Unclaimed Property and Escheatment Laws By State

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Alabama July 1 to June 30 Before November 1 $50 minimum, written notice to last known address at least 60 days before filing report Not Required Available Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs, or .rpt, submitted through diskette, CD, FTP (online) upload or email Funds: ACH or Wire Securities: DTC, DRS or DWAC Alabama Unclaimed Property
Alaska July 1 to June 30 Before November 1 $100 minimum, written notice to last known address at least 120 days before filing report Not Required Not Available Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs, or .rpt submitted through online portal Funds: ACH or Wire Securities: DTC, DRS or DWAC Alaska Unclaimed Property
Arizona Life Insurance: January 1 to December 31 Non Life Insurance: July 1 to June 30 Life Insurance: Before May 1 Non Life Insurance: Before November 1 $50 minimum, written notice to last known address at least 120 days prior to report filing Not Required Available 10 or fewer properties may be submitted using manual forms. Electronic reports must be in NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hde, .hrs or .rpt. and submitted on CD, DVD, or USB Flash Drive. Funds: Check Securities: DTC, DRS or DWAC Arizona Unclaimed Property
Arkansas Life Insurance: January 1 to December 31 Non Life Insurance: July 1 to June 30 Life Insurance: Before May 1 Non Life Insurance: Before November 1 $50 minimum, written notice to last known address at least 90 days prior to report filing Not Required Available Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs, or .rpt, submitted through online portal. Manual entry also available on the online portal. Funds: Pay online with convenience fee or mail check for free Securities: DTC, DRS or DWAC Arkansas Unclaimed Property
California Reporting period based on company fiscal year end (June 30 and December 31 most common). Life insurance companies must use fiscal year end of December 31 and reporting period of January 1 to December 31. Life Insurance: Notice report before May 1, remit report and remittance December 1 to December 15. Non Life Insurance: Notice report before November 1, remit report and remittance June 1 to June 15. $50 minimum, written notice to last known address 6 to 12 months prior to report filing. Notices can be sent electronically with the owner's consent. Not Required, but recommended Not Available Paper reporting or electronic reports in the NAUPA II format, file extension: .hde and submitted on CD, or USB Flash Drive. Funds: Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) Debit, ACH Credit, Fedwire, or International Funds Transfer Securities: DTC California Unclaimed Property
Colorado Life Insurance: January 1 to December 31 Non Life Insurance: July 1 to June 30 Life Insurance: Before May 1 Non Life Insurance: Before November 1 $25 minimum, written notice to last known address no more than 180 days prior to report filing, first class mail or better. Notices can be sent electronically with the owner's consent. Not Required Not Available Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs, or .rpt, submitted through online portal. Manual entry also available on the online portal. Funds: ACH, Wire, Check Securities: DTC, DRS or DWAC Colorado Unclaimed Property
Connecticut January 1 to December 31 Within 90 days after December 31 No minimum, written notice to last known address within one year before presumption of abandonment, within 180 days for property types with a one year dormancy period, first class mail. Required if your business/company has a physical location/presence, or is incorporated/based in Connecticut First time reporting process similar to Voluntary Disclosure Agreement Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs, or .rpt, submitted through online portal. Manual entry also available on the online portal. Funds: Online, ACH, Wire Securities: DTC, DRS or DWAC Connecticut Unclaimed Property
Delaware Banking: July 1 to June 30 Insurance: January 1 to December 31 Others: January 1 to December 31 Banking: Before November 10 Insurance: Before December 20 Others: Before March 1 $50 minimum (no minimum for securities), written notice to last known address 60 to 120 days prior to report filing, first class mail. Not Required but recommended Available Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs, or .rpt, submitted through online portal. Manual entry also available on the online portal. Funds: ACH, Wire, Check Securities: DTC or DWAC Delaware Unclaimed Property
District of Columbia Insurance: January 1 to December 31 Others: July 1 to June 30 Insurance: Before April 30 Others: Before October 31 $50 minimum, written notice to last known address 60 to 120 days prior to report filing, first class mail. Required if your company is domiciled in the District of Columbia Available Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs, or .rpt, submitted through online portal. Manual entry also available on the online portal. Funds: ACH, Wire, Check Securities: DTC District of Columbia Unclaimed Property
Florida January 1 to December 31 Before May 1 $50 minimum, written notice to last known address 60 to 120 days prior to report filing. Required Available Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs, or .rpt, submitted through online portal. Manual entry also available on the online portal. Funds: ACH, Wire, Check Securities: DTC or DWAC Florida Unclaimed Property
Georgia Insurance: January 1 to December 31 Others: July 1 to June 30 Insurance: Before May 1 Others: Before November 1 $50 minimum, written notice to last known address 60 to 120 days prior to report filing, first class mail. Required Unclaimed property holders or consultants concerned with addressing compliance issues should email department of revenue 25 or fewer properties may be submitted using manual forms. Electronic reports must be in NAUPA II format and submitted on CD. Funds: Check Securities: DTC Georgia Unclaimed Property
Hawaii Life Insurance: January 1 to December 31 Non Life Insurance: July 1 to June 30 Before November 1 $50 minimum, written notice to last known address not more than 6 months prior to report filing. Not Required First time filers to contact department of budget and finance Electronic reports must be in NAUPA II format and submitted on CD. Funds: Check Securities: DTC Hawaii Unclaimed Property
Idaho July 1 to June 30 Before November 1 $50 minimum, written notice to last known address not more than 120 days prior to report filing. Required if your company is domiciled or incorporated in Idaho Available Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs, or .rpt, submitted through online portal. Manual entry also available on the online portal. Funds: Check, ACH debit for less than $100K, Wire, ACH Credit for greater than $100K Securities: DTC or DRS Idaho Unclaimed Property
Illinois Manufacturing, Utilities/Transportation, Trade (Wholesale/Retail), Services, Life Insurance: January 1 to December 31 Financial Services, Non-Life Insurance, Communications, Public Services/Government: July 1 to June 30 Manufacturing, Utilities/Transportation, Trade (Wholesale/Retail), Services, Life Insurance: Before May 1 Financial Services, Non-Life Insurance, Communications, Public Services/Government: Before November 1" $50 minimum, written notice to last known address 60 days to 1 year prior to report filing, first class mail. Required Available Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs, or .rpt, submitted through online portal. Manual entry also available on the online portal. Funds: check or ACH Credit Securities: DTC or DWAC Illinois Unclaimed Property
Indiana Life Insurance: January 1 to December 31 Non Life Insurance: July 1 to June 30 Life Insurance: Before May 1 Non Life Insurance: Before November 1 $50 minimum, written notice to last known address 60 to 120 days prior to report filing, first class mail or better. Email also required if owner has consented. Not Required but strongly recommended Not Available Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs, or .rpt, submitted through online portal. Manual entry also available on the online portal. Funds: online portal, check Securities: DTC or DWAC Indiana Unclaimed Property
Iowa July 1 to June 30 Before November 1 $50 minimum, written notice to last known address at least 30 days prior to report filing. Additional email diligence provisions for financial institutions. Not Required Not Available Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs, or .rpt, submitted through online portal. Funds: ACH, Wire, Check Securities: DTC, DRS or DWAC Iowa Unclaimed Property
Kansas Life Insurance: January 1 to December 31 Non Life Insurance: July 1 to June 30 Life Insurance: Before May 1 Non Life Insurance: Before November 1 $100 minimum, written notice to last known address 60 to 120 days prior to report filing Not Required Available 10 or fewer properties may be submitted using manual forms. Electronic reports must be in NAUPA II format or excel .csv template and uploaded to online portal or submitted on CD/DVD. Funds: ACH, Wire, Check Securities: DTC, DRS or DWAC Kansas Unclaimed Property
Kentucky Life Insurance: January 1 to December 31 Non Life Insurance: July 1 to June 30 Life Insurance: Before May 1 Non Life Insurance: Before November 1 Written notice to last known address 60 to 120 days prior to report filing. Email diligence also required if consented. Not Required Not Available Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt or .hde, submitted through online portal. Funds: Check Securities: DTC, DRS or DWAC Kentucky Unclaimed Property
Louisiana July 1 to June 30 Before October 31 $50 minimum, written notice to last known address 60 to 120 days prior to report filing Not Required Not Available Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs, or .rpt, submitted through online portal. Manual entry also available on the online portal. Reports can be uploaded onto online portal or sent through CD, DVD or USB drive. Funds: Check, money order, ACH debit, wire Securities: DTC, DRS or DWAC Louisiana Unclaimed Property
Maine Life Insurance, Gift Card: January 1 to December 31 Others: July 1 to June 30 Life Insurance, Gift Card: Before May 1 Others: Before November 1 $50 minimum, written notice to last known address 60 to 180 days prior to report filing Not Required but recommended Not Available but requests are reviewed on an individual basis Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs, or .rpt, submitted through online portal. Manual entry available through online portal for 10 properties or fewer. Funds: ACH Debit, Check Securities: DTC, DRS or DWAC Maine Unclaimed Property
Maryland All Insurance: January 1 to December 31 Others: July 1 to June 30 All Insurance: Before April 30 Others: Before October 31 Written notice to last known address 30 to 120 days prior to report filing. New provisions also requiring email diligence. Required if holder information has changed since the last report or if it is the final report for the holder who has reported in the past or if incorporated in Maryland. Available 10 or fewer properties may be submitted using manual forms. Electronic reports must be in NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs or .rpt. and submitted online or on CD/DVD. Funds: Check, Direct Debit, ACH Credit, Wire Securities: DTC, DRS or DWAC Maryland Unclaimed Property
Massachusetts Life Insurance: January 1 to December 31 Non Life Insurance: July 1 to June 30 Life Insurance: Before May 1 Non Life Insurance: Before November 1 $100 minimum, written notice to last known address at least 60 days prior to report filing, first class mail. Required Available Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs, or .rpt, submitted through online portal. Manual entry also available on the online portal. Funds: Wire, ACH Credit Securities: DTC Massachusetts Unclaimed Property
Michigan April 1 to March 31 Before July 1 $50 minimum, written notice to last known address 60 to 365 days prior to report filing Required for entities incorporated, domiciled or with strong business presence in Michigan Available 10 or fewer properties may be submitted using manual forms. Electronic reports must be in NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs or .rpt. and submitted online. Manual entry also available on the online portal. Funds: ACH Debit, Check Securities: DTC, DRS or DWAC Michigan Unclaimed Property
Minnesota Life Insurance: January 1 to December 31 Non Life Insurance: July 1 to June 30 Life Insurance: Before October 1 Non Life Insurance: Before November 1 $100 minimum, written notice to last known address 30 to 120 days prior to report filing. Required if entity located or incorporated in Minnesota Available Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs, or .rpt, submitted through online portal or on CD. Manual entry also available on the online portal. Funds: ACH Debit, Check Securities: DTC, DRS or DWAC Minnesota Unclaimed Property
Mississippi July 1 to June 30 Every three years from your last report on November 1 $50 minimum, written notice to last known address at least 60 days prior to report filing. Not Required Not Available Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .hde, submitted through online portal or on CD. Funds: ACH, Wire, Check (less than $10K) Securities: DTC Mississippi Unclaimed Property
Missouri Life Insurance: January 1 to December 31 Non Life Insurance: July 1 to June 30 Life Insurance: Before May 1 Non Life Insurance: Before November 1 $50 minimum, written notice to last known address within one year of report filing Not Required Not Available Paper form or NAUPA II format on diskette, file extension .hde. Funds: Check Securities: DTC Missouri Unclaimed Property
Montana Life Insurance: January 1 to December 31 Non Life Insurance: July 1 to June 30 Life Insurance: Before May 1 Non Life Insurance: Before November 1 $50 minimum, written notice to last known address 60 to 120 days prior to report filing Not Required Available Paper form or NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs, or .rpt submitted through online portal. Funds: e-check, ACH Credit, Check Securities: DTC, DRS or DWAC Montana Unclaimed Property
Nebraska Life Insurance: January 1 to December 31 Non Life Insurance: July 1 to June 30 Life Insurance: Before May 1 Non Life Insurance: Before November 1 $25 minimum, written notice to last known address 60 to 120 days prior to report filing Not Required but can be optionally submitted Not Available Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs, or .rpt, submitted through online portal. Manual entry also available on the online portal. Funds: ACH Credit, Check Securities: DTC Nebraska Unclaimed Property
Nevada Insurance: January 1 to December 31 Non Insurance: July 1 to June 30 Insurance: Before May 1 Non Insurance: Before November 1 $50 minimum, written notice 60 to 120 days prior to report filing, both mail and email (if consented) are required Required if your business is incorporated or you are a licensed business owner in Nevada Available Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs, or .rpt, submitted through online portal. Funds: ACH Debit Securities: DTC, DRS or DWAC Nevada Unclaimed Property
New Hampshire Life, Property and Casualty Insurance: January 1 to December 31 Others: July 1 to June 30 Life, Property and Casualty Insurance: Before April 30 Others: Before October 31 $50 minimum, written notice not more than 120 days prior to report filing Not Required but recommended Not Available Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs, or .rpt, submitted through online portal. Manual entry also available on the online portal. Funds: Check, EFT Securities: DTC, DRS or DWAC New Hampshire Unclaimed Property
New Jersey Life Insurance: January 1 to December 31 Non Life Insurance: July 1 to June 30 Life Insurance: Before April 30 Non Life Insurance: Before October 31 $50 minimum, written notice 60 to 120 days prior to report filing, certified letter with return receipt requested Not Required but recommeneded if you typically report unclaimed property to New Jersey Available Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs, or .rpt, submitted through online portal. Manual entry also available on the online portal. Funds: Check, Wire Securities: DTC, DRS or DWAC New Jersey Unclaimed Property
New Mexico Life Insurance: January 1 to December 31 Non Life Insurance: July 1 to June 30 Life Insurance: Before May 1 Non Life Insurance: Before November 1 $50 minimum, written notice to last known address 60 to 120 days prior to report filing Required Property holders may arrange for managed audits (self-audits) 25 or fewer properties may be submitted using manual forms. Electronic reports must be in NAUPA II format and submitted through the online portal. Funds: Check Securities: DTC New Mexico Unclaimed Property
New York Various dates based on property type - https://www.osc.state.ny.us/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/calendar-of-events.pdf Various dates based on property type - https://www.osc.state.ny.us/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/calendar-of-events.pdf No minimum, written notice to last known address not less than 90 days prior to the date the report is due. When the property value is over $1,000, a second, certified mailing is required at least 60 days before the report is due. In addition, some property types are required to be advertised in publications. Electronic contact can reset dormancy periods. Not Required Available NAUPA format uploaded via Secure File Upload, SFTP or on a CD, DVD or USB. Excel via Secure File Upload or on CD, DVD or USB. NYCD via Secure File Upload, SFTP or CD, DVD or USB. Funds: Check, ACH, Book Transfer, CHIPS, EFT or Federal Wire Securities: DTC, DWAC, DRS, NSCC, ACATS New York Unclaimed Property
North Carolina Life Insurance: January 1 to December 31 Non Life Insurance: July 1 to June 30 Life Insurance: Before April 30 Non Life Insurance: Before October 31 $25 minimum (securities), $50 minimum (others), written notice to last known address 60 to 120 days prior to report filing Not Required but recommended Available Electronic only, NC Electronic File format, file extension: .txt, .hrs, or .rpt, submitted through online portal. Manual entry also available on the online portal. Funds: ACH, Wire, Check Securities: ACATS, DTC, DRS, DWAC North Carolina Unclaimed Property
North Dakota Life Insurance: January 1 to December 31 Non Life Insurance: July 1 to June 30 Life Insurance: Before April 30 Non Life Insurance: Before October 31 $25 minimum, written notice not more than 120 days prior to report filing. Email diligence per RUUPA legislation. Not Required but recommended Not Available Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs, or .rpt, submitted through online portal. Manual entry also available on the online portal. Funds: ACH Debit (less than $10,000), ACH Credit / Wire (greater than $10,000) Securities: DTC North Dakota Unclaimed Property
Ohio Life Insurance: January 1 to December 31 Non Life Insurance: July 1 to June 30 Life Insurance: Before April 30 Non Life Insurance: Before October 31 $50 to $1000, first class mail. $1000+ certified mail with return receipt requested. Minimum of 30 days for the owner to respond prior to filing. Required Available Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs, or .rpt, submitted through online portal or on CD. Manual entry also available on the online portal. Funds: ACH Debit, Credit Card, Check Securities: DTC, DRS, DWAC Ohio Unclaimed Property
Oklahoma Life Insurance: January 1 to December 31 Non Life Insurance: July 1 to June 30 Life Insurance: Before April 30 Non Life Insurance: Before October 31 $50 minimum, written notice not more than 120 days prior to report filing Not Required but recommended Available 15 or fewer properties may be submitted using paper forms. Electronic reports must be in NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs or .rpt. and submitted online. Funds: Check Securities: DTC Oklahoma Unclaimed Property
Oregon July 1 to June 30 After October 1 but not later than November 1 $100 minimum, phone calls, email, letters or personal contacts at least 60 days prior to report filing Required if you are an active holder or have been audited by Oregon's unclaiped property program in the last 5 years Available Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs, or .rpt, submitted through online portal or on DVD/CD or flash drive. Funds: ACH Debit, ACH Credit, Check, Wire Securities: DTC, DRS or DWAC Oregon Unclaimed Property
Pennsylvania January 1 to December 31 Before April 15 $50 minimum, first class mail to last known address or owner agreed electronic notice 60 to 120 days prior to report filing Not Required but recommended Available 10 or fewer properties may be submitted using paper forms. Electronic reports must be in NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs or .rpt. and submitted online. Funds: Check, ACH, Wire Securities: DTC Pennsylvania Unclaimed Property
Rhode Island July 1 to June 30 Before November 1 $50 minimum, written notice to last known address not more than 120 days prior to report filing Required Available Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs, or .rpt, submitted through online portal. Manual entry also available on the online portal. Funds: online portal Securities: DTC, DRS, DWAC Rhode Island Unclaimed Property
South Carolina July 1 to June 30 Before November 1 $50 minimum, written notice not more than 120 days prior to report filing Required Available Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs, or .rpt, submitted through online portal. Manual entry also available on the online portal. Funds: ACH Credit, Wire, Online Securities: DTC South Carolina Unclaimed Property
South Dakota Life Insurance: January 1 to December 31 Non Life Insurance: July 1 to June 30 Life Insurance: Before May 1 Non Life Insurance: Before November 1 $50 minimum, written notice not less than 60 days prior to report filing. Email diligence may also be required per RUUPA. Required. Holders with no prior South Dakkota reporting history should not submit negative reports. Available Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs, or .rpt, submitted through online portal. Funds: Check, Wire, ACH Securities: DRS, DTC South Dakota Unclaimed Property
Tennessee July 1 to June 30 Before November 1 $50 minimum, first class mail to last known address 60 to 180 days prior to report filing. Email diligence per RUUPA legislation. Not Required but accepted Available Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt or .hde, submitted through online portal. Funds: ACH Securities: DTC, DWAC Tennessee Unclaimed Property
Texas Life Insurance: March 2 to March 1 Non Life Insurance: March 2 to March 1 Life Insurance: Before July 1 Non Life Insurance: Before July 1 $250 minimum, mail writtent notice to last known address by May 1 Required Available Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs, or .rpt, submitted through online portal. Manual entry also available on the online portal. Funds: Check, Wire, ACH Debit/Credit Securities: DTC, DWAC Texas Unclaimed Property
Utah July 1 to June 30 Before November 1 $50 minimum, written notice to last known address 60 to 180 days prior to report filing. Email diligence per RUUPA legislation. Not Required Available Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs, or .rpt, submitted through online portal. Manual entry also available on the online portal. Funds: Check, ACH, Wire Securities: DTC, DWAC or DRS Utah Unclaimed Property
Vermont January 1 to December 31 Before May 1 $50 minimum, written notice to last known address 60 to 180 days prior to report filing. Email due diligence also required if consented. Not Required but recommended Available 10 or fewer properties may be submitted using paper forms. Electronic reports must be in NAUPA II format, file extension: .hde. and submitted online or on CD, diskette, thumb/flash drive. Funds: Check, ACH, EFT Securities: DTC Vermont Unclaimed Property
Virginia Life Insurance: January 1 to December 31 Non Life Insurance: July 1 to June 30 Life Insurance: Before May 1 Non Life Insurance: Before November 1 $100 minimum, first class mail to last known address at least 60 days prior to report filing Not Required Available 25 or fewer properties may be submitted using paper forms. Electronic reports must be in NAUPA II format, file extension: .hrs and submitted online. Funds: Check, ACH, Wire Securities: DTC, DRS Virginia Unclaimed Property
Washington July 1 to June 30 Before October 31 $75 minimum, written notice to last known address sent between May 1 and August 1. Email diligence per RUUPA legislation. Required if you have reported previously, been sent a compliance letter or participated in an on-site consultation visit Available Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs, or .rpt, submitted through online portal. Manual entry also available on the online portal. Funds: ACH Debit, ACH Credit, Credit, Debit, Wire Securities: DTC, DRS or DWAC Washington Unclaimed Property
West Virginia Life Insurance: January 1 to December 31 Non Life Insurance: July 1 to June 30 Life Insurance: Before May 1 Non Life Insurance: Before November 1 $50 minimum, first class mail 60 to 120 days prior to report filing Not Required, recommended for past filers Available Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs, or .rpt, submitted through online portal or CD. Manual entry also available on the online portal. Funds: ACH Debit, ACH Credit, Check Securities: DTC, DRS or DWAC West Virginia Unclaimed Property
Wisconsin July 1 to June 30 Before November 1 $50 minimum, written notice to last known address sent between July 1 and September 1 Required for financial institutions, utility companies and life insurance companies with a physical presence in Wisconsin Not Available Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, submitted through online portal. Manual entry also available on the online portal. Funds: ACH Debit Securities: DTC, DRS or DWAC Wisconsin Unclaimed Property
Wyoming July 1 to June 30 Before November 1 $50 minimum, written notice to last known address not more than 120 days before filing Not Required Available Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs, or .rpt, submitted through online portal. Manual entry also available on the online portal. Funds: Check Securities: DTC, DWAC Wyoming Unclaimed Property