Wisconsin · unclaimed property the state holds
You can claim it yourself, for free
Who holds it
Wisconsin Department of Revenue, Unclaimed Property
How long
Held indefinitely with no time limit. Exception: property under ss. 852.01 or 863.37 must be claimed within 10 years.
How you claim
Search on DOR's unclaimed property site, file a claim, and attach a copy of your government ID with your SSN and proof of address.
If someone offers to do it for you
- No one may charge you more than 10%.
- 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: Wisconsin, unclaimed property the state holds
Who holds it: Wisconsin Department of Revenue, Unclaimed Property
How long: Held indefinitely with no time limit. Exception: property under ss. 852.01 or 863.37 must be claimed within 10 years.
How you claim: Search on DOR's unclaimed property site, file a claim, and attach a copy of your government ID with your SSN and proof of address.
Your deadline: ____________ (confirm it with the clerk)
Steps
- Search by name or property ID.
- Choose the correct relationship type for each property.
- Enter your information and attach your documents.
- Allow time for review.
Documents
- Copy of government-issued ID
- Social Security number
- Proof of address linked to the property
What it costs you
free
If someone offers to do it for you
- No one may charge you more than 10%.
- 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
- WI DOR: Overview of Unclaimed Property (no time limit, without charge): https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/FAQS/ucp-unclaimed-property.aspx
- WI DOR: How to Claim Property: https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/UnclaimedProperty/how-to-claim.aspx
Source: Wis. Stat. ch. 177; Wis. Stat. §177.1301(1); Wis. Stat. §177.1301(2); Wis. Stat. §177.1302(1); Wis. Stat. §177.1302(2)-(3). Researched, not yet checked by a lawyer; confirm with the clerk. Not legal advice.