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You can claim it yourself, for free Tax-deed sale Foreclosure sale Unclaimed property Bankruptcy Who holds it Michigan Department of Treasury, Unclaimed Property
How long No time limit; held until the owner or heirs claim it
How you claim Search and file at unclaimedproperty.michigan.gov, then upload or mail any documents requested.
If someone offers to do it for you Fee limits: Not researched yet — 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. Checklist (PDF) Remind me of my deadline
Ask the clerk for the deadline.
Checklist: Michigan, unclaimed property the state holds Who holds it: Michigan Department of Treasury, Unclaimed Property
How long: No time limit; held until the owner or heirs claim it
How you claim: Search and file at unclaimedproperty.michigan.gov, then upload or mail any documents requested.
Your deadline: ____________ (confirm it with the clerk)
Steps Search your name, maiden name or business at unclaimedproperty.michigan.gov Select the property and submit the claim Upload or mail the requested documents Keep your claim ID to check the status Documents Driver's license or state photo ID Social Security card, W-2 or 1099 Proof of past addresses if asked Proof of name change if your name differs What it costs you free
If someone offers to do it for you Fee limits: Not researched yet — 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 Michigan Unclaimed Property (official): https://unclaimedproperty.michigan.gov/ Source: MCL 567.221; MCL 567.256(1); MCL 567.256(2); MCL 567.222(m); MCL 567.256a; MCL 567.245; MCL 567.222(a). Researched, not yet checked by a lawyer; confirm with the clerk. Not legal advice.