Martin County Unclaimed Property
Unclaimed money tied to Martin County is held by the Indiana Attorney General's Unclaimed Property Division, and it stays there until a rightful owner comes forward. The state takes custody of forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, old insurance proceeds, and many other financial assets when the original holder loses touch with the owner. Searching is free, and no deadline exists to file your claim. Whether you live in Shoals now or moved away years ago, you can search Martin County unclaimed money at any time using the state's free online tool.
Martin County Quick Facts
Indiana Unclaimed Money in Martin County
Indiana's unclaimed property program is run by the Attorney General's office. It holds more than $914 million across about 5.1 million accounts. Every county in the state is covered, including Martin County. About one in seven Hoosiers has unclaimed property they don't know about. For a smaller county like Martin, the number of accounts may be fewer than in larger urban counties, but that does not mean there is nothing there. Former residents and people who held accounts at banks or insurance companies that served the area often find money they forgot about completely.
Holders are required by IC 32-34-1-19 to report and hand over unclaimed property to the state after three to five years without owner contact. Under IC 32-34-1-30, once the state takes custody, your right to the property does not expire. The state pays back over $1 million to rightful owners every week. The average Indiana claim is $1,018, and the single highest payout in state history was $750,000.
Use the free search at indianaunclaimed.gov to look up your name. The system covers all Indiana counties and all years. You do not need to know which county the property is from when you search.
Martin County Treasurer's Office
Lori Carrico is the Martin County Treasurer, based in Shoals. The treasurer's office manages county property tax collections and other local financial matters. It does not hold unclaimed money from private companies, banks, or insurance firms. Those assets go to the state system. If you believe you are owed a refund or payment from Martin County itself, such as an overpaid tax or an uncashed county check, the treasurer is the right place to ask. Staff can search county payment records for your name.
For all other unclaimed property, the state tool at indianaunclaimed.gov is where you need to look. The state covers accounts from every type of holder, not just the county government. If you need to reach the treasurer's office, you can also visit their website for payment information and contact details.
| Name | Lori Carrico, Martin County Treasurer |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 S Main St, Shoals, IN 47581 |
| Phone | (812) 247-3701 |
| Fax | (812) 247-2756 |
| Website | treasurer.martincounty51.us |
How to Search Martin County Unclaimed Money
Start at indianaunclaimed.gov/app/claim-search. Type in your last name. Adding your first name narrows the list. The search covers all Indiana counties at once, so any account connected to your name from any Martin County address will show up. Try maiden names, old married names, and names of deceased relatives. The search is instant and costs nothing.
The Martin County Treasurer's website shown here provides contact details and information on county financial services for Shoals area residents at treasurer.martincounty51.us.
The treasurer's site at treasurer.martincounty51.us is the best local contact for county-level payment questions, tax refunds, and other Martin County financial matters.
Once you find a match in the state database, click the claim button and follow the steps. Most claims can be completed online. If the state needs more paperwork, someone from the Attorney General's office will contact you. For questions, call 1-866-IN-CLAIM (1-866-462-5246) or send an email to updmail@atg.in.gov.
What Counts as Unclaimed Money
Under IC 32-34-1-1, Indiana's unclaimed property law covers any financial asset where the holder and owner have lost contact for a set period. For Martin County residents, this can mean old savings accounts at a local or regional bank, insurance policy payouts that were mailed to an old address, wages from a former employer that were never cashed, or utility deposits from a service provider that closed or moved on.
Other common types include stock dividends and brokerage accounts, credit balances on closed store charge accounts, money orders that expired before they were cashed, government refund checks returned as undeliverable, and safe deposit box contents when box fees went unpaid. The range is broader than most people expect. Holders must report unclaimed assets to the state each year under IC 32-34-1-26. Most accounts in the system are small, but larger balances do appear, and every account is worth checking.
Claiming Your Martin County Property
The entire process is free. You do not owe anything to the state, and you should not pay anyone else to file a claim on your behalf. Third-party finder services sometimes charge a percentage of the claim, which you can avoid entirely by filing directly through the state.
Steps to claim Martin County unclaimed property:
- Search at indianaunclaimed.gov using your last name
- Find the record that matches your name and address
- Click the claim button and submit your contact information
- Provide any documents the state requests to verify your identity
- Wait for the Attorney General's office to review and approve
- Receive payment by check or direct deposit
Small claims generally need only a government-issued photo ID. Larger claims may call for additional proof, such as a utility bill or bank statement that connects you to the address or account on file. If you are claiming property on behalf of a deceased family member, you will need a death certificate and a document proving your legal authority over the estate, such as letters of administration or a court order. The Attorney General's office reviews each claim individually and may ask for more information before approving payment.
Search Multiple States for Unclaimed Property
People who have lived in states other than Indiana may have unclaimed property in those states as well. MissingMoney.com is the official multi-state search tool run by the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators. A single search at missingmoney.com checks Indiana and dozens of other participating states at once.
The Indiana Attorney General's unclaimed property portal shown below is where Martin County residents should begin their search at indianaunclaimed.gov.
The state search at indianaunclaimed.gov is the official tool for Indiana unclaimed property and covers all accounts connected to Martin County addresses and former residents of Shoals and the surrounding area.
After checking Indiana, run the same name through MissingMoney.com. Both tools are free to use and do not require you to register or create an account. Check every name you have ever used. Former Martin County residents who moved to other states often find accounts in two or more states when they look.
Cities in Martin County
Martin County includes Shoals as the county seat along with smaller communities such as Loogootee, Crane, and Mitchellville. None of the cities in Martin County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All Martin County residents can search for unclaimed money at no cost through the state's tool at indianaunclaimed.gov.
Nearby Counties
Martin County sits in south-central Indiana. If you have lived or worked near a county line, check those neighboring counties for unclaimed property as well.