Shelby County Unclaimed Money Search
Unclaimed money in Shelby County is held by the Indiana Attorney General's Unclaimed Property Division on behalf of residents who have lost track of financial accounts or payments. Old bank accounts, uncashed insurance checks, utility deposits, and stock dividends are among the many types of property sitting in the state system right now. Anyone who has lived or worked in Shelby County, including in Shelbyville and surrounding communities, can search for free at indianaunclaimed.gov. No cost, no middleman, no waiting period to start your search. About one in seven Hoosiers has money waiting in the state system.
Shelby County Quick Facts
Indiana Unclaimed Money in Shelby County
The Indiana Attorney General holds more than $914 million in unclaimed property across roughly 5.1 million accounts statewide. Shelby County accounts are part of that total. Every county in Indiana is included in the same database, so one search at indianaunclaimed.gov covers everything connected to your name, including property tied to old Shelby County addresses.
Accounts become unclaimed when banks, insurance companies, employers, and other holders lose contact with the owner. Under IC 32-34-1-19, holders must turn accounts over to the state after three to five years of dormancy. The state then holds them indefinitely under IC 32-34-1-30. Your right to claim never expires, and there is no deadline to file.
The state pays back more than $1 million per week. The average successful claim runs about $1,018. Call 1-866-IN-CLAIM (1-866-462-5246) or email updmail@atg.in.gov with questions about your search results or the claim process.
Shelby County Treasurer's Office
The Shelby County Treasurer is Janet Stucker, located at 25 W Polk St, Room 102, Shelbyville, IN 46176. The office is open Monday through Thursday from 7 AM to 5 PM. The treasurer's office manages county property taxes and local financial operations. It is a separate system from the state's unclaimed property program and does not hold accounts from banks or insurance companies. Those assets go directly to the state.
If Shelby County itself owes you money, such as an uncashed tax refund check or a vendor payment that was never processed, the treasurer's office is the right contact. Staff can search county records to see if anything in your name is outstanding. Call the office at 317-392-6375 or fax to 317-392-6342.
The county information page at in.gov/counties/shelby has additional contact details and links to other Shelby County offices.
| Name | Janet Stucker, Shelby County Treasurer |
|---|---|
| Address | 25 W Polk St, Room 102, Shelbyville, IN 46176 |
| Phone | 317-392-6375 |
| Fax | 317-392-6342 |
| Hours | Monday-Thursday, 7 AM - 5 PM |
| Treasurer Page | in.gov/counties/shelby/treasurer |
How to Search Shelby County Unclaimed Money
Go to indianaunclaimed.gov/app/claim-search and type your last name into the search field. Adding a first name is optional but helps narrow the list. The database is statewide, so every account tied to your name anywhere in Indiana, including any former Shelby County addresses, will appear together. Try maiden names and other names you have used as separate searches.
The Shelby County government page shown below provides a starting point for residents who need to contact county offices or learn about local services near Shelbyville at in.gov.
The Shelby County page at in.gov/counties/shelby lists departments, contact numbers, and office locations for residents who need to follow up on local government matters in person.
Once you find a match in the database, click the claim button next to that record and fill out the online form. Most of the process is digital. The Attorney General's team reviews every submission and will contact you if they need documentation. You can track the status of an active claim by logging into the portal. For help, call 1-866-IN-CLAIM or email updmail@atg.in.gov.
The Shelby County Treasurer's page below lists office hours and contact details for residents who need to follow up on county-level tax payments or refunds at in.gov.
The treasurer's page at in.gov/counties/shelby/treasurer covers property tax payment options and office contact details for Shelbyville and the rest of Shelby County, separate from the state unclaimed money system.
What Counts as Unclaimed Money
Indiana's unclaimed property law covers a wider range of assets than many people expect. Under IC 32-34-1-1, any financial asset where the owner has not had contact with the holder for the required dormancy period is reportable. For Shelby County residents, common examples include forgotten savings accounts, old checking accounts, and certificates of deposit from local banks and credit unions.
Other types include uncashed payroll checks, wages left uncollected, life insurance proceeds, stock dividends, credit balances on retail or utility accounts, utility deposits, state and federal tax refunds, and uncashed money orders. Safe deposit box contents can also become unclaimed property when box fees go unpaid and the holder cannot locate the owner. Holders are required to report unclaimed assets to the state each year under IC 32-34-1-26. Most accounts in the system hold under $100. Still, the largest single claim paid in Indiana's history reached $750,000.
Claiming Your Shelby County Property
Filing a claim costs nothing. The state does not deduct any fee from your payout. You get the full amount. If someone offers to find your money for a percentage of the claim, you do not need them. The state's own portal is free and straightforward.
Steps for Shelby County residents to claim their property:
- Search your name at indianaunclaimed.gov
- Select the record that matches your information
- Fill out the online claim form with your current contact details
- Upload any supporting documents the state requests
- Allow time for the Attorney General's office to review your claim
- Receive your payment by check or direct deposit
Document requirements depend on claim size. A photo ID often suffices for small amounts. Larger claims may need additional proof, such as a utility bill or bank statement tying you to the account. For a deceased person's property, you will need a death certificate and legal paperwork, such as letters of administration or a probate court order. The Attorney General's team will reach out if they need anything else from you.
Search Multiple States for Unclaimed Property
Shelby County sits east of Indianapolis, and many residents have worked or lived in other parts of the state or country over the years. If you have ever had accounts or an address in another state, there may be money there too. The multi-state search portal at missingmoney.com covers Indiana and dozens of other states in one search. It is run by the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators and is completely free.
The MissingMoney.com portal shown here lets Shelby County residents check Indiana and other states at the same time, without needing separate logins or forms at missingmoney.com.
Use missingmoney.com in addition to Indiana's database at indianaunclaimed.gov. Running both searches takes less than ten minutes and costs nothing. You do not need to sign up or create an account to search.
Cities in Shelby County
Shelby County includes Shelbyville as the county seat, along with smaller communities such as Morristown, Waldron, and Fountaintown. None of these cities currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All Shelby County residents can search for unclaimed money at no cost using the state's tool at indianaunclaimed.gov.
Nearby Counties
Shelby County borders six Indiana counties. Residents near a county border may want to check those pages as well for property tied to old addresses or businesses.