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You can claim it yourself, for free Tax-deed sale Foreclosure sale Unclaimed property Bankruptcy Who holds it North Carolina Department of State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property Program (NCCash)
How long No time limit. The state keeps it for owners forever
How you claim Search at NCCash.gov and file a claim online. If you are prompted, sign the claim form and upload or mail your documents.
If someone offers to do it for you A finder who charges you may need to be a licensed private investigator and a registered property finder: ask the clerk. There may be a fee limit: ask the clerk. No one may sign you up before the 731st day after the money is handed to the state. Any deal must be in writing and notarised. You never need to pay anyone to file. Checklist (PDF) Remind me of my deadline
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Checklist: North Carolina, unclaimed property the state holds Who holds it: North Carolina Department of State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property Program (NCCash)
How long: No time limit. The state keeps it for owners forever
How you claim: Search at NCCash.gov and file a claim online. If you are prompted, sign the claim form and upload or mail your documents.
Your deadline: ____________ (confirm it with the clerk)
Steps Search for your name at NCCash.gov (you must search before filing) File the claim online. Some claims are approved electronically If prompted, print and sign the claim form and upload or mail your documents Check your claim status online. Processing takes about 90 days Documents Proof of Social Security number (card, W-2, tax form or pay stub) Proof of address Signed claim form if required 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 investigator and a registered property finder: ask the clerk. There may be a fee limit: ask the clerk. No one may sign you up before the 731st day after the money is handed to the state. Any deal must be in writing and notarised. You never need to pay anyone to file. Official links NCCash: Claiming Your Property: https://www.nccash.gov/claiming-your-unclaimed-property NCCash: Claims FAQ: https://www.nccash.gov/faqs/claims-frequently-asked-questions NCCash: Required documentation: https://www.nccash.gov/claiming-your-property/required-forms-and-documentation Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. §116B-78(a2)(1); N.C. Gen. Stat. §116B-78(b)(1)-(8); N.C. Gen. Stat. §116B-78(d); N.C. Gen. Stat. §116B-78(f); N.C. Gen. Stat. §116B-78.1(a)-(e); N.C. Gen. Stat. §116B-78(g); N.C. Gen. Stat. §116B-67(a), (c), (d). Researched, not yet checked by a lawyer; confirm with the clerk. Not legal advice.