Daviess County Unclaimed Money

Daviess County residents can search for Indiana unclaimed money through the state's free official database. Every year, the Indiana Attorney General holds millions in unclaimed funds from closed bank accounts, forgotten paychecks, insurance proceeds, and other financial assets that have gone dormant. If you or your business has ever had an account, policy, or deposit in Daviess County or anywhere in Indiana, there is a real chance some of that money is sitting unclaimed. Searching costs nothing and takes just a few minutes online.

Search Daviess County Indiana Unclaimed Money

The Indiana Attorney General runs the official unclaimed property program for the entire state, including Daviess County. There is no separate Daviess County database. All funds are held and tracked at the state level. You go to indianaunclaimed.gov and type in your last name. You can add a first name to narrow things down. The site shows all matching accounts. You do not need to pay anything to search.

Results show you the type of property, the name of the holder who turned it in, and the general amount range. You can search for yourself, your spouse, a parent, or a business. It pays to search all names you have used, including maiden names and former business names. Indiana currently holds more than 5.1 million unclaimed property accounts worth a total of $914 million. About one in seven people in the state have unclaimed property waiting for them, so searching is worth a few minutes of your time.

You can also run a multi-state search through MissingMoney.com, which covers Indiana and dozens of other states at once. This is helpful if you have lived outside Daviess County or worked in other states. MissingMoney.com is run by the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators and is fully free to use.

Daviess County Unclaimed Property Types

Unclaimed property in Daviess County can take many forms. Banks, insurance companies, employers, utilities, and other businesses all turn over dormant assets to the state. Under IC 32-34-1-1, any financial asset left inactive for a set period is considered abandoned and must be reported. The dormancy period varies by type of asset, but it is typically three to five years under IC 32-34-1-19.

Common types of Daviess County unclaimed money include wages and commissions that were never picked up, savings and checking accounts that went inactive, stock dividends and brokerage proceeds, insurance policy payouts, customer refunds and deposits, certificates of deposit, utility deposits, and the contents of abandoned safe deposit boxes. Many people in Daviess County do not know they have money waiting because they moved, changed jobs, or simply forgot about an old account.

Note: Businesses operating in Daviess County must also report and remit unclaimed property to the state each year under IC 32-34-1-26.

Indiana Unclaimed Money Database

The Indiana Attorney General's database at indianaunclaimed.gov is the main tool for anyone in Daviess County searching for lost funds. The site is free, secure, and updated regularly as new reports come in from holders. You do not need to create an account to search. Just enter a name and browse the results.

The state pays out more than $1 million every week to people who claim their property. The average claim is worth $1,018, though some have been much larger. The highest single claim ever paid in Indiana was $750,000. Most accounts hold $100 or less, but they add up. If you find your name in the database, you can start a claim right from the search results page at indianaunclaimed.gov/app/claim-search.

The Indiana Attorney General's office handles all questions about claims. You can reach them by phone at 1-866-IN-CLAIM (1-866-462-5246) or by email at updmail@atg.in.gov. Staff can walk you through the claim process and tell you what documents you may need to prove your identity at indianaunclaimed.gov.

The official portal shows all unclaimed money held on behalf of Daviess County residents and businesses in one easy-to-search location.

How to Claim Daviess County Unclaimed Money

Finding a match in the database is the first step. Once you spot your name, click on the record to see more details. You will then start a claim through the state's online system. The process is handled online for most people, and you do not need to go to Washington or any Daviess County office to file a claim.

You will need to provide proof of identity and proof that the property belongs to you. For most individual claims, a copy of a government-issued ID and proof of your address is enough. If you are claiming on behalf of a deceased person, you may need probate documents or a death certificate. Business claims need documentation showing your authority to act for that business. The state reviews the claim and contacts you if more information is needed. There is no fee to file.

Under IC 32-34-1-30, property that the state holds can be recovered by the rightful owner at any time. There is no deadline. You can claim money that has been with the state for decades.

Start your Daviess County claim directly from the state's claim search page by entering your name and following the prompts.

Daviess County Treasurer Office

The Daviess County Treasurer handles local tax collection and financial management for the county. While the treasurer does not run the unclaimed property program, this office can sometimes help direct residents to state resources. If you have questions about county-level tax refunds or overpayments, the treasurer's office is the right place to call.

Multi-State Search for Daviess County Residents

If you have lived or worked in states other than Indiana, you may have unclaimed money in more than one state. The free tool at MissingMoney.com lets you search Indiana and many other states at the same time. This is run by the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators, so it is a fully trusted resource.

Daviess County sits near the Illinois border, and some residents commute or have worked across state lines. A multi-state search can turn up money you forgot about in a neighboring state. You only need to enter your name once to check multiple databases at the same time. The site is free and secure, with no sign-up required at missingmoney.com.

MissingMoney.com is the best option for anyone in Daviess County who may have funds in other states.

Cities in Daviess County

Daviess County is home to several communities, with Washington serving as the county seat. Unclaimed money searches for all Daviess County cities and towns run through the same state database at indianaunclaimed.gov.

Other cities in Daviess County include Odon, Loogootee, Montgomery, Elnora, and Plainville. All residents search through the state's system at indianaunclaimed.gov.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Daviess County. Residents near county lines can also check the state unclaimed property database, which covers all 92 Indiana counties in one search.