Ohio Unclaimed Property: How to Search and Claim for Free

How to search for Ohio unclaimed property

The official search is at unclaimedfunds.ohio.gov/app/claim-search.¹ You may see it called Ohio Division of Unclaimed Funds ("Unclaimed Funds").⁹

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

Fast-track and automatic payments

• Some claims are approved automatically with no documents, using identity verification; no published dollar limit.¹⁰

Ohio's records can also be searched through MissingMoney.com.¹¹

Property the state program does not hold

These official bodies keep their own records, searched separately:

• County-held funds (tax overages, surplus funds, foreclosures): each Ohio county. not handled by the state Division¹²

How to claim unclaimed property in Ohio, step by step

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

1. Search for your name (or business name) at unclaimedfunds.ohio.gov; add city or ZIP to narrow.¹
2. Check that the reported address is one where you lived.²
3. Select each matching property, click CLAIM, then CONTINUE TO FILE CLAIM; choose your relationship (Owner, Deceased Owner, Government, Holder Reimbursement, etc.) and click FILE CLAIM.¹
4. Enter your details and the address where the check should go, then SUBMIT to get a claim number.¹
5. Watch for an email: either approval as-is, or a claim form listing the documents required.¹⁰
6. Upload the signed claim form and documents on the secure upload page (or mail them).¹
7. Track your claim online with the claim number.¹

• Notary: Required on the claim form for claims of $5,000 or more (per the deceased-owner page); the Division says it is working to remove the notarization requirement¹³
• Interest: Yes: claimants receive any interest earned; interest of $10+ is reported to the IRS on Form 1099-INT²
• Property of a minor: A court-appointed guardian claims for a ward with a certified, current appointment; for UGMA/UTMA accounts a minor is under 21¹⁴
• If a claim is denied: A claimant may request a formal hearing on a claim. A person adversely affected by the Director's decision may appeal under ORC Chapter 119, and a claimant who prevails is reimbursed reasonable attorney's fees and costs (ORC 169.08(B), (G)).⁵

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

• All claims: unexpired government photo ID¹⁵
• All claims: proof of SSN/TIN/ITIN/EIN (SS card, TIN card, W-2, 1099, IRS Form 575B); tax returns not accepted¹⁵
• Trust: certification of trust (R.C. 5810.13); trust needs a FEIN¹⁴
• International claimant: W-8BEN if no SSN/ITIN plus second government ID; forms notarized and authenticated via U.S. consulate or apostille; certified English translation¹⁵

A former address or a name change

• All claims / former address: document linking you to the reported address or reporting business¹⁵
• Name change: legal name-change document²

The owner has died (estate)

• If a probate court appointed an executor/administrator, only that person may claim (wills must be probated). If none was appointed: surviving spouse, then next of kin under R.C. 2105.06 (children, then parents, then siblings); all children must be listed and sign waivers (Table of Heirship). Properties over $5,000 must go through probate court. Probate documents must be dated within 2 years. Ohio has no small estate affidavit but accepts other states' affidavits.¹³

You are an heir

• Deceased owner / heir: certified unredacted death certificate, relationship proof, probate documents dated within 2 years, small estate affidavit if applicable¹³

A business or government agency

• Business: FEIN and supporting documentation; signer must be authorized³
• Government (Ohio political subdivision): Combined Letter of Authority and Certification signed by a public official + government ID¹⁶

Securities, safe deposit boxes and other cases

• Cashier's checks, money orders, traveler's checks, bearer bonds: the original instrument (copies not accepted)¹⁵
• Gift card or certificate: original instrument or purchase receipt¹⁵
• Safe deposit box: claim as usual; $0.00 shown because contents/stock were reported²
• Power of attorney: evidence of agreement to claim the specific funds¹⁴
• Guardian of a ward: certified copy of appointment, current within 2 years¹⁴

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

• Standard 120 days; currently longer due to high volume⁴

How you are paid

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

• Paper state warrant (check) mailed to the address given on the claim³

Deadline

Read Ohio's rule carefully: it limits when or how some property can be claimed.

• Funds first reported after Jan. 1, 2016 escheat to the state on the 10th anniversary of their reporting date. Funds first reported on or before Jan. 1, 2016 escheated on Jan. 1, 2026. Escheated funds can still be claimed on or before Jan. 1, 2036. A claim filed after the funds have escheated and after Jan. 1, 2036 is void (HB 96, ORC 169.08(I), effective Sept. 30, 2025).⁵

Contact the Ohio unclaimed property office

When property becomes unclaimed: dormancy periods

In Ohio most property is presumed abandoned after 3 years without owner contact.¹¹ Wages move faster: 1 year.¹¹ Bank accounts: 5 years.¹¹ More on how this works: what happens after the dormancy period.

Other states: dormancy periods table.

• Minimum amounts: No reporting minimum except wages: wages of $50 or less (issued on/after July 1, 2000) are exempt. Owner notices and newspaper listing apply to items of $50+.¹¹
• Gift cards: Exempt: retail gift cards and gift certificates are not unclaimed funds in Ohio²
• Published lists of owners: Annual county-by-county lists of owners with $50+ reported in the past year, published in county newspapers and as PDFs on the Division site¹⁸

Finder fees and heir finders in Ohio

The legal limit in Ohio: 10% of the total amount claimed (also max 10% of any interest paid).⁶ Among the flat caps in our finder-fee comparison, 1 is lower and 11 are higher. You never need a finder: claiming directly is free.⁶

• Are finders allowed? Yes.⁶
• Contract rules: Finders may not contact owners until the property has been held by the Division for 2 years; written agreement must state the nature and value of the funds, net amount to owner, that the State pays the owner directly, that the finder is not a Commerce employee/agent and the Director is not a party, and the finder's registration number and expiry; agreement must be approved by the Division before a claim is created; owner pays the finder only after receiving payment²⁰
• The law: ORC 169.13 (agreements), 169.14, 169.16 (registration), 169.17, 169.99 (penalty)¹² (read the text)

Before signing with a finder, read how finders work.

How to spot Ohio unclaimed property scams

Ohio's official search is on unclaimedfunds.ohio.gov, a .gov address.¹

What Ohio warns about

• The Division sends letters on Ohio Department of Commerce letterhead; call (614) 466-4433 about suspicious mail.¹⁸
• Red flags: phone prompts for your SSN, texts asking for personal information, urgent messages, or requests to pay a fee before receiving funds.¹⁸
• The Division will never ask for personal information by text.¹⁸
• Fake look-alike websites; use only the ohio.gov site.¹⁸
• Finders operating without an Ohio Certificate of Registration are illegal; verify at [email protected].¹⁸

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

Ohio unclaimed property in numbers

For businesses: reporting unclaimed property to Ohio

• Report due: November 1 for property dormant as of June 30; life insurers May 1 for property dormant as of December 31²
• Due diligence letters to owners: At least 30 days before reporting, send OUF-8 notice for items of $50+: first-class mail under $1,000, certified mail with return receipt for $1,000+ (up to $20 cost may be charged against the account)²
• Where to report: unclaimedfunds.ohio.gov/app/submit-a-report (also via Ohio Business Gateway)²³
• File format: Electronic only, NAUPA format (.txt or .hrs); paper and PDF reports not accepted since July 1, 2025; negative (NONE) report required²
• Penalties: Civil penalty of $100/day for knowingly failing to report by the due date, plus another $100/day for failing to file a requested report within 4 months. On unreported, underreported or unpaid funds: interest (the holder's deposit rate, or the six-month T-bill rate for non-financial holders) plus a civil penalty of 1% per month, capped at 25 months. Civil penalties may be waived for good cause. Criminal fine of up to $500 for knowingly failing to report or to pay/deliver, and each day is a separate offense (ORC 169.12, 169.10, 169.99(A)).²⁴
• Voluntary disclosure: Voluntary Compliance Agreement (VCA): holders not under examination may report past-due funds (up to 10 years) and penalties and interest are waived²⁵

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

Other rules specific to Ohio

• Law: Ohio Revised Code Chapter 169 (Unclaimed Funds); rules at Ohio Administrative Code 1301:10⁸
• Uniform act: Not a uniform act: Ohio uses its own Unclaimed Funds Law (ORC Chapter 169)¹¹
• Ohio introduced a 10-year claim deadline (HB 96, 2025): unclaimed funds not claimed within 10 years of receipt go to the state's Ohio Cultural and Sports Facility Performance Grant Fund. First cutoff is Jan. 1, 2036. Most states let owners claim indefinitely.²
• HB 96 also set aside $2 million for outreach in FY26 and FY27.²⁶
• Finders must wait until property has been with the Division at least two years before contacting the owner, and are capped at 10%.²⁰
• Attorney Unclaimed Funds (unclaimed IOLTA/IOTA and residual settlement funds, code TR88) go to the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation for civil legal aid; owners can still claim them.²⁷
• Ohio political subdivisions (counties, townships, school districts, public universities) have their own simplified claim path using a Combined Letter of Authority.¹⁶
• Joint accounts: if unknown whether AND or OR, AND is assumed (all owners must claim); unknown survivorship is treated as none, so a surviving owner gets half and the estate the other half.¹¹
• Safe deposit box contents: only sellable items (coins, currency, stocks, bonds, stamps) are sent to the state; personal items like jewelry, photos and letters are not; auction proceeds are credited to the owner.²
• The Division publishes a ranking of Ohio ZIP codes by unclaimed funds held (top: 45840 Findlay, $24.8 million).²¹
• Annual Ohio State Fair kiosk: 2026 visitors initiated claims totaling $675,451.70.²⁸
• Changes underway (2026): dropping the W-9 requirement and notarized claim forms, adding nearly two dozen claims staff.²¹

Ohio unclaimed property: questions people ask

When is the Ohio unclaimed property report due?

November 1 for property dormant as of June 30; life insurers May 1 for property dormant as of December 31² Details above.

Where do I search for Ohio unclaimed property?

On the official search at unclaimedfunds.ohio.gov.¹ Searching and claiming there is free.⁶

Which law governs unclaimed property in Ohio?

Ohio Revised Code Chapter 169 (Unclaimed Funds); rules at Ohio Administrative Code 1301:10⁸

How do I claim unclaimed property in Ohio?

Claims can be filed online on the official site.² First step: Search for your name (or business name) at unclaimedfunds.ohio.gov; add city or ZIP to narrow.¹ All the steps.

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

If a probate court appointed an executor/administrator, only that person may claim (wills must be probated).¹³ Details above.

How long does a Ohio unclaimed property claim take?

Standard 120 days; currently longer due to high volume⁴ Details above.

What is the Ohio unclaimed property phone number?

Claims and holders: (614) 466-4433.⁴ Hours: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday (in person)¹⁰

Where are the Ohio unclaimed property claim forms?

No standalone claim form: the claim form is generated per claim and emailed. Claimant guides: com.ohio.gov/…¹⁵

Is it free to claim unclaimed property in Ohio?

Free⁶

Moved? Neighboring programs

• Pennsylvania unclaimed property
• West Virginia unclaimed property
• Kentucky unclaimed property
• Indiana unclaimed property
• Michigan unclaimed property

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

Sources

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1. How to Claim Unclaimed Funds Ohio Department of Commerce · com.ohio.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Visit the Unclaimed Funds website. From the menu, hover over Claim Funds > Search Unclaimed Funds, or click the FIND YOUR FUNDS button on the homepage.

   Enter your first name, last name, or both in the Last Name/Business Name field and click SEARCH. If your results are too broad, add a city or ZIP code to narrow them.

   Check the claims you selected. Choose the correct claimant relationship from the drop-down menu, then click FILE CLAIM to go to the Claimant Info page.

   Preview all properties and verify your information. If everything is correct, click SUBMIT to create your claim and receive your claim number.

   You can submit your claim form and documents two ways:

   Enter your claim number any time on the Claim Status Lookup page to see the latest status.

   Mail: Ohio Division of Unclaimed Funds 77 S. High Street, 20th Floor Columbus, OH 43215-6108

2. Frequently Asked Questions Ohio Department of Commerce · com.ohio.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   […] Then, you can submit your required documents online or mail them to us at: The Division of Unclaimed Funds 77 S. High Street 20th floor Columbus, Ohio 43215.

   Check the reported address. If it matches a place you lived, the funds may be yours.

   You will receive any interest earned. Interest may be taxable.

   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, personal ID, etc.).

   The holder reported stock or safe deposit box contents.

   Retail gift cards and gift certificates.

   Most holders: November 1 for property dormant as of June 30.

   At least 30 days before reporting, holders must send an OUF‑8 Notice of Unclaimed Funds to owners.

   All reports must be filed electronically in NAUPA format. Paper reports and .hde files are not accepted.

   Funds not claimed within 10 years will now be transferred to the State for cultural venues or sports stadiums through the Ohio Cultural and Sports Facility Performance Grant Fund.

   We do not receive personal items like jewelry, photos, or letters.

3. Glossary of Terms Ohio Department of Commerce · com.ohio.gov · March 12, 2025 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   The daily process that creates an electronic file of approved claims and sends it to the Office of Budget and Management for warrant issuance. The Division then mails warrants to claimants.

   Businesses must provide their FEIN and supporting documentation when filing a claim.

4. Contact Us Ohio Department of Commerce · com.ohio.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   While we are working diligently and promptly, claim processing is taking longer than the standard 120 days due to high claim volume.

   Claims Contact Information 614-466-4433

5. ORC 169.08 Filing claim for refund Ohio Legislative Service Commission (codes.ohio.gov) · codes.ohio.gov · archived copy, captured March 20, 2026 (view capture) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   (2) Unclaimed funds and interest first reported to the director after January 1, 2016, are deemed abandoned and escheat to the state on the tenth anniversary of that reporting date if no valid claim is filed by the owner or another person claiming a right to payment on or before the tenth anniversary of that reporting date.

   (G) Any person, including the office of child support, adversely affected by a decision of the director may appeal such decision in the manner provided in Chapter 119. of the Revised Code.

6. Working with a Paid Professional Finder FAQs Ohio Department of Commerce · com.ohio.gov · March 20, 2025 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Maximum fee: A finder may charge no more than 10% of the total amount claimed.

   You can claim unclaimed funds from the Ohio Division of Unclaimed Funds for free.

   Ohio law requires anyone who locates, delivers, recovers, or assists in recovering unclaimed funds for another person for a fee to hold a valid Certificate of Registration from the Director of Commerce.

7. Ohio Businesses Reminded to Submit Annual Unclaimed Funds Report Ahead of Nov. 1 Deadline Ohio Department of Commerce · com.ohio.gov · October 13, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   The Division of Unclaimed Funds is part of the Ohio Department of Commerce.

8. What Are Unclaimed Funds Ohio Department of Commerce · com.ohio.gov · FY26 figures · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Total unclaimed funds in Ohio: $5.4 billion

   Unclaimed funds received in FY26: $711 million

   Claims paid in FY26: $190 million

   Ohio Revised Code 169

9. Ohio Unclaimed Funds portal home Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Unclaimed Funds · unclaimedfunds.ohio.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Unclaimed Funds

10. Ten Years to Claim Your Funds Ohio Department of Commerce · com.ohio.gov · May 20, 2025 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Our new unclaimed funds system uses enhanced identity verification that may reduce our need for certain documentation and speed up payment for some claimants.

    This email will either state that your claim has been approved as-is, or it will include a claim form that lists various documents that you’ll be required to provide.

    Once you submit your claim, you’ll receive an email from [email protected].

    In person: 77 S. High Street, 20th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215 (8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday)

11. Unclaimed Funds Reporting Guide (2026) Ohio Division of Unclaimed Funds · dam.assets.ohio.gov · 2026 edition ("WHAT'S NEW FOR 2026") · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    The website www.missingmoney.com allows individuals and businesses to research their names for unclaimed funds held by the State of Ohio, and other states.

    Most Property - 3 Year Dormancy Period for on-Life Insurance Companies

    Wages, salary and commissions become dormant (1) year from the date payable.

    AC01 Checking Accounts or Share Draft Accounts 5

    AC03 Matured CDs, Savings Certificates or Share Certificate Accounts 5

    AC09 IRA or Keogh Accounts 3

    CK01 Cashier’s Checks 5

    CK08 Travelers Checks 15

    SC01 Dividends 5

    IN03 Proceeds Due Beneficiaries 3

    UT01 Utility Deposits 1

    MS19 Deposits for Rent, Leases or Unused Services 1

    SD06 Funds from Sale of Safe Deposit Box Contents 3

    MS05 Customer Overpayments 3

    MS14 Sums Payable Under Pension or Profit-Sharing Plans 1

    MS03 Worker’s Compensation Benefits 1

    MI01 Oil, Gas, Mineral Net Revenue Interest 1

    MS22 Real Estate Escrow Funds 2

    SD07 Funds from Sale of Personal Property in a Self-Service Storage Facility 2

    VC02 Virtual Currency Liquidated 3

    TR88 Attorney Unclaimed Funds 3

    There is no minimum for non-wages. For wages, the minimum is $50.

    CHAPTER 169, O.R.C., THE OHIO UNCLAIMED FUNDS LAW

    Due to the unknown owner relationship, an “AND” relationship is assumed, and all owners must file a claim to receive their share of an unclaimed account.

12. New Professional Finder Ohio Department of Commerce · com.ohio.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    ORC 169.13 only governs unclaimed funds escheated to the state; other types of funds held by the counties are governed by regulations set by the counties themselves for funds held by the county.

    Section 169.13 | Agreements to pay a fee, compensation, commission, or other remuneration to locate, deliver, recover, or assist in the recovery of unclaimed funds.

13. Claiming On Behalf of a Deceased Person Ohio Department of Commerce · com.ohio.gov · April 07, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Note: Claims of $5,000 or more require a notarized signature on the claim form.

    If the probate court officially appointed someone to handle the deceased person’s estate, that individual is the only person authorized to file the claim.

    Certified, unredacted death certificate (showing their SSN)

14. OAC 1301:10-4-02 Authority to present claims (print of codes.ohio.gov, posted by the Division) Ohio Department of Commerce / Ohio Laws · dam.assets.ohio.gov · Rule effective August 1, 2020; page last updated August 4, 2026; printed 8/10/26 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Where unclaimed funds are the assets of a ward, the guardian must present a certified copy of the appointment, under current date.

    Where unclaimed funds are reported in the name of a trust or trustee, the claimant must present a certification of trust meeting all the requirements of section 5810.13 of the Revised Code to certify that the claimant currently serves as a trustee under the trust agreement.

    A claim filed by an individual who purports to act by a valid power of attorney must present evidence of the existence of an agreement to claim the specific funds.

15. Review Required Documents Ohio Department of Commerce · com.ohio.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Unexpired government-issued photo ID, which may include: a driver’s license, state photo identity card, U.S. passport, or U.S. Dept of Defense ID.

    Required for every claim type. If you do not have a SSN, you must provide a Tax Identification Number (TIN), International Tax Identification Number (ITIN), or in the case of a business, trust, or estate, an Employer Identification Number (EIN).

    International Claimants: If you reside outside the United States, your claim forms, Affidavit, etc., must be notarized and authenticated through the U.S. Consulate and/or Certified by a Hague Convention (Apostille).

    Required for every claim type. Funds are not payable on name alone.

    For cashier's checks, money orders, traveler's checks, bearer bonds/coupons: The original must be provided— copies are not allowed.

    Gift card or gift certificate: Original Instrument or receipt of purchase with matching account information.

    Your claim form lists required documents in the middle of the form. That list has been customized for your particular claim type.

16. Governments have unclaimed funds, too! Ohio Department of Commerce · com.ohio.gov · September 11, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Combined Letter of Authority and Certification authorizing claimant to recover unclaimed funds on behalf of the political subdivision signed by a public official/executive for the political subdivision (Director, Mayor, Manager, C-Suite level etc.), confirming the claimant’s authority to act on behalf of the political subdivision.

    The Division of Unclaimed Funds has an improved process available to any Ohio political subdivision.

17. Leadership - Akil Hardy Ohio Department of Commerce · com.ohio.gov · March 10, 2021 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Akil Hardy. Superintendent - Division of Unclaimed Funds

18. Verify Trusted Sources to Avoid Unclaimed Fund Scams Ohio Department of Commerce · com.ohio.gov · February 05, 2024 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Search and claim for free: visit unclaimedfunds.ohio.gov to look up and claim funds at no cost.

    The Division publishes county lists of names with unclaimed funds of $50 or more reported in the past year.

    Official mailings: The Division sends letters on Ohio Department of Commerce letterhead.

    Red flags: Phone prompts asking for your Social Security number, text messages requesting personal information, urgent-sounding messages (for example, "Time is running out"), or requests to pay a fee before you receive funds.

    The Division will never ask you to submit personally identifiable information by text.

    Fake websites and phishing: Scammers may build sites that look like the Division's site to collect personal or financial data.

    It is illegal for finders to operate without that certificate.

19. ORC 169.02 Further defining unclaimed funds Ohio Legislative Service Commission (codes.ohio.gov) · codes.ohio.gov · archived copy, captured June 6, 2026 (view capture) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    except that the unclaimed period for money orders that are not third party bank checks is seven years, and the unclaimed period for traveler's checks is fifteen years, from the date payable or from the date of issuance if payable on demand.

20. Submitting Finder Agreements for Review (Professional Finder Agreement Procedure) Ohio Division of Unclaimed Funds · dam.assets.ohio.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Registered finders are not permitted to initiate contact with the property owner until the unclaimed property has been with the Division for at least two years (ORC 169.13(A)(2)).

21. Newly Published Statewide Rankings Reveal Ohio's Top ZIP Codes for Unclaimed Funds Ohio Department of Commerce · com.ohio.gov · September 10, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Additionally, the Division paid more than 184,000 claims last fiscal year, representing a 168% increase over FY2025.

    45840 – Findlay, Hancock County – $24.8 million

    These enhancements include eliminating the requirement for a W-9 tax form, removing the need for notarized claim forms, and adding nearly two dozen intermittent and/or full-time staff dedicated to processing claims.

22. Ohio's Unclaimed Funds Reporting: Simplify Compliance in 3 Steps (slides) Ohio Division of Unclaimed Funds · dam.assets.ohio.gov · September 28, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    $1,035 WAS AVERAGE CLAIM LAST YEAR.

23. Report Unclaimed Funds Ohio Department of Commerce · com.ohio.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    File reports online: Create and submit reports on the Unclaimed Funds website.

24. Ohio Revised Code Chapter 169 Unclaimed Funds (full chapter page) Ohio Legislative Service Commission (codes.ohio.gov) · codes.ohio.gov · archived copy, captured April 12, 2026 (view capture) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    In addition, a civil penalty of one per cent of the amount of unclaimed funds not reported, underreported, or on which settlement has not been made shall be imposed for each month from the date prescribed for such reporting and payment or agreement until such required settlement is made, except that such penalty shall not be imposed for more than twenty-five months.

25. Voluntary Compliance Agreement Ohio Department of Commerce · com.ohio.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    If you voluntarily enter into and execute a VCA, the Division will not assess the penalties and interest normally allowed under Ohio law.

26. Claiming Your Funds webinar slides Ohio Division of Unclaimed Funds · dam.assets.ohio.gov · February 5, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    $2M funds allocated towards Outreach for FY26 & FY 27.

27. Attorney Unclaimed Funds: Best Practices Ohio Department of Commerce (guest article) · com.ohio.gov · May 18, 2022 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    The law created Attorney Unclaimed Funds, a new category of unclaimed funds, and it authorized the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation to use Attorney Unclaimed Funds to support civil legal aid and access to justice.

28. More Than $675,000 in Missing Money Discovered at the 2026 Ohio State Fair Ohio Department of Commerce · com.ohio.gov · August 09, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    By the time the Fair had ended, approximately 1,561 visitors had initiated claims totaling $675,451.70, with fairgoers discovering an average of $432.70 in missing money.