A finder who charges you may need to be a licensed private detective: ask the clerk.
No one may charge you more than 10%.
There is a waiting period of 730 days: ask the clerk what it covers and when it starts.
Any deal must be in writing and notarised.
You never need to pay anyone to file.
Ask the clerk for the deadline.
Checklist: Connecticut, unclaimed property the state holds
Who holds it: Connecticut Office of the State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property Division
How long: No time limit (claims may be made 'at any time')
How you claim: Search and file at CTBigList.gov; the Treasurer says filing is free. The Treasurer must consider a claim within 90 days.
Your deadline: ____________ (confirm it with the clerk)
Steps
Search your name at CTBigList.gov.
File the claim online.
Send the proof requested.
Documents
Certified (verified) claim on the Treasurer's form
Proof of ownership as requested
What it costs you
free
If someone offers to do it for you
A finder who charges you may need to be a licensed private detective: ask the clerk.
No one may charge you more than 10%.
There is a waiting period of 730 days: ask the clerk what it covers and when it starts.
Any deal must be in writing and notarised.
You never need to pay anyone to file.
Official links
CT Big List (official claim site): https://ctbiglist.gov/
CT Treasurer - Information for owners: https://portal.ct.gov/ott/unclaimed-property/information-for-owners
CT Treasurer news release (free, no time limit): https://portal.ct.gov/ott/newsroom/news/news-releases/treasurer-russell-urges-connecticut-residents
Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 3-70a; Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-70a(c)(1)(B); Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-70a(c)(1)(A); Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-70a(c)(2)(B); Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-70a(c)(3); Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-70a(c)(4)-(5); Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-70a(c)(6); Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-70a(a)-(b); Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-65a; Conn. Gen. Stat. §29-152u(4)(B), §29-153. Researched, not yet checked by a lawyer; confirm with the clerk. Not legal advice.