Vigo County Unclaimed Money
Unclaimed money in Vigo County is held by the Indiana Attorney General's Unclaimed Property Division and stays there until rightful owners come forward to claim it. The state holds funds from dormant bank accounts, uncashed payroll checks, insurance settlements, stock dividends, utility deposits, and many other financial assets. Terre Haute and the rest of Vigo County have a large working population with ties to many employers and financial institutions, which means the chance of finding something is real. Searching costs nothing. Nothing is ever charged. Anyone who has lived or worked in Vigo County should take a few minutes to run a free search today.
Vigo County Quick Facts
Indiana Unclaimed Money in Vigo County
The Indiana Attorney General administers the state's unclaimed property program, which currently holds more than $914 million across approximately 5.1 million accounts. About one in every seven Hoosiers has unclaimed property in the system. Vigo County, with its population centered in Terre Haute, has a significant share of those accounts. Former residents who have moved away can still claim property connected to old Terre Haute addresses.
Property becomes unclaimed when banks, insurers, employers, and other financial holders lose contact with the owner. Under IC 32-34-1-19, most accounts go to the state after three to five years of no contact. Once the state takes custody under IC 32-34-1-30, the right to claim does not expire. You can file a claim for money from an account opened 20 or 30 years ago. The state holds it all until you ask for it back.
Search at indianaunclaimed.gov, the state's official tool run by the Attorney General. Indiana pays back more than $1 million each week to owners who take the time to search and claim. The county's general information site at vigocounty.in.gov can help you locate other local offices.
Vigo County Treasurer's Office
Vigo County Treasurer Josie Thompson operates out of 191 Oak St, Terre Haute, IN 47807. The treasurer's office manages property taxes, local tax sales, and county financial transactions. It is a separate operation from the Indiana Attorney General's unclaimed property division. Most unclaimed money from private companies, banks, and insurers is held at the state level, not by the county treasurer.
If you think you are owed a county-issued refund, an uncashed jury fee, or a vendor payment from Vigo County, the treasurer's office is the right call. Staff can look up whether any local payments are waiting under your name. You can reach Treasurer Thompson's office directly by phone or email. For all other unclaimed money, search at indianaunclaimed.gov.
| Name | Josie Thompson, Vigo County Treasurer |
|---|---|
| Address | 191 Oak St, Terre Haute, IN 47807 |
| Phone | 812-462-3251 |
| Fax | 812-462-3279 |
| josie.thompson@vigocounty.in.gov | |
| Website | treasurer.vigocounty84.us |
How to Search Vigo County Unclaimed Money
Go to indianaunclaimed.gov/app/claim-search and type in your last name. Adding your first name narrows the results. The search covers all Indiana counties and all years on record. Any property tied to your name anywhere in the state will show up in results. Try maiden names, previous legal names, and the names of deceased family members whose estates you might be entitled to.
The Vigo County Treasurer's website, shown below, provides contact details and local financial services information for Terre Haute and surrounding communities at treasurer.vigocounty84.us.
The treasurer's site at treasurer.vigocounty84.us lists county financial services and contact details. Reach out there if you believe you have an uncollected refund or payment from the county government itself.
Once you find a match in the state database, click the claim button and follow the online prompts. Many claims are handled entirely online with no paper forms needed. The Attorney General's office will contact you if additional documents are required. Call 1-866-IN-CLAIM (1-866-462-5246) or email updmail@atg.in.gov for support with your Vigo County claim.
What Counts as Unclaimed Money
Indiana law covers a broad range of financial assets under its unclaimed property program. 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. Vigo County residents commonly find old savings or checking accounts, certificates of deposit, or credit union balances from local or regional institutions.
Other types include wages and commissions that were never picked up, insurance policy proceeds, stock dividends, utility deposits, money orders, tax refunds, and store credit balances. Safe deposit box contents can also become unclaimed if box fees lapse and the bank cannot locate the owner. Most accounts hold under $100, but larger amounts show up regularly. The highest single claim ever paid in Indiana was $750,000. Companies that hold unclaimed assets must report them to the state each year under IC 32-34-1-26.
Claiming Your Vigo County Property
The process is free from start to finish. You do not need an attorney, a finder's service, or any third party. All recovered funds come back to you in full. Never pay anyone to file a claim that you can submit yourself at no cost.
Here is how the process works for Vigo County and Terre Haute residents:
- Go to indianaunclaimed.gov and search your name
- Find the property record that matches your information
- Click to start the claim and fill in your contact details
- Upload or mail any documents the state requests
- Wait for review and approval from the Attorney General's office
- Receive your funds by check or direct deposit
The documents you need depend on the claim type and amount. Small claims usually just need a photo ID. Larger amounts may require a utility bill or an old bank statement to confirm ownership. Claims for a deceased person's property require a death certificate plus proof of your legal relationship, such as a will or letters of administration. The Attorney General reviews each claim individually and may follow up before paying out.
Search Multiple States for Unclaimed Property
If you have lived in Illinois, Ohio, or any other state, unclaimed money may be waiting for you there too. MissingMoney.com is the official multi-state portal run by the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators. A single search at missingmoney.com covers Indiana and many other participating states at once.
The MissingMoney.com multi-state search, shown below, is a useful tool for Vigo County residents who have ties to Illinois or other nearby states through past work or banking at missingmoney.com.
Use missingmoney.com alongside Indiana's own search at indianaunclaimed.gov for the most thorough results. Both tools are completely free and do not require you to register an account to run a basic search.
Cities in Vigo County
Vigo County's largest city is Terre Haute, the county seat, which has a dedicated page on this site. Residents of other communities in the county can search for unclaimed money using the same free state tool.
Nearby Counties
Vigo County borders several Indiana counties. If you have lived or worked near any of these areas, check those county records as well.