Louisiana Unclaimed Property: How to Search and Claim

How to search for Louisiana unclaimed property

The official search is at unclaimedproperty.la.gov/app/claim-search.¹ The program's information pages are at lacashclaim.org.¹⁰ You may see it called Louisiana Unclaimed Property Program, promoted as "Louisiana Cash Claim" at LaCashClaim.org.³

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

Fast-track and automatic payments

• Two no-paperwork routes: (1) some claims filed online qualify for automatic payment; (2) each year the Treasury matches addresses with the Department of Revenue and mails checks with no claim filed. The automatic-check dollar limit is not published.¹¹

Property the state program does not hold

These official bodies keep their own records, searched separately:

• LASERS Unclaimed Property: lasersonline.org/retirees/unclaimed-property¹²
• U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Louisiana: Unclaimed Funds: laeb.uscourts.gov/unclaimed-funds¹³
• Louisiana Department of Insurance: Life Insurance Policy Search (points to the NAIC Life Insurance Policy Locator): ldi.la.gov/…¹⁴
• Parish sheriffs: unclaimed cash bail bonds (not sent to the state Treasury): legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=79418¹⁵

How to claim unclaimed property in Louisiana, step by step

Claims are started online, documents can be uploaded, and status can be checked online. Some claims must send originals by mail.² Cost: The state calls its search free. No official page or statute section lists a state fee to file a claim, but none says outright that filing is free.⁷

1. Search your name or business name on the portal, adding a city or ZIP to narrow results.¹⁶
2. Select your property and continue to file a claim.¹⁶
3. Enter your details and your relationship to each property. Options: Owner, Estate Representative, Heir, Business Representative.¹⁷
4. Enter your email twice and your current mailing address, since the email carries your instructions and the address receives the check.¹⁷
5. Review and submit to get your claim number.¹⁸
6. Watch for the email. Some claims need nothing more; otherwise it has a claim form listing what to send.¹⁷
7. Upload documents to the secure portal, or mail them if you cannot scan.¹⁷
8. Track the claim online with your claim number.¹⁹

• Notary: A notarized claim form is required at $5,000 or more, per the current FAQs. One older page says $1,500 for heirs and another implies all claims; the claim form you receive controls.²⁰
• Interest: Only property that was interest-bearing when surrendered earns interest: 5% a year or any lower rate it was earning, for at most 10 years. Non-cash property keeps gains realized up to its sale.²¹
• If a claim is denied: If denied, the state must give reasons and say what evidence is needed. You may refile, or sue in a Louisiana court within 90 days of the decision (or within 180 days of filing if no decision is made).²²

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

• Every claim that needs paperwork: signed claim form, copy of driver's license or other picture ID, proof of Social Security number²⁰
• Every claim: evidence of ownership or heirship; a name match alone is not enough²³
• Individual, extra proof if asked: proof of previous address, past employment with the holder, or an account or business relationship with the holder²⁰

A former address or a name change

• Individual, former address: ID, Social Security number and proof of the previous address²⁰

The owner has died (estate)

• Legal heirs may claim but need court-recognized estate documents. Search the deceased person's name and select "Heir". Estate documents may also show the court determined the estate did not need to go through the legal system.²⁰
• Heir of a deceased owner: ID, death certificate, and estate documents showing authority⁷
• Estate representative: select "Estate Representative": the legal representative (executor/administrator) of the estate. Specific documents are listed on the claim form.²⁴

A business or government agency

• Business: an authorized signatory files as "Business Representative". Specific documents are listed on the claim form; the Forms page offers IRS Form W-9.²⁴
• State agency with a garnishment or lien: select "Garnishment"; limited to Louisiana state agencies such as DCFS and LDR²⁴

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, counted from receipt of all required documents.²

How you are paid

Louisiana can pay electronically or by check.

• Paper check by mail by default, or optional ACH direct deposit since September 12, 2026, through a JPMorgan Chase portal.³

Deadline

There is no deadline for owners and heirs in Louisiana.

• No time limit stated: the state holds property in perpetuity until the owner or heirs claim it.⁴

Contact the Louisiana unclaimed property office

When property becomes unclaimed: dormancy periods

In Louisiana most property is presumed abandoned after 5 years without owner contact.²⁷ Wages move faster: 1 year.²⁷ More on how this works: what happens after the dormancy period.

Other states: dormancy periods table.

• Minimum amounts: No minimum reporting amount is stated. Items under $10 are reported as an aggregate total; items of $10 or more need owner detail.³⁰
• Gift cards: Unused gift certificates and gift cards are reportable after 3 years, counted from December 31 of the year sold. Separately, Louisiana bans expirations under 5 years and dormancy fees on most gift cards.²⁷
• Published lists of owners: Newspaper notice in the parish of the owner's last known address by November 30 of the year after the property was turned over. Owners under $100 and traveler's check or money order items need not be listed. Legislators are sent lists at least 30 days earlier.³¹

Finder fees and heir finders in Louisiana

The legal limit in Louisiana: 10% of the total claim value for a fiduciary agent. For other agreements outside the void period, no percentage is stated, but an owner or the state can sue to cut unconscionable pay.⁵

• Are finders allowed? Restricted. Any pay agreement is void if signed from the date property is presumed abandoned until 24 months after it reaches the state. "Fiduciary agents" may be paid through a claim, and only Louisiana licensed attorneys, CPAs and financial advisors qualify.⁵
• Contract rules: Must be in writing, describe the property and services, be signed by the apparent owner, and state the value before and after the fee. A fiduciary agent's payment request must be sworn and signed by agent and owner before a notary, and filed with the claim. Pay in a share of minerals is void for mineral proceeds. An owner may challenge an agreement at any time.⁵
• The law: La. R.S. 9:177, as amended by Acts 2023, No. 351; definition at R.S. 9:153(10). legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=106764⁵

Before signing with a finder, read how finders work.

How to spot Louisiana unclaimed property scams

Louisiana's official search is on unclaimedproperty.la.gov, a .gov address.¹

What Louisiana warns about

• The Treasury says it never texts about unclaimed property. Do not reply; call (888) 925-4127.³²
• Unclaimed property texts are a scam.³²
• Real automatic checks are blue, show the Treasury logo and return address, and come in a window envelope. The Treasurer stresses that they are real and asks recipients to cash them.¹¹
• Real ACH offers come from [email protected] with the Louisiana Cash Claim logo.³
• Do not email personal information. Use the portal.⁶
• If you never lived at the listed address, the money is probably not yours.²⁰

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

Louisiana unclaimed property in numbers

For businesses: reporting unclaimed property to Louisiana

• Report due: October 31 each year, for the 12 months ending June 30. Payment is due with the report.⁸
• Due diligence letters to owners: Written notice to the owner 60 to 120 days before filing, for property of $50 or more when the holder has an address not shown to be inaccurate and the claim is not time-barred. An affidavit of compliance goes with the report. From January 1, 2027, notices on digital assets must warn of possible liquidation.³⁰
• Where to report: unclaimedproperty.la.gov/app/submit-a-report; guidelines: unclaimedproperty.la.gov/…; payments: unclaimedproperty.la.gov/…⁸
• File format: Electronic NAUPA Standard Format file for all reports, uploaded through the portal. No removable media or paper reports. Zero reports not required. Free HRS Pro software and manual online entry are offered.⁸
• Penalties: Interest plus $200 a day up to $5,000 for late filing or payment. If willful or fraudulent, $1,000 a day up to $25,000 plus 25% of the unreported value. Interest and non-fraud penalties can be waived for good cause, and penalties must be waived for good faith without negligence.³⁷

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

Other rules specific to Louisiana

• Law: Uniform Unclaimed Property Act of 1997, La. R.S. 9:151 to 9:182. legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=106688³⁸
• Uniform act: Louisiana's own title is the "Uniform Unclaimed Property Act of 1997", enacted by Acts 1997, No. 809. No official Louisiana page names which Uniform Law Commission version it follows.³⁸
• Automatic checks: a 2018 law lets the Department of Revenue share addresses, and the Treasury mails checks yearly with no claim needed.¹¹
• ACH launched September 12, 2026. The state says it is only the second state to offer it and reports close to 60% uptake.³
• A constitutional trust fund guarantees a source of payment for claims.³⁹
• Unclaimed property money helps fund I-49: $15 million each fiscal year goes to a leverage fund split between north and south projects.⁴⁰
• Digital assets become reportable January 1, 2027, under Act 891 of 2026, and the state may not sell them for 3 years after receipt.⁴¹
• The Treasury holds no owner data on outstanding U.S. savings bonds; lost bonds go to the U.S. Treasury on FS Form 1048.⁴²
• Military medals from safe deposit boxes are sent to the Treasury, which may arrange with Veterans Affairs to locate owners.²⁹
• Veterans Cash Claim: staff help veterans and active military file claims in person at events.⁴³
• Sports betting operators may not charge fees on abandoned Louisiana accounts.⁴⁴
• Staff will search for you by phone or mail.²⁰
• The Treasurer may keep up to 7% of each year's gross unclaimed property collections for program costs, plus external audit costs, and must hold at least $500,000 in a separate trust fund to pay allowed claims.⁴⁰

Louisiana unclaimed property: questions people ask

How do I claim unclaimed property in Louisiana?

Claims are started online, documents can be uploaded, and status can be checked online.² First step: Search your name or business name on the portal, adding a city or ZIP to narrow results.¹⁶ All the steps.

When is the Louisiana unclaimed property report due?

October 31 each year, for the 12 months ending June 30.⁸ Details above.

Where do I search for Louisiana unclaimed property?

On the official search at unclaimedproperty.la.gov.¹

Is the Louisiana unclaimed property site legitimate?

Yes, if it is unclaimedproperty.la.gov:¹ the program is run by the Louisiana Department of the Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division.⁸ What the program warns about.

How long does a Louisiana unclaimed property claim take?

Up to 90 days, counted from receipt of all required documents.² Details above.

Which law governs unclaimed property in Louisiana?

Uniform Unclaimed Property Act of 1997, La. R.S. 9:151 to 9:182. legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=106688³⁸

Is it free to claim unclaimed property in Louisiana?

The state calls its search free.⁷

Moved? Neighboring programs

• Texas unclaimed property
• Arkansas unclaimed property
• Mississippi unclaimed property

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

Sources

Footnote numbers point here. Open "Quoted text" for the exact words relied on ("[…]" marks words left out).

1. Search for unclaimed property Louisiana Department of the Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division · unclaimedproperty.la.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   To search for funds, enter a name in the name/business field; a specific order is not required (last name, first name, business name, etc.)

2. Upload claim documentation Louisiana Department of the Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division · unclaimedproperty.la.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Certain claims require original documents in order to process and therefore cannot be uploaded to the website.

   Once the Unclaimed Property Division has received all required documentation, please allow up to 90 days for processing.

3. Louisiana's Unclaimed Property Program #1 In The Country Louisiana Department of the Treasury · treasury.la.gov · September 23, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Claimants who do not select ACH will automatically receive a paper check.

   it will include the Louisiana Cash Claim logo.

   You will receive an email from [email protected] stating that you have received a payment from the Louisiana Department of the Treasury, and it will include the Louisiana Cash Claim logo.

   Additionally, Louisiana is a trailblazer in adopting the ACH option, as it is only the second state in the nation to offer these services.

4. What is unclaimed property? Louisiana Department of the Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division · unclaimedproperty.la.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   The state will maintain custody of the property in perpetuity until the rightful owner or heirs come forward to claim.

5. La. R.S. 9:177 Louisiana State Legislature · legis.la.gov · code text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026; history line in text · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   B. For his services, a fiduciary agent shall be entitled to compensation of an amount not to exceed ten percent of the total claim value.

   A. An agreement by an owner to pay compensation to locate, deliver, recover, or assist in the recovery of property that is presumed abandoned is void and unenforceable if it was entered into during the period commencing on the date the property was presumed abandoned and extending to a time that is twenty-four months after the date the property is paid or delivered to the administrator.

   G. Any agreement by an owner to pay compensation to locate, deliver, recover, or assist in the recovery of property is enforceable only if the agreement is in writing, clearly sets forth the nature of the property and the services to be rendered, is signed by the apparent owner, and states the value of the property before and after the fee or other compensation has been deducted.

   Acts 1986, No. 829, §1, eff. July 10, 1986; Acts 1997, No. 809, §1, eff. July 10, 1997; Acts 2023, No. 351, §1, eff. June 12, 2023.

6. Contact us Louisiana Department of the Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division · unclaimedproperty.la.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   1-888-925-4127 or (225) 219-9400

   [email protected]

   P.O. Box 91010 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821-9010

   You may call us during our normal business hours of: Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm CST

   Do not send any personal information by email.

7. Making a claim as an heir Louisiana Department of the Treasury · lacashclaim.org · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   It’s fast, free, and easy!

   When you send in your claim form, please include a copy of your driver’s license or another form of picture identification, the death certificate of your deceased relative, and appropriate estate documents to show your authority.

8. Reporting guidelines Louisiana Department of the Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division · unclaimedproperty.la.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Louisiana Department of the Treasury Unclaimed Property Division

   All June 30 th Oct 31 st

   Report files must be uploaded to the secure portal on the Holder Reporting Page.

   Louisiana requires an electronic file in NAUPA Standard Format for ALL REPORTS.

9. Major Unclaimed Property Recipients Identified Louisiana Department of the Treasury · treasury.la.gov · June 30, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   There is currently $1.2 billion in unclaimed property available for return to Louisiana citizens.

   One in six individuals in Louisiana has unclaimed property, with claims averaging $900.

10. NAUPA state reporting page: Louisiana National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators · unclaimed.org · as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Unclaimed Property website: LaCashClaim.org

11. $6.5 Million In Unclaimed Property Checks On The Way Louisiana Department of the Treasury · treasury.la.gov · June 15, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    the Louisiana Department of Treasury annually updates the addresses on file and clears out a backlog of unclaimed property still on the books and mails checks to citizens without the need to file a claim.

    Recipients should note that the checks are blue and have the logo and return address as shown.

    announced that 44,614 unclaimed property checks totaling $6.5 million were mailed out on Friday, June 12, following a data match to update addresses with the Louisiana Department of Revenue.

    Act 339, passed in the 2018 regular legislative session, permits the Louisiana Department of Revenue to share its database of current addresses with the Louisiana Department of Treasury to return unclaimed property.

12. LASERS Unclaimed Property Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System · lasersonline.org · as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    These funds could consist of unclaimed benefit checks or contributions left at LASERS by deceased members.

13. Unclaimed Funds, Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Louisiana · laeb.uscourts.gov · as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Most unclaimed funds arise in bankruptcy cases when the checks mailed by the trustee to the creditors are not cashed.

14. Life Insurance Policy Search Louisiana Department of Insurance · ldi.la.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Life Insurance Policy Locator connects consumers with lost life insurance.

15. La. R.S. 15:86.1 Unclaimed bail bonds; disposition; return to owner Louisiana State Legislature · legis.la.gov · code text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026; last amended Acts 2011, No. 151 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Any owner who claims a cash bail bond which has been deposited in the general fund of the sheriff or, in Caddo, East Baton Rouge, Bossier, and St. Mary parishes, in the governing authority's general fund, pursuant to this Section shall be reimbursed from the sheriff's general fund or said governing authority's general fund upon establishing his claim thereto by a judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction.

16. How to claim: search Louisiana Department of the Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division · unclaimedproperty.la.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Type your name (first name, last name or both) into the Name/Business Name field and click SEARCH.

    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.

17. How to make a claim Louisiana Department of the Treasury · lacashclaim.org · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    You will be asked to select the “Claimant Relationship” for each property you are claiming.

    You must enter your email address twice to insure accuracy.

    Some claims qualify for automatic payment and you may receive a message that no further action is necessary.

    The fastest, most secure method is to upload your documentation to the secure portal on our website here.

18. How to claim: initiate a claim Louisiana Department of the Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division · unclaimedproperty.la.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    If correct, click SUBMIT to officially create your claim and generate your claim number.

19. How to claim: track your claim Louisiana Department of the Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division · unclaimedproperty.la.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.

20. FAQ: claiming property Louisiana Department of the Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division · unclaimedproperty.la.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Yes, if the value of your claim is $5,000.00 or more, you must provide a notarized claim form.

    A copy of your driver’s license or other picture identification and proof of your Social Security number is required with every claim.

    Some examples are: proof of a previous address, verification of past employment with the holder or verification of accounts/business relationship with the holder.

    If the address listed is your address or a previous address, you must submit a claim with a copy of your driver’s license or other picture ID, Social Security number (required) and proof of the previous address.

    The legal heirs of a deceased person are entitled to claim the property. We require court recognized estate documents to prove heirship.

    If you have never lived at the address listed, there is a very good possibility this money does not belong to you.

    […] you can contact our office by phone or mail and our staff will perform a thorough search for you.

21. La. R.S. 9:163 Louisiana State Legislature · legis.la.gov · code text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026; history line in text · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    If the property was interest bearing to the owner on the date of surrender by the holder, the administrator shall pay interest at a rate of five percent a year or any lesser rate the property earned while in the possession of the holder.

22. La. R.S. 9:168 Louisiana State Legislature · legis.la.gov · code text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026; history line in text · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    The action shall be brought within ninety days after the decision of the administrator or, if the administrator has failed to allow or deny the claim, within one hundred eighty days after its filing.

23. How to claim: complete your claim Louisiana Department of the Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division · unclaimedproperty.la.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    It is important to note that a claim cannot be paid on name similarity alone, and evidence of ownership/heirship are required with all claims.

24. Claim portal interface text (excerpt: Louisiana claim strings only; the full vendor file also holds other states' text) Louisiana Department of the Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division · unclaimedproperty.la.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    ESTATE REPRESENTATIVE – You are the legal representative (executor/administrator) of the estate of a deceased individual whose name was reported as the owner of this item

    BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE – You are an authorized signatory of the business whose name was reported as the owner of this item

    Garnishment – You are a Louisiana State Governmental agency (DCFS, LDR) filing a claim on funds in the name of an individual or business for which your agency holds a Garnishment, Lien or Assignment

25. La. R.S. 9:153 Louisiana State Legislature · legis.la.gov · code text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026; history line in text · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (1) "Administrator" means the state treasurer.

26. Forms Louisiana Department of the Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division · unclaimedproperty.la.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    W-9 IRS Form W-9 Verification of Tax ID Number View (PDF)

27. La. R.S. 9:154 Louisiana State Legislature · legis.la.gov · code text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026; history line in text · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (20) All other property, five years after the obligation to pay or distribute the property arises.

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

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

    (i) Three years after the earlier of the date of an unpresented instrument issued to pay interest or a dividend or other cash distribution, or the date of issue of an undelivered stock certificate issued as a stock dividend, split, or other distribution.

    within three years after the date prescribed for payment or delivery.

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

    (17) Property distributable in the course of a demutualization, rehabilitation, or related reorganization of an insurance company, two years after the date of the demutualization or other event covered in this Paragraph

    (6) Gift certificate, three years after December thirty-first of the year in which the certificate was sold.

    (2) Money order, seven years after issuance.

    (1) Travelers check, fifteen years after issuance.

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

    (10) Property held by a court, state or other government, governmental subdivision or agency, public corporation, or other public authority, one year after the property becomes distributable, except as provided in R.S. 15:86.1.

    (5) Money or credits owed to a customer as a result of a retail business transaction, three years after the obligation accrued.

    (8) Property distributable by a business association 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 to members of the class, one year after the distribution date.

    (13) Property in an individual retirement account 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,

    (14) Mineral proceeds, two years after the property is payable or distributable.

    (16) Funds in a sports wagering account if there has been no activity within three years after the last date the account owner did any of the following: placed a wager, deposited funds, withdrew funds, or provided credentials to log into the account.

    (19) A digital asset account, after three years if the owner has not shown any activity or interest.

    (18) Checks drawn on a campaign account pursuant to R.S. 18:1505.2 for the return of campaign contributions made in excess of contribution limits, twelve months from the date of the check if not negotiated.

    (15)(a) Funds in an education savings account established in accordance with the Louisiana Student Tuition Assistance and Revenue Trust Program as provided in Chapter 22-A of Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 during any five-year period subsequent to the beneficiary's thirty-fifth birthday.

28. Holding Periods Louisiana Department of the Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division · unclaimedproperty.la.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    FIVE-YEAR Bank money orders Bonds Cashiers checks Certified checks

29. La. R.S. 9:155 Louisiana State Legislature · legis.la.gov · code text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026; history line in text · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    A. Intangible 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, shall be presumed abandoned if it remains unclaimed by the owner for more than five years after expiration of the lease or rental period on the box or other depository.

    (2) Military medals and all associated documents presumed abandoned pursuant to this Subsection shall be forwarded by the holder to the Louisiana Department of Treasury, unclaimed property division.

30. La. R.S. 9:159 Louisiana State Legislature · legis.la.gov · code text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026; history line in text · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (2) An aggregated amount of items valued under ten dollars each.

    (1) The holder of property presumed abandoned shall send written notice to the apparent owner not more than one hundred twenty days nor less than sixty days before filing the report required by this Section, stating that the holder is in possession of property subject to this Chapter if each of the following applies:

31. La. R.S. 9:161 Louisiana State Legislature · legis.la.gov · code text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026; history line in text · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    A. The administrator shall cause a notice to be published not later than November thirtieth of the year following the year in which abandoned property has been paid or delivered to the administrator.

32. SMS text scam alert Louisiana Department of the Treasury · lacashclaim.org · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    We NEVER text you regarding Unclaimed Property.

    Our offices have received several calls from people who have received text messages regarding unclaimed property. This is a scam!

33. Unclaimed Property home page Louisiana Department of the Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division · unclaimedproperty.la.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    $938,972,855

34. State Treasurer Fleming Delivers Largest Check In UCP History (recipient name removed from this archive) Louisiana Department of the Treasury · treasury.la.gov · February 5, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    This presentation involved the largest unclaimed property check ever presented to a recipient by a Louisiana State Treasurer.

35. Unclaimed Property Permanent Trust Fund Report Louisiana Department of the Treasury · treasury.la.gov · February 14, 2025 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    $277,846,591.77

36. Making a claim for you or your business Louisiana Department of the Treasury · lacashclaim.org · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    In 2021, we set a record by returning $70.2 million in unclaimed property to more than 160,000 Louisiana residents

    Total reached 160,638 refunds in 2021.

37. La. R.S. 9:176 Louisiana State Legislature · legis.la.gov · code text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026; history line in text · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    B. Except as otherwise provided in Subsection C of this Section, a holder who fails to report, pay, or deliver property within the time prescribed by this Chapter, or fails to perform other duties imposed by this Chapter, shall pay to the administrator, in addition to interest as provided in Subsection A of this Section, a civil penalty of two hundred dollars for each day the report, payment, or delivery is withheld, or the duty is not performed, up to a maximum of five thousand dollars.

38. La. R.S. 9:151 Louisiana State Legislature · legis.la.gov · code text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026; history line in text · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    This Chapter may be cited as the "Uniform Unclaimed Property Act of 1997".

    Acts 1986, No. 829, §1, eff. July 10, 1986; Acts 1997, No. 809, §1, eff. July 10, 1997.

39. La. Const. art. VII, §28, Louisiana Unclaimed Property Permanent Trust Fund Louisiana State Legislature · legis.la.gov · as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (2) The purpose of the UCP Permanent Trust Fund is to ensure a source of payment for claims made by owners of unclaimed property.

40. La. R.S. 9:165 Louisiana State Legislature · legis.la.gov · code text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026; history line in text · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    The state treasurer shall deposit into the Unclaimed Property Leverage Fund each fiscal year fifteen million dollars.

    B. The administrator may deduct an amount equal to the costs incurred for authorized external auditing from total gross collections during any fiscal year, and an amount not to exceed seven percent of the total gross collections during any fiscal year for the remaining costs of administering this Chapter.

41. La. R.S. 9:160.3 Louisiana State Legislature · legis.la.gov · code text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026; history line in text · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    A. The administrator shall not sell or liquidate a digital asset until three years after the digital asset is received by the administrator.

42. Treasury unclaimed property page (Reporting Information) Louisiana Department of the Treasury · treasury.la.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    The Louisiana Treasury Department Unclaimed Property Division does not currently have any information on the owners of outstanding U.S. Savings Bonds.

43. Veterans Cash Claim Louisiana Department of the Treasury · lacashclaim.org · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Louisiana’s Unclaimed Property staff will help retired and active military men and women file claims in person by reaching out to veterans’ organizations and attending veterans’ events across the state.

44. La. R.S. 9:157.1 Louisiana State Legislature · legis.la.gov · code text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026; history line in text · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    No licensee, operator, or sports wagering account operator holding a sports wagering account which has been abandoned pursuant to R.S. 9:154 shall charge an administration fee or maintenance fee for any abandoned sports wagering account derived from Louisiana residents at any time or for any reason.