31-01-2025
Connecticut residents urged to check for unclaimed property
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — National Unclaimed Property Day is Saturday, Feb. 1 and the Connecticut state treasurer is urging residents to check if they have any money waiting for them.
Connecticut residents can visit to search for money that belongs to them.
'While there's no time limit to claim your funds, I encourage everyone to make searching for unclaimed property part of your annual financial routine,' Treasurer Erick Russell said.. 'Whether it's your birthday, tax day, or National Unclaimed Property Day, find time at least once a year to search and claim what's yours.'
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Lost or forgotten property, including unpaid life insurance benefits, forgotten bank accounts, utility deposits and refunds, is handed over to the Connecticut Office of the Treasurer until it can be claimed by its rightful owners.
State officials said most unclaimed property owners are individuals, but corporations, municipalities, schools, nonprofits, hospitals, and small businesses are also among those who've found they have money that belongs to them
Connecticut has returned more than $1.1 billion to rightful owners through the unclaimed property program, the state treasurer's office said. In Fiscal Year 2024, $82 million was returned to 44,065 rightful owners, state officials said.
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