Scott County Unclaimed Money Lookup
Unclaimed money in Scott County is held by the Indiana Attorney General's Unclaimed Property Division until someone comes forward to claim it. The state takes in dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, insurance proceeds, security deposits, and other financial assets from companies that have lost contact with the owner. Searching is free. No cost, no form to mail, and no lawyer required. Scottsburg residents and anyone who has ever lived or worked in Scott County should take a few minutes to run their name through the state database at indianaunclaimed.gov. About one in seven Indiana residents has money waiting right now.
Scott County Quick Facts
Indiana Unclaimed Money in Scott County
Indiana's unclaimed property program, run by the Attorney General's office, currently holds more than $914 million in about 5.1 million accounts. Those accounts cover all 92 Indiana counties, including Scott County. One in every seven Hoosiers has an account in the system. The average claim pays out around $1,018, and the state returns more than $1 million to rightful owners every week.
Accounts end up in the state's hands when businesses, banks, and other holders lose touch with the owner. Under IC 32-34-1-19, most accounts are turned over to the state after three to five years of no contact. Once the state takes custody, your right to claim does not expire. Under IC 32-34-1-30, you can file for it this year, next year, or any time in the future. The state holds it indefinitely.
Search for free at indianaunclaimed.gov. Call 1-866-IN-CLAIM (1-866-462-5246) if you have questions, or email updmail@atg.in.gov. Old addresses in Scott County are connected to your name through the state's records, so you do not need to be a current resident to search or claim.
Scott County Treasurer's Office
The Scott County Treasurer is Missy Applegate, based at 1 E McClain Avenue, Suite 140, Scottsburg, IN 47170. The treasurer's office handles county property taxes, tax sale procedures, and local government financial transactions. It does not hold private bank accounts or insurance funds. Those go to the state. But the treasurer is worth contacting if you believe Scott County itself owes you a refund, such as a county tax overpayment, an uncashed vendor check, or a jury fee that was never picked up.
You can reach the Scott County Treasurer by phone at 812-752-8414, or by fax at 812-752-8415. The county website at scottcounty.in.gov has general contact information for all county offices. The treasurer's page is at scottcounty.in.gov/289/Treasurer.
For private-sector unclaimed money, the state database at indianaunclaimed.gov is the correct resource. The two systems work independently of each other.
| Name | Missy Applegate, Scott County Treasurer |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 E McClain Avenue, Suite 140, Scottsburg, IN 47170 |
| Phone | 812-752-8414 |
| Fax | 812-752-8415 |
| Treasurer Page | scottcounty.in.gov/289/Treasurer |
How to Search Scott County Unclaimed Money
Head to indianaunclaimed.gov/app/claim-search and enter your last name. You can also add your first name to narrow things down. The search covers all Indiana counties at once, so anything connected to your name in Scott County or elsewhere in the state will appear in the results. Try maiden names, former last names, and names of deceased relatives for a more complete picture.
The Scott County website shown below provides contact information and resources for residents who need to follow up on local government matters at scottcounty.in.gov.
The county site at scottcounty.in.gov connects you to county departments, including the treasurer's office, which handles local financial records for Scott County residents in Scottsburg and surrounding communities.
When you find a match, click the claim link on that property record and fill in the online form. Most claims are handled fully online. If the Attorney General's office needs more information, they will reach out. You can also call the unclaimed property line or email the team if you have questions while your claim is under review. Response times are typically within a few business days at scottcounty.in.gov.
The Scott County Treasurer's page below shows local office details for residents who need to contact the Scottsburg office directly about county-level financial matters at scottcounty.in.gov.
The treasurer's office at scottcounty.in.gov/289/Treasurer handles property tax questions and county payment records, separate from the state's unclaimed property database.
What Counts as Unclaimed Money
Indiana law covers many types of financial assets. Under IC 32-34-1-1, unclaimed property is any financial asset where the owner has not had contact with the holder for the required dormancy period. For Scott County residents, this can include old savings accounts, checking accounts, and certificates of deposit from local or regional banks or credit unions.
Other common types include uncashed payroll checks, wages never collected, life insurance proceeds, stock dividends and shares, credit balances on utility or store accounts, utility security deposits, state or federal tax refunds, and uncashed money orders. Safe deposit box contents also qualify if the box rent goes unpaid and the owner can't be located. Businesses must report unclaimed assets to the state each year under IC 32-34-1-26. The majority of accounts in the system hold less than $100, but larger finds do happen. Indiana's record single claim was $750,000.
Claiming Your Scott County Property
Claiming your property costs nothing. The state charges no fee. You keep every dollar. Do not pay a third party to file for you. The process is straightforward and designed for self-service.
Here are the steps for Scott County residents:
- Go to indianaunclaimed.gov and search your name
- Click on the property record that matches you
- Start the claim and enter your current contact information
- Upload or send any documents the state needs
- Wait for the Attorney General's office to review your claim
- Receive payment by check or direct deposit
Small claims typically require only a photo ID. Larger amounts may need additional proof, such as an old bank statement, a utility bill, or tax records linking you to the property. For a deceased person's estate, you will need a death certificate and legal documentation of your right to the assets, such as letters of administration or a will. Every claim is reviewed individually, and the office will contact you if they need more.
Search Multiple States for Unclaimed Property
Scott County sits near the Kentucky border. Many residents have lived or worked across state lines at some point. If that is true for you, there may be unclaimed money in other states too. The tool for that is missingmoney.com, the official multi-state portal run by the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators. It searches Indiana and dozens of other states in a single pass.
The MissingMoney.com portal shown below is a helpful complement to Indiana's own search, especially for Scott County residents with connections to Kentucky or other states at missingmoney.com.
After searching at missingmoney.com, also run your name through Indiana's own database at indianaunclaimed.gov. Both are free. Neither requires registration just to search. Together, they cover the widest possible range of states and account types.
Cities in Scott County
Scott County includes Scottsburg as the county seat, along with smaller communities like Austin, Lexington, and Deputy. None of the cities in Scott County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All residents throughout the county can search the state database for free at indianaunclaimed.gov.
Nearby Counties
Scott County borders four other Indiana counties. If you have had old addresses or accounts near a county line, checking those pages may turn up additional results.