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: Tennessee, unclaimed property the state holds
Who holds it: Tennessee Department of Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division
How long: No time limit to claim
How you claim: Search ClaimItTN.gov and file a claim online. Then upload your proof in the Claims Portal.
Your deadline: ____________ (confirm it with the clerk)
Steps
Search your name at ClaimItTN.gov.
File a claim online for each match.
Upload ID and ownership documents in the Claims Portal.
Check your claim status in the portal.
Documents
Signed online or paper claim form
Copy of driver's license or other photo ID
Proof of address (e.g., recent bill or pay stub)
Proof of Social Security number (e.g., Social Security card, tax records, pay stub)
Ownership proof listed for your property; heirs also need a death certificate and probate papers
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
TN Treasury: Find Your Missing Money: https://treasury.tn.gov/Unclaimed-Property/Claim-Unclaimed-Property/Find-Your-Missing-Money
TN Treasury: Prove Your Ownership: https://treasury.tn.gov/Unclaimed-Property/Claim-Unclaimed-Property/Prove-Your-Ownership
TN Treasury: What is Unclaimed Property (no time limit, no charge): https://treasury.tn.gov/Unclaimed-Property/About-Unclaimed-Property/What-is-Unclaimed-Property
Source: Tenn. Code Ann. Title 66, Ch. 29; T.C.A. § 66-29-176(b); T.C.A. § 66-29-176(c); T.C.A. § 66-29-176(a); T.C.A. § 66-29-176(d); T.C.A. § 66-29-176(e); Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1700-02-01-.08(2); Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1700-02-01-.08(1); Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1700-02-01-.08(3); Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1700-02-01-.01(3); T.C.A. § 62-26-204. Researched, not yet checked by a lawyer; confirm with the clerk. Not legal advice.