Search Madison County Unclaimed Money
Madison County residents have unclaimed money sitting in the Indiana Attorney General's system right now, waiting to be claimed. The state holds funds from old bank accounts, forgotten insurance checks, wage payments that never got picked up, utility deposits, and much more. Searching costs nothing. You do not need a lawyer or a paid service. Anyone who has lived, worked, or banked in Madison County should run a quick search. The process takes less than five minutes, and many people in Anderson and the surrounding area find money they did not know existed.
Madison County Quick Facts
Indiana Unclaimed Money in Madison County
The Indiana Attorney General runs the state's unclaimed property program. It holds over $914 million across roughly 5.1 million accounts. About one in seven Hoosiers has a claim they have not filed yet. For Madison County, that means thousands of people in and around Anderson have funds sitting in state custody that belong to them. The state keeps it safe indefinitely. There is no deadline to claim what is yours.
Property gets turned over to the state when a bank, insurance company, employer, or other business loses contact with the owner. Under IC 32-34-1-19, most holders must report and transfer property after three to five years without owner contact. Once the state has it under IC 32-34-1-30, your right to claim never expires. You can file next week or ten years from now.
More than $1 million is returned to Indiana property owners each week. The average claim statewide is $1,018, but single claims have reached as high as $750,000. Most accounts in the system are smaller, around $100 or less, but larger balances do turn up. It is worth checking regardless of what you expect to find.
The main search tool is at indianaunclaimed.gov. Run by the Attorney General, it covers all of Indiana's counties including Madison. Your old Madison County addresses stay linked to you, even if you have since moved away.
Madison County Treasurer's Office
Dan Girt is the Madison County Treasurer. The treasurer's office manages property tax collections, tax sales, and county-level financial transactions. It does not hold the unclaimed money that came from banks or private businesses. Those go to the state. But the treasurer's office may have uncollected county payments, such as vendor check refunds, overpaid taxes, or jury fees that were never picked up. If you think the county itself owes you money, contact the treasurer's office first.
You can visit the office in Anderson or call to ask about any outstanding county-level payments. The Madison County website at madisoncounty.in.gov has general contact information for all local offices. For everything else, including accounts from banks, employers, and insurance companies, use the state search at indianaunclaimed.gov.
| Name | Dan Girt, Madison County Treasurer |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 E 9th St, Room 109, Anderson, IN 46016 |
| Phone | (765) 641-9645 |
| dgirt@madisoncounty.in.gov | |
| County Website | madisoncounty.in.gov |
| Treasurer Website | treasurer.madisoncounty48.us |
How to Search Madison County Unclaimed Money
The search is simple and free. Go to indianaunclaimed.gov/app/claim-search and enter your last name. You can add a first name to narrow results. The system covers all Indiana counties at once, so any property tied to your name, whether in Madison County or elsewhere in the state, will show up. Search former names, maiden names, and names of family members who have passed away.
The Madison County government website shown here is a good starting point for local contacts and county resources at madisoncounty.in.gov.
From the county site you can reach the treasurer's office, the auditor, and other local offices that handle county-level financial transactions in Anderson.
When you find a match, click the claim button and follow the prompts. Most people can complete the process online without printing anything. If the state needs more documents, they will reach out. You can also call 1-866-IN-CLAIM (1-866-462-5246) with questions or email the team at updmail@atg.in.gov.
What Counts as Unclaimed Money
Indiana law defines unclaimed property broadly. Under IC 32-34-1-1, any financial asset where the holder loses contact with the owner for a set period becomes unclaimed property. For Madison County residents, this can mean old checking or savings accounts at a bank that has since closed or merged, a certificate of deposit that matured and was forgotten, or a savings bond that was never redeemed.
Other common types include uncashed payroll checks, insurance policy proceeds, stock dividends, credit balances from closed store accounts, utility security deposits, and tax refund checks that were returned as undeliverable. Safe deposit box contents can also end up in the state system if the box fees go unpaid and the owner cannot be found. The range of property types is much wider than most people expect. Businesses that hold unclaimed assets must report them to the state annually under IC 32-34-1-26.
About 75% of accounts in the Indiana system hold less than $100. But larger balances show up every week, and the highest single Indiana claim ever paid was $750,000. Every account is worth checking no matter how small it might appear.
Claiming Your Madison County Property
The claim process is free from start to finish. Do not pay a third-party finder service to claim money for you. The state does not take a percentage of what it returns. Everything comes back to you.
Here is how the process works for Madison County residents:
- Go to indianaunclaimed.gov and search your full name
- Find the record that matches your name and former address
- Click the claim button and fill in your contact information
- Upload or mail any supporting documents the state requests
- Wait for the Attorney General's office to review and approve
- Receive payment by check or direct deposit
Smaller claims usually need just a photo ID. Larger claims may call for a utility bill, an old bank statement, or other proof that connects you to the account. Claims on behalf of a deceased relative require a death certificate and proof of your legal right to the estate, such as a will or letters of administration. The Attorney General's team reviews each claim and may follow up with requests for additional documentation before releasing funds.
Search Multiple States for Unclaimed Property
If you have ever lived outside Indiana, there may be unclaimed property in other states too. MissingMoney.com is the official multi-state search tool operated by the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators. One search at missingmoney.com checks Indiana and dozens of other participating states at the same time.
The Madison County Treasurer's site shown below provides local financial services information for Anderson residents at treasurer.madisoncounty48.us.
The treasurer's site at treasurer.madisoncounty48.us lists payment methods, contact information, and services for Madison County taxpayers in Anderson.
Run your name through Indiana's system first, then do the same at MissingMoney.com. Both tools are free and do not require you to create an account to search. People who have moved around often find property in several states at once. Check every name you have used, including maiden names and names from previous marriages.
Cities in Madison County
Madison County includes Anderson and several smaller communities. Anderson, the county seat, qualifies for a dedicated page based on its population.
Other communities in Madison County, including Elwood, Alexandria, Pendleton, Lapel, and Chesterfield, are below the population threshold for a city page, but residents of those areas can use the same state search at indianaunclaimed.gov.
Nearby Counties
Madison County borders several Indiana counties. If you have lived near a county line or worked in a neighboring area, check those counties too.