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When does Property become "Abandoned" or "Unclaimed" ?


If property is unclaimed and the holder cannot contact the apparent owner, property is considered abandoned, as follows, from the date of the transaction:

  • Payroll - 1 year
  • A/P checks - 5 years
  • Individual Retirement Accounts - 3 years
  • Demand, savings or time deposits - 5 years
  • Retail business credit - 5 years
  • Matured Or Terminated life or endowment Insurance Policy - 2 years
  • Not Matured Life Or Endowment Insurance 5 years
  • Limiting Age Insurance Policy - 2 years
  • Property held by courts - 3 years
  • Other governmental entities - 3 years
  • Business dissolution property - 1 year
  • Safe Deposit Boxes (rent unpaid) - 3 years
  • Utility Deposits - 2 years
  • Stock or other equity interest - 3 years
  • Principal on debt - 5 years
  • Money Orders - 7 years
  • Traveler's Checks - 15 years
  • Official Bank Checks - 5 years
  • Most other funds - 5 years
 
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