Maine Office of the State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property
How long
No time limit. The state holds the money in trust until the owner or heir claims it.
How you claim
Claim online at maineunclaimedproperty.gov, or mail the claim form to Office of the State Treasurer, Attn: Unclaimed Property, 39 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0039.
No one may sign you up before the 730th day (2 years) after the money is handed to the state.
Any deal must be in writing.
You never need to pay anyone to file.
Ask the clerk for the deadline.
Checklist: Maine, unclaimed property the state holds
Who holds it: Maine Office of the State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property
How long: No time limit. The state holds the money in trust until the owner or heir claims it.
How you claim: Claim online at maineunclaimedproperty.gov, or mail the claim form to Office of the State Treasurer, Attn: Unclaimed Property, 39 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0039.
Your deadline: ____________ (confirm it with the clerk)
Steps
Search your name at maineunclaimedproperty.gov.
File online or mail the claim form.
Add proof of the address on record, or note that you can't prove it.
Check claim status with your claim ID.
Documents
Proof you used the address of record (e.g., old tax records or W-2s)
Name-change proof if needed
Deceased owner: Affidavit and Agreement Supporting Claim for a Deceased Person
What it costs you
free
If someone offers to do it for you
There may be a fee limit: ask the clerk.
No one may sign you up before the 730th day (2 years) after the money is handed to the state.
Any deal must be in writing.
You never need to pay anyone to file.
Official links
Maine Unclaimed Property – claim FAQ: https://www.maineunclaimedproperty.gov/app/faq-claim
Maine Treasurer – no fee to claim: https://www.maine.gov/treasurer/news/treasurer-hayes-warns-suspicious-unofficial-unclaimed-property-websites-or-notices
Source: 33 M.R.S. §2201(1); 33 M.R.S. §2201(2); 33 M.R.S. §2201(4)-(5); 33 M.R.S. §2201(6); 33 M.R.S. §2201(7); 33 M.R.S. §2153(1)-(2); 33 M.R.S. §2155(1); 33 M.R.S. §2141; 33 M.R.S. §2223. Researched, not yet checked by a lawyer; confirm with the clerk. Not legal advice.