Wyoming Unclaimed Property: How to Search and Claim for Free

How to search for Wyoming unclaimed property

The official search is at wyoming.findyourunclaimedproperty.com/app/claim-search.¹ The program's information pages are at statetreasurer.wyo.gov.² You may see it called Wyoming Unclaimed Property (Unclaimed Property Division); web address www.mycash.wyo.gov.¹

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

How to claim unclaimed property in Wyoming, step by step

Claims can be filed online on the official site.¹ Cost: Free.¹

1. Search by last name or business name (first name, city, ZIP or Property ID optional) on the official portal.¹
2. Select your property and choose "Continue To File Claim", then follow the instructions.¹
3. Watch for an emailed claim form (PDF) within 30 minutes; check spam. The form lists the documents you must upload.²
4. Upload documents at "Submit Evidence for your active claim" using the Claim ID (top right of the claim form) and the email used to start the claim.²
5. Check the claim status online (wait at least 30 minutes after uploading); do not re-send documents unless asked, because each new upload sends the claim to the back of the queue.²
6. Payment is issued by check (U.S. and Canada); "paid" status means the check was issued that day.²

• Interest: No interest: the owner receives the principal amount turned over to the state⁴
• If a claim is denied: A person aggrieved by a decision, or whose claim is not acted on within 90 days, may sue in the district court of the county where the claimant resides or of Laramie County, within 90 days of the decision or within 180 days of filing if no action was taken.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

• Required documents are set per claim: the emailed claim form contains a checklist of what to upload.²
• Individual owner: may be as simple as a copy of a driver's license; heirs and closed/dissolved businesses need additional documents.⁷
• Upload rules: PDF, TIF, PNG or JPG; each file under 10MB; file names up to 100 characters (letters, numbers, dashes, underscores); no password protection.⁸
• Virtual currency (Coinbase) accounts: proof the account was yours, such as screenshots of the account or Coinbase transaction emails showing the email address reported to Wyoming.⁹

The owner has died (estate)

• Heir (deceased owner) claims are accepted but need additional documents listed on the emailed claim form and take longer than owner claims. The program cites no small-estate affidavit threshold.²

Securities, safe deposit boxes and other cases

• Social Security number: used to verify identity; claimants may enter all zeroes instead, which may slow processing.²
• Some claims require original documents that cannot be uploaded (the claim form says which).⁸
• Claims through an asset finder: copy of the finder agreement and Wyoming's Finder Information Form, plus a signed and notarized limited power of attorney for the State to deal with the finder.⁵

Not listed in the official sources we checked: a former address or a name change and a business or government agency. The claim form shows what to send.

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/owner claims around 3-4 weeks (as of Oct 29, 2026); heir and dissolved-business claims may take longer. By statute the administrator must consider each claim within 90 days of filing.³

How you are paid

Wyoming pays by check and does not offer direct deposit, so keep the mailing address on your claim current.

• Paper check to claimants in the United States or Canada (checks over $5,000 go by USPS certified mail); foreign wire transfer for claimants in other countries ($6 bank fee deducted). No direct deposit/ACH for U.S. claimants; the office says it is exploring ACH.²

Deadline

There is no deadline for owners and heirs in Wyoming.

• No time limit: owners have a perpetual right to reclaim⁴

Contact the Wyoming unclaimed property office

When property becomes unclaimed: dormancy periods

In Wyoming 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 for reporting, but owner names and addresses are required on reports only for property of $50 or more; items under $50 may be reported in the aggregate. Holder due diligence letters and state advertising apply at $50 or more.⁴
• Gift cards: Reportable only if the balance is over $100 and unused for 5 years after the later of issuance or last owner activity; cards with no expiration date and no fees (other than an initial charge not above face value) are exempt.⁴
• Published lists of owners: The Treasurer keeps two lists updated twice a year (all funds of $50+; property held 24+ months with amounts) open to public inspection, and must advertise newly received property within the next calendar year in a form of the administrator's choosing. Owners under $50 need not be advertised.⁴

Finder fees and heir finders in Wyoming

The legal limit in Wyoming: No percentage cap.⁵ You never need a finder: claiming directly is free.¹

• Are finders allowed? Yes, but finder agreements made within 24 months after the property is delivered to the state are unenforceable; finders need not register.⁵
• Contract rules: Agreements made within 24 months after the holder pays the state are unenforceable; later agreements must be in writing; agreements for property still with a holder are unenforceable if made within 12 months before the holder's report date. The state pays only the owner, by check in the owner's name, and works with a finder only on a signed, notarized limited power of attorney.⁴
• The law: W.S. 34-24-136 (Agreements to locate property)⁴ (read the text)

Before signing with a finder, read how finders work.

How to spot Wyoming unclaimed property scams

Wyoming's official search is not on a .gov address: it is wyoming.findyourunclaimedproperty.com,¹ linked from the program's site statetreasurer.wyo.gov.² Reach it from the program's own pages rather than from an ad or a message.

What Wyoming warns about

• The office invites anyone unsure whether the claim website is legitimate, or worried about privacy, to call (307) 777-5590; the service is free.¹

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

Wyoming unclaimed property in numbers

For businesses: reporting unclaimed property to Wyoming

• Report due: November 1 each year, for the period ending June 30; report and payment are due together (postmarked before November 1 per the timetable)⁴
• Due diligence letters to owners: Written notice to the owner's last known address not more than 120 days before filing, for property of $50 or more⁴
• Where to report: wyoming.findyourunclaimedproperty.com/…¹³
• File format: Electronic only, NAUPA standard format (.txt) uploaded online or entered manually; no paper, CD/DVD, email or HDE files; negative reports not required (the Unclaimed Property page and the Reporting Checklist say "Negative reports are not required"; the older Quick Reference says Wyoming "does not accept negative reports"). Payment by check (with report summary/confirmation page) or ACH per report. Securities via DTC #0235 to RBC Wealth Management account 31946272.¹³
• Penalties: Willful failure to report: civil penalty up to $100 per day; willful failure to pay/deliver: 25% of the value; late payment: interest at 10% above the 52-week T-bill discount rate. The Treasurer may waive or reduce penalties and interest. Audit cost up to $100 per examiner per day (business associations only, capped at the value found).⁴
• Voluntary disclosure: Informal voluntary disclosure: holders that never filed or missed property types may contact the office; those granted an "informal voluntary disclosure" are not subject to penalty.¹⁴

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

Other rules specific to Wyoming

• Law: Wyoming Statutes Title 34, Chapter 24, W.S. 34-24-101 through 34-24-140 ("Uniform Unclaimed Property Act"); official text: wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title34.pdf⁴
• Uniform act: Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, enacted in Wyoming in 1993⁶
• Coinbase virtual currency accounts: Coinbase accounts were sent to Wyoming in a custodial capacity, and the office runs a separate Coinbase FAQ. Holdings of $5 or less were reported in bulk without owner names and are not claimable yet, and a Kenyan tax was deducted before the net amount was reported.⁹
• Payment cannot be made in crypto; virtual currency arrives already liquidated to cash.⁹
• A single report in June 2024 more than tripled the Unclaimed Property Fund (FY2024 receipts $248.3 million, with over $225 million from one company).¹²
• Search tip from the office: search by last name only and leave the other fields blank; add the first name only if too many results appear.⁹
• Holder reports arrive each October; new properties are usually searchable by mid-January.²
• Asset finders can buy the list of property held over 24 months (Excel, encrypted DVD) for $1,000; it is updated in January and July. The $50+ list can be inspected at the office free.⁵
• Mineral royalties are a major Wyoming property type with a 3-year dormancy; Wyoming is a "current pay state" for mineral proceeds, and ongoing royalties on previously reported owners must be remitted (annually from the 2027 reporting period).¹⁵
• Gov. Mark Gordon proclaimed February 1, 2024 "Unclaimed Property Day" in Wyoming.¹⁶
• Safe deposit box contents may be sold at public auction within 3 years of receipt, after a single newspaper notice at least 3 weeks before the sale; securities are held at least 1 year (3 years for securities reported under 34-24-111) before sale.⁴
• Live chat on the claim site begins with the bot "WYO-Erp"; staff monitor chat 8 am-5 pm Mountain Time, Monday-Friday.⁹
• Interest earned on the Unclaimed Property Fund pays the division's costs; excess earnings go to the General Fund (about $15 million from FY2025 earnings).⁶

Wyoming unclaimed property: questions people ask

When is the Wyoming unclaimed property report due?

November 1 each year, for the period ending June 30; report and payment are due together (postmarked before November 1 per the timetable)⁴ Details above.

Where do I search for Wyoming unclaimed property?

On the official search at wyoming.findyourunclaimedproperty.com.¹ Searching and claiming there is free.¹

Is it free to claim unclaimed property in Wyoming?

Free¹

Which law governs unclaimed property in Wyoming?

Wyoming Statutes Title 34, Chapter 24, W.S. 34-24-101 through 34-24-140 ("Uniform Unclaimed Property Act").⁴

How long does a Wyoming unclaimed property claim take?

Standard/owner claims around 3-4 weeks (as of Oct 29, 2026); heir and dissolved-business claims may take longer.³ Details above.

Moved? Neighboring programs

• Montana unclaimed property
• South Dakota unclaimed property
• Nebraska unclaimed property
• Colorado unclaimed property
• Utah unclaimed property
• Idaho 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 (claim portal) Wyoming State Treasurer's Office (Wyoming Unclaimed Property portal) · wyoming.findyourunclaimedproperty.com · as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   To begin your search, enter your last name, or the name of your business.

   This is a free and secure service provided by Wyoming Unclaimed Property to claim your lost funds.

   When you are ready to submit your claim, select "Continue To File Claim" and follow the instructions provided.

   If you have any questions or concerns regarding the privacy of your information or the legitimacy of this website, please call our office at 307-777-5590

2. FAQs for Wyoming Unclaimed Property Wyoming State Treasurer's Office · statetreasurer.wyo.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   At this time, Wyoming will only make payment via check to anyone residing in the United States or Canada.

   We typically have all new properties listed on our website by mid-January, so if you don’t see your property after that date feel free to email us at [email protected], call us at 307-777-5590 or chat with us during normal business hours (8 am to 5 pm Mountain Time Monday through Friday).

   We encourage you to watch the 2-minute instructional video at www.mycash.wyo.gov to learn how to locate your property and subsequently file a claim.

   The claim form will provide instructions and a checklist of what documents you will need to upload to our system.

   Please note you will want to reference your Claim ID number found at the top right corner of the claim form you received (not to be confused with your property ID numbers) and the email address you utilized when starting the claim.

   Each time you submit a new document, you go to the back of the queue, so don’t re-send documents unless we request that you submit something else (or re-submit a clearer version).

   Our system indicated that the claim is paid the same day we issue the check.

   Deceased claims and dissolved business claims typically take longer than the estimated times shown for standard/owner claims.

   If you do not feel comfortable providing this information on our website, you can enter all zeroes instead.

   After you file your claim, look for an emailed claim form to arrive within 30 minutes.

   If you don’t see the answer to your question here, feel free to email us at [email protected] or chat with us during normal business hours (8 am to 5 pm Mountain Time Monday through Friday).

3. Unclaimed Property (claim and holder reporting page) Wyoming State Treasurer's Office · statetreasurer.wyo.gov · page shows "(Updated October 29, 2026)"; WordPress modified Oct. 29, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Estimated claims processing time: Based on the number of claims in our system, standard/owner claims are taking around 3-4 weeks at this time.

   To ensure unclaimed property can be returned to its rightful owner, state law requires businesses and government agencies to file unclaimed property reports annually with the Wyoming State Treasurer’s Office Unclaimed Property Division.

   Please Note: Negative reports are not required.

4. Wyoming Statutes Title 34, Chapter 24 - Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (W.S. 34-24-101 through 34-24-140) Wyoming Legislature (Legislative Service Office) · wyoleg.gov · PDF compiled May 8, 2026 (PDF creation date; HTTP Last-Modified Fri, 08 May 2026) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   All unclaimed property shall be placed in the custody of the administrator, subject to the perpetual right of the party originally owning or being entitled to the property to reclaim it upon proper proof of ownership and identity.

   Whenever property is paid or delivered to the administrator under this act, the owner is entitled to receive from the administrator the principal amount turned over to the state.

   A person aggrieved by a decision of the administrator or whose claim has not been acted upon within ninety (90) days after its filing may bring an action to establish the claim in the district court of the county where the claimant resides or in the district court of Laramie county, naming the administrator as a defendant.

   has remained unclaimed by the owner for more than five (5) years after it became payable or distributable is deemed abandoned.

   which remain unclaimed by the owner for more than one (1) year after becoming payable are deemed abandoned.

   is deemed abandoned after five (5) years if the location of the owner is unknown

   which has been outstanding for more than five (5) years after it was payable or after its issuance if payable on demand, is deemed abandoned

   any sum payable on a money order that has been outstanding for more than seven (7) years after its issuance is deemed abandoned

   any sum payable on a traveler's check that has been outstanding for more than fifteen (15) years after its issuance is deemed abandoned

   are deemed abandoned if unclaimed for more than five (5) years after the funds became due and payable

   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 deemed abandoned.

   remaining unclaimed for more than six (6) months after it became payable, is deemed abandoned

   remaining unclaimed for six (6) months after the date of the final distribution or liquidation, is deemed abandoned

   The interest in the association is owned by a person who for more than three (3) years has neither claimed a dividend, distribution or other sum payable as a result of the interest

   held in a fiduciary capacity for the benefit of another person is deemed abandoned unless the owner, within five (5) years after it has become payable or distributable

   is deemed abandoned unless the owner or beneficiary, within five (5) preceding years has made additional payments or transfers of property to the account or plan

   remaining unclaimed for more than one (1) year after it became payable or distributable is deemed abandoned.

   is deemed abandoned if the balance remaining is greater than one hundred dollars ($100.00) and it remains unredeemed for more than five (5) years after the later of its issuance date or the last activity by its owner

   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 deemed abandoned.

   Any sum payable as mineral proceeds that has remained unclaimed by the owner for more than three (3) years after it became payable or distributable and the owner's underlying right to receive those mineral proceeds are deemed abandoned.

   if the owner has not claimed the property or corresponded in writing with the holder concerning the property within three (3) years after the

   The nature and identifying number, if any, or description of the property and the amount appearing from the records to be due, but items of value under fifty dollars ($50.00) each may be reported in the aggregate;

   A gift certificate or merchant stored value card which has no expiration date and does not impose a fee of any kind in relation to the sale, redemption or replacement of the certificate or card, other than an initial charge not exceeding the face value of the certificate or card, is exempt from the requirements of this section.

   Within the calendar year following the year in which unclaimed property has been paid or delivered to the administrator, the administrator shall advertise the unclaimed property in a form that, in the discretion of the administrator, is likely to attract the attention of the apparent owner of the unclaimed property.

   An agreement entered into after the twenty-four (24) month period provided by subsection (a) of this section is enforceable only if the agreement is in writing.

   All agreements from claimants to pay compensation to a third-party researcher to recover or assist in the recovery of property reported under W.S. 34-24-118, made within twenty-four (24) months after the date payment or delivery is made from the holder to the state of Wyoming under W.S. 34-24-120, are unenforceable.

   The report shall be filed no later than November 1 of each year for the reporting period ending June 30 next preceding.

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

   A person who willfully fails to pay or deliver to the administrator any unclaimed property as required under this act shall pay a civil penalty equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the value of the property that should have been paid or delivered;

   "This act" means W.S. 34-24-101 through 34-24-140.

   Any sale held under this section shall be preceded by a single publication of notice, at least three (3) weeks in advance of sale, in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the property is to be sold.

5. Asset Finders Wyoming State Treasurer's Office · statetreasurer.wyo.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   No, Wyoming law does not set a limit on payment.

   In addition to any normal documents needed as part of the claims process, a finder will need to provide a copy of the finder agreement made with each claimant as well as a copy of Wyoming’s Finder Information Form.

   122 W. 25th St., STE E300

   No, Wyoming law does not require finders be registered agents.

   That list is available as a searchable database accessible through Excel and can be purchased for $1,000.00.

6. Treasurer's Annual Report FY2025 (revised 12-7-25), Wyoming Unclaimed Property section pp. 47-48 Wyoming State Treasurer's Office · statetreasurer.wyo.gov · FY2025 (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025); revised Dec. 7, 2025 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   The State continues to hold more than $350 million.

   At the start of the new fiscal year, over $135.9 million had been returned to rightful owners or heirs since the program’s inception.

   $41.3 million was returned - an 84.8 percent return rate.

   Property Division paid 5,865 claims.

   In FY25, new properties totaling $48.7 million were received

   The largest payment exceeded $6.53 million and went to a foreign claimant while the largest U.S. claim was for mineral royalties and totaled $1.06 million.

   Since 1993 the division has deposited more than $486.8 million into the Unclaimed Property Fund.

   For earnings in FY25, the Division will contribute approximately $15 million back to the State’s coffers.

   $7.42 $8.07 $10.65 $9.07 $41.32

   5,487 7,032 9,580 8,122 5,865

   $10.1 $12.9 $16.3 $248.3 $48.7

   VC 36.80 $ 68.27%

   Wyoming enacted the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (W.S. 34-24-101 through 34-24-139) in 1993.

   Interest earned off of the Unclaimed Property Fund pays for the the Division’s expenses while excess earning are added to the State’s General Fund.

7. Gov. Gordon proclaims Feb. 1 "Unclaimed Property Day" (press release) Wyoming State Treasurer's Office · statetreasurer.wyo.gov · January 29, 2024 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   This could be as simple as a copy of a driver’s license, but additional documents may be required for those claiming as an heir or a closed/dissolved business.

8. Upload Claim Documentation Wyoming State Treasurer's Office (Wyoming Unclaimed Property portal) · wyoming.findyourunclaimedproperty.com · as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Uploads must be either a standard PDF, TIF, PNG or JPG file type

   Certain claims require original documents in order to process and therefore cannot be uploaded to the website.

9. FAQs for COINBASE account owners Wyoming State Treasurer's Office · statetreasurer.wyo.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   It is important that these images/documents clearly shows your email address as it was reported to Wyoming by Coinbase.

   If you believe you had additional cryptocurrencies in addition to the ones you have located on our website, any specific property you had that was valued at $5 U.S. or less was grouped into a mass report without listing the specific owners.

   The following are some typical questions and answers we hear regarding owners of Coinbase accounts that were sent to Wyoming in a custodial capacity.

   Our government does not allow us to make payment with crypto/virtual currency.

   We recommend that you only search by your last name (surname) and leave all other fields blank.

   Our online bot, “WYO-Erp” always begins the online conversation and will attempt to answer any questions you have.

10. Contact Our Office Wyoming State Treasurer's Office · statetreasurer.wyo.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Administrator of Unclaimed Property

11. Property Type Table With Dormancy Period in Parentheses Wyoming State Treasurer's Office, Unclaimed Property Division · statetreasurer.wyo.gov · uploaded 2025-02 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    VIRTUAL CURRENCY (5 YEARS)

    HEALTH SAVINGS PLANS (5 YEARS)

12. Treasurer's Annual Report FY2024, Wyoming Unclaimed Property section Wyoming State Treasurer's Office · statetreasurer.wyo.gov · FY2024 (July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024); uploaded 2024-11 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    In FY24, more than 533,000 new properties totaling $248.3 million were received

    This single report in June 2024 more than tripled the existing Unclaimed Property Fund.

13. Quick Reference - Helpful Information Wyoming State Treasurer's Office, Unclaimed Property Division · statetreasurer.wyo.gov · Last Updated: 10/11/2023 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    You can upload your report or manually create a report by going directly to https://wyoming.findyourunclaimedproperty.com/app/submit-a-report or by visiting www.mycash.wyo.gov and then navigating through “reporting unclaimed property” options.

    The only method of reporting is electronically, through our website.

14. Voluntary Compliance Disclosure Wyoming State Treasurer's Office, Unclaimed Property Division · statetreasurer.wyo.gov · Last Updated: 09/19/2019 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Holders that have been granted an “informal voluntary disclosure” will not be subject to penalty.

15. Mineral Proceeds (property-specific reporting guidance) Wyoming State Treasurer's Office, Unclaimed Property Division · statetreasurer.wyo.gov · uploaded 2020-04 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Wyoming is considered a Current Pay State for unclaimed property reporting.

16. Governor proclaims Feb. 1 Unclaimed Property Day Wyoming State Treasurer's Office · statetreasurer.wyo.gov · February 2, 2024 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Governor proclaims Feb. 1 Unclaimed Property Day