Maine Unclaimed Property: How to Search and Claim for Free

How to search for Maine unclaimed property

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

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

Property the state program does not hold

These official bodies keep their own records, searched separately:

• No separate county or city unclaimed property program is listed by the state. Maine courts, municipalities and government bodies turn property over to the Treasurer after one year.⁸
• State-issued checks: contact the issuing agency for missing checks; the Treasurer's page also lists a Check Reissue Form and Check Status link.⁹

How to claim unclaimed property in Maine, step by step

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

1. Search by last or business name and first name; add city or ZIP only to narrow results.¹
2. Select the property and continue to file a claim.¹⁰
3. Choose your relationship to the owner for each property (Owner, Heir or Representative).³
4. Enter your details, including the current mailing address where funds will be mailed.³
5. Review and submit to get a claim number.³
6. Check the email sent to you: any required signed claim form or documents are listed on the claim form attached to it.¹¹
7. Upload documents online (PDF, TIF, PNG or JPG, 10MB per file) or mail them. Claims that need originals must be mailed.¹²
8. Track the claim with your claim number.¹³

• Notary: On the mail-in form a notary is required when the property is valued over $1,500. All affidavits (estate, business, legal representative, joint owner) are signed before a notary.¹⁴
• Interest: Interest on interest-bearing savings accounts and CDs for up to 10 years from receipt, at the current 10-year average cash pool rate. Dividends on stock accrue while held.²
• Property of a minor: For a UGMA account the custodian is paid until the minor reaches 18, then the beneficiary directly. A parent with parental rights and responsibilities files the Legal Representative Affidavit for a minor owner.²
• If a claim is denied: After a denial, file an amended claim or sue in Superior Court of Kennebec County within one year.¹⁵

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

• Asks for the property ID, owner name, property description, claimant address and phone, the claimant's SSN or TIN, and the owner's SSN or TIN and date of birth. Mail the original signed form.¹⁴
• You may be asked for supporting documents based on the relationship chosen. Not all items require proof of ownership. If you hold the original document (a check, passbook or bond), send a copy; the original may be required later.²
• Generally not eligible unless they fit a listed relationship.¹⁴
• Abstracts of legal documents are not accepted.²

A former address or a name change

• Search old records such as tax records or W2s. If you cannot prove the address, file anyway and say so.²
• Legal documentation such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree or court order may be requested.²

The owner has died (estate)

• Checks go to the estate of the deceased owner, not the claimant. For unprobated estates, a check can go to the claimant with a completed Affidavit of a Small Estate plus legal proof of relationship; the Treasurer's Estate Affidavit (rev. 09.01.20) says for claims up to $40,000. The statutory small-estate limit is inflation-adjusted by year of death: see smallEstateLimit ($52,500 for deaths in 2026).¹⁶
• Estate Affidavit, notarized, filed with the claim form; further documents depend on the facts and are requested in writing.²
• Sworn Affidavit of a Small Estate in Maine, with copies of the death certificate and the will, if any, attached. It can be used with the Treasurer's Estate Affidavit, and the claimant takes on the responsibility of a personal representative.¹⁷
• Affidavit and Agreement Supporting Claim by Surviving Joint Owner, notarized.¹⁸

You are an heir

• Estate Affidavit; if there is no will, list heirs in section 4. A will must be presented on request if you claim under one.¹⁶

A business or government agency

• Business Affidavit, notarized. TIN required if the business is open. Proof of acquisition if the claimant acquired the listed business; signed Purchase and Sale Agreement showing assets were retained if a former owner sold it. Bankruptcy history must be disclosed.¹⁹

Securities, safe deposit boxes and other cases

• Legal Representative Affidavit, notarized.¹⁸
• Enclose the original certificate(s) and choose reissued stock or cash from sale.¹⁴

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

• Most claims within a few weeks of receipt; estate or stock claims may take longer. By law the Treasurer must approve or deny within 90 days of a complete claim and pay within 30 days of approval.²

How you are paid

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

• Check mailed to the claimant; stock may be reissued or sold for cash at the claimant's choice.³

Deadline

There is no deadline for owners and heirs in Maine.

• No time limit⁴

Contact the Maine unclaimed property office

When property becomes unclaimed: dormancy periods

In Maine most property is presumed abandoned after 3 years without owner contact.²¹ Wages move faster: 1 year.²¹ More on how this works: what happens after the dormancy period.

Other states: dormancy periods table.

• Minimum amounts: No minimum for reporting. Items under $50 with unknown owner information may be aggregated.⁸
• Gift cards: Gift obligations are not reportable if last active in 2022 or later and remain a business liability until redeemed. They cannot expire and fees are barred except a disclosed issuance fee. In-person balances under $5 can be refunded in cash on request, unless the initial value was $5 or less. A stored-value obligation (a promise of goods, services or money, including prefunded reloadable cards; a card is one if it fails the gift-obligation test, for example because it can be converted to money or is tied to an account holder) stays reportable after 3 years.⁸
• Published lists of owners: Online searchable website required; no newspaper requirement appears in §2103. The Treasurer may also use any printed or other media.³²

Finder fees and heir finders in Maine

The legal limit in Maine: 15% for agreements made more than 24 but less than 36 months after delivery to the Treasurer. No percentage cap is stated for later agreements, but unconscionable compensation can be reduced by a court.⁵ You never need a finder: claiming directly is free.²

• Are finders allowed? Yes, with limits. An agreement is void if made from the date property is presumed abandoned until 24 months after it reaches the Treasurer. Attorneys filing a claim on identified property or contesting a denial are excepted.⁵
• Contract rules: Must be in writing, set out the property and services, be signed by the apparent owner, and state the value before and after the fee.⁵
• The law: 33 M.R.S. §2201⁵ (read the text)

Before signing with a finder, read how finders work.

How to spot Maine unclaimed property scams

Maine's official search is on maineunclaimedproperty.gov, a .gov address.¹

What Maine warns about

• Anyone offering to help for a fee: contact the Treasurer, because the service is free.²
• Local scam warnings are posted on the program's Facebook page.⁷
• Genuine system emails come from [email protected], sent through Amazon SES, and may land in spam.⁷
• The State's intent is that owners get property back without a finder's fee.³³

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

Maine unclaimed property in numbers

For businesses: reporting unclaimed property to Maine

• Report due: Before November 1 each year, covering the 12 months before July 1; life insurance policy reports before May 1 for the preceding calendar year.³⁷
• Due diligence letters to owners: First class mail notice to the owner 60 to 180 days before the report if the value is $50 or more and the address is usable. Certified mail notice is also required for securities presumed abandoned under §§2062, 2063 or 2068 and for virtual currency at $1,000 or more, at least 60 days before. For November reports the window is May 1 to September 1.³⁸
• Where to report: maineunclaimedproperty.gov/app/submit-a-report⁶
• File format: Electronic, NAUPA format; .HRS, .RPT or .TXT. HDE not accepted. Manual online tool for under 10 properties. Payment by ACH-Debit via PayMaine or by check to Treasurer State of Maine.³⁹
• Penalties: Interest at 18%, or 10% above the 52-week Treasury bill rate, plus $200 a day up to $5,000. For evasion, willful failure or a fraudulent report: $1,000 a day up to $25,000, plus 25% of the unreported value.⁴⁰
• Voluntary disclosure: No formal program; requests reviewed individually, generally granted if the holder is not under or about to be under audit.⁴¹

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

Other rules specific to Maine

• Law: Maine Revised Unclaimed Property Act, 33 M.R.S. ch. 45 (§§2051-2223): legislature.maine.gov/…⁴²
• Uniform act: Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (2016), substantially adopted effective October 1, 2019⁴³
• The State never owns the money; the Treasurer is custodian until the owner or heir claims it.²
• Statutory basis for custody, with savings bonds as the exception.⁴⁴
• The home page announces online bi-weekly auctions of tangible items going live July 16, 2026, with an outside auctioneer. Once sold, the buyer owns the item free of the owner's claim.⁷
• Military medals and decorations may not be sold.⁴⁵
• Securities: after the one-year mark a claimant gets the shares if still held or the net sale proceeds, without later gains.⁴⁶
• 2026 law (PL 2025, c. 675, LD 1969) added virtual currency rules, a 5-year period, an escheat-fee ban and a one-year rule for terminated retirement plans. Signed April 13, 2026; the Treasurer states it took effect July 29, 2026.³⁹
• Search tips: last name is an exact match, so try variants with and without spaces; first name finds similar names; do not use a middle initial; cannot search by city or ZIP alone.¹
• State legislators and town officials can receive lists for their area to display.¹
• Licensed Maine private investigators can buy a $75 PDF list of items reported at least two years ago valued $1,000 or more, or with shares; updated each January and July.⁴⁷
• Purchased investigator list: cash value and share counts do not appear for items from report year 1996 or later.⁴⁷
• Maine Unclaimed Property Week ran February 2-8, 2026, with a telethon.³⁶
• Lawyer trust account funds with no identifiable client go to civil legal aid rather than the Treasurer's fund.⁴⁸
• Unclaimed Property Fund balances above $500,000 move to the General Fund, while claims stay payable by a continuing appropriation.⁴⁹
• What is not unclaimed property in Maine.⁵⁰
• A business located and incorporated in Maine may file other states' items with its Maine report if it holds less than $1,000 and/or 10 items for that state and the other state allows it. Stock and safe deposit contents are excluded. Maine forwards the property to the other state by June 1.³⁹

Maine unclaimed property: questions people ask

When is the Maine unclaimed property report due?

Before November 1 each year, covering the 12 months before July 1; life insurance policy reports before May 1 for the preceding calendar year.³⁷ Details above.

Where do I search for Maine unclaimed property?

On the official search at maineunclaimedproperty.gov.¹ Searching and claiming there is free.²

Is it free to claim unclaimed property in Maine?

Free²

How long does a Maine unclaimed property claim take?

Most claims within a few weeks of receipt; estate or stock claims may take longer.² Details above.

Moved? Neighboring programs

• New Hampshire 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 Unclaimed Properties Office of the Maine State Treasurer · maineunclaimedproperty.gov · read Nov. 3, 2026; page undated · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Use this free and secure service to CLAIM your lost funds.

   For the best results, provide the ‘Last/Business Name’ and ‘First Name.’ To narrow your results, add the City or Zip Code.

   Some records are reported combining last names without spaces and should be searched this way as well as including the space, like STPIERRE, VONHUSEN, SMITH-JONES, SMITHJONES, OBRIEN, O BRIEN, O’BRIEN, etc.

   State legislators and town officials can receive lists for their district/city by request to put on display.

2. FAQs: Claiming Property Office of the Maine State Treasurer · maineunclaimedproperty.gov · read Nov. 3, 2026; page undated · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   You can claim your property online by clicking Search Now, OR you can choose to print the Mail-In Claim Form

   In most cases, the claims process can be completed within a few weeks of receipt.

   No, there is no time limit and no fee for this service.

   We pay interest on savings accounts and CDs for a period of up to ten years from the date we received the property.

   For example, in the event of a United Gifts to Minors (UGMA) bank account, we would pay the custodian of the account until the minor (beneficiary) reached 18 years old, at which time we would pay the beneficiary directly.

   Not all items require you to submit proof of ownership. If you have the original document (for example: a check, a passbook, a bond), we recommend sending us a copy of it - we may require the original at a later date.

   Please note: We cannot accept abstracts of legal documents as the information is incomplete.

   If you then conclude that you cannot prove the address of record, file the claim anyway, noting your conclusion.

   If your name is now different from what appears on our list, you may be asked to provide some legal documentation to verify the name change (e.g., marriage certificate, divorce decree, court order, etc.).

   The most appropriate person (the surviving spouse or personal representative) should complete and submit an Affidavit and Agreement Supporting Claim for a Deceased Person with the claim form.

   and send your claim by US Mail to Office of the State Treasurer, Attn: Unclaimed Property, 39 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0039.

   Please Note: If you are contacted by someone that wants to charge a fee for helping you claim your unclaimed property, please contact us as this is a service we provide at no charge.

   The State never takes ownership of the money.

3. How to Claim: Submit Office of the Maine State Treasurer · maineunclaimedproperty.gov · read Nov. 3, 2026; page undated · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   You may receive an additional screen that asks you to verify the address you entered. This is to ensure we are sending your check to a valid mailing address.

   For example, if you are the owner of this property, please select ‘Owner’; if you are an heir to the property’s owner, please select either ‘Heir’ or ‘Representative,’ depending on the applicable situation.

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

   If correct, agree to the terms and click SUBMIT to officially create your claim and generate your claim number.

4. 33 M.R.S. §2153 Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes · legislature.maine.gov · current through Second Regular Session, 132nd Legislature (current through October 1, 2026 per chapter notice) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   A person claiming to be the owner of property held under this Act by the administrator may file a claim at any time for the property on a form prescribed by the administrator.

5. 33 M.R.S. §2201 Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes · legislature.maine.gov · current through Second Regular Session, 132nd Legislature (current through October 1, 2026 per chapter notice) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Fees or compensation under agreements made more than 24 months but less than 36 months after the date the property is paid or delivered to the administrator may not exceed 15%.

   An agreement by an owner the primary purpose of which is 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 24 months after the date the property is paid or delivered to the administrator.

   An agreement by an owner the primary purpose of which is 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.

   A person who makes a claim for compensation in violation of this section commits an unfair trade practice in violation of Title 5, section 207.

6. Contact Us Office of the Maine State Treasurer · maineunclaimedproperty.gov · read Nov. 3, 2026; page undated · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Phone - 207-624-7470 Toll-free in Maine only - (888)-283-2808 TTY - Maine Relay 711

   Office of the State Treasurer 39 State House Station Burton M. Cross Office Building, 3rd Floor

   General Unclaimed Property Inquiry: [email protected] Claim Status Inquiry: [email protected] Holder Report Inquiry: [email protected]

   Use https://www.maineunclaimedproperty.gov/app/submit-a-report

7. Maine Unclaimed Property home page Office of the Maine State Treasurer · maineunclaimedproperty.gov · read Nov. 3, 2026; page undated; live counter · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   WE ARE HOLDING $404,318,411 OF MAINERS' UNCLAIMED PROPERTY

   Joseph C Perry State Treasurer

   The State Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property has a Facebook page! Click @maineunclaimedproperty to view the page, like the page to receive important reminders to search the database when new property is available, receive related press releases, or local scam warnings.

   Please note: System emails from the Unclaimed Property program are sent using Amazon SES and will arrive from mailbox [email protected].

   Unclaimed Property Auctions going live on July 16, 2026.

8. FAQs: Reporting Property Office of the Maine State Treasurer · maineunclaimedproperty.gov · read Nov. 3, 2026; page undated · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   There is a one year dormancy period for all property types held by municipalities and government entities.

   No. Businesses must report all unclaimed property, no matter how small.

   However, obligations last active in calendar year 2022 and later for all businesses are not reportable to the State of Maine and continue to be a liability for the business until redeemed by the owner holding the obligation.

9. State-Issued Checks Office of the Maine State Treasurer · maine.gov · read Nov. 3, 2026; page undated · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   If you are looking for a check, we recommend contacting the appropriate state agency where source documents are maintained.

10. How to Claim: Search Office of the Maine State Treasurer · maineunclaimedproperty.gov · read Nov. 3, 2026; page undated · 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.

11. How to Claim: Complete Office of the Maine State Treasurer · maineunclaimedproperty.gov · read Nov. 3, 2026; page undated · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Any items required will be listed on a claim form attached to the email.

12. Upload Claim Documentation Office of the Maine State Treasurer · maineunclaimedproperty.gov · read Nov. 3, 2026; page undated · 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.

13. How to Claim: Track Office of the Maine State Treasurer · maineunclaimedproperty.gov · read Nov. 3, 2026; page undated · 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.

14. Mail-In Claim Form & Instructions Office of the Maine State Treasurer · maineunclaimedproperty.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    IF THE PROPERTY IS VALUED OVER $1500.00, YOUR SIGNATURE MUST BE WITNESSED BY A NOTARY PUBLIC

    My Social Security Number (SSN or TIN):

    Please note, friends and neighbors are most likely not eligible to claim property or receive specific information unless they fall into one of the listed relationship categories.

    Indicate your preference of how you want the stock returned to you—either by reissued stock or cash

15. 33 M.R.S. §2156 Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes · legislature.maine.gov · current through Second Regular Session, 132nd Legislature (current through October 1, 2026 per chapter notice) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Not later than one year after being denied a claim under section 2154, the claimant may commence an action against the administrator in the Superior Court of Kennebec County to establish a claim.

16. Estate Affidavit (revised 09.01.20) Office of the Maine State Treasurer · maineunclaimedproperty.gov · revised 09.01.20 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (Checks for unprobated estates can be made payable to the claimant with a completed Affidavit for Small Estate in Maine along with legal proof of relationship to the decedent for claims up to $40,000.

    The Decedent’s estate was not probated

17. Affidavit of a Small Estate in Maine Office of the Maine State Treasurer · maineunclaimedproperty.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    copies of the decedent’s certificate of death and Last Will & Testament, if any, are attached.

18. Forms Office of the Maine State Treasurer · maineunclaimedproperty.gov · read Nov. 3, 2026; page undated · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    If you are the listed joint owner of a property and the other owner is deceased.

    If you are legally authorized to claim property belonging to a living person, such as a Power of attorney.

    Mail-In Claim Form & Instructions

19. Business Affidavit (ED 05/10/2023) Office of the Maine State Treasurer · maineunclaimedproperty.gov · 05/10/2023 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    I own or am an officer of the entity that acquired the business listed as the unclaimed property owner. I enclose proof of acquisition showing the acquiring business obtained the assets at the time of sale;

20. FAQs: General Office of the Maine State Treasurer · maineunclaimedproperty.gov · read Nov. 3, 2026; page undated · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Currently, the most effective tool is the State Treasurer’s searchable database at www.maineunclaimedproperty.gov where individuals can search their name and file a claim online.

21. 33 M.R.S. §2061 Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes · legislature.maine.gov · current through Second Regular Session, 132nd Legislature (current through October 1, 2026 per chapter notice) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Property not specified in this section or sections 2062 to 2072, including funds in a lawyer's trust account, 3 years after the owner first has a right to demand the property or the obligation to pay or distribute the property arises, whichever is earlier.

    Wages, commissions, bonuses or reimbursements to which an employee is entitled or other compensation for personal services, one year after the amount becomes payable;

    A payroll card or demand, savings or time deposit, including a deposit that is automatically renewable, 3 years after the later of maturity, if applicable, of the card or deposit and the apparent owner's last indication of interest in the card or deposit, except that a deposit that is automatically renewable is deemed matured on its initial date of maturity unless the apparent owner consented in a record on file with the holder to renewal at or about the time of the renewal;

    An amount owed by an insurance company on a life or endowment insurance policy or an annuity contract that has matured or terminated, 3 years after the obligation to pay arose under the terms of the policy or contract or, if a policy or contract for which an amount is owed on proof of death has not matured by proof of the death of the insured or annuitant:

    Funds represented by a nonactivated stored-value obligation or other nonactivated electronic payment medium that require activation for use, one year after the funds would have otherwise first been available to the owner;

    A money order, 7 years after issuance;

    A traveler's check, 15 years after issuance;

    A deposit or refund, other than an abandoned capital credit as defined in Title 35‑A, section 3503, subsection 2, paragraph A, owed to a subscriber by a utility, one year after the deposit or refund becomes payable;

    Property held by a government or governmental subdivision, agency or instrumentality, including municipal bond interest and unredeemed principal under the administration of a paying agent or indenture trustee, one year after the property becomes distributable;

    Property held by a court, including property received as proceeds of a class action, one year after the property becomes distributable;

    Property distributable by a business association in the course of dissolution, one year after the property becomes distributable;

    Money or a credit owed to a customer as a result of a retail business transaction, 3 years after the obligation arose;

    A debt of a business association, 3 years after the obligation to pay arises;

    A state or municipal bond, bearer bond or original issue discount bond, 3 years after the date the bond matures or is called or the obligation to pay the principal of the bond arises, whichever is earlier;

    Funds from the termination of a defined contribution plan or other retirement plan, one year after the date of plan termination; and

    Notwithstanding subsection 5, property contained in a prearranged funeral or burial plan described in Title 32, section 1401, including deposits containing funds from such a plan, 3 years after the death of a person on whose behalf funds were paid into the plan;

22. 33 M.R.S. §2068 Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes · legislature.maine.gov · current through Second Regular Session, 132nd Legislature (current through October 1, 2026 per chapter notice) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Subject to section 2070, if the holder sends communications to the apparent owner of a security by first class United States mail on at least an annual basis, a security is presumed abandoned 3 years after the later of:

23. Dormancy table Office of the Maine State Treasurer · maineunclaimedproperty.gov · read Nov. 3, 2026; page undated · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    SC01 DIVIDENDS 3

    SC16 MUTUAL FUNDS 3

    SC97 DEMUTUALIZATION PROCEEDS 2

    CK01 CASHIER'S CHECKS 3

    CK02 CERTIFIED CHECKS 3

    CK03 REGISTERED CHECKS & BANK MO'S 3

    CK13 VENDOR CHECKS 3

    UT04 CAPITAL CREDIT DISTRIBUTIONS 3

    MI02 ROYALTIES 3

    AC06 SECURITY DEPOSITS 3

    ME01 LAWYER TRUST ACCOUNTS 3

    TR03 FUNDS HELD IN FIDUCIARY CAPACI 3

    MS03 WORKER'S COMPENSATION BENEFITS 3

24. 33 M.R.S. §2067 Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes · legislature.maine.gov · current through Second Regular Session, 132nd Legislature (current through October 1, 2026 per chapter notice) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Subject to section 2070, a gift obligation is presumed abandoned 2 years after December 31st of the year in which the obligation arises or the most recent transaction involving the obligation occurs, whichever is later.

25. 33 M.R.S. §2066 Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes · legislature.maine.gov · current through Second Regular Session, 132nd Legislature (current through October 1, 2026 per chapter notice) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Subject to section 2070, the net obligation value of a stored-value obligation is presumed abandoned on the latest of 3 years after:

26. 33 M.R.S. §2065 Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes · legislature.maine.gov · current through Second Regular Session, 132nd Legislature (current through October 1, 2026 per chapter notice) · 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 and proceeds remain unclaimed by the owner for more than 3 years after expiration of the lease or rental period on the box or other depository.

27. 33 M.R.S. §2062 Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes · legislature.maine.gov · current through Second Regular Session, 132nd Legislature (current through October 1, 2026 per chapter notice) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Subject to section 2070, property held in a pension account or retirement account that qualifies for tax deferral or in a retirement account that is tax-exempt under the income tax laws of the United States is presumed abandoned if it is unclaimed by the apparent owner 3 years after the later of:

28. 33 M.R.S. §2063 Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes · legislature.maine.gov · current through Second Regular Session, 132nd Legislature (current through October 1, 2026 per chapter notice) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Subject to section 2070 and except for property described in section 2062, property held in an account or plan, including a health savings account, that qualifies for tax deferral under the income tax laws of the United States is presumed abandoned if it is unclaimed by the apparent owner 3 years after the earlier of:

29. 33 M.R.S. §2064 Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes · legislature.maine.gov · current through Second Regular Session, 132nd Legislature (current through October 1, 2026 per chapter notice) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Subject to section 2070, property held in an account established under a state's Uniform Gifts to Minors Act or Uniform Transfers to Minors Act, if it is unclaimed by or on behalf of the minor on whose behalf the account was opened, is presumed abandoned 3 years after the date on which the custodian is required to transfer the property to the minor or the minor's estate in accordance with the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act or Uniform Transfers to Minors Act of the state in which the account was opened in accordance with the provisions of section 2068 for securities and section 2061, subsection 5 for a payroll card or demand, savings or time deposit.

30. 33 M.R.S. §2067-A Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes · legislature.maine.gov · current through Second Regular Session, 132nd Legislature (current through October 1, 2026 per chapter notice) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Subject to subsection 2, virtual currency is presumed abandoned 5 years after the last indication of interest by the apparent owner.

31. 33 M.R.S. §2072 Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes · legislature.maine.gov · current through Second Regular Session, 132nd Legislature (current through October 1, 2026 per chapter notice) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    The United States savings bond has remained unclaimed for 3 years after its date of final maturity.

32. 33 M.R.S. §2103 Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes · legislature.maine.gov · current through Second Regular Session, 132nd Legislature (current through October 1, 2026 per chapter notice) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    The administrator shall maintain a website accessible by the public and electronically searchable that contains the names reported to the administrator of all apparent owners for whom property is being held by the administrator.

33. Heirfinder Contract Guidelines (revised 8/1/14) Office of the Maine State Treasurer · maineunclaimedproperty.gov · revised 8/1/14 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    be located by efforts of the State, and will receive a return of the property without payment of a ‘finders fee.’”

34. Fact Sheet Office of the Maine State Treasurer · maineunclaimedproperty.gov · as of 6/30/2026 (FY26) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Total Number of Accounts Available Over 6.0 million

    Cash Received FY26 (7/1/25-6/30/26) $63.9 million

    Claims Paid FY26 (7/1/25-6/30/26) 77,286 claims; $43.2 million

    Average Claim Amount $560.00

    Largest Personal Claim Paid FY26 $1.5 million

35. By the Numbers Office of the Maine State Treasurer · maine.gov · FY23-FY25 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Unclaimed Property (UP) reported: $35.2 MM $65.4 MM $51.0 MM

    UP claims paid: 129,797 68,384 59,401

    UP dollars reunited: $26.8 MM $28.4 MM $37.3 MM

    Average UP claim: $207 $412 $628

    Largest UP claim paid: $706,000 $302,198 $7.5 MM

    UP liability: $299.0 MM $333.3 MM $359.3 MM

    Accounts unclaimed in UP: 5.7 MM 6.0 MM 6.0 MM

36. Governor Declares February 2 through 8 Maine Unclaimed Property Week Office of the Maine State Treasurer · maine.gov · 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    In the month of December alone, 1,900 claims were paid for $2,176,869.98 (10,780 properties paid).

    The proclamation builds on the National Association of State Treasurers (NAST) celebration of National Unclaimed Property Day on February 2nd and coincides with a telethon during Maine Unclaimed Property Week.

37. 33 M.R.S. §2093 Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes · legislature.maine.gov · current through Second Regular Session, 132nd Legislature (current through October 1, 2026 per chapter notice) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 and subject to subsection 3, the report under section 2091 must be filed before November 1st of each year and cover the 12 months preceding July 1st of that year.

38. 33 M.R.S. §2101 Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes · legislature.maine.gov · current through Second Regular Session, 132nd Legislature (current through October 1, 2026 per chapter notice) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Subject to subsection 2, the holder of property presumed abandoned shall send to the apparent owner notice by first class United States mail that complies with section 2102 in a format acceptable to the administrator not more than 180 days nor less than 60 days before filing the report under section 2091 if:

39. Holder Reporting Guidelines Office of the Maine State Treasurer · maineunclaimedproperty.gov · read Nov. 3, 2026; page undated · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    IMPORTANT: The State of Maine does not accept files in the HDE file format. Acceptable file types are: .HRS, .RPT, and .TXT.

    Maine’s recent statute updates (LD 1969 , opens in a new tab ) goes into effect on July 29, 2026 but will not effect the June 30, 2026 reporting that is due November 1, 2026.

    Maine’s Unclaimed Property Administrator will report the properties belonging to out-of-state owners to the appropriate state by June 1st.

40. 33 M.R.S. §2194 Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes · legislature.maine.gov · current through Second Regular Session, 132nd Legislature (current through October 1, 2026 per chapter notice) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Except as otherwise provided in section 2195 or 2196, the administrator may require a holder that fails to report, pay or deliver property within the time prescribed by this Act to pay to the administrator, in addition to interest included under subsection 1, a civil penalty of $200 for each day the duty is not performed, up to a cumulative maximum amount of $5,000.

41. Voluntary Disclosure Program Office of the Maine State Treasurer · maineunclaimedproperty.gov · read Nov. 3, 2026; page undated · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Maine does not have a formal voluntary compliance program at this time but we do review requests on an individual basis.

42. 33 M.R.S. ch. 45, Maine Revised Unclaimed Property Act (PDF) Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes · legislature.maine.gov · current through October 1, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    This chapter may be known and cited as "the Maine Revised Unclaimed Property Act."

43. 2022 Unclaimed Property Holder Seminar Office of the Maine State Treasurer · maineunclaimedproperty.gov · 2022 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Substantially adopted the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act of 2016 (RUUPA).

44. 33 M.R.S. §2144 Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes · legislature.maine.gov · current through Second Regular Session, 132nd Legislature (current through October 1, 2026 per chapter notice) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Except as provided in section 2072, property received by the administrator under this Act is held in custody for the benefit of the owner and is not owned by the State.

45. 33 M.R.S. §2135 Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes · legislature.maine.gov · current through Second Regular Session, 132nd Legislature (current through October 1, 2026 per chapter notice) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    The administrator may not sell a medal or decoration awarded for military service in the Armed Forces of the United States.

46. 33 M.R.S. §2133 Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes · legislature.maine.gov · current through Second Regular Session, 132nd Legislature (current through October 1, 2026 per chapter notice) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    A person making a claim under this Act after the expiration of the one-year period is entitled to receive the securities or virtual currency delivered to the administrator by the holder, if the securities or virtual currency remain in the custody of the administrator, or the net proceeds received from sale and is not entitled to receive any appreciation in the value of the property occurring after delivery to the administrator, except in a case of intentional misconduct or malfeasance by the administrator.

47. Law & Policy Office of the Maine State Treasurer · maineunclaimedproperty.gov · read Nov. 3, 2026; page undated · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    The alphabetized list contains all unclaimed items reported at least two years ago with a value of $1,000 or more OR with shares of stock or mutual funds on the account.

    These values/amounts have never been made public and remain confidential under 33 M.R.S.A. §1971(4).

48. 33 M.R.S. §2113 Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes · legislature.maine.gov · current through Second Regular Session, 132nd Legislature (current through October 1, 2026 per chapter notice) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Notwithstanding any other provision in this chapter to the contrary, a lawyer, law firm or financial institution holding funds presumed abandoned in a lawyer's trust account for which no identifying client information can be found shall file a report with the administrator pursuant to section 2091, subsection 1 and then transfer such funds, along with a copy of the report, to the lawyer's trust account program manager to provide funding to organizations whose primary purpose is to provide civil legal aid to low-income residents of the State.

49. 33 M.R.S. §2143 Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes · legislature.maine.gov · current through Second Regular Session, 132nd Legislature (current through October 1, 2026 per chapter notice) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    At the end of each year or more often, the administrator shall transfer to the General Fund all money in the Unclaimed Property Fund under section 2141 that is in excess of $500,000.

50. What is Unclaimed Property? Office of the Maine State Treasurer · maineunclaimedproperty.gov · read Nov. 3, 2026; page undated · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Unclaimed Property does not include real estate, animals or vehicles.