If you live in Kentucky, you may want to check something simple but important: unclaimed money in your name.
State officials say more than $100 million has already been returned to residents, but millions more is still unclaimed.
What is unclaimed property?
Unclaimed property is money or assets that were left inactive and later turned over to the state for safekeeping.
It can include:
- Old bank accounts
- Uncashed checks
- Insurance payments
- Utility or rental deposits
- Forgotten financial accounts
Even if it has been years, the money still belongs to the original owner.
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Why this money is still sitting there
Most people never realize they are owed money because:
- They moved and lost track of accounts
- They changed banks or jobs
- They assume small balances were closed
- They never searched the database
There is no automatic system that sends most of this money back.
How much could you get
There is no fixed amount.
- Some claims are small, like a few dollars
- Others can reach hundreds or even thousands
- It depends on what was left behind
Officials say some Kentuckians have recovered significant amounts just by checking.
How to check if you are owed money
The process is simple and free:
- Search your name in Kentucky’s unclaimed property database
- Look for any matches linked to you or family members
- Submit a claim if something belongs to you
- Provide basic identification to verify ownership
You can also search national databases if you’ve lived in other states.
Why officials are pushing awareness
State leaders say the goal is to reconnect people with their money.
They continue to encourage residents to search because:
- Large amounts remain unclaimed
- Many people don’t know the program exists
- Even small balances can add up over time
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