Find Starke County Unclaimed Money
Unclaimed money in Starke County is held by the Indiana Attorney General's Unclaimed Property Division until the rightful owner comes forward. Dormant bank accounts, uncashed payroll checks, forgotten insurance proceeds, utility deposits, and stock dividends are among the many types of financial assets sitting in the state system right now. The search is free and open to anyone who has ever lived or worked in Starke County, including Knox and surrounding communities. About one in seven Indiana residents has property in the database. Checking your name costs nothing and takes just minutes at indianaunclaimed.gov.
Starke County Quick Facts
Indiana Unclaimed Money in Starke County
The Indiana Attorney General holds more than $914 million in unclaimed assets across about 5.1 million accounts. Starke County residents are part of that total. The state's database covers all 92 Indiana counties, so any property linked to a Starke County address, including old accounts from Knox or other communities in the area, will show up in the statewide search. One in seven Hoosiers has money in this system.
Accounts become unclaimed when the holder, such as a bank, employer, or insurance company, loses contact with the owner. Under IC 32-34-1-19, accounts are transferred to the state after three to five years of dormancy. Under IC 32-34-1-30, the state holds the funds indefinitely. Your right to claim does not expire. You can search and file at any time.
Start your search at indianaunclaimed.gov. The state pays back more than $1 million weekly. Call 1-866-IN-CLAIM (1-866-462-5246) or email updmail@atg.in.gov with any questions about your results.
Starke County Treasurer's Office
The Starke County Treasurer is Kelly Graham, with an office at 53 East Mound Street, Knox, IN 46534. The treasurer's office handles property tax collections, tax sales, and other county financial matters. It does not hold private-sector unclaimed money. Bank accounts, insurance proceeds, and similar assets go to the state's program. But if you believe Starke County itself owes you a refund, such as an overpaid tax amount or an uncashed county-issued check, the treasurer's office is the right starting point.
Reach the office by phone at 574-772-9111 or by fax at 574-772-9116. The Starke County website at starke.in.gov has general office listings and contact details. The treasurer's page is at starke.in.gov/annex-1/treasurer.
For all other unclaimed money, use the state's database at indianaunclaimed.gov. The two systems work separately and cover different types of funds.
| Name | Kelly Graham, Starke County Treasurer |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 East Mound Street, Knox, IN 46534 |
| Phone | 574-772-9111 |
| Fax | 574-772-9116 |
| Treasurer Page | starke.in.gov/annex-1/treasurer |
How to Search Starke County Unclaimed Money
Visit indianaunclaimed.gov/app/claim-search and enter your last name. You can include a first name to filter the results. The search is statewide, so property tied to Knox or any other Starke County community shows up in the same place as any other Indiana account in your name. Try maiden names, prior last names, and names of deceased relatives for the most thorough search.
The Starke County website shown below provides local office listings and contact details for residents who need in-person follow-up on county-related matters in Knox at starke.in.gov.
The county site at starke.in.gov links to county departments and offices, including the treasurer, for residents who need to ask about county-issued payments or tax refunds.
When you find a matching record in the state system, click the claim button and complete the online form. The process does not require printing or mailing in most cases. The Attorney General's office will reach out if they need supporting documents before releasing funds. You can also call or email to check on a pending claim after you submit at starke.in.gov.
The Starke County Treasurer's page shown below lists office contact information for Knox residents who need to reach the treasurer's office about local tax or payment matters at starke.in.gov.
The treasurer's page at starke.in.gov/annex-1/treasurer provides office hours and local financial services information for Starke County, separate from the state unclaimed property database.
What Counts as Unclaimed Money
Indiana's unclaimed property law is broad in scope. Under IC 32-34-1-1, any financial asset where the owner has not had contact with the holder for the required dormancy period can be reported and transferred to the state. For Starke County residents, this often includes old savings and checking accounts, certificates of deposit, and money market funds from local banks and credit unions.
Other common types include unpaid wages, uncashed payroll checks, life insurance policy proceeds, stock dividends and shares, store or utility credit balances, utility security deposits, state and federal tax refunds, and money orders that were never cashed. Safe deposit box contents can become unclaimed if the box rent is not paid and the owner disappears. Under IC 32-34-1-26, businesses that hold these assets must report and turn them over to the state annually. Most accounts hold under $100, but Indiana's record single claim was $750,000.
Claiming Your Starke County Property
Filing a claim is free. You keep every dollar. There is no need to pay anyone to file on your behalf. The state's portal makes the process straightforward, and most claims can be completed without any help.
Steps for Starke County residents:
- Search your name at indianaunclaimed.gov
- Click the record that matches you
- Start the online claim and fill in your current information
- Provide any supporting documents the state requests
- Wait for the Attorney General's office to review your claim
- Receive payment by check or direct deposit
Simple claims often need only a photo ID. Larger claims may require proof of address, such as a utility bill or bank statement linking you to the original property. Deceased individuals' property requires a death certificate and legal documents proving your right to the estate, such as a will or letters of administration. The Attorney General's office handles each case individually and will let you know if they need anything more.
Search Multiple States for Unclaimed Property
Starke County is in northern Indiana, close to Lake County and not far from Illinois. If you have ever lived or worked in neighboring states, there may be unclaimed money waiting there as well. The multi-state search tool at missingmoney.com covers Indiana and dozens of other participating states in a single search. It is run by the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators and is free to use.
The MissingMoney.com portal shown here allows Starke County residents to search Indiana and other states simultaneously, which is helpful if you have moved around or worked across state lines at missingmoney.com.
Run your name through missingmoney.com in addition to Indiana's own database at indianaunclaimed.gov. Both are free. No account needed just to search. Together they give you the most complete view of any unclaimed property in your name across the country.
Cities in Starke County
Starke County includes Knox as the county seat, along with smaller communities such as North Judson and Bass Lake. None of the cities in Starke County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All residents throughout the county can search for unclaimed money for free at indianaunclaimed.gov.
Nearby Counties
Starke County borders five other Indiana counties. Checking nearby county pages may turn up additional results if you have had addresses or accounts near a county line.