Indiana Unclaimed Money in Goshen
Goshen residents can search for unclaimed money through Indiana's free official database at IndianaUnclaimed.gov, run by the Indiana Attorney General. The state holds over 5.1 million unclaimed accounts worth $914 million, and Elkhart County residents, including those in Goshen, are among those with money waiting. The search costs nothing, there is no deadline to file a claim, and the state pays you the full amount. Take a few minutes now to check whether your name is in the system.
Goshen Quick Facts
Indiana Unclaimed Money in Goshen
Goshen does not maintain a separate unclaimed property database. All searches go through Indiana's statewide system managed by the Attorney General's Unclaimed Property Division. One search covers every account from every source in Indiana.
Indiana holds $914 million across more than 5.1 million accounts. The state pays out over $1 million per week to successful claimants. About one in seven Hoosiers has money waiting. The average claim is $1,018. Goshen is Elkhart County's seat and shares in the region's strong manufacturing and RV industry base. Workers who have changed jobs, retired, or moved away from Goshen often leave behind wages, profit-sharing amounts, and savings accounts that go uncollected. Those funds eventually make their way to the state database.
New accounts are added each year as businesses submit annual dormant property reports. Search regularly. Your name might appear after a company files a new report for an account you forgot about.
Goshen Clerk-Treasurer Office
The Goshen Clerk-Treasurer manages local government financial records, including city accounts, council meeting documentation, and municipal financial matters. If you believe you are owed a refund from a city utility or local transaction, the Clerk-Treasurer's office is the right place to start. Richard R. Aguirre serves as Clerk-Treasurer.
| Office | Goshen Clerk-Treasurer |
|---|---|
| Clerk-Treasurer | Richard R. Aguirre |
| Address | City Hall, 202 S 5th St., Suite 2 Goshen, IN 46528 |
| Phone | 574-533-8625 |
| Fax | 574-533-9740 |
| clerktreasurer@goshencity.com | |
| Website | goshen.in.gov/clerk-treasurers-office |
Local city refunds and overpayments are handled by the Clerk-Treasurer's office separately from the state unclaimed property system. For state-held funds, go to IndianaUnclaimed.gov.
How to Search Goshen Unclaimed Money
The Goshen city website at goshen.in.gov gives residents access to city services, local contacts, and government information.
To find unclaimed money, go to IndianaUnclaimed.gov/app/claim-search and type in your last name. Adding a first name narrows the results. The list shows the property type, the company that reported it, and an estimated value for each account. No login or account is required.
Goshen has a large and diverse workforce, including many workers connected to Elkhart County's RV and manufacturing industries. People who have changed employers or moved away often have unclaimed payroll, benefit, or savings accounts. Search under every name you have used, including maiden names and business names at goshen.in.gov.
The Clerk-Treasurer page above shows local government contact information. For state-held unclaimed property, the search is at IndianaUnclaimed.gov.
Unclaimed Property Types for Goshen Residents
Indiana's unclaimed property system holds a wide range of financial assets. For Goshen residents, these commonly include bank accounts from closed branches, uncashed payroll and profit-sharing checks, insurance proceeds, credit union shares, and utility deposit refunds.
Under IC 32-34-1-1, financial assets without owner activity for the dormancy period must be reported and remitted to the state. Bank accounts become presumed abandoned after three years under IC 32-34-1-19. Wages become dormant after one year. Once the dormancy period ends, the holding company must send the property to the Indiana Attorney General.
Other qualifying types include stock dividends, mutual fund payouts, court-deposited funds, safe deposit box contents, and health plan refunds. Goshen's manufacturing sector means workers frequently change employers, and job changes are a leading cause of unclaimed wages and benefit distributions ending up in the state database.
Claiming Your Goshen Unclaimed Property
Filing a claim is free. Go to IndianaUnclaimed.gov, search your name, click on a matching account, and choose the option to file a claim. The site walks you through each step.
You will need a valid government-issued photo ID. You will also need to document your connection to the account. An old bank statement, pay stub, utility bill, or lease showing your address at the relevant time will work. For estate claims or accounts tied to a business, you may need additional paperwork. The state reviews everything and issues payment. The full amount comes to you. No cost, no deductions.
Indiana law does not set a deadline for claiming. Property transferred to the state years or decades ago is still yours to recover. Do not pay a third party to search or file. The free process at IndianaUnclaimed.gov is exactly the same as what any paid service would use on your behalf.
Search Beyond Indiana for Goshen Residents
If you or family members have lived in Michigan or other states, there may be unclaimed money there too. MissingMoney.com searches multiple state databases at once and is free. It is run by the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators.
For Indiana-held funds, the official state portal shown below is where Goshen residents begin their search at indianaunclaimed.gov.
For help, call 1-866-IN-CLAIM (1-866-462-5246) or email updmail@atg.in.gov. Both are free. The division staff can answer questions about the search process, name variations, and what documents to provide with your claim.
Elkhart County Unclaimed Money
Goshen is the county seat of Elkhart County. Businesses and manufacturers throughout the county report dormant accounts to the state each year. For more detail on how Elkhart County connects to Indiana's unclaimed property system, visit the county page.
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