There are billions of dollars in unclaimed property held by state governments and treasuries. Banks, insurance companies, and other corporations are required by law to report dormant accounts — but many funds remain unreturned or unclaimed.
In Oregon, the Unclaimed Property Program can track down unclaimed money that belongs to you.
You’ll just need to fill out an online form with your name or business name. Simple as that! Including your address, or addresses where you’ve lived, might help narrow down your search. If there are unclaimed funds in your name, or one of your names, a list will appear with addresses, zip codes, and the type of property being held to give you some context clues. If you see your name and everything matches, hit the "Claim" button. Then you’ll likely be asked to fill out a few paper forms and send them to the Oregon State Treasury.
Good luck if you try it out, and if you do, let us know how much you get!
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