Anyone familiar with UnclaimedProperty.org?

[MichelleCarmen]

I remember hearing about them years ago and never checked the website. But, today, I was looking through public records at the auditors online site and came across an unclaimed properties link. Turns out I have a package!

I'm wondering if anyone has done this. Seems like a far fetch to ask. . .I'm just curious how long it takes and what I'll find.

What a weird thing to find out about on a Wednesday morning! Says the value is over $100. Hopefully it's valued over $101

ETA - this was found through the dep. of revenue for my state, just in case someone else decides to look. There is no fee for looking or sending documents, etc., and filing the claim.

 

[MichelleCarmen]

I just wanted to add that the Unclaimed property website I looked at was NOT the www.unclaimedproperty.org site. It was the site through WA. STATE public records search. The link included that name, but the info was via the revenue department.

I''d recommend everyone look up their info from their own home state/local county website!

 

[joflier]

I did use the actual website, and found some unclaimed money that was owed my grandfather. It was something from a cellular company, but anyhow, he did collect on it, so it was for real. But again, that was the actual website.

 

[MichelleCarmen]

With the actual website nothing pops up, but with the WA state site I found info with my maiden name and my mom's old address and says the money is from a mortgage company. I have to provide documentation to prove who I am now that my name has changed. . .just need to find my marriage certificate. I'm hoping it's tons of money, but in reality, I know it won't be much.

 

[joflier]

Ya never know, it could be a good chunk! Kind of a fun surprise though!

 

[joflier]

Hey MC

Did you find out anything more about your possible $?

 

[neatfreak]

I''ve not done it, but I have heard it''s legit...is there any possibility that you''d have to pay anything? If not, then why not, right?

 

[MichelleCarmen]

I almost forgot about this thread

There is NO cost involved and I gave my information directly to a government agency and now am waiting to hear if they approve the evidence I provided which states I am the person listed on the claim. I had to prove my name change which was easy, but the problem part was that I couldn't prove the PO BOX the claim was addressed to was mine, because it actually belonged to my mom so I wrote them a letter which explained so.

I'm crossing my fingers. . .I'm pretty sure it'll just be a few hundred overpayment on something (a mortgage company was listed) and it can take up to 60 days to hear back. Just in time for Christmas shopping!

 

[joflier]

Well cool. You''ll have to let me know if you make your fortune!

 

[MichelleCarmen]

Just keep checking the "show me the ring" forum and you''ll find out

 

[joflier]

Date: 10/15/2008 11:18:37 PM
Author: MC
Just keep checking the ''show me the ring'' forum and you''ll find out

Sounds good to me! Shoot, wish I had some unclaimed property, too!