Find Unclaimed Money in Hobart
Hobart residents can search for unclaimed money at no cost through Indiana's official statewide database at IndianaUnclaimed.gov. The Indiana Attorney General manages more than 5.1 million unclaimed accounts worth $914 million statewide, and Lake County residents in Hobart are among those with money waiting. Searches are free, there is no deadline to claim, and the state sends you the full amount. Take a few minutes to check whether your name is in the system.
Hobart Quick Facts
Indiana Unclaimed Money in Hobart
Hobart does not operate its own 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 unclaimed accounts. The state pays out over $1 million per week to people who file successful claims. About one in seven Hoosiers has money waiting. The average claim is $1,018. Hobart is a Lake County city with a mix of longtime residents and newer arrivals from other parts of the Chicago metro area. People who have moved within Lake County or relocated from Illinois often have unclaimed accounts tied to former addresses, employers, and financial institutions. Those accounts can be found and claimed through the state database.
The database is updated once a year. New accounts appear as businesses submit annual dormant property reports. Search your name each year to catch entries that were not there before.
Hobart Clerk-Treasurer Office
The Hobart Clerk-Treasurer manages local government financial records, official city documentation, and municipal accounts. If you believe you are owed a refund from a city utility or local transaction, the Clerk-Treasurer's office is the right contact. Deborah A. Longer serves as Clerk-Treasurer.
| Office | Hobart Clerk-Treasurer |
|---|---|
| Clerk-Treasurer | Deborah A. Longer |
| Address | 414 Main St. Hobart, IN 46342 |
| Phone | 219-942-1940 |
| Fax | 219-942-0505 |
| Website | cityofhobart.org/Clerk-Treasurer |
Local city refunds and overpayments are separate from the state unclaimed property system. For state-held funds, go to IndianaUnclaimed.gov.
How to Search Hobart Unclaimed Money
The Hobart city website at cityofhobart.org gives residents access to city services, local contacts, and government information for Lake County.
For unclaimed money, go to IndianaUnclaimed.gov/app/claim-search and type your last name. Adding a first name narrows the results. Each entry shows the property type, the company that reported it, and an approximate dollar value. No login is needed to search.
Hobart residents who have moved from other Lake County cities or from the Illinois side of the metro area may have left behind accounts tied to former addresses. Search under every name you have used. Maiden names, prior legal names, and business names can all bring up separate results. It takes only a few minutes to do a thorough search at cityofhobart.org.
The Clerk-Treasurer page above handles local government financial records. For state-held unclaimed property, the search is at IndianaUnclaimed.gov.
Unclaimed Property Types for Hobart Residents
Indiana's unclaimed property system holds many types of financial assets. For Hobart and Lake County residents, common types include bank accounts from closed local branches, uncashed payroll and pension checks, insurance policy 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 turned over 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 passes, the holder must remit 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. Hobart residents with prior connections to Lake County's manufacturing, retail, and casino sectors may have unclaimed accounts from former employers or financial institutions that closed or merged.
Claiming Your Hobart Unclaimed Property
The claim process is free. Go to IndianaUnclaimed.gov, search your name, click on a matching account, and select the option to file a claim. The site guides you through each step.
You will need a valid photo ID and documentation proving your connection to the account. A bank statement, pay stub, lease, or utility bill from the relevant address and time period will work. For estate or business claims, additional documents may be required. The state reviews your submission and issues full payment to you. No fees, no deductions, nothing withheld.
Indiana does not impose a deadline to claim your property. Accounts with the state for many years are still recoverable. Do not use a third-party finder service that charges a percentage or flat fee. The same search and claim process is available free at IndianaUnclaimed.gov, and no intermediary is needed.
Search Beyond Indiana for Hobart Residents
If you have lived or worked in Illinois or other states, you may have unclaimed money there as well. MissingMoney.com searches multiple state databases at once. It is free and run by the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators.
For Indiana-held funds, the official state portal shown below is where all Hobart residents begin their search at indianaunclaimed.gov.
For help with your search or claim, call 1-866-IN-CLAIM (1-866-462-5246) or email updmail@atg.in.gov. Both are free. Staff can assist with name variations, document questions, and the steps involved in filing a claim.
Lake County Unclaimed Money
Hobart is located in Lake County, Indiana's most densely populated county. Businesses throughout Lake County report dormant accounts to the state each year. For more on how Lake County connects to Indiana's unclaimed property system, visit the county page.
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