Oklahoma Unclaimed Property: How to Search and Claim for Free

How to search for Oklahoma unclaimed property

The official search is at yourmoney.ok.gov/app/claim-search.¹ The program's information pages are at oklahoma.gov.⁸

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

Fast-track and automatic payments

• By law the Treasurer may waive the claim-form requirements and pay the apparent owner directly once the person's identity and address are validated.⁴

Property the state program does not hold

These official bodies keep their own records, searched separately:

• County clerk lists of unclaimed mineral interests: Not a separate claims program: the Treasurer sends each county clerk the names and last-known addresses of owners of unclaimed mineral interests in that county, and the clerk keeps the list for public viewing. Claims are still made to the State Treasurer.⁴
• County treasurers and court clerks report to the state: Uncashed county warrants, matured county bonds/warrants and court clerk funds (probate money, judgments incl. child support and condemnation money, appeal bonds) are reported to the State Treasurer after one year, so they are searched and claimed at the state, not the county.⁹

How to claim unclaimed property in Oklahoma, step by step

Claims are filed online at yourmoney.ok.gov and documents uploaded online (PDF, TIF, PNG or JPG; max 10 MB per file; file names up to 100 characters, letters/numbers/dashes/underscores only; no password-protected or redacted files). Some claims need original documents mailed.² Cost: Free.⁷

1. Search: go to the Property Search page and type your name (first, last or both) in the Last Name/Business Name field; narrow by city or ZIP if there are too many results.¹⁰
2. Select the properties that may be yours, click CLAIM, then CONTINUE TO FILE CLAIM.¹⁰
3. Enter your claimant information, including the current mailing address where the check will be sent (the site may ask you to confirm the address).³
4. Preview and SUBMIT to create the claim and get a claim number.³
5. Read the email you receive: the attached claim form lists exactly what your claim needs. Most claims need the signed claim form, a photo ID copy and a document showing your Social Security number.¹¹
6. Upload the documents through the secure upload page (Claim ID + email needed).¹¹
7. Track the claim online with your claim number on the Status page.¹²
8. If you lost the claim number, check your inbox and spam for the confirmation email, or contact the office.¹³

• Notary: Not always: online claims use an electronic signature under penalty of perjury, but the Division may ask for a notarized signature on the claim form when ownership proof is insufficient.⁹
• Interest: No interest on cash. For non-cash property (e.g., stock), the owner gets dividends, interest or other increments that accrued before the state sold it; no claim for later appreciation or earnings after sale.⁴
• Property of a minor: Property of a minor is paid to the court-appointed guardian (or a legal representative such as a custodian claims for the owner).⁹
• If a claim is denied: If a claim is denied, the Treasurer may hold a hearing (Administrative Procedures Act); the claimant may file a protest heard by a hearing examiner, and the written decision is the final agency decision, appealable to District Court under the Administrative Procedures Act. The claimant must prove entitlement by a preponderance of the evidence.⁴

The general process is in our how to claim guide.

Documents you need, by situation

These are the official requirements. The claim form for a specific property can ask for more.

Claiming your own property

• Individual owner (most claims): signed claim form + copy of photo ID + a legal document showing your Social Security number¹¹
• Identification required by law: legible copy of a valid driver license; if none, a US/state/territory photo ID card, a valid passport or foreign national ID card, or other evidence the Treasurer accepts⁴
• Checking / savings accounts: a blank or canceled check or statement with the account number (checking); passbook, deposit slip, statement or 1099-INT with the account number (savings)⁹
• Court clerk funds: copy of the court decree or order that was the source of the funds⁹

A former address or a name change

• Proof of ownership / former address: documents connecting you to the reported address or business for the year of the holder's 'Date of last Transaction' (plus birth/marriage certificates, divorce decrees, wills, tax returns etc. as needed)⁹

The owner has died (estate)

• Heirs must give certified court or other lawful documents showing entitlement; a certified government death record is required at $10,000 or more. For property the Division holds at $10,000 or less with no probate, the rules accept a death certificate and a signed heirship affidavit. If the account came from a bank, credit union or savings and loan, heirs may use Oklahoma's bank small-estate affidavit (6 O.S. §906, for single-owner deposits of $50,000 or less with no will and no pending probate).⁴
• Deceased owner, estate value over $10,000 (rule) / $10,000 or more (statute): certified Letters of Administration or Letters Testamentary naming you personal representative, or a certified Decree of Distribution; plus a government-issued certified death record when the property is $10,000 or more⁹

You are an heir

• Heir, estate $10,000 or less and not probated: copy of the death certificate + signed affidavit: you are entitled, your exact relationship, no probate and none contemplated, and you will indemnify the State⁹
• Heir of a bank, credit union or savings and loan account: Oklahoma's bank small-estate affidavit (6 O.S. §906), sworn and signed by all known heirs, stating no will and no pending probate; available when the deceased's single-owner deposits total $50,000 or less¹⁴

A business or government agency

• Business (vendor checks): invoices, billing, bills of lading or correspondence with the holder showing the business relationship for each payment⁹
• Government⁹

Securities, safe deposit boxes and other cases

• Wages: W-2s, 1099s, state or federal tax returns, or other records of that employment⁹
• Safe deposit box: copy of the box rental receipt or correspondence about the rental⁹
• Securities (stock, dividends): copy of the stock certificate, correspondence about it, or a broker statement showing purchase or sale⁹
• Insurance: copy of the policy or correspondence about the policy by policy number⁹
• Mineral proceeds (oil and gas royalties): one or more of: mineral deed, surface deed showing minerals, probate inventory, oil and gas lease, overriding-royalty purchase papers, current division order, certification of pay status, or a holder release letter⁹
• Cashier's checks: claimed by the payee unless the purchaser documents a superior claim⁹
• Legal representative (guardian, power of attorney, trustee, custodian): copy of guardianship or trust agreement, or the power of attorney / court appointment¹⁵
• Claim filed through a finder / claimant's representative: signed written agreement (fee no more than 25%) with names, addresses and SSN/FEIN of all parties, plus a special power of attorney; same proof as the owner⁹

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

• By law the Treasurer must consider each claim within 90 days after it is filed (filing date = date received with all supporting documents). The Ads page says to allow 90 days for an auditor to be assigned.⁴

How you are paid

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

• Check mailed to the claimant's mailing address (or payment to a court-appointed representative, guardian, per decree, or to an heir for distribution); securities can be transferred to the owner; safe deposit box contents released to the claimant, representative or a commercial carrier.³

Deadline

There is no deadline for owners and heirs in Oklahoma.

• No deadline: the state keeps the property in perpetuity until the owner or heirs claim it.⁵

Contact the Oklahoma unclaimed property office

When property becomes unclaimed: dormancy periods

In Oklahoma most property is presumed abandoned after 5 years without owner contact.⁴ Wages move faster: 1 year.⁴ More on how this works: what happens after the dormancy period.

Other states: dormancy periods table.

• Minimum amounts: No minimum: all amounts must be reported. Items under $50 may be reported in aggregate (except recurring payments such as royalties, annuities, dividends). The state need not publish newspaper notice of items under $250.¹⁹
• Gift cards: Unredeemed gift certificates are listed as reportable after 5 years on the state's holder checklist; the Act itself has no gift-card exemption or special section.¹⁸
• Published lists of owners: At least two newspaper notices in the year after the report, in a legal newspaper in the county of the owner's last-known address (items under $250 may be omitted); new owner names posted online, with a newspaper advertisement at least once each calendar quarter in every county. Past ads are archived on the Treasurer's Ads page.⁴

Finder fees and heir finders in Oklahoma

The legal limit in Oklahoma: 25% of the value recovered.⁴ Among the flat caps in our finder-fee comparison, 24 are lower and 2 are higher. You never need a finder: claiming directly is free.⁷

• Are finders allowed? Yes.⁴
• Contract rules: Agreement must be in writing and signed by the claimant (by hand or electronically). For mineral proceeds the fee cannot include a share of the minerals or any royalty/production payment. If the owner died without agreeing to the fee, it can be collected only from each heir, devisee or legatee who agreed in writing. The representative must file the signed written agreement (including a power of attorney) with the claim; the rules also require the contract to show the fee percentage and the names, addresses and SSN/FEIN of all parties, plus a special power of attorney. The Division may contact the owner to make sure they know the full amount. No waiting period after the property is reported is set.⁴
• The law: 60 O.S. §674.1 (limit on service fees); also §651(6), (22) and §674(A)(3), (E); OAC 735:80-7-2(b)(13)⁴ (read the text)

Before signing with a finder, read how finders work.

How to spot Oklahoma unclaimed property scams

Oklahoma's official search is on yourmoney.ok.gov, a .gov address.¹

What Oklahoma warns about

• The Treasurer's office and its Unclaimed Property Division will not call you asking for money or private information.²⁰
• Beware of calls promising unclaimed property refunds and of 'protection' offers sold over the phone, including made-up certificates.²⁰
• If an unknown caller contacts you, hang up and call the listed number yourself: (405) 521-4273.²⁰
• Questions about whether the claim website is legitimate: call (405) 521-4273.¹
• In large-estate cases, heir finders look for big claims and often end up receiving 25% of the money.²⁰

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

Oklahoma unclaimed property in numbers

For businesses: reporting unclaimed property to Oklahoma

• Report due: Before November 1 each year for property reportable as of the preceding July 1; life insurance companies before May 1 (as of the preceding March 1). The Treasurer may postpone the date on written request.⁴
• Due diligence letters to owners: Written notice to the apparent owner not more than 120 days before filing, for property of $50 or more (and recurring payments under $50), when the holder has an address not known to be wrong. Email may be added if the owner consented; first-class mail satisfies the duty.⁴
• Where to report: yourmoney.ok.gov/app/submit-a-report⁷
• File format: Electronic NAUPA-format file required for 15 or more items (no paper detail); a manual online report tool replaces the paper report for smaller filers; mineral proceeds use property code MI02 with well and legal-description detail. Every report needs a notarized Verification and Checklist (Form 496-UP) mailed with the check.²²
• Penalties: Interest at 10% a year on late property; willful failure to report or perform duties: $100 a day up to $5,000; willful failure to pay or deliver: 25% of the property value; willful refusal after written demand: misdemeanor, $500-$5,000 fine and/or up to 6 months in jail. Interest and penalties may be waived for reasonable cause.⁴
• Voluntary disclosure: Compliance Assistance Program: a business signs a commitment form and gets up to one year to come into compliance, with a look-back of up to 10 years, and the Treasurer waives interest and penalties for those years. The Treasurer may also announce amnesty programs.²³

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

Other rules specific to Oklahoma

• Law: Oklahoma Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, 60 O.S. §651 et seq. (Title 60, Sections 651-688); rules: Oklahoma Administrative Code 735:80⁸
• Uniform act: Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1981), as amended by Oklahoma (latest amendments Laws 2025, c. 421, eff. Nov. 1, 2025)⁴
• Open-data download: citing SB 999, the Division publishes unclaimed property records as downloadable CSV files (a Regular Holder File and an Insurance Holder File; users need to be able to download a file larger than 2 GB), updated annually; both files last updated 10/28/2026.²⁴
• Two satellite offices outside Oklahoma City, in Muskogee and Clinton; call ahead for appointments.⁸
• Oil and gas is a big part of Oklahoma unclaimed property: mineral royalties and lease payments are reportable, holders must report owners of unclaimed mineral interests, and a mineral interest whose proceeds stay unclaimed for 15 years can be sold through district court under Title 84.⁴
• Wills in safe deposit boxes: if a will or trust was in a box delivered to the state, the Treasurer gives a copy on request to a claimant who shows the death and apparent ownership (added Nov. 1, 2025).⁴
• Weapons found in abandoned safe deposit boxes may be refused by the Treasurer and given to the local sheriff or police.⁴
• Securities: if an approved claimant does not transfer returned securities into their own name within 90 days, the Treasurer may sell them and pay cash.⁴
• Safe deposit box contents worth selling are auctioned publicly after a newspaper notice at least three weeks before the sale; the owner keeps the right to the sale proceeds.⁴
• The program moved from the Oklahoma Tax Commission to the State Treasurer in 1999-2000.⁴
• Rural cooperatives domiciled in Oklahoma (electric, telephone, rural water/sewer/gas districts, agricultural co-ops) do not turn over patronage dividends, capital credits, customer deposits or uncashed payment checks to the state.⁴
• Claimant information such as Social Security numbers, birth certificates and contact details may be kept confidential by the Treasurer.⁴
• Using the wrong form voids a claim: claims must be on the Treasurer's prescribed claim form.⁴
• Joint owners: if a report does not give each co-owner's share, the state may pay each owner an equal share.⁹
• 2026 goal: expand data sharing among state agencies to raise claim output by 60%.²¹

Oklahoma unclaimed property: questions people ask

What is the dormancy period for unclaimed property in Oklahoma?

5 years for most property;⁴ other types differ (see the table).

When is the Oklahoma unclaimed property report due?

Before November 1 each year for property reportable as of the preceding July 1; life insurance companies before May 1 (as of the preceding March 1).⁴ Details above.

Which law governs unclaimed property in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, 60 O.S. §651 et seq.⁸

Where do I search for Oklahoma unclaimed property?

On the official search at yourmoney.ok.gov.¹ Searching and claiming there is free.⁷

How long does a Oklahoma unclaimed property claim take?

By law the Treasurer must consider each claim within 90 days after it is filed (filing date = date received with all supporting documents).⁴ Details above.

How do I claim unclaimed property in Oklahoma?

Claims are filed online at yourmoney.ok.gov and documents uploaded online (PDF, TIF, PNG or JPG; max 10 MB per file; file names up to 100 characters, letters/numbers/dashes/underscores only; no password-protected or redacted files).² First step: Search: go to the Property Search page and type your name (first, last or both) in the Last Name/Business Name field.¹⁰ All the steps.

What is the Oklahoma unclaimed property phone number?

Claims: (405) 521-4273.⁶ Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.⁸

Is it free to claim unclaimed property in Oklahoma?

Free⁷

Moved? Neighboring programs

• Kansas unclaimed property
• Missouri unclaimed property
• Arkansas unclaimed property
• Texas unclaimed property
• New Mexico unclaimed property
• Colorado unclaimed property

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

Sources

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

1. Search for Unclaimed Property Oklahoma State Treasurer (yourmoney.ok.gov) · yourmoney.ok.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   To begin your search, enter last name, or business name. To better refine results, enter a first name. Exact name matches will be shown first. Property for individuals with similar names to the one you entered will follow.

   If you have any questions or concerns regarding the privacy of your information or the legitimacy of this website, please call (405) 521-4273.

2. Upload Claim Documentation Oklahoma State Treasurer (yourmoney.ok.gov) · yourmoney.ok.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Certain claims require original documents in order to process and therefore cannot be uploaded to the website. Please refer to your claim form to determine if your claim requires original documentation.

3. How to Claim Unclaimed Property – 2. Submit A Claim Oklahoma State Treasurer (yourmoney.ok.gov) · yourmoney.ok.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   This is to ensure we are sending your check to a valid mailing address.

   Complete your information as the claimant. 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.

4. Oklahoma Statutes Title 60 (Property), Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, 60 O.S. §§651-688 Oklahoma Legislative Service Bureau · oklegislature.gov · compiled title; latest amendments shown Laws 2025, c. 421, eff. Nov. 1, 2025 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   C. The State Treasurer shall consider each claim within ninety (90) days after it is filed and give written notice to the claimant and, if the person is utilizing the service of a claimant’s representative, to the claimant’s representative if the claim is denied in whole or in part.

   shall contract for or receive from the claimant, for services, an amount that exceeds twenty-five percent (25%) of the value of the funds or property recovered.

   B. The State Treasurer may waive the requirements in subsection A of this section and may pay or deliver property directly to a person if:

   The State Treasurer shall send a report reflecting only the names and last- known addresses of owners of record of the unclaimed mineral interest to the county clerk of the county in which the land is located, and the clerk shall maintain the list for public viewing.

   Whenever property other than money is paid or delivered to the State Treasurer under the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, the owner is entitled to receive from the State Treasurer dividends, interest, or other increments realized or accruing on the property at or before liquidation or conversion thereof into money.

   If a claim is denied, the State Treasurer may hold a hearing and receive evidence concerning any unclaimed property claim filed under this act.

   1. A legible copy of the claimant’s valid driver license;

   A. If any claimant asserts an interest in any property delivered to the State Treasurer in which the owner of the property is determined to be deceased, the State Treasurer shall not pay over or deliver to the claimant property as provided in Section 651 et seq. of this title, unless the claimant provides a certified copy of court or other lawful documents establishing entitlement to the decedents' unclaimed property.

   19. “State Treasurer” or “Treasurer” means the duly elected and acting State Treasurer of Oklahoma;

   Except as otherwise provided in the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, all intangible personal property, including income or increment derived from the property, less any lawful charges, that is held, issued, or owing in the ordinary course of a holder’s business and has remained unclaimed by the owner for more than five (5) years after becoming payable or distributable is presumed abandoned.

   Unpaid wages, including wages represented by unpresented payroll checks, owing in the ordinary course of the holder's business which remain unclaimed by the owner for more than one (1) year after becoming payable are presumed abandoned.

   Any demand, savings, or matured time deposit with a banking or financial organization, and any funds paid toward the purchase of a share, funds paid toward a mutual investment certificate, or funds paid toward any other interest in a banking or financial organization is presumed abandoned, unless the owner, within five (5) years has:

   Automatically renewable time deposits shall be subject to this section, except that automatically renewable time deposits shall be presumed abandoned fifteen (15) years following the expiration of the initial time period of the time deposit unless, during that period the owner has:

   Any sum payable on a check, certified check, cashier's check, draft, or similar instrument, except those subject to Section 651.1 of this title, on which a banking or financial organization is directly liable, which has been outstanding for more than five (5) years after it was payable or after its issuance if payable on demand, is presumed abandoned,

   any sum payable on a money order or similar written instrument, other than a third- party bank check, that has been outstanding for more than seven (7) years after its issuance is presumed abandoned

   any sum payable on a travelers check that has been outstanding for more than fifteen (15) years after its issuance is presumed abandoned

   Stock or other equity interest in a business association is presumed unclaimed three (3) years after the earliest of:

   Funds held or owing under any life or endowment insurance policy or annuity contract that has matured or terminated are presumed abandoned if unclaimed for more than five (5) years after the funds became due and payable as established from the records of the insurance company holding or owing the funds,

   1. Any funds, two (2) years after the date of the demutualization or reorganization,

   A deposit, including any interest thereon, made by a subscriber with a utility to secure payment or any sum paid in advance for utility services to be furnished, less any lawful deductions, that remains unclaimed by the owner for more than one (1) year after termination of the services for which the deposit or advance payment was made is presumed abandoned.

   any sum that a business association has been ordered to refund by a court or administrative agency which has remained unclaimed by the owner for more than one (1) year after it became payable in accordance with the final determination or order providing for the refund, whether or not the final determination or order requires any person entitled to a refund to make a claim for it, is presumed abandoned.

   Intangible property distributable in the course of a dissolution of a business association which remains unclaimed by the owner for more than one (1) year after the date specified for final distribution is presumed abandoned.

   Intangible property and any income or increment derived therefrom held in a fiduciary capacity for the benefit of another person is presumed abandoned unless the owner, within seven (7) years after it has become payable or distributable, has increased or decreased the principal, accepted payment of principal or income, communicated concerning the property, or otherwise indicated an interest as evidenced by a memorandum on file with the fiduciary.

   Intangible property held for the owner by a court, state or other government, governmental subdivision or agency, public corporation, or public authority which remains unclaimed by the owner for more than one (1) year after becoming payable or distributable is presumed abandoned.

   All tangible and intangible personal property held in a safe deposit box or other safekeeping repository 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, which remain unclaimed by the owner for more than five (5) years after the lease or rental period on the box or other repository has expired, are presumed abandoned.

   A credit memo issued in the ordinary course of an issuer's business which has a value of more than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) and remains unclaimed by the owner for more than five (5) years after becoming payable or distributable is presumed abandoned.

   if the owner has not claimed such property or corresponded in writing with the holder concerning the property within three (3) years after the date prescribed for payment or delivery by the issuer,

   A. The State Treasurer shall cause at least two notices to be published during the year following the report required by Section 661 of this title in a legal newspaper of general circulation in the county in this state in which is located the last-known address of any person to be named in the notice.

   6. “Claimant’s representative” means a person who has been hired by a claimant to file an unclaimed property claim on behalf of a claimant pursuant to a written agreement, including a duly executed power of attorney;

   The agreement shall be in writing and signed by the claimant either by manual signature or electronic signature.

   §60-674.1. Limitation on service fees for recovery of funds or property - Mineral proceeds as payment for services prohibited.

   D. The report shall be filed before November 1 of each year for property reportable as of the preceding July 1, but the report of any life insurance company shall be filed before May 1 of each year for property reportable as of the preceding March 1.

   E. Not more than one hundred twenty (120) days before filing the report required by this section, the holder in possession of property presumed abandoned and subject to custody as unclaimed property under the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act shall send written notice to the apparent owner at the owner’s last-known address informing the owner that the holder is in possession of property subject to the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act if:

   A. A person who fails to pay or deliver property within the time prescribed by the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act may be required to pay interest at the annual rate of ten percent (10%) on the property or value thereof from the date the property should have been paid or delivered.

   The Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1981) shall be applied and construed so as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law with respect to unclaimed property among states enacting it.

   Any mineral interest in land in Oklahoma shall be subject to sale under the provisions of Sections 271.1 through 277 of Title 84 of the Oklahoma Statutes if it generates an intangible property interest which is presumed abandoned for a period of fifteen (15) years under the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act or under similar laws of another state.

   If a will or trust instrument is included among the contents of a safe deposit box or other safekeeping repository delivered to the State Treasurer, the State Treasurer shall provide a copy of the will, trust, and any codicils or amendments to such will or trust instrument, upon request, to a claimant or claimant's representative who provides the State Treasurer with evidence of the death of the testator or settlor and evidence of apparent ownership.

   C. The State Treasurer may decline to accept weapons abandoned in safe deposit boxes which become property subject to the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act. Such property shall be deposited with a local sheriff or municipal police department.

   D. If a claimant under the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act makes a verifiable and proper claim, but fails to properly transfer securities into the claimant's name within ninety (90) days of claim approval by the State Treasurer, the State Treasurer may, upon notice to claimant, sell and convert such securities to cash for the benefit of the claimant.

   Any sale held under this section must be preceded by a single publication of notice, at least three (3) weeks in advance of sale in a legal newspaper of general circulation in the county where the property is to be sold, the county of residence of the holder and the county of the last-known address of the owner.

   A. Effective July 1, 1999, all duties relating to administration of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act shall be transferred from the Oklahoma Tax Commission to the State Treasurer.

   D. The Uniform Unclaimed Property Act shall not apply to patronage dividends, capital credits, customer deposits or non- negotiated payment checks held or owing by cooperative electric power or telephone associations organized under the Rural Electric Cooperative Act and the Telephone Cooperative Corporations Act, rural water, sewer, gas and solid waste management districts organized under the Rural Water, Sewer, Gas and Solid Waste Management Districts Act, or agricultural cooperative marketing or supply associations organized under the Cooperative Marketing Association Act; when such associations are domiciled in Oklahoma.

   Any information submitted by a claimant which is required to be submitted to the State Treasurer to establish a claim may be kept confidential by the State Treasurer if it contains personal financial information of the claimant, personal identifying information such as the address, date of birth, telephone number or email address of the claimant, Social Security numbers, birth certificates or similar documents related to the parentage of an individual, or any other document which is confidential by statute if in the custody of another public agency or person.

   Failure to use the claim form prescribed by the State Treasurer shall void the claim.

5. What is Unclaimed Property? Oklahoma State Treasurer (yourmoney.ok.gov) · yourmoney.ok.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   The state will maintain custody of the property in perpetuity until the rightful owner or heirs come forward to claim.

6. Contact Us Oklahoma State Treasurer (yourmoney.ok.gov) · yourmoney.ok.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Claims Department Unclaimed Property Division Oklahoma State Treasurer 4841 N. Sewell Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 521-4273

   E-mail: [email protected]

7. OK Unclaimed Property home Oklahoma State Treasurer (yourmoney.ok.gov) · yourmoney.ok.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Our service is free with no deadline to claim your property.

   WE HAVE RETURNED MORE THAN: $715,379,451

   More than one billion dollars is waiting for more than one million Oklahomans and we need to return it.

   If you are a Holder, choose the option below to securely upload your NAUPA file:

8. Unclaimed Property (program page) Oklahoma State Treasurer · oklahoma.gov · Last modified May 26, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Unclaimed Property Division Oklahoma State Treasurer 4841 N. Sewell Ave.

   Visit Unclaimed Property Search Website To conduct a search and start a claim. Start your search here.

   Unclaimed Property Division Oklahoma State Treasurer 4841 N. Sewell Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73118

   Our satellite office addresses are listed below for your convenience. We recommend confirming appointments in advance to ensure the appropriate staff and resources are available at your selected location.

   Office Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday – Friday

   The Uniform Unclaimed Property Act is located in the Oklahoma Statutes at Title 60, section 651 et seq.

   In addition to our primary headquarters, we maintain a network of satellite offices to better serve our clients and partners.

9. OAC Title 735, Chapter 80. Unclaimed Property (administrative rules) Oklahoma State Treasurer · oklahoma.gov · latest amendment shown: 31 Ok Reg 2463, eff 9-12-14 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   County treasurers shall report unclaimed intangible property to include, but not be limited to:

   Supporting information and/or documents and a notarized signature on the claim form will be requested from the claimant to validate property ownership, and satisfy statutory requirements when necessary.

   (3) To the court appointed guardian; or

   (1) Checking accounts: A check (blank or canceled) showing the account number for that bank, or a statement on that account which contains the account number;

   (9) Court Clerk funds: A copy of the court decree or court order for the case that was the source of the funds.

   (6) Copy of documentation providing a connection with the reported address or business for the year cited as the "Date of last Transaction" in the holder's report;

   (A) For property valued at more than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), a certified copy of Letters of Administration or Letters Testamentary naming claimant as the personal representative of the listed owner, or a certified copy of the Decree of Distribution of the estate of the listed owner, determining claimant's entitlement to receive unclaimed property.

   (B) For property valued at Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) or less, a copy of the death certificate and a signed affidavit executed by the claimant, stating that:

   (10) Vendor checks: Copies of accounts receivable billing, invoices, bills of lading or correspondence with the holder reporting and remitting the funds that show a business relationship for each payment, or a statement that the funds are still considered to be due and owing on the account;

   A Claim for unclaimed property or the proceeds from the sale of unclaimed property may be filed with the Unclaimed Property Division.

   (4) Wages: Copies of W-2 forms, 1099's, state income tax returns, federal income tax returns, or other tax records or correspondence relating to that employment;

   (3) Safe-Deposit box: A copy of the safe-deposit box rental receipt or correspondence referencing that rental;

   (5) Stock and/or dividends: Copies of a stock certificate of the business entity reported, correspondence relating to that stock certificate or a statement from the broker showing purchase or sale of that stock;

   (7) Insurance: A copy of the policy, or correspondence relating to that policy by policy number;

   (8) Mineral proceeds: One or more of the following as specified in the letter requesting documents:

   (12) Cashier's checks: Cashier's Checks shall be claimed by the payee as the owner unless the purchaser submits sufficient documentation to prove a superior claim.

   (C) A claim made by an heirfinder or an agent of a listed owner will require the same items of proof as would a claim made by the owner.

   (d) If there are two or more owners of unclaimed property, or the reported account is in the name of the tenants in common, or the holder report does not specify the percentage or share of co-owners, OST may pay each owner an equal share of the account.

10. How to Claim Unclaimed Property – 1. Search For Property Oklahoma State Treasurer (yourmoney.ok.gov) · yourmoney.ok.gov · 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 Unclaimed Property – 3. Complete Your Claim Oklahoma State Treasurer (yourmoney.ok.gov) · yourmoney.ok.gov · 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.

    Upload your documents via our secure link.

    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.

12. How to Claim Unclaimed Property – 4. Track Your Claim's Progress Oklahoma State Treasurer (yourmoney.ok.gov) · yourmoney.ok.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Enter your claim number at any time via our Status Page to receive the most recent status.

13. Search for Your Claim's Status Oklahoma State Treasurer (yourmoney.ok.gov) · yourmoney.ok.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Please check your email inbox (including spam folder) for a claim confirmation sent by the email: [email protected].

14. Oklahoma Statutes Title 6, §906 (transfer to known heirs; affidavit) Oklahoma Legislative Service Bureau · oklegislature.gov · compiled title (current as published) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    if the amount of the aggregate deposits held in single ownership accounts in the name of the deceased individual is Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) or less

15. Claim site interface text (en.json), Oklahoma claim-flow strings Oklahoma State Treasurer (yourmoney.ok.gov) · yourmoney.ok.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Legal Representative: You are legally authorized or appointed to function on behalf of the original owner. (Examples: Guardian, Power of Attorney, Trustee, Custodian)

16. Unclaimed Property Staff Oklahoma State Treasurer · oklahoma.gov · Last modified Oct 05, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Unclaimed Property Administrators Kathy Janes Deputy Phone: (405) 522-6743 Email Bryan Muse Director

17. Forms and Resources Oklahoma State Treasurer (yourmoney.ok.gov) · yourmoney.ok.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Compliance Assist Form Request participation in the Compliance Assistance Program.

18. Report of Unclaimed Report – Verification and Checklist (Form 496-UP) Oklahoma State Treasurer · oklahoma.gov · Revision 07072025 (July 7, 2025) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    ** IRA’s are reportable 7 years after the participant has attained the age of 72.

    ___ ___ MS02 Commissions 5 ___ ___ MS12 Unredeemed Gift Certificates 5

    ___ ___ MI01 Net Revenue Interest 5 ___ ___ MI06 Bonuses 5

19. FAQs: Reporting Property Oklahoma State Treasurer (yourmoney.ok.gov) · yourmoney.ok.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    No. The Act does not provide an exemption based on a minimum amount.

20. Warning of Unclaimed Property Phone Scams (news release) Oklahoma State Treasurer · oklahoma.gov · March 28, 2024 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Like banks, the Office of the State Treasurer and its Unclaimed Property Division will not call you for money or private information.

    Do not accept any protection offers in any form, for any cost, over the phone.

    In this case, call 405-521-4273 for any unclaimed property services.

    In cases of large estates, heir finders look for large claims in hopes to connect an heir with their money, often receiving a twenty-five percent return in the end.

    In most unclaimed property cases, Oklahomans see an average claim amount of $1,200.

21. Treasurer Todd Russ Highlights Record Accomplishments, Outlines Vision for 2026 (news release) Oklahoma State Treasurer · oklahoma.gov · February 27, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Unclaimed Property: Returned more than $118 million to Oklahomans, including a record claim of $3.1 million, while streamlining operations and expanding access with satellite offices in Clinton and Muskogee.

    Unclaimed Property: Expand data sharing capabilities among state agencies to increase claim output by 60%.

22. Holder Information Oklahoma State Treasurer · oklahoma.gov · Last modified Sep 01, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Electronic filing via secure online holder reporting website required for reporting 15 or more items of property (do not submit the related paper owner detail report).

23. Unclaimed Property Compliance Assistance Program Oklahoma State Treasurer · oklahoma.gov · Last modified Oct 06, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    To help businesses come into compliance with Oklahoma's unclaimed property laws, we offer a Compliance Assistance Program to give companies up to one year to meet the legal requirements for unclaimed property reporting. By participating in the program, businesses can avoid paying penalties and interest.

24. Oklahoma Unclaimed Property Data Portal Oklahoma State Treasurer (yourmoney.ok.gov) · yourmoney.ok.gov · files last updated 10/28/2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    In accordance with SB 999, the Oklahoma Unclaimed Property Division is making unclaimed property records available to the public in a downloadable file.