Claiming Funds Video Resources
This page offers step by step instructional videos on how to claim your unclaimed funds.
How to Claim your Unclaimed Funds (Quick Reference Overview)
This video will help you find out if you have unclaimed funds and how to claim them. There are 3 easy steps to claiming your funds. This is an overview of the steps demonstrating where to click on the Division of Unclaimed Funds website. Visit unclaimedfunds.ohio.gov to search your name and claim your money today! #OhioUnclaimedFunds #UnclaimedFunds #DivisionUnclaimedFunds
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How to Claim your Unclaimed Funds (Step-by-Step)
This video demonstrates how Ohioans can search and find their unclaimed funds. There are 3 easy steps to claiming your funds. I will share them with you now then go into details and walk you through this process showing you each step on the screen. For the first step, you will search for your unclaimed funds on missingmoney.com to find out if you have lost or forgotten money, then follow the prompts to generate your claim form to claim your money. For Step 2, please review the Checklist of Documentation that may be required, so that you can proactively gather paperwork to send us and get your money faster. For step 3, once you have gathered the required documentation, you have 2 options to send the information to us. You can mail your claim form and documents to us at Ohio Division of Unclaimed Funds 77 S. High Street, 20th floor Columbus, OH 43215-6108. Visit unclaimedfunds.ohio.gov to search your name and claim your money today! #OhioUnclaimedFunds #UnclaimedFunds #DivisionUnclaimedFunds
Claiming Your Unclaimed Funds Webinar
What are unclaimed funds? Lost or forgotten money from inactive accounts that is reported by banks and businesses to the State of Ohio Division of Unclaimed Funds for safekeeping. Where does the money come from? inactive checking accounts, savings accounts, refund/credit balances, uncashed cashier’s checks, life insurance benefits, stocks & bonds, and safe deposit box contents. Business report unclaimed funds to us every year, per Ohio Revised Code 169. We have found that many of our claimants are over 50 years old and many more are already deceased. We need your help in getting your clients to claim their funds from an heir or trust as well as ensure Ohioans are regularly searching their names to make sure they don’t leave any behind. This webinar is meant to provide an overview on Unclaimed Funds in Ohio and how you can help your clients find and claim their money. After attending this webinar, you will learn: What are unclaimed funds, how to find out if you have any, and the steps to claiming funds, Claiming on behalf of a deceased family member and the required documentation, Claims timeline and delays, Claims status, and Claims resources. Visit unclaimedfunds.ohio.gov to search your name and claim your money today! #OhioUnclaimedFunds #UnclaimedFunds #DivisionUnclaimedFunds