Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick is launching an annual effort to return unclaimed property to Missourians.
A news release says beginning Tuesday, June 16, the names of more than 126,000 individuals, small businesses and nonprofit organizations with unclaimed property will be listed in over 100 publications across the state.
Treasurer Fitzpatrick said: “As we recover from the economic upheaval caused by COVID-19, I encourage all Missourians to check the unclaimed property list and claim any money that is rightfully yours. And I also encourage Missourians to take a look at the list, and if you see a name you recognize, let them know. It is always free to claim your unclaimed property and many claims can be filed online.”
Missouri law requires notices be published annually listing the names of individuals whose unclaimed property of $50 or more has been turned over to the Missouri State Treasurer’s Office in the past year.
The Treasurer’s Office holds more than $1 billion in unclaimed property. Unclaimed property is waiting for one in 10 Missourians, and the average return is $300. You can search online 24/7 at ShowMeMoney.com.