Find Unclaimed Money in Marion County
Marion County holds more unclaimed money than any other county in Indiana, simply because Indianapolis is the state's largest city and economic center. The Indiana Attorney General's office has millions in accounts waiting for owners who live, work, or used to live in Indianapolis and the surrounding area. Old bank accounts, forgotten insurance payouts, uncashed checks, and stock dividends all end up in the state system. Searching is free. You do not pay anything to look or to file a claim. Indianapolis residents and anyone with ties to Marion County should check the state database today.
Marion County Quick Facts
Indiana Unclaimed Money in Marion County
The Indiana Attorney General's Unclaimed Property Division holds more than $914 million in roughly 5.1 million accounts statewide. Marion County, as home to Indianapolis, accounts for a large share of those funds. About one in seven Hoosiers has unclaimed property they have not yet found. Given Marion County's size and population, the number of unclaimed accounts linked to Indianapolis addresses is substantial. The state holds your property indefinitely. There is no deadline to file a claim.
Businesses, banks, and insurance companies must report property to the state after three to five years of no owner contact, as required by IC 32-34-1-19. Once the state receives it under IC 32-34-1-30, your right to the property does not expire. More than $1 million is returned to Indiana owners every week. The highest single claim ever paid was $750,000.
The primary search tool is indianaunclaimed.gov. It is run by the Attorney General and covers all of Indiana, including every address ever associated with your name in Marion County.
Marion County uses a consolidated city-county government structure. This means Indianapolis and Marion County share many government functions, which affects how some local financial records are kept and who handles certain types of unclaimed funds.
Marion County Clerk's Office and Unclaimed Judgments
Marion County has an additional resource that most counties do not. The Marion County Clerk's Office handles unclaimed court judgments, which are funds from legal cases where the winning party never collected their award. These funds stay in the court system and are separate from the state's main unclaimed property database. If you were involved in a lawsuit in Marion County and never received your judgment, the Clerk's Office is the place to start.
The city-county government maintains information about unclaimed money resources at indy.gov/activity/search-indiana-unclaimed-money. This page covers both the state's main search tool and local resources available to Indianapolis residents. It is worth visiting before you start your search, since it may point you to resources specific to court-related funds.
For all other unclaimed property, including bank accounts, insurance proceeds, wages, and stock dividends, use the state's search at indianaunclaimed.gov. The two systems are separate, so check both.
| Office | Marion County Clerk's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | City-County Building, 200 E Washington St, Suite W122, Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
| Phone | (317) 327-4740 |
| clerkpublic@indy.gov | |
| County Website | indy.gov |
| Clerk's Office | indy.gov/agency/marion-county-clerks-office |
| Unclaimed Money Info | indy.gov/activity/search-indiana-unclaimed-money |
How to Search Marion County Unclaimed Money
Start at indianaunclaimed.gov/app/claim-search. Enter your last name and, if you want, your first name to narrow the results. The system searches all Indiana counties at once, so any property tied to your name from any Marion County address, past or present, will show up in the results. Search every name you have used, including maiden names and names from prior marriages. Also search for deceased family members whose estates were never fully settled.
The Marion County government website at indy.gov is shown below and serves as the hub for city-county government services in Indianapolis.
The indy.gov site at indy.gov connects residents to the Clerk's Office, the Treasurer, and other local agencies that may have information about unclaimed funds specific to Indianapolis and Marion County.
Once you find a record that matches, click the claim button and follow the steps online. You can call 1-866-IN-CLAIM (1-866-462-5246) with questions or email updmail@atg.in.gov. For court-related funds, contact the Marion County Clerk directly at (317) 327-4740.
What Counts as Unclaimed Money
Indiana's unclaimed property law covers many types of financial assets. Under IC 32-34-1-1, any asset where the holder loses contact with the owner for a set period becomes unclaimed property. Marion County residents commonly find old checking and savings accounts, forgotten certificates of deposit, and insurance policy payouts in the state system. Indianapolis has dozens of bank branches, large employers, and insurance offices, so the volume of unclaimed property tied to the area tends to be high.
Other types include uncashed payroll and commission checks, stock dividends and mutual fund accounts, credit balances from closed retail accounts, utility security deposits, safe deposit box contents, and government refunds and tax returns that were never delivered. Businesses must report unclaimed assets to the state every year under IC 32-34-1-26. That annual reporting cycle is why new accounts appear in the system throughout the year. Running your search every year or two is a good habit.
About 75% of Indiana accounts hold less than $100, but higher balances do appear. The statewide average claim is $1,018.
Claiming Your Marion County Property
Filing a claim costs nothing. Never pay a finder service to claim money for you. The state does not charge a fee, and the full amount comes back to you.
Here is how the claim process works for Marion County and Indianapolis residents:
- Search at indianaunclaimed.gov using your name
- Locate the record that matches your name and former address
- Click the claim button and submit your contact information
- Provide any documents the state asks for, such as a photo ID or utility bill
- Wait for the Attorney General's office to review and approve your claim
- Receive payment by check or direct deposit
Small claims often need only a government-issued photo ID. Larger claims may require more, such as a bank statement, old utility bill, or other document that links you to the address on the account. If you are claiming on behalf of a deceased family member, you will need a death certificate and proof of your legal authority, such as letters of administration or a probate court order. The Attorney General's team handles each claim individually and may follow up with additional questions before releasing the funds.
For unclaimed court judgments handled by the Marion County Clerk, contact that office at (317) 327-4740 or email clerkpublic@indy.gov to ask about the process for those specific funds.
Search Multiple States for Unclaimed Property
Indianapolis is a hub for business, healthcare, and logistics. Many Marion County residents have worked for companies with offices in other states or have lived in multiple states over the years. If that describes you, there may be unclaimed property waiting in other states as well. MissingMoney.com is the official multi-state portal operated by the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators. A single search at missingmoney.com checks Indiana and dozens of other participating states simultaneously.
The Indiana Attorney General's database shown below is the primary tool for Marion County residents searching state-held unclaimed funds at indy.gov.
The Marion County Clerk agency page at indy.gov/agency/marion-county-clerks-office provides information on court services and how to contact the Clerk's Office for unclaimed judgment funds specific to Indianapolis.
Use Indiana's search first, then run the same name through MissingMoney.com. Both are free and do not require account registration. Search maiden names, former married names, and names of family members. The more names you check, the better your chances of finding something.
Cities in Marion County
Marion County operates as a consolidated city-county government. Indianapolis is the county seat and the state capital, and it qualifies for a dedicated city page. Lawrence is another city within Marion County with a significant population.
Other communities within Marion County, including Beech Grove, Speedway, Southport, and Clermont, are below the population threshold for a dedicated city page. Residents of those areas can use the same statewide search at indianaunclaimed.gov.
Nearby Counties
Marion County sits at the center of Indiana and borders several counties. If you have lived or worked near the county line, check those counties as well.