Vermont · unclaimed property the state holds

You can claim it yourself, for free

Who holds it

Vermont State Treasurer's Office, Unclaimed Property Division

How long

Held in perpetuity until the owner or heirs claim it

How you claim

Search missingmoney.vermont.gov. Claims under $200 can often be filed online. Otherwise mail the claim form and documents to 109 State St, Montpelier.

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.
You never need to pay anyone to file.

Checklist: Vermont, unclaimed property the state holds

Who holds it: Vermont State Treasurer's Office, Unclaimed Property Division

How long: Held in perpetuity until the owner or heirs claim it

How you claim: Search missingmoney.vermont.gov. Claims under $200 can often be filed online. Otherwise mail the claim form and documents to 109 State St, Montpelier.

Your deadline: ____________ (confirm it with the clerk)

Steps

Search at missingmoney.vermont.gov.
File online (often possible under $200) or print the claim form.
Attach ID, SSN proof and address proof. Have it notarized if over $200.
Mail it in and track the claim with your claim ID.

Documents

Claim form, notarized if over $200
Copy of current ID (driver's license front and back, passport or government ID)
Proof of SSN (card, W-2, 1099; tax returns not accepted)
Proof of the owner's reported address
Heirs: death certificate. Over $5,000 needs an open probate estate.

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.
You never need to pay anyone to file.

Official links

VT Treasurer: Unclaimed Property: https://www.vermonttreasurer.gov/content/unclaimed-property
Vermont claim form (instructions): https://www.vermonttreasurer.gov/sites/treasurer/files/UnclaimedProperty/unclaimed-property-forms/VermontClaimForm.pdf

Source: 27 V.S.A. ch. 18; 27 V.S.A. § 1451; 27 V.S.A. § 1452(1); 27 V.S.A. § 1601; 27 V.S.A. § 1602(a); 27 V.S.A. § 1602(c)-(e); 27 V.S.A. § 1602(f); 27 V.S.A. § 1603; 27 V.S.A. § 1604(a); 27 V.S.A. § 1604(b); 27 V.S.A. § 1461; 27 V.S.A. §§ 1553. Researched, not yet checked by a lawyer; confirm with the clerk. Not legal advice.