Find Unclaimed Money in Union County
Union County residents may have unclaimed money held by the Indiana state government and not know it. The Indiana Attorney General's Unclaimed Property Division collects funds from closed bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten insurance policies, and other dormant financial assets. The state holds these funds until the rightful owner claims them. Searching is free. Union County residents and anyone who used to live here should take a few minutes to check the state's database.
Union County Quick Facts
Union County Indiana Unclaimed Money Overview
Union County is one of Indiana's smallest counties by both size and population, located in the eastern part of the state along the Ohio border. Small counties like Union can have significant unclaimed property pools relative to their size. When people move away, close old accounts, or pass away without heirs immediately coming forward, funds accumulate in the state system. The Indiana Attorney General holds over $914 million across 5.1 million accounts statewide.
About one in seven Hoosiers has unclaimed property. That ratio applies to Union County just as much as it does to larger urban counties. Under IC 32-34-1-19, most financial assets are presumed abandoned after three to five years with no owner activity. Once that threshold is met, the holder must report and remit the property to the state under IC 32-34-1-26. From there, the state keeps it until the owner or an heir files a claim.
The good news is that the claim right does not expire. Under IC 32-34-1-30, once the state takes custody, the owner can reclaim the property at any time. Search the official portal at indianaunclaimed.gov to see what may be there under your name.
Union County Treasurer and Local Government
The Union County Treasurer operates from the courthouse in Liberty at 26 W Union St. The treasurer handles local tax administration, including property tax billing and collections. This office is not the place to search for unclaimed money from private financial institutions or businesses. Those assets are held at the state level by the Attorney General's office.
If you think Union County itself owes you a refund or a returned payment, the treasurer's office can help you look into it. For everything else, including bank accounts, wages, dividends, and insurance proceeds, use the state system. The state covers all asset types across all counties.
| Address | 26 W Union St, Liberty, IN 47353 |
|---|---|
| State Search | indianaunclaimed.gov |
| Phone (State) | 1-866-462-5246 |
Searching for Union County Indiana Unclaimed Money
The state's online search covers every county in Indiana, including Union County. Go to indianaunclaimed.gov/app/claim-search and enter your last name. You can include your first name to narrow results. Any property tied to your name, regardless of which county in Indiana it originated from, will show up in one search.
The Indiana unclaimed property database shown below is where you start at indianaunclaimed.gov.
The search portal at indianaunclaimed.gov is free and does not require an account or login to search.
When searching, try every name variation that applies to you. Search maiden names, old legal names, and the names of deceased relatives whose estates you may inherit from. Union County is close to Ohio, so residents who have had accounts in both states may find it useful to also search Ohio's unclaimed property database in addition to Indiana's. The multi-state search at missingmoney.com covers Indiana and many other states at once.
Note: For questions about your search results, call the unclaimed property hotline at 1-866-IN-CLAIM or email updmail@atg.in.gov.
Types of Unclaimed Property Found in Indiana
Under IC 32-34-1-1, unclaimed property includes any financial asset where the owner has stopped making contact with the holding institution for the specified dormancy period. The range of covered assets is broader than most people realize.
Common types include forgotten savings and checking accounts, uncashed payroll checks, life insurance proceeds that no one filed a claim for, stock dividends mailed to an old address, security deposits from utility companies, credit balances on retail accounts, and money orders that were never cashed. Safe deposit box contents also qualify if the owner stops paying the annual fee and the bank cannot locate them. About three-fourths of all accounts in Indiana's system hold $100 or less, but a meaningful number hold significantly more. The highest single claim ever paid in Indiana history was $750,000. The average claim is worth $1,018.
How to Claim Unclaimed Money in Union County
Claiming is free. Do not pay anyone to file on your behalf. The state processes all claims directly and does not charge a fee or take a percentage of what you recover.
Here is what the process looks like for a Union County resident:
- Visit indianaunclaimed.gov and search your name
- Find the property record that matches you and click to claim it
- Complete the online form and submit your contact details
- Upload supporting documents if requested, such as a government-issued ID
- For estate claims, submit a death certificate and proof of legal authority
- Wait for the Attorney General's office to review and approve the claim
- Receive your payment by check or direct deposit
The time it takes varies by claim type. Simple, well-documented claims can be processed in a few weeks. Estate claims or those involving older records may take longer. The Attorney General's staff will reach out if they need more from you. Keep an eye on your email and mail during the review period. You can also call 1-866-462-5246 to check the status of a pending claim.
Multi-State Search Options
Union County sits right on the Indiana-Ohio state line. Many residents have ties to both states. If you or a family member ever held accounts, worked, or lived in Ohio or another state, there may be unclaimed property waiting there too. MissingMoney.com is the official national portal run by the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators. It searches Indiana and dozens of other participating states in a single pass.
Use indianaunclaimed.gov for Indiana property and missingmoney.com for a broader search. Both are free. No registration required. Running both searches doubles your chance of finding something.
Cities in Union County
Union County is home to Liberty, the county seat, along with other small communities. None currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All Union County residents can search for unclaimed money at no charge through the state portal at indianaunclaimed.gov.
Nearby Counties
Union County borders several Indiana counties and sits next to Ohio. Residents with ties to nearby areas may find unclaimed property tied to old addresses across county lines.