Nebraska · unclaimed property the state holds
You can claim it yourself, for free
Who holds it
Nebraska State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property Division
How long
Held forever until the owner or heirs claim it
How you claim
Search at NebraskaLostCash.nebraska.gov and start a free claim online, then send the claim form and documents (upload or mail).
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). Ask the clerk when the count starts.
- You never need to pay anyone to file.
Ask the clerk for the deadline.
Checklist: Nebraska, unclaimed property the state holds
Who holds it: Nebraska State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property Division
How long: Held forever until the owner or heirs claim it
How you claim: Search at NebraskaLostCash.nebraska.gov and start a free claim online, then send the claim form and documents (upload or mail).
Your deadline: ____________ (confirm it with the clerk)
Steps
- Search your name and family or business names at NebraskaLostCash.nebraska.gov
- Start the claim online
- Return the signed claim form and requested documents
- Check status online
Documents
- Signed claim form
- Photo ID
- Document showing your Social Security number
- Former Nebraska addresses for the last 10 years if unsure
- Death certificate and estate papers for a deceased owner
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). Ask the clerk when the count starts.
- You never need to pay anyone to file.
Official links
- Nebraska Lost Cash (official): https://nebraskalostcash.nebraska.gov/
- NE Treasurer news: no fee to search or claim: https://treasurer.nebraska.gov/news/default.aspx?story=629
Source: Neb. Rev. Stat. 69-1301; Neb. Rev. Stat. §69-1317(a)(1)(ii); Neb. Rev. Stat. §69-1317(a)(1)(iii); Laws 2025, LB183, §2; Neb. Rev. Stat. §69-1307.01; Neb. Rev. Stat. §24-345; Neb. Rev. Stat. §69-1318; Neb. Rev. Stat. §69-1319; Neb. Rev. Stat. §69-1320; Neb. Rev. Stat. §69-1311. Researched, not yet checked by a lawyer; confirm with the clerk. Not legal advice.