Mississippi Unclaimed Property: How to Search and Claim for Free

How to search for Mississippi unclaimed property

The official search is at treasury.ms.gov/citizenship-declaration.¹ You may see it called Unclaimed Money (Unclaimed Property Division).⁹

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

Fast-track and automatic payments

• Money Match: the Treasury mails checks to owners it matches through public records, with no claim needed⁴

How to claim unclaimed property in Mississippi, step by step

Claims can be filed online on the official site.² Cost: Free.⁷

1. Answer the required citizenship question ('Are you an American citizen?') that opens the search¹
2. Search by last name or business name (optionally first name, city, ZIP or property ID)¹⁰
3. Click CLAIM on each matching property, then CONTINUE TO FILE CLAIM¹⁰
4. Enter claimant details with the current mailing address (the check is mailed there) and confirm the address¹¹
5. Review and SUBMIT; the claim number is generated and e-signed¹¹
6. Check the email and claim-form attachment for the documents your claim needs, then upload them or mail them¹²
7. Track the claim with the claim number on the Status page¹³

• Notary: Paper claim forms must be notarized (each signer separately); online eClaims are signed electronically instead⁷
• Interest: Yes: 1/12 of 1% per month (1% a year) from receipt to payment; for property that was interest-bearing, up to 5/12 of 1% per month (or the lower market rate) for at most 15 years¹⁴
• Property of a minor: Parent or legal guardian claims with their own ID/SSN document plus the minor's birth certificate (or license) and Social Security card, and court guardianship/adoption papers if applicable⁷
• If a claim is denied: Sue in the Circuit Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County within 30 days after the Treasurer's decision (or within 60 days of filing if the Treasurer does not act within 90 days); administratively, a sworn written protest with optional hearing⁵

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: photo ID (driver's license, passport, military ID or other official card); Social Security card or any formal document showing the SSN (e.g., top of a tax return, insurance document, Medicare card); proof of the address reported to the State; name-change papers if the name changed; notarized claim form (paper claims)⁷
• Property-specific proof the Division may ask for: Checking: blank or cancelled check or statement with the account number; Savings: passbook, deposit slip, statement or 1099-INT; Wages: W-2, 1099, state or federal tax return, previous pay stub; Stock/dividends: stock certificate or broker statement; Bearer bonds and cds: record of purchase; Insurance: policy or insurer correspondence citing the policy number; Court clerk funds: court decree or order; Vendor checks: accounts receivable billing, invoices, bills of lading; Deceased owners: affirmations of no probate and indemnity²

A former address or a name change

• Former address / cannot prove the address: old bills, tax returns, school records, birth or death certificates, credit reports or any official document listing the previous address; if none: a note explaining the property and approximate dates⁹

The owner has died (estate)

• Open estate: paid to the estate in care of the executor. Closed estate: split among all legal heirs per the will or heirship, and each heir files a separate claim; one heir's death certificate and will/obituary serve all heirs⁹
• Deceased owner (heir or estate): claimant photo ID and SSN document; owner's death certificate (and any deceased heir's); filed will (and probate orders); if no will, obituary or funeral program listing all heirs; if neither, a notarized Affidavit of Death and Heirship from each claiming heir; state on the claim form whether the estate is open or closed⁹

A business or government agency

• Business: officer's photo ID; copy of FEIN; proof of company position (business card or letterhead listing the officer); proof of the company address reported to the State; if dissolved: legal proof of each owner's name and ownership percentage; notarized signature of owner/officer (paper)⁷
• Government / public entity: employee ID; signing authority; business card⁹

Securities, safe deposit boxes and other cases

• Power of attorney: owner's driver's license and Social Security card; POA holder's driver's license and Social Security card; power of attorney document⁹
• Minor owner (parent or guardian claiming): parent/guardian driver's license and Social Security card; minor's birth certificate or driver's license and Social Security card; court adoption or guardianship papers if applicable⁹

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

• Varies; no standard time published³

How you are paid

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

• Check mailed to the claimant's current address; securities transferred to the claimant's brokerage account²

Deadline

Owners and heirs in Mississippi generally have no deadline, but the rule has exceptions.

• No time limit for most property; the State holds it until the owner or heirs claim. Exception: uncashed State of Mississippi checks (warrants) become unclaimable about six years after issue⁴

Contact the Mississippi unclaimed property office

When property becomes unclaimed: dormancy periods

In Mississippi most property is presumed abandoned after 5 years without owner contact.⁵ More on how this works: what happens after the dormancy period.

Other states: dormancy periods table.

• Minimum amounts: No minimum: holders report all amounts. Owner names are required for items over $100; items under $100 may be reported in aggregate (Treasury suggests aggregating $50 or less)¹⁹
• Gift cards: Report only cards with no printed expiration date that have been dormant five years (with card number, date of sale, amount); cards with a printed expiration date are not reported¹⁹
• Published lists of owners: Newspaper notice in the owner's county within 120 days of the holder report (items under $100 optional), plus mailed notice to owners of $100 or more⁵

Finder fees and heir finders in Mississippi

The legal limit in Mississippi: 10% of the recoverable property or $50, whichever is greater.⁵ You never need a finder: claiming directly is free.⁷

• Are finders allowed? Yes.⁵
• Contract rules: No finder contract or fee request until 7 months after the holder delivered the property to the State; the Treasurer must approve every finder contract; send a copy of the contract with the claim; the Treasury will not deduct the fee from the payment; the owner may challenge an excessive fee at any time⁵
• The law: Miss. Code Ann. § 89-12-25⁵ (read the text)

Before signing with a finder, read how finders work.

How to spot Mississippi unclaimed property scams

Mississippi's official search is on treasury.ms.gov, a .gov address.¹

What Mississippi warns about

• Searching and claiming are free; you do not need a paid finder³
• Money Match checks mailed by the Treasury are legitimate; call or email to verify²¹
• Call the office if unsure the website is legitimate²²
• Fraudulent claims are investigated; one attempt to take nearly $800,000 with forged documents was stopped²³

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

Mississippi unclaimed property in numbers

For businesses: reporting unclaimed property to Mississippi

• Report due: November 1 (report and remittance, covering property presumed abandoned as of the preceding June 30)⁵
• Due diligence letters to owners: Before reporting, holders must try to contact owners whose whereabouts they know; mailing a notice to the last-known address satisfies the law. Treasury suggests letters at least 60 days before reporting, for property of $50 or more¹⁹
• Where to report: ms.findyourunclaimedproperty.com/…³¹
• File format: Electronic only, NAUPA format (.txt, .hrs or .rpt); no Excel; no paper reports³¹
• Penalties: Willful failure to report: fine of $5 per day, up to $100; willful refusal to pay/deliver: $5–$100 fine and/or up to 6 months in jail; late reporting/payment: interest of 1% per month (may be reduced or waived for good cause); examination costs if unreported property is found⁵

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

Other rules specific to Mississippi

• Law: Miss. Code Ann. §§ 89-12-1 to 89-12-57 (Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act); rules at Miss. Admin. Code Title 38, Part 4³²
• Uniform act: Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act²
• Citizenship declaration before search and claim: every claimant must answer whether they are a U.S. citizen; citizens' claims are handled first and non-citizens must provide ID from their country¹
• Money Match: automatic checks with no claim, including for storm-hit counties²¹
• Uncashed state-issued checks (tax refunds, state paychecks, vendor payments) can be claimed only for about six years before reverting to the State⁴
• Child support arrears are taken out of approved claims: the Treasurer checks with the Department of Human Services and sends any amount owed to DHS before paying the claimant¹⁴
• Claimants are paid a small statutory interest (1% a year; more for property that earned interest)¹⁴
• Each heir of a closed estate must file a separate claim; the State will not pay the whole amount to one heir for redistribution⁹
• Only cash and securities are accepted; holders must auction safe deposit box contents and report the cash¹⁹
• Long dormancy for traveler's checks (15 years) and money orders (7 years); CDs with 10+ year terms are exempt from the statutory time limit¹⁹
• $10 million of unclaimed property money is set aside as the Historic Properties Financing Fund, whose earnings fund Mississippi Landmark grants⁵
• Securities delivered to the State are held at least three years before sale; if sold earlier, an owner claiming within that time gets the higher of sale proceeds or current market value⁵
• Nursing homes report deceased patients' funds separately on Form NH-1 (or online) under Section 43-13-120³³
• Claimed names leave the public search list while the claim is reviewed⁹

Mississippi unclaimed property: questions people ask

Which law governs unclaimed property in Mississippi?

Miss. Code Ann. §§ 89-12-1 to 89-12-57 (Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act); rules at Miss.³²

When is the Mississippi unclaimed property report due?

November 1 (report and remittance, covering property presumed abandoned as of the preceding June 30)⁵ Details above.

Where are the Mississippi unclaimed property claim forms?

ms.findyourunclaimedproperty.com/app/forms¹⁷

How do I claim unclaimed property in Mississippi?

Claims can be filed online on the official site.² First step: Answer the required citizenship question ('Are you an American citizen?') that opens the search¹ All the steps.

Where do I search for Mississippi unclaimed property?

On the official search at treasury.ms.gov.¹ Searching and claiming there is free.⁷

Is it free to claim unclaimed property in Mississippi?

Free⁷

What is the Mississippi unclaimed property phone number?

Claims: (601) 359-3534; General: (601) 359-3600.⁶

How long does a Mississippi unclaimed property claim take?

Varies; no standard time published³ Details above.

Moved? Neighboring programs

• Louisiana unclaimed property
• Arkansas unclaimed property
• Tennessee unclaimed property
• Alabama 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. Citizenship Declaration (gateway to the unclaimed money search) Office of the Mississippi State Treasurer · treasury.ms.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Are you an American citizen?(Required)

   Claims of American citizens will take precedent over any claim requiring more extensive validation through non-domestic means.

2. Mississippi Administrative Code Title 38 (Treasurer), Part 4: Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act Mississippi Secretary of State (Administrative Code) · sos.ms.gov · current code PDF as served Nov. 3, 2026 (no effective date printed) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Completed, signed, and notarized claim form as prescribed by the Treasurer and sent by mail OR completed electronic form with electronic signature as prescribed by the Treasurer at www.treasury.ms.gov, including checked acknowledgement that the claimant agrees to submit the claim form and required supporting documentation by electronic means;

   Payment vouchers for claim payments shall be made in the name of, and mailed to, the claimant determined to have a valid ownership interest in the

   The Division may request and require additional documentation in order to validate ownership.

   Subject to the provisions of the Act, any unpaid wages shall be presumed abandoned if, for longer than FIVE (5) years, the existence and location of the person to whom the wages are owed is unknown to the holder of the wages,

   "Act" means the Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act per Miss. Code Ann. Section 89-12-1 et seq.

3. FAQ's: Claiming Property Office of the Mississippi State Treasurer (portal) · ms.findyourunclaimedproperty.com · as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   The time it takes to process a claim varies.

   Any person may file a claim without the assistance of a paid claim finder. We are happy to assist you and help you avoid any fees from claim finders.

4. It's Your Check. Cash it. Office of the Mississippi State Treasurer (Treasurer's column) · treasury.ms.gov · Oct. 24, 2025 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   While most unclaimed money remains claimable forever, checks that were issued to you by the state such as tax refunds, payments for a good or service or even payroll checks that go uncashed, become unclaimable after six years, reverting to the state's general fund.

   As the name suggests, Money Match leverages widely available public records to match and return unclaimed money to owners, without the owner having to make a claim.

5. House Bill 1513 (As Introduced), 2019 Regular Session: amends 89-12-53 and brings forward Sections 89-12-3 through 89-12-49 and 89-12-55 in full Mississippi Legislature · billstatus.ls.state.ms.us · statute text as of the 2019 Regular Session (bill died; brought-forward sections reproduce the law then in force) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   The agreed upon fee in such contracts shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the value of the recoverable property or Fifty Dollars ($50.00), whichever is greater.

   Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Treasurer or as to whose claim the Treasurer has failed to act within ninety (90) days after the filing of the claim, may commence an action in the Circuit Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, to establish his claim. The proceeding shall be brought within thirty (30) days after the decision of the Treasurer or within sixty (60) days from the filing of the claim if the Treasurer fails to act.

   All intangible personal property not otherwise covered by the provisions of this chapter, including any income or increment thereon and deducting any charges that may have accrued, that is held in the ordinary course of the holder's business and has remained unclaimed by the owner for more than five (5) years after it became payable or distributable shall be presumed abandoned.

   Any demand, savings, or matured time deposit made in this state with a banking organization or financial organization, together with any interest or dividend thereon, excluding any charges that may have accrued, unless the owner has, within five (5) years:

   Any sum payable on checks certified in this state or on written instruments issued in this state on which a banking or financial organization or business association is directly liable, including, but not limited to, certificates of deposit, drafts, money orders and traveler's checks, that, with the exception of traveler's checks and money orders, has been outstanding for more than five (5) years from the date it was payable, or from the date of its issuance if payable on demand,

   or, in the case of money orders, that has been outstanding for more than seven (7) years from the date of its issuance,

   or, in the case of traveler's checks, that has been outstanding for more than fifteen (15) years from the date of its issuance,

   funds held or owing by a life insurance corporation under any life or endowment insurance policy or annuity contract which has matured or terminated shall be presumed abandoned if unclaimed and unpaid for more than five (5) years after the funds became due and payable as established from the records of the corporation.

   Any deposit made by a subscriber with a utility to secure payment for, or any sum paid in advance for, utility services to be furnished in this state, less any lawful deductions, that has remained unclaimed by the person appearing on the records of the utility entitled thereto for more than five (5) years after the termination of the services for which the deposit or advance payment was made.

   any intangible personal property and any income or increment thereon, held in a fiduciary capacity for the benefit of another person shall be presumed abandoned unless the owner has, within five (5) years after it became payable or distributable,

   All tangible personal property or intangible personal property, including choses in action in amounts certain, and all debts owed or entrusted funds or other property held by the federal government, or any federal agency, or any officer, or appointee thereof, shall be presumed abandoned in this state if the last known address of the owner of the property is in this state and the property has remained unclaimed for five (5) years.

   Within one hundred twenty (120) days from the filing of the report required by Section 89-12-23, the Treasurer shall cause notice to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the county of this state in which is located the last-known address of any person to be named in the notice.

   It is unlawful for a person to seek to receive from another person or contract with a person for a fee or compensation for locating property which he knows has been reported, paid or delivered to the Treasurer pursuant to the provisions of this chapter prior to seven (7) months after the date of payment or delivery of the property by the holder to the Treasurer as required by Section 89-12-29.

   The Treasurer shall approve all contracts entered into between two (2) or more persons whereby one (1) party to the contract agrees to furnish the other party with information concerning property reported to the Treasurer under this chapter.

   Section 89-12-25, Mississippi Code of 1972, is brought forward as follows:

   The report shall be filed before November 1 of each year in which a report is required as of June 30 next preceding.

   In addition to any damages, penalties, or fines for which a person may be liable under any other provision of law, any person who fails to report, pay or deliver abandoned property within the time prescribed by the provisions of this chapter shall pay to the Treasurer interest at the rate of one percent (1%) per month on the property or the value thereof from the date the property should have been paid or delivered, but in no event prior to July 1, 1982;

   On July 1, 1999, Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000.00) in the Abandoned Property Fund shall be set aside and placed in the Historic Properties Financing Fund created herein.

   Unless the Treasurer considers it to be in the best interests of the state to do otherwise, all securities presumed abandoned under Section 89-12-11 and delivered to the Treasurer must be held for at least three (3) years before they may be sold.

6. Contact Us Office of the Mississippi State Treasurer (portal) · ms.findyourunclaimedproperty.com · as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Questions Regarding Claims: phone 601-359-3534

7. Claim Form and Unclaimed Property Checklist for Required Documentation (Claim-Form-and-Requirements-4.23.19) Office of the Mississippi State Treasurer · treasury.ms.gov · form version dated 4.23.19 in file name · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   This is a free service provided through the Office of the State Treasurer.

   If signed by 2 claimants, both signatures must be separately notarized.

   Minor: If the owner is a minor, a copy of the minor's birth certificate AND a copied document containing his/her social security number is required.

   Attached to this form, each claimant must submit a copy of an official photo ID and a copied document validating his/her social security number.

   Is business open or dissolved? If business is open, we will pay the business. If the business is dissolved, send legal proof of each owners' name and the percentage of the company each owned.

8. Make a Claim Office of the Mississippi State Treasurer · treasury.ms.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Office of the State Treasurer Unclaimed Property Division P.O. Box 138

   Questions? Email us at [email protected] or call (601) 359-3534.

   Mail your completed and notarized form to: Office of the State Treasurer Unclaimed Property Division P.O. Box 138 Jackson, MS 39205

9. Unclaimed Money: Learn (What is Unclaimed Money, FAQ, Required Documentation) Office of the Mississippi State Treasurer · treasury.ms.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   After five years of inactivity, financial institutions turn that money over to the state and the State Treasury is charged with finding the rightful owner of this unclaimed money – or unclaimed property, as the industry would call it.

   Copies of old bills (such as a utility bill), tax returns, school records, birth or death certificates, or credit reports will suffice. Any official document listing your previous address is sufficient. If you can't submit proof of address, write a simple note explaining this was a house or apartment that you or someone else owned or rented and during what approximate period of time.

   If the estate is open, we pay the estate in care of the executor. If the estate is closed, we must split the funds between all legal heir(s). Each heir needs to complete a separate claim form.

   If there was no obituary or funeral program, each claiming heir must complete a notarized Affidavit of Death available here.

   If you are public entity you must upload a copy of: Employee ID Signing Authority Business Card

   Submit a copy of the property owner's driver's license and Social Security card, as well as a copy of the POA's driver's license, Social Security card, and power of attorney document.

   Submit a copy of your driver's license and Social Security card as well as a copy of the birth certificate or driver's license and Social Security card of the minor. Also include adoption or guardianship papers from the court, if applicable.

   All of my paperwork is ready. May I stop by the Unclaimed Property Division in the Treasurer's Office to pick up a check? No. We do not have the checks in our office.

   We are prohibited from distributing to one heir the entire amount of unclaimed property, even if one claimant intends to distribute the property among other heirs.

   At that point, the name is removed from the database listing while the claim is being evaluated.

10. How to Claim: 1. Search for Property Office of the Mississippi State Treasurer (portal) · ms.findyourunclaimedproperty.com · as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Type your name (first name, last name or both) into the Last Name/Business Name field and click SEARCH. If you receive too many results, try to narrow down the search by entering a city or zip code.

    Once you've found the properties that may belong to you, click the CLAIM button, and then click the CONTINUE TO FILE CLAIM button to begin the claims process.

11. How to Claim: 2. Submit a Claim Office of the Mississippi State Treasurer (portal) · ms.findyourunclaimedproperty.com · as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Complete your information as the claimant. This should include your current mailing address as it will be the address where the funds are mailed.

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

12. How to Claim: 3. Complete Your Claim Office of the Mississippi State Treasurer (portal) · ms.findyourunclaimedproperty.com · as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    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. 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.

13. How to Claim: 4. Track Your Claim's Progress Office of the Mississippi State Treasurer (portal) · ms.findyourunclaimedproperty.com · as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · 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. Senate Bill 2319 (As Sent to Governor), 2022 Regular Session: amends 89-12-39 (child support arrearage intercept) Mississippi Legislature · billstatus.ls.state.ms.us · enacted; approved by Governor 04/19/2022; effective July 1, 2022 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    If the validity of a claim shall be determined in favor of the claimant and the claimant does not owe a child support arrearage or there is a remaining amount of the claim after satisfaction of the arrearage under subsection (3) of this section, the Treasurer shall pay over to the claimant only that amount which the Treasurer actually received, without deduction for costs of notices or for service charges, together with interest at the rate of one-twelfth of one percent (1/12 of 1%) per month from the time when it was received by the Treasurer to the time when it was paid by him or her to the claimant.

    If the claimant owes an arrearage, the Treasurer shall transfer to the Department of Human Services any portion of the claim, including any interest as described in subsection (4) of this section, necessary to satisfy, fully or partially, the person's child support arrearage.

    together with interest at the rate of one-twelfth of one percent (1/12 of 1%) per month from the time when it was received by the Treasurer to the time when it was paid by him or her to the claimant.

15. Treasurer David McRae Office of the Mississippi State Treasurer · treasury.ms.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    The Treasurer has also made returning unclaimed money a top priority.

16. Mississippi (state reporting information) National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA) · unclaimed.org · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Unclaimed Property website: https://treasury.ms.gov/for-citizens/unclaimed-property/

17. Forms and Resources Office of the Mississippi State Treasurer (portal) · ms.findyourunclaimedproperty.com · as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Unclaimed Property Law Unclaimed Property Law: 89-12-1 View (PDF)

18. House Bill 1675 (As Sent to Governor), 2024 Regular Session: amends 89-12-3 and 89-12-11 (farm credit system cooperatives) Mississippi Legislature · billstatus.ls.state.ms.us · enacted; approved by Governor 04/20/2024; effective July 1, 2024 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    stock or other intangible ownership interest in a business association which is held by the association, the existence of which is evidenced by records available to the association, is presumed abandoned if a dividend, distribution or other sum payable as a result of the interest has remained unclaimed by the owner for five (5) years

19. FAQ's: Reporting Property Office of the Mississippi State Treasurer (portal) · ms.findyourunclaimedproperty.com · as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 (one answer refers to 2021) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    If there is no expiration date printed on the card and it is five years dormant, please report and remit along with the following information:

    No. Businesses are required to report all unclaimed property – no matter how small.

    If there is an expiration date printed on the card, do not report or remit.

    We suggest you send your due diligence letters at least 60 days before reporting your unclaimed property funds. We also suggest you send due diligence letters for property of $50 or more.

    Mississippi does not accept physical property.

    In Mississippi, it is five years for all checks, 15 years for traveler's checks, and seven years for money orders.

20. Senate Bill 2714 (As Passed the Senate), 2026 Regular Session (safe deposit escheat; amends 7-7-42 and 89-12 sections) Mississippi Legislature · billstatus.ls.state.ms.us · 2026 Regular Session; bill died on calendar 03/26/2026, so its struck-through text is current law · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Any State of Mississippi warrant issued by the State Fiscal Officer against any fund in the State Treasury which has not been presented to the State Treasurer for payment within one (1) year after the last day of the month in which it was originally issued, shall be null and void, the obligation thereafter shall be unenforceable and the State Fiscal Officer shall not issue an additional warrant.

21. Largest Unclaimed Money Match in State's History Office of the Mississippi State Treasurer (Treasurer's column) · treasury.ms.gov · Feb. 27, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    At the same time, if you receive a check, it is legitimate; please cash it immediately. You are also welcome to verify the funds by calling my team at (601) 359-3600 or emailing [email protected].

    More specifically, the Mississippi Treasury conducted our largest Money Match ever in counties affected by the winter storm, returning $5 million.

22. Search for Unclaimed Property Office of the Mississippi State Treasurer (portal) · ms.findyourunclaimedproperty.com · as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    If you have any questions or concerns regarding the privacy of your information or the legitimacy of this website, please call our office at 601-359-3534

23. Mississippi Isn't Minnesota. We Fight Fraud. Office of the Mississippi State Treasurer (Treasurer's column) · treasury.ms.gov · Oct. 16, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Earlier this year, a criminal attempted to steal nearly $800,000 from our unclaimed money program in a single transaction.

24. Mississippi Unclaimed Property portal home Office of the Mississippi State Treasurer (portal ms.findyourunclaimedproperty.com) · ms.findyourunclaimedproperty.com · as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    WE HAVE RETURNED MORE THAN: $330,354,630

25. Mississippi is on the Rise (Treasurer column) Office of the Mississippi State Treasurer · treasury.ms.gov · Sept. 16, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Since 2020, our Treasury team has earned more than $1 billion in interest income for the state and returned nearly $200 million in unclaimed money to Mississippians.

26. Celebrate Unclaimed Money Day by Searching Office of the Mississippi State Treasurer (Treasurer's column) · treasury.ms.gov · Jan. 30, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    On average, people claim about $2,000 of unclaimed money with about one in seven people having funds available.

27. $150 Million Returned Office of the Mississippi State Treasurer (Treasurer's column) · treasury.ms.gov · Oct. 31, 2025 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Statistically, one in seven Mississippians has missing money waiting to be claimed.

28. $11k in YOUR Name? Office of the Mississippi State Treasurer (Treasurer's column) · treasury.ms.gov · June 27, 2025 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    A Mississippian once recovered $1.2 million during their search!

29. $40 Million Returned in One Year Office of the Mississippi State Treasurer (Treasurer's column) · treasury.ms.gov · Jan. 10, 2025 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    In fact, our team returned more than $40 million to Mississippians in the last twelve months.

30. Treasurer's Annual Report FY 2019 Office of the Mississippi State Treasurer · treasury.ms.gov · Fiscal Year 2019 (uploaded June 2020) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    FY2019 8,223 $27,392,945.07

31. Unclaimed Property Reporting (for businesses) Office of the Mississippi State Treasurer · treasury.ms.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Holder Reporting – Home (ms.findyourunclaimedproperty.com)

    All holders are required to report electronically. Paper reports will no longer be accepted. Electronic reports must be in NAUPA format with one of the following extensions: txt, hrs, rpt.

32. Unclaimed Property Law Office of the Mississippi State Treasurer (portal) · ms.findyourunclaimedproperty.com · as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Uniform Dispensation of Unclaimed Property Act" 89-12-1 to 89-12-57 (PDF)

33. Nursing Home Form NH1 (FORM NH-1, updated 06/17) with online reporting instructions Office of the Mississippi State Treasurer · treasury.ms.gov · 06/27/2023 (file name); form NH-1 updated 06/17 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Pursuant to Mississippi Code Annotated, Section 43-13-120 and Section 89-12-1, et. seq., the above holder hereby reports the following property: