Since 2015, $1.3 billion in unclaimed property has been returned. The treasurer's office said an estimated one-in-four people find unclaimed property, with the average claim being $1,000. "You don't have to wait until February 1, you can check our website today at /ICASH and find out if you or someone you know has cash or property to claim."
The Illinois Treasurer is legally required to get the property to the rightful owners no matter how long it takes for them to come forward.
There are three variants a typed, drawn or uploaded signature. Decide on what kind of signature to create. The Illinois Treasurer holds these lost funds until they are claimed by either the original owner, heirs, or legal representatives. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to design your illinois unclaimed cash: Select the document you want to sign and click Upload. "We know when we get money back in the hands of residents, it does more good for our economy than sitting in a bank," Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs said. About 63,000 people across Illinois will receive some mail including a check from the Illinois Treasurer. The Illinois State Treasurers Office is holding over 3.5 billion in unclaimed funds for Illinoisans. States around the country will celebrate by encouraging people to search and find unclaimed cash and property that belongs to them. Enter the required Holder Information, including Holder. On National Unclaimed Property Day, the Illinois Treasurer's Office wants residents to check if they have any cash or property that belongs to them.ĬHICAGO (WLS) - Tuesday is National Unclaimed Property Day. Visit /ICASH, click on Reporting Property and then select Submit a Report.