Does Michigan Owe You Money In 2021? Here's How To Check

LANSING, MI — Money belonging to Michiganders could be sitting in government accounts, but it's up to you to claim your property.

The state has a list of millions of dollars worth of assets under state control until it is claimed by the owner or that person's heirs. Many people have unclaimed cash but don't realize it.

To find out if you have cash or property, visit the Michigan Unclaimed Property database here.

The state Treasury Department is the custodian of millions of dollars in lost or forgotten assets
from dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, valuables left in safe deposit boxes and stock
certificates. Because these properties were considered abandoned and unclaimed by the bank or
the company entrusted with them, they are turned over to the state as required by law.

Statistically, 1 in every 10 people have unclaimed property where a company cannot locate the
owner and the money or properties are submitted to the state, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. In the last five years, more than $400 million has been paid to claimants.

People can search for unclaimed property on the Michigan Unclaimed Property website or call 517-636-5320 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For businesses, corporations, nonprofits, public entities and other organizations holding
unclaimed or abandoned property, instructions on how to prepare and easily submit your report
and remittance online can be found on the Unclaimed Property website as well.