Unclaimed Property Inquiry Form - Oregon Department Of State Lands printable pdf download

UNCLAIMED PROPERTY INQUIRY FORM

If you found your name on our online database, or if you believe you have unclaimed money in

Oregon and wish us to search the database for you, fill out the form (links below) and mail it, with

the requested supporting documentation, to the address below. Claims cannot be paid on name

similarity alone. The burden of proof is on you to show that you are entitled to the account.

Trust Property Section

Department of State Lands

775 Summer St. NE #100

Salem, OR 97301-1279

Inquiries are processed in order of date received. All inquiries will receive a reply,

however, response time is affected by the number of inquiries received and can

take up to 120 days. (NOTE: Most Internet accounts have a value of $100 or less.)

1. Fill out the form completely and sign it in the presence of a notary public.

2. Attach a copy of the front and back of each claimant’s current photo identification

(e.g., Driver's License) and a copy of each claimant’s Social Security card or a

document that shows the number. *

3. Attach something that proves you lived at the previous address(es) you list (e.g., old

utility bill, or the envelope from a letter).

4. Attach a copy of something showing proof of name changes (e.g., marriage certificate).

5. If you think you know what kind of unclaimed property Oregon is holding for you, send a

copy of something that proves your connection to that asset for instance:

a. If you think it is a checking or savings account, send a copy of the bank

statement.

b. If it is an insurance policy, send the policy.

6. If you are claiming an asset for someone else, send a certified copy of legal documents

proving your authority, such as current power of attorney, conservator, guardian, etc.

7. If you are claiming property as an heir to a deceased person, send appropriate

documentation such as a death certificate or will. If the probate is open, send certified

copies of Letters of Administration or Affidavit of Claiming Successor. If the probate is

closed, send a copy of the Final Decree of Distribution listing the heirs. Note: DSL

requires probate on claims for assets valued over $1,000.

8. If you are claiming on behalf of a business, please send documentation, which authorizes

you to file the claim, as well as the Federal Identification Number of the business.

Corporate or photo identification is also required for the authorized signer.

*Note: Although you are not legally required to provide your Social Security number, we request

that you do so voluntarily to assist us in determining whether we are holding property for you.

Unclaimed Property Inquiry Form - Oregon Department Of State Lands