Kansas Unclaimed Property: How to Search and Claim for Free

How to search for Kansas unclaimed property

The official search is at missingmoney.ks.gov/app/claim-search.¹

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

Fast-track and automatic payments

• No published expedited or fixed-dollar fast-track program. After an online claim, the office decides whether more documents are needed; if not, it proceeds to payment without more paperwork.⁸

Property the state program does not hold

These official bodies keep their own records, searched separately:

• County and city treasurer warrants (uncashed county/city checks): Not sent to the state: county and city treasurers may redeposit unclaimed warrants into the fund they were drawn on, so ask the issuing county or city treasurer.⁹
• Escheated estates (died without will or heirs) – Kansas Department of Revenue: Held separately from unclaimed property in the escheat proceeds suspense fund for 10 years; heirs must claim through district court within 10 years of the administrator's appointment (K.S.A. 59-902, 59-903).⁹
• Stray animals (county sheriff / county treasurer): Net sale proceeds of strays go to the county treasurer, not the state program.⁹

How to claim unclaimed property in Kansas, step by step

Claims are started online; supporting documents can be uploaded (PDF, TIF, PNG or JPG, max 10 MB each, up to 5 files per upload). Fax and email are not accepted.² Cost: Free: the state charges nothing to search or claim.⁶

1. Search by last or business name (add first name, city or ZIP to narrow); also search former names and family members.¹
2. Tick CLAIM on each property that is yours (up to 50 per claim) and click CONTINUE TO FILE CLAIM.¹
3. Pick your relationship to the owner for each property: Owner, Claiming Jointly, Claiming Portion Separately, Estate, Heir, Trustee, Business, Power of Attorney (or Holder Reimbursement for businesses).⁸
4. Enter your legal name and current mailing address (the check is mailed there); confirm the address if asked.³
5. Review, e-sign with your full legal name and SUBMIT to create the claim number.³
6. Read the confirmation email: it lists the documents your claim needs (on the attached claim form) or says no more documents are needed.¹⁰
7. Send the signed claim form and documents by secure upload (needs the 7-digit claim ID) or by mail; anything that must be notarized, and original death certificates, must be mailed.²
8. Track the claim online with the claim ID.¹¹

• Notary: Sometimes: it depends on the claim amount, the property type, and whether a legal form (e.g., Affidavit of Heirship, Affidavit of Loss) is needed; the form you receive says so. Notarized documents must be mailed, not uploaded.²
• Interest: Partly. Interest is paid only on "interest bearing property" (bank demand/savings accounts and CDs that were paying interest when reported): simple interest at the average monthly net earnings rate of the state pooled money investment portfolio for the time held (5-year average if held over 5 years). Dividends/interest of $5 or more earned on non-cash property before it is sold are also paid. Other property earns no interest.¹²
• If a claim is denied: If denied (in whole or part) the claimant gets written notice; the Treasurer may hold a hearing under the Kansas Administrative Procedure Act; a person aggrieved, or whose claim is not acted on within 90 days, may sue under the Kansas Judicial Review Act.¹³

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

• Individual owner (most claims): signed claim form + copy of photo ID + a legal document showing your Social Security number¹⁰
• Trust: claimant must be the current legal representative of the trust; "Trust/Court Documents" category⁸

A former address or a name change

• Proof of ownership / former address: proof you lived at the reported address, or proof of business dealings with the holder, during the relevant period²
• Cannot prove the reported address: any official document linking you to that address in the period: utility bills, bank statements, tax records, an old driver's license, other official correspondence²
• No address on the record: proof of dealings with the reporting company, e.g. insurance policy, uncashed check, or bank statement from the time of last activity²
• Name change: marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order of name change²

The owner has died (estate)

• An open estate claims through its court-appointed personal representative. If there is no valid will or trust and the estate is closed or never probated, Kansas intestate succession decides the heirs, and each heir is paid directly. Heirs file a notarized Family Tree listing all of the owner's children.²
• Deceased owner – estate open (personal representative): court document such as Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration naming you; an obituary helps²
• Deceased owner – heir (estate closed or never probated): documents establishing your relationship; notarized Family Tree form listing ALL children of the original owner, living and deceased; Affidavit of Heirship where required; original death certificate if requested (by mail)¹⁴

A business or government agency

• Business or non-profit: claim filed by owner or authorized signer, with a named contact person; document categories accepted include "Affidavit for Business Authorization", "Business Documents", "Proof of Business Dealings with Holder" and "W9"⁸
• Government agency¹⁵

Securities, safe deposit boxes and other cases

• Power of attorney / guardian: POA or guardianship papers ("POA/Guardian Documents" upload category)⁸
• Joint owners: file jointly, or claim your portion separately (a "Release of Interest/Release of 50% Interest Form" category exists)⁸
• Safe deposit box contents²
• Securities²

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

• Up to 90 days for a complete claim, in order received (also up to 90 days after extra documents are sent); heir and business claims take longer.²

How you are paid

Kansas pays by check and does not offer direct deposit, so keep the mailing address on your claim current.

• Paper check mailed to the claimant's address (no direct deposit option offered).³

Deadline

There is no deadline for owners and heirs in Kansas.

• No time limit for cash; property is never forfeited to the state. Shares are sold within 6–12 months of receipt and safe deposit box contents within 3 years, after which the cash proceeds stay claimable forever.²

Contact the Kansas unclaimed property office

When property becomes unclaimed: dormancy periods

In Kansas most property is presumed abandoned after 5 years without owner contact.¹⁸ Wages move faster: 1 year.¹⁸ More on how this works: what happens after the dormancy period.

Other states: dormancy periods table.

• Minimum amounts: No minimum: every amount is reportable, but a holder need not file until it has one item over $100 or $250 in total. Items under $100 may be reported in aggregate without owner details.²²
• Gift cards: Generally not reportable: gift certificate language was removed from the law in 1999. Reloadable, cash-redeemable, open-loop cards are reportable.²²
• Published lists of owners: Within the calendar year after receiving property, the Treasurer must advertise owner names and last known addresses "in such form as in the discretion of the administrator is likely to attract the attention of the apparent owner" (the statute names no newspaper). Owners of property worth less than $100 in total, and travelers checks and money orders, need not be advertised.²³

Finder fees and heir finders in Kansas

The legal limit in Kansas: 15% of the value of the recoverable property (agreements made after the 24-month period); any higher fee makes the agreement unenforceable.⁴ Among the flat caps in our finder-fee comparison, 17 are lower and 6 are higher. You never need a finder: claiming directly is free.⁶

• Are finders allowed? Yes, but a finder agreement made within 24 months after the property was paid or delivered to the Treasurer is unenforceable.⁴
• Contract rules: Before giving a third party any information, the Treasurer may require a copy of the agreement signed by the claimant. Payment may be issued directly to the owner (or heir/legatee), not to an attorney-in-fact, agent or assignee, even if written instructions say otherwise. No finder registration, disclosure form or signing-format rule is in the statute.⁴
• The law: K.S.A. 58-3968 (Agreement to locate reported property)⁴ (read the text)

Before signing with a finder, read how finders work.

How to spot Kansas unclaimed property scams

Kansas' official search is on missingmoney.ks.gov, a .gov address.¹

What Kansas warns about

• The state never charges; anyone asking for a fee is not the Treasurer's office.²
• Heir finders and asset locators charge a percentage for something you can do free; use only the official .gov site and call the Treasurer to verify anything suspicious.²
• Some "finders" are legal, but scammers use the offer of claim help as a hook.²⁴
• Call the office to check whether the site is legitimate or to raise privacy concerns.⁶
• Documents are never accepted by fax or email, to protect privacy.²

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

Kansas unclaimed property in numbers

For businesses: reporting unclaimed property to Kansas

• Report due: November 1 each year for all holders (covering the 12 months ending the preceding June 30); life insurance companies by May 1 (prior calendar year). A due date on a weekend moves to the following Monday; postmark by the due date. Payment/delivery is due with the report.²⁷
• Due diligence letters to owners: Written notice 60–120 days before filing to owners of items of $100 or more, and for all safe deposit boxes and securities, unless the address is known to be bad.²⁷
• Where to report: missingmoney.ks.gov/app/submit-a-report (NAUPA file upload: /app/holder-info; manual entry: /mor; payment portal: /app/holder/payment/search)²⁸
• File format: NAUPA standard electronic file uploaded to the secure server; reports of 10 items or fewer may use the paper/online forms (Summary Sheet, Owner Detail Report). Negative reports are not required. Securities must be delivered in kind to the state's custodian (Hare & Co FBO State of Kansas).²⁷
• Penalties: Willful failure to report: $100 per day, max $5,000. Willful failure to pay or deliver: 25% of the value. Late payment or delivery: interest at 10% above the 52-week T-bill discount rate. Willful failure to send owner notice: up to $5 per owner. The Treasurer may waive or reduce these.²⁹
• Voluntary disclosure: Voluntary Compliance Program: the holder signs an agreement to report and remit within one year, covering a 10-report-year look-back. The Treasurer has discretion to waive penalties and interest. Participation does not protect against audit.³⁰

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

Other rules specific to Kansas

• Law: Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act, K.S.A. 58-3934 et seq. (Chapter 58, Article 39), ksrevisor.gov/statutes/ksa_ch58.html³¹
• Uniform act: Based on the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (enacted 1994, L. 1994 ch. 8); the act calls for uniform construction, but no version year is stated.³²
• Interest is paid on interest-bearing bank accounts and CDs held by the state, at the state pooled-money portfolio rate. Most states pay no interest.¹²
• Safe deposit box valuables are auctioned on the Treasurer's eBay store (ebay.com/str/kstreasury); the proceeds stay claimable.²⁵
• The state publishes a Military Items List (PDF) of medals, dog tags and pins recovered from safe deposit boxes, by Property ID.³³
• Outreach letters: the Treasurer matches its records with the Kansas Department of Revenue to find owners and mails them letters. A letter from the Treasurer is genuine; claim at missingmoney.ks.gov or call (785) 296-4165.²
• Every claim payment passes through the Kansas Setoff Program, so debts owed to the state (taxes, child support, court fines) can be taken from the payment.²
• You cannot donate unclaimed property instead of claiming it; claim it first, then donate.²
• Kansas is "current to pay": once one mineral royalty or dividend payment is reportable, each later payment is reported right away rather than after its own 5 years.²²
• Securities are held at least 6 months and sold within 1 year. A claimant gets the shares if they are still held, otherwise the sale proceeds, with no credit for any later rise in value.³⁴
• Cash goes to the state general fund; the state is a permanent custodian, and owners can always claim.³⁵
• Kansas will accept reports for out-of-state owners from holders incorporated in Kansas, but encourages reporting directly to the owner's state. Former residents should also check other states.²²
• Up to 50 properties per online claim; call the office for more.³⁶
• KDHE can claim a deceased owner's unclaimed property, up to the Medicaid paid on their behalf.¹⁵
• Since 2024 law (HB 2577), part of the unclaimed property fund is invested with KPERS: $200 million went into a 70/30 bond/stock portfolio in FY 2025.⁷
• Many items are outside the unclaimed property act: county/city warrants, abandoned vehicles, failed-bank liquidation assets, strays, escheated estates, river salvage, estates of absentees/POW-MIA, co-op and member-owned utility patronage dividends, and public utility deposits handled under K.S.A. 12-822.³⁷
• Holders may charge dormancy or inactivity fees only under a written contract that authorizes them, only for five years, and only after notifying the owner.²²

Kansas unclaimed property: questions people ask

When is the Kansas unclaimed property report due?

November 1 each year for all holders (covering the 12 months ending the preceding June 30); life insurance companies by May 1 (prior calendar year).²⁷ Details above.

Where do I search for Kansas unclaimed property?

On the official search at missingmoney.ks.gov.¹ Searching and claiming there is free.⁶

Is the Kansas unclaimed property site legitimate?

Yes, if it is missingmoney.ks.gov:¹ the program is run by the Kansas State Treasurer – Unclaimed Property Division.⁷ What the program warns about.

Is it free to claim unclaimed property in Kansas?

Free: the state charges nothing to search or claim.⁶

Moved? Neighboring programs

• Nebraska unclaimed property
• Missouri unclaimed property
• Oklahoma unclaimed property
• Colorado unclaimed property

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

Sources

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1. How to Claim – 1. Search for Property Kansas State Treasurer · missingmoney.ks.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   You can access the Property Search page through the home page by hovering over Claiming Property > “Search Unclaimed Properties”, or by simply clicking the SEARCH button in the middle of the page.

   Type your name (first name, last name or both) into the appropriate field(s) and click SEARCH. For a business, enter the business name in the last name field.

   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.

2. FAQs – Claiming Property Kansas State Treasurer · missingmoney.ks.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Unfortunately, we don't allow claim forms or other documentation to be faxed or emailed to protect your privacy and the privacy of other people. However, we do offer a secure upload portal so that you may transmit qualified documents securely and directly to our office. We also accept claims via mail.

   Claims are processed in the order received. Processing can take up to 90 days, depending on the claim's complexity.

   Cash Properties: There is no time limit for claiming cash properties. The funds will always remain available for the owner or their heirs to claim.

   Yes, most documents can be uploaded through our secure portal. If a document requires a notary, or we need an original death certificate, these must be sent to us via mail.

   It depends on what type of forms you are filling out and the amount of your claim. Whether a notary is required depends on the dollar amount, if you need a legal document such as an Affidavit of Heirship form or an Affidavit of Loss, and the specific type of item being claimed.

   To claim these funds, you must provide verification of residency at the address on file or prove business dealings with the reporting company within the relevant period.

   Any document that clearly links you to the reported address during the relevant time period is helpful.

   To claim unclaimed funds, you must provide documentation of doing business with the company that reported the property, such as an insurance policy, uncashed check, or bank statement during the time of last activity of the account.

   To help us confirm your identity and process your claim, please provide official proof of your name change.

   If there isn't a valid will or trust, we follow the Kansas laws of intestate succession to determine who can claim the property. If there are multiple heirs for the same deceased owner we pay each heir directly.

   An obituary or a court document (such as Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration) naming you as the personal representative of the estate.

   Safe Deposit Box Contents: Pursuant to K.S.A 58-3955 contents deemed valuable within a safe deposit box will be sold within 3 years of being received by our office.

   For claims involving stock shares or safe deposit box contents that have not yet been liquidated or sold, it is advisable to submit the claim promptly to prevent liquidation.

   I just visited MissingMoney.KS.gov and I'm not sure what to do.

   If anyone contacts you asking for a fee to help you claim your property, they are not with the State Treasurer’s Office.

   Always use the official state government website (ending in .gov) to search and claim your property to avoid scams. If something feels suspicious, it's best to contact the Kansas State Treasurer's office directly to verify.

   Unfortunately, we don't allow claim forms or other documentation to be faxed or emailed to protect your privacy and the privacy of other people.

   Did you know 1 in 7 Kansans have unclaimed property with an average payout of $630?

   We periodically match our records with the Department of Revenue to find current addresses for unclaimed property owners.

   If you have an outstanding debt (e.g., unpaid taxes, child support, court fines), some or all of your payment will be held and applied directly to that debt.

   Unfortunately, the answer is no but once you've successfully claimed the money and it's in your possession, you are free to donate it to a charity of your choice.

3. How to Claim – 2. Submit a Claim Kansas State Treasurer · missingmoney.ks.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   This is to ensure we are sending your check to a valid, mailing address.

   Complete your information as the claimant using your legal name and information. This should include your current mailing address as it will be the address where the funds are mailed upon approval of the claim.

   If correct, click SUBMIT to officially create your claim and generate your claim number. Carefully read the information on this page and sign your full, legal name to indicate you agree to the terms and that the information provided is correct.

4. K.S.A. 58-3968. Agreement to locate reported property Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes · ksrevisor.gov · K.S.A. current as published Nov. 3, 2026; last amended L. 2000 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   (b) All agreements to pay compensation to recover or assist in the recovery of property reported under K.S.A. 58-3950 , and amendments thereto, made more than 24 months after the date payment or delivery is made under K.S.A. 58-3952 , and amendments thereto, are unenforceable if the fee or compensation agreed upon is in excess of 15% of the value of the recoverable property.

   (a) All agreements to pay compensation to recover or assist in the recovery of property reported under K.S.A. 58-3950 , and amendments thereto, made within 24 months after the date payment or delivery is made under K.S.A. 58-3952 , and amendments thereto, are unenforceable.

   The administrator may require a third party seeking information concerning unclaimed property held for an apparent owner to provide a copy of an agreement signed by the claimant before releasing any information to the third party.

   Agreement to locate reported property.

5. Contact Us Kansas State Treasurer · missingmoney.ks.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Questions Regarding Claims: phone (785) 296-4165

   [email protected]

   Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm (Central Time)

6. Search for Unclaimed Property (with Property Search Disclaimer) Kansas State Treasurer · missingmoney.ks.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   !!! THERE ARE NO FEES OR COSTS LEVIED BY THE STATE OF KANSAS FOR THIS SERVICE NOR ARE THERE ANY FEES TO CLAIM PROPERTY !!!

   For questions or concerns regarding the privacy of your information or the legitimacy of this website, please call our office at 785-296-4165.

7. 2025 Annual Report Kansas State Treasurer · kansasstatetreasurer.com · calendar 2025; as of December 31, 2025 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   As of December 31, 2025, the Unclaimed Property Division holds over $681 million in unclaimed property.

   As of December 31, 2025, the Unclaimed Property Division holds over $681 million in unclaimed property.

   29,247 claims and returned more than $21 million in unclaimed property to Kansans with an average claim of $635.01.

   Kansans with an average claim of $635.01.

   In FY 2025, $200,000,000 was deployed into a 70/30 portfolio of quality bonds and stocks.

8. Kansas unclaimed property site interface text (en.json) Kansas State Treasurer (site vendor file) · missingmoney.ks.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   If no additional documentation is needed, the Unclaimed Property team will proceed with processing your claim for payment.

   Note: If none of the above descriptions pertain to you, please do not submit a claim. Contact the Kansas State Treasurer’s Office for further instructions.

   Trustee: You are the current legal representative of the trust listed as the reported owner.

   Business: You are the owner or authorized signer for the business or organization whose name is listed as the Owner Name.

   Power of Attorney: You are the Power of Attorney for the individual listed as the reported owner.

   Claiming Portion Separately: You are one of the individuals whose name is listed as Owner Name, but not filing jointly with the other owner.

9. Exceptions to the Unclaimed Property Act Kansas State Treasurer · missingmoney.ks.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Warrants issued by county treasurers. According to K.S.A. 10-815 and 19-320, these funds can be re-deposited into the fund upon which such warrants were drawn.

   KDOR holds money in a special fund for 10 years then it reverts to the state general fund. The money cannot be claimed after 10 years.

   The sheriff may eventually sell the animal with the net proceeds going to the county treasurer of the county where the stray was found.

10. How to Claim – 3. Complete Your Claim Kansas State Treasurer · missingmoney.ks.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    To determine the specific requirements of your claim, please review the email sent to you. The items required will be listed on the claim form attachment.

    Most claims require a completed and signed claim form as well as a copy of both photo identification and legal document listing social security number.

    Either upload your documents via our secure link OR mail your documentation to the following address: Kansas State Treasurer Attn: Unclaimed Property 900 S.W. Jackson St, Ste 201 Topeka, Kansas 66612-1235

11. How to Claim – 4. Track Your Claim's Progress Kansas State Treasurer · missingmoney.ks.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Enter your claim number at any time via our Status Page to receive the most recent status.

12. K.S.A. 58-3954. Crediting of dividends, interest, or increments to owner's account Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes · ksrevisor.gov · K.S.A. current as published Nov. 3, 2026; last amended L. 2007 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (b) When interest bearing property is paid or delivered to the administrator, the owner shall be entitled to receive interest accruing thereafter.

    At the time a valid claim is approved by the administrator, simple interest without compounding shall be computed and paid based upon the average of the monthly net earnings rates of the pooled money investment portfolio for the time period that the administrator has held the property.

13. K.S.A. 58-3959. Action to establish claim Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes · ksrevisor.gov · K.S.A. current as published Nov. 3, 2026; last amended L. 2010 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    A person aggrieved by a decision of the administrator or whose claims have not been acted upon within 90 days may bring an action to establish a claim in accordance with the Kansas judicial review act.

14. Family Tree (estates not probated) Kansas State Treasurer · missingmoney.ks.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Please include ALL children of the Original Owner – Living and Deceased

15. K.S.A. 58-3957. Filing of claim with administrator Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes · ksrevisor.gov · K.S.A. current as published Nov. 3, 2026; last amended L. 2013 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (a) (1) A person, excluding another state, claiming an interest in any property paid or delivered to the administrator may file with the administrator a claim on a form prescribed by the administrator and verified by the claimant.

    (2) The department of health and environment may claim an interest in any property paid or delivered to the administrator if the deceased owner of such property received medical assistance under K.S.A. 39-709 , and amendments thereto, except that such claim shall not exceed the amount of medical assistance received by the deceased owner.

16. K.S.A. 58-3934. Definitions Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes · ksrevisor.gov · K.S.A. current as published Nov. 3, 2026; last amended L. 2007 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (a) "Administrator" means the state treasurer.

17. Forms and Resources Kansas State Treasurer · missingmoney.ks.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Family Tree Family tree template for estates that were not probated View (PDF)

18. K.S.A. 58-3935. Property presumed abandoned; when; general rule Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes · ksrevisor.gov · K.S.A. current as published Nov. 3, 2026; last amended L. 2007 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (16) all other property, five years after the owner's right to demand the property or after the obligation to pay or distribute the property arises, whichever first occurs; and

    (11) wages or other compensation for personal services, one year after the compensation becomes payable;

    (5) a demand, savings or time deposit, including a deposit that is automatically renewable, five years after the earlier of maturity or the date of the last indication by the owner of interest in the property,

    (3) except as provided in K.S.A. 58-3943 , and amendments thereto, stock or other equity interest in a business association or financial organization, including a security entitlement under article 8 of the uniform commercial code, five years after the earlier of:

    (4) debt of a business association or financial organization, other than a bearer bond or an original issue discount bond, five years after the date of the most recent interest payment unclaimed by the apparent owner;

    (7) amount owed by an insurer on a life or endowment insurance policy or an annuity that has matured or terminated, three years after the obligation to pay arose

    (A) Any check or draft, two years after the date of the demutualization or reorganization, if the check or draft has not been presented for payment and the owner has not otherwise communicated with the holder or its agent regarding the property;

    (2) money order, seven years after issuance;

    (1) Traveler's check, 15 years after its issuance;

    (6) money or credits owed to a customer as a result of a retail business transaction, five years after the obligation accrued;

    (12) deposit or refund owed to a subscriber by a utility, one year after the deposit or refund becomes payable;

    (14) property in an individual retirement account, defined benefit plan or other account or plan that is qualified for tax deferral under the income tax laws of the United States, three years after the earliest of the date of the distribution or attempted distribution of the property,

    (13) property held by agents and fiduciaries in a fiduciary capacity for the benefit of another person, five years after it has become payable or distributable,

    (8) property distributable by a business association or financial organization in a course of dissolution, one year after the property becomes distributable;

    (9) property received by a court as proceeds of a class action, and not distributed pursuant to the judgment, one year after the distribution date;

    (10) property held by a court, state or other government, governmental subdivision, agency or instrumentality, one year after the property becomes distributable;

    (17) any proceeds of a sale pursuant to K.S.A. 58-817 , and amendments thereto, which remain after satisfaction of the lien provided by K.S.A. 58-816 , and amendments thereto, that have been unclaimed by the owner for one year from receipt of the proceeds of the sale and satisfaction of the lien.

19. Dormancy Periods for Most Frequently Reported Types of Property Kansas State Treasurer · missingmoney.ks.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Casualty Insurance Funds 5 KSA 58-3935 (16)

    Cashier Checks 5 KSA 58-3935 (16)

    Mineral Rights 5 KSA 58-3935 (16)

    Dividends 5 KSA 58-3935 (16)

20. K.S.A. 58-3949. Contents of safe deposit box Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes · ksrevisor.gov · K.S.A. current as published Nov. 3, 2026; last amended L. 1999 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Tangible property held in a safe deposit box or other safekeeping depository in this state in the ordinary course of the holder's business and proceeds resulting from the sale of the property permitted by other law are presumed abandoned if the property remains unclaimed by the owner for more than five years after expiration of the lease or rental period on the box or other depository.

21. K.S.A. 58-3975. Intangible property originating or issued in Kansas Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes · ksrevisor.gov · K.S.A. current as published Nov. 3, 2026; last amended L. 1994 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    if the owner has not claimed or corresponded in writing concerning the property within three years after the date prescribed for payment or delivery, is presumed abandoned and subject to the custody of this state as unclaimed property if:

22. FAQs – Reporting Property Kansas State Treasurer · missingmoney.ks.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    No, every amount is reportable. You do not have to file a report until you have one reportable item over $100 or an accumulated total of $250.

    No, the language was taken out of our law in 1999. However, if a gift card is reloadable, redeemable for cash and open loop thet are reportable.

    Ongoing payments of things such as dividends, stock or mineral royalties are automatically reportable once the first payment is eligible.

    As a convenience, the state of Kansas will accept property of owners who live in other states if you are incorporated in Kansas.

    Dormancy or inactivity charges may be imposed. However, there must be a written contract authorizing the charges and they can only be imposed for five years. The owner must be notified before charges begin.

23. K.S.A. 58-3951. Advertising of unclaimed property Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes · ksrevisor.gov · K.S.A. current as published Nov. 3, 2026; last amended L. 1996 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (a) Within the calendar year next following the year in which unclaimed property has been paid or delivered to the administrator, the administrator shall advertise the unclaimed property in such form as in the discretion of the administrator is likely to attract the attention of the apparent owner of the unclaimed property.

24. Treasurer Steven Johnson marks National Unclaimed Property Day (press release) Kansas State Treasurer · kansasstatetreasurer.com · Feb. 1, 2024 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    While some of these third-party “finders” are operating legally, there are also bad actors who use the promise of assistance in claiming property as a hook for scams.

25. Kansas Unclaimed Property – home page Kansas State Treasurer · missingmoney.ks.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    TO DATE, WE HAVE RETURNED MORE THAN: $469,405,958

    We are utilizing eBay to auction these items. The proceeds are available to be claimed by the rightful owner or heir.

26. 2024 Annual Report Kansas State Treasurer · kansasstatetreasurer.com · calendar 2024; as of December 31, 2024 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    In 2024, the Unclaimed Property Division received 5,339 reports of unclaimed property, totaling $69,061,283.13.

27. Reporting Guidelines (all panels) Kansas State Treasurer · missingmoney.ks.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Reporting Due dates: November 1st for all business other than life insurance. May 1st for life insurance companies. If the reporting due date falls on a weekend the following Monday will serve as the due date. All items should be postmarked by the due date.

    Due diligence: Letters for items over $100, safe deposit boxes and stock should be mailed no more than 120 days and no less than 60 days before the report is filed.

    Upload NAUPA files to our secure server. , opens in a new tab You will be prompted to print a remit sheet after the file is successfully uploaded.

28. Submit a Report Kansas State Treasurer · missingmoney.ks.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    If you have already created a NAUPA report file and need to submit it or you need to submit a Negative ($0) Report, click the button below.

29. K.S.A. 58-3967. Interest and penalties Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes · ksrevisor.gov · K.S.A. current as published Nov. 3, 2026; last amended L. 2014 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (c) A person who willfully fails to pay or deliver to the administrator any unclaimed property as required by this act shall pay a civil penalty equal to 25% of the value of the property that should have been paid or delivered.

30. Kansas Voluntary Compliance Program Agreement Kansas State Treasurer · missingmoney.ks.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    The administrator shall have discretion to waive the payment of penalties & interest as described in KSA 58-3967 for businesses agreeing to participate in Kansas' Voluntary Compliance Program.

31. K.S.A. Chapter 58, Article 39 – Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act (table of contents) Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes · ksrevisor.gov · current as published Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Article 39.—DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT

32. K.S.A. 58-3973. Uniformity of application and construction Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes · ksrevisor.gov · K.S.A. current as published Nov. 3, 2026; last amended L. 1994 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    This act shall be applied and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law with respect to the subject of this act among states enacting it.

33. Military Items List Kansas State Treasurer · missingmoney.ks.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Property ID Item Description Name First Name Last City State Zip Code

34. K.S.A. 58-3955. Public sale of abandoned property Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes · ksrevisor.gov · K.S.A. current as published Nov. 3, 2026; last amended L. 2000 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    All securities presumed abandoned and delivered to the administrator shall be held for at least six months before they may be sold. All securities must be sold within one year after they are delivered to the administrator.

35. What is Unclaimed Property? Kansas State Treasurer · missingmoney.ks.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    The state serves as a permanent custodian of the property until the rightful owner is found. The money is held in general fund for the benefit of all citizens of Kansas.

36. Site configuration and claim-flow interface text (JSON) Kansas State Treasurer (site vendor platform) · missingmoney.ks.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    You have exceeded the maximum properties allowed to be added to a claim. If you believe you are owed more than 50 properties, please call our office to complete your claim

37. K.S.A. 58-3974. Act not applicable in certain instances Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes · ksrevisor.gov · K.S.A. current as published Nov. 3, 2026; last amended L. 2018 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (c) This act shall not apply to any patronage dividend or capital credit held or owing by any cooperative association, society or corporation organized under the provisions of K.S.A. 17-1501 et seq., 17-1601 et seq. or 17-4601 et seq., and amendments thereto.