MONTPELIER – The state will mail Vermonters a check for their unclaimed property as announced by Governor Scott and Treasurer Pieciak.
The program is an annual effort between the treasurer’s office and the administration to return unclaimed property to Vermonters whose identity and address can be verified by shareable tax department data.
This year, the program will return over $150,000 to over 1,000 Vermonters with claims ranging from $100 to $250. The average amount returned is about $150.
Vermonters included in the program will receive a letter from the state alerting them of the amount they will receive. Within a few days of receiving the letter, recipients will receive a check in the mail for their unclaimed property.
Unclaimed property includes lost checks, forgotten security deposits, investments and other financial property. Entities annually report these assets and turn them over to the state. Unclaimed property can belong to individuals, businesses, nonprofits, government entities and more.
Vermonters are encouraged to visit missingmoney.com to check for unclaimed property. For inquiries regarding a claim or assistance with the claims process, contact the Treasurer’s Office Unclaimed Property Division at (802) 828-2407 or [email protected].
