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No deadlines. Iowa holds unclaimed property until claimed, and over $338 million has been returned to more than 900,000 residents.
Iowa Unclaimed Property FAQ
No, there is no deadline. The Iowa Treasurer’s office holds unclaimed money and property until the rightful owner or heir claims it. Property remains available forever—no expiration.
Financial assets are reported as unclaimed when banks, businesses, or insurers cannot reach the owner after 1-3 years. Assets are then transferred to the Treasurer’s office for safekeeping. Common forms: lost utility refunds, forgotten accounts, payroll checks, insurance, stocks, and safe deposit boxes.
No, searching and claiming through GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov is always free. Private "finders" may charge, but the state claims process is no-cost for owners.
You must provide your contact info, and may be required to submit proof of identity, address, and legal entitlement (such as executor paperwork for estates). The Treasurer’s team will advise required documents, which can be uploaded online.
According to the state treasurer, approximately 1 in 10 Iowans has unclaimed money or assets. In 2025, a record 13,000 claims worth $4.6 million were filed in a single day. Over $338 million has been returned to residents to date.
Iowa Unclaimed Property Laws
Iowa law (Iowa Code Section 556) requires banks, insurers, businesses and more to report dormant property after 1-3 years with no contact. All assets are held until claimed by the owner, with no expiration or forfeit. Full law text:Iowa Unclaimed Property Law.
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Iowa Unclaimed Property In The News
Record 13,000 Claims Filed on Iowa Unclaimed Property Day
In Feb 2025, Iowans broke a new record with over 13,000 individual claims worth $4.6 million in a single day—showing the importance of checking for lost assets.
View Full StoryIowa Treasurer Holds Nearly $500 Million for Residents
As of 2025, the state treasurer’s office is holding nearly $500 million in unclaimed money and property. Visit GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov to search for your name—one in 10 Iowans has something waiting.
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