stated; holder reporting line (217) 785-6998 is staffed 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.¹⁷

How long does a Illinois unclaimed property claim take?

Decision within 90 days after a claim is complete (unless extended for reasonable cause).⁴ Details above.

How do I claim a deceased relative's unclaimed property in Illinois?

Treasurer follows the Illinois Probate Act.¹⁴ Details above.

Moved? Neighboring programs

• Wisconsin unclaimed property
• Iowa unclaimed property
• Missouri unclaimed property
• Kentucky unclaimed property
• Indiana unclaimed property

See which state holds your property, or list every search with the multi-state checklist.

Sources

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1. Search for Unclaimed Property Illinois State Treasurer · icash.illinoistreasurer.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   To search for unclaimed property, enter a last/business name in the search box. To narrow your search results, enter a first name, city and/or zip code.

   Note: If you have received correspondence from the Illinois State Treasurer's Office that shows a Property ID, enter that Property ID in this search box.

2. FAQs Illinois State Treasurer · icash.illinoistreasurer.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Follow the prompts to submit a claim online.

   No. You can make a claim anytime since Unclaimed Property is kept in a custodial capacity until the rightful owner or heir has successfully claimed the property.

   Beginning August 22, 2017 the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office began paying interest on unclaimed property held as money.

   Contents of safe deposit boxes are typically mailed to the claimant within 2 weeks of your claim being finalized.

   Due to concerns for your privacy, we do not release specific information regarding your property until a claim form has been received or we have received another form of written communication from you.

   “(b) Subject to subsection (c), the report under Section 15-401 to be filed by business associations, utilities, and life insurance companies must be filed before May 1 of each year for the immediately preceding calendar year.”

   No. The State of Illinois serves as a custodian of the assets and never takes ownership of them.

   In doing so, we have become a national leader in this space and have returned the single largest claim in the nation’s history - $11 million.

3. FAQ | Unclaimed Property Finder Applications Illinois State Treasurer · illinoistreasurer.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Approved unclaimed property claims are paid by check through the Illinois State Comptroller’s Office.

   Yes. A finder’s agreement cannot allow compensation greater than 10% of the amount collected.

   Yes. Anyone who acts as a finder in Illinois must have a valid finder’s license issued by the Illinois State Treasurer.

   These include a 10% limit on finder fees, a waiting period before finder contracts may be used, required contract disclosures, finder licensing requirements, background checks, disciplinary action for unethical or deceptive conduct, and rules against false or misleading advertising.

   No. The Treasurer does not provide bulk data files, database exports, or API access to unclaimed property records.

4. Contact Us (claim FAQs and documentation lists) Illinois State Treasurer · icash.illinoistreasurer.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   The first review of any claim paperwork may take up to 90 days of receipt dependent on incoming volume of claims.

   CLAIMING ASSETS FOR MINOR CHILD:

   CLAIMING ONE’S OWN ASSETS: if Acting on behalf of the listed owner, copy of POA or Letters of Guardianship

   Proof of social security number (ex. social security card, Medicare card, W-2 statement)

   Proof of old address examples:

   In all cases if the name has changed from either the reported information or as listed in a will, documentation of that change is required.

   Court certified, Letter of Office certifying your appointment (dated within last three years)

   Certified copy of the Final Distribution and Order showing estate closed.

   This form can ONLY be used when the total claimed value is $250 or less

   Small estate affidavit listing all heirs (valid in state where death occurred), their addresses and percentage of estate to which they would be entitled.

   Court certified copy of will

   Proof of authority to sign (ex. business card, letterhead, tax return, SOS annual report. Any document must show name of company and name of individual signing claim form.)

   Birth certificate of child showing names of parents

5. Contact the Illinois Unclaimed Property Office Illinois State Treasurer · illinoistreasurer.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Questions about unclaimed property? Call the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office at 800-961-8303.

   Need to update your address on an existing ICash claim? Email [email protected] for help.

6. ICash Illinois Unclaimed Property (overview) Illinois State Treasurer · illinoistreasurer.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Whether you call it missing money, unclaimed property, abandoned property, found money, Illinois treasure hunt, ICash, or Cash Dash, the Illinois Treasurer’s Office is here to help you search for your money and claim it at no cost.

   More than $5 billion is still waiting to be returned

   Search the Illinois Unclaimed Property database from the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office

   Since 2018, Enhanced Money Match has helped more than 870,000 people recover more than $130 million of their own money.

   Through Enhanced Money Match, the Treasurer’s Office can use state databases to identify some eligible owners and mail checks directly to them.

   Need to schedule an online appointment to meet with our team? Use the button below.

7. Check Your Claim's Status Illinois State Treasurer · icash.illinoistreasurer.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   If you have lost or forgotten this number, contact the Unclaimed Property Division at [email protected] or (217) 785-6998.

8. About / Overview Illinois State Treasurer · icash.illinoistreasurer.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Formerly called Cash Dash, the unclaimed property program was re-named I-Cash in 2012.

   Michael Frerichs was first elected Illinois State Treasurer in November 2014. He has been re-elected twice and started his third term in January 2023.

   Treasurer Michael Frerichs safeguards more than 31 million properties, valued roughly at $5 billion, and is working to reunite each property with its rightful owner.

   1 in 4 Illinois adults who searches the State Treasurer's I-Cash database finds property to claim, and the average claim paid is $1000

   There are more than 750,000 properties worth over $1,000 waiting to be claimed by rightful owners from every county in the state.

   Approximately 75 percent of unclaimed property—mostly bank accounts, insurance policies, consumer refunds—comes from businesses head quartered outside of Illinois.

   In 1962, the Illinois State Legislature entrusted the State Treasurer as custodian of the Unclaimed Property program – today known as I-CASH - which becomes the country's most successful consumer protection program.

9. 74 Ill. Adm. Code 760 - Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act rules (PDF posted by the Treasurer) Illinois State Treasurer · icash.illinoistreasurer.gov · rules as amended at 46 Ill. Reg. 16898, effective Sept. 26, 2022 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   the value of each individual property that is owed the apparent owner is $5,000 or less;

   Not later than one year after filing a claim, a claimant may commence a contested case pursuant to the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to establish a claim by the preponderance of the evidence after either receiving notice of the denial from the administrator or the claim is deemed denied.

   Amounts held on payroll cards are presumed abandoned one year after the amount becomes payable under Section 15-201(13) of the Act.

   Safe deposit boxes with contents that have remained unclaimed for 5 years after expiration of the lease or rental period are presumed abandoned.

   Because payroll cards are not stored value cards, this one year period of abandonment applies to payroll cards instead of the 5-year period of abandonment for stored value cards under Section 15-206 of the Act.

   If the apparent owner as listed in the records of the holder is deceased and the abandonment period for the owner's property is greater than 2 years, then the property, shall instead be presumed abandoned 2 years from the date of the owner's last indication of interest in the property.

   Virtual currency is presumed abandoned 5 years after the last indication of interest in the property by the apparent owner. [765 ILCS 1026/15-201(6.5)]

   b) Holders may report property valued at less than $5 each in the aggregate.

   At least once every 6 months, the administrator shall cause to be published in at least one English language newspaper of general circulation in each county in this State a notice concerning the unclaimed property program.

   No person or company shall be entitled to a fee for discovering presumptively abandoned property until it has been in the custody of the administrator for at least 24 months.

   Unless otherwise provided by the Act or these rules, the holder of property presumed abandoned shall send to the apparent owner a due diligence notice by first-class U.S. Mail between 60 days and one year before reporting the property (see 765 ILCS 1026/15-501(a)).

   A holder that fails to report, pay or deliver property within the time prescribed by the Act shall pay to the administrator interest at a rate of 1% per month on the property or value of the property from the date the property should have been reported, paid or delivered to the administrator until the date reported, paid or delivered.

   The date is set by the Act, but comes from the date of a Seventh Circuit opinion requiring the State to begin paying interest to owners.

10. Is this letter real? | Enhanced Money Match Illinois State Treasurer · illinoistreasurer.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    You can search for more through ICash and MissingMoney.com.

    If you want to verify a letter or check, call the Unclaimed Property Division in Springfield at 217-785-6998 or email [email protected].

    There is no fee to receive your property.

11. ICash Local Government Entity Match Illinois State Treasurer · illinoistreasurer.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Did you receive a letter or email from Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs saying your local government may have money?

12. How To (claim steps) Illinois State Treasurer · icash.illinoistreasurer.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Once you’ve found the property that belongs to you, check the CLAIM button and click the CONTINUE TO FILE CLAIM button to begin the claims process.

    This should include your current mailing address as it will be the address where the funds are mailed.

    Each unclaimed property claim requires a minimum of a completed and signed claim form, a copy of photo identification and social security number.

    Submit your claim form and any additional documentation by email, upload, or mail to:

    Enter your claim number at any time via our Status Page

    Office of the Illinois State Treasurer Unclaimed Property Division P.O. Box 19495 Springfield, IL 62794-9495

13. 74 Ill. Adm. Code 760.620 Filing of Claims Illinois General Assembly, Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (Illinois Administrative Code) · ilga.gov · archived copy, captured July 26, 2025 (view capture) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    If the subject property, including contents of a safe deposit box, is valued at more than $5,000, the claimant may either provide a claim form supported by a notarized signature or verify the claim under penalty of perjury via the administrator's website.

    If the property being claimed is a two-party check, in addition to submitting a fully completed claim form, the claimant must:

14. Small Estate Affidavit (Treasurer version, 755 ILCS 5/25-1) Illinois State Treasurer · icash.illinoistreasurer.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (a) Excluding motor vehicles registered with the Secretary of State, the decedent’s entire personal estate passing to any party either by intestacy or under a will, does not exceed $150,000 and consists of the following:

15. Forms and Instructions Illinois State Treasurer · icash.illinoistreasurer.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Claimant Forms:

16. Contact the Treasurer's Office Illinois State Treasurer · illinoistreasurer.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Unclaimed Property Springfield Marine Bank Building 1 East Old State Capitol Plaza Springfield, IL 62701 Phone: 800-961-8303 Phone: 217-785-6998

17. Instructions for Filing the Annual Report of Unclaimed Property (Cash and Securities) Illinois State Treasurer · icash.illinoistreasurer.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Refer all Reporting Questions to (217)785-6998 (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time)

    The Illinois Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (765 ILCS 1026) requires the reporting of all intangible personal property (and any earnings thereon) which have remained unclaimed by the owner for three (3) years and is presumed abandoned for most property types.

    MS01 Wages, Payroll, Salary 1

    AC01 Checking Accounts 3

    AC03 Matured CD or Savings Certificate 3*

    CK01 Cashier’s Checks 3

    CK07 Money Orders 5

    CK08 Traveler’s Checks 15

    SC01 Dividends 3

    IN03 Proceeds Due Beneficiaries 3

    IR01 IRA Cash 3

    UT01 Utility Deposits 1

    MS15 Dissolution/Liquidation 1

    CT01 Escrow Funds 3

    ONLINE REPORTING NOTICE – Online reporting is REQUIRED for holders submitting all reports.

    ALL reports must be filed in the NAUPA Standard format.

    ILLINOIS REVISED UNIFORM UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT – The new Act has an effective date of January 1, 2018 and is codified at 765 ILCS 1026.

18. Important Update: Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (flyer) Illinois State Treasurer · icash.illinoistreasurer.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    But, so called “open loop” general purpose cards that charge fees or have expiration dates remain reportable unclaimed property when not used for 5 years.

19. Public Act 104-0116 (SB1667 Enrolled), AN ACT concerning civil law (amends the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act; adds Sec. 15-1303 finder licensing); effective 1/1/2026 Illinois General Assembly · ilga.gov · archived copy, captured Jan. 17, 2026 (view capture) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (765 ILCS 1026/15-1303 new) Sec. 15-1303. License to act as finder.

20. This Halloween, State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Suggests Checking ICash for Treats Illinois State Treasurer · illinoistreasurer.gov · Oct. 26, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Frerichs returned a record $307.8 million in missing money to more than 567,000 residents, businesses and organizations through the ICash program during Fiscal Year 2026.

    All told, Frerichs has returned more than $2.65 billion in missing money during his time in office.

    Today, more than 300,000 claims are paid during a normal year, owing in no small part to Frerichs’ complete restructuring of the missing money process.

    Treasurer Frerichs also has unveiled a Spanish-language missing money website.

    When visitors to the ICash website come across the name of someone they know, they can select the “share” icon and provide the email address of their friend or relative.

21. Illinois Treasurer Frerichs Reminds People to Check for Missing Money During National Unclaimed Property Day Illinois State Treasurer · illinoistreasurer.gov · Jan. 29, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    During 2025, Frerichs helped almost 545,000 people get back nearly $294 million in missing money. The average claim was $539.

22. FY 2025 Illinois State Treasurer's Office Annual Report Illinois State Treasurer · illinoistreasurer.gov · FY2025 (uploaded 2026-01) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    During FY 2025, $578,784,584 in cash and 568,908 in shares were reported and remitted to the State Treasurer as

    3.4 million properties reported that were associated with

23. Voluntary Disclosure Program Illinois State Treasurer · icash.illinoistreasurer.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    In exchange for voluntary compliance through an executed VDA the Treasurer's Office will agree to forgo the right to assess penalties and interest outlined in the Act.

24. Reporting Guidelines Illinois State Treasurer · icash.illinoistreasurer.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    In 2017, the Illinois Treasurer's office worked with the General Assembly to update the state's unclaimed property laws to reflect the current Uniform Law Commission (ULC) suggestions.

25. Unclaimed Property Finder Applications Illinois State Treasurer · illinoistreasurer.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    If approved, your license will expire three years from the date of issuance.

26. Ryne Sandberg and Frank Thomas Baseball Cards ... Available at Treasurer Frerichs' Online ICash Auction Illinois State Treasurer · illinoistreasurer.gov · Sept. 25, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    The Treasurer’s Office also holds an annual in-person auction of unclaimed property during the Illinois State Fair in August.

27. Glossary Illinois State Treasurer · icash.illinoistreasurer.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Any claim with a value of $10,000 will receive additional review and be approved after the 3rd level of approval has been applied.

28. Upload Claim Documentation Illinois State Treasurer · icash.illinoistreasurer.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Please be aware that any documents you submit to the Treasurer's Office will become public records, therefore such documents may be subject to some form of disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.

    Individual files must not exceed 10MB

29. Unclaimed Property Self-Audit Illinois State Treasurer · illinoistreasurer.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Note: To complete the Self-Audit, you will be redirected to a secure website hosted by the Treasurer’s authorized third-party auditor, Kroll Government Solutions, LLC.