Here’s a quick reality check: Indiana has already handed back more than $56 million in unclaimed money this year, and that’s only through mid-May.
That money belonged to people like you, folks who forgot about an old account, a refund, a paycheck, or something else that never made it back into their pocket.
The Unclaimed Property Division, part of Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office, keeps the process simple. In 2025, they returned $88 million.
Right now, nearly $1 billion is still out there in Indiana, unclaimed and waiting.
What exactly is “unclaimed property”?
It’s not just forgotten bank accounts. It can be:
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Unpaid wages or commissions
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Money orders nobody picked up
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Items or cash from safe deposit boxes
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Old savings or checking accounts
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Overpayments and refunds (credit cards, cell phone bills, utilities, insurance, etc.)
Once the state takes possession, they try to find the owner or their heirs. You have 25 years from the time it’s reported to claim it.
Worth reading: The State By State Guide to Unclaimed Assets
How to check if money is yours
Search is free, fast, and you can do it in your pajamas. Look for yourself, a family member, a former spouse, or even a business:
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Website: IndianaUnclaimed.gov
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Text CLAIM to 46220
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Phone: 1-866-462-5246
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Email: updmail@atg.in.gov
If your name shows up, you can file a claim right on the site. No fee, no broker, no hassle. Just your money, if it’s really yours.
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Let us help you discover if you have unclaimed assets waiting for you.
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