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The most common types of Unclaimed Property are: Bank accounts and safe deposit box contents. Stocks, mutual funds, bonds, and dividends. Uncashed cashier's checks and money orders. Certificates of deposit. Matured or terminated insurance policies. Estates. Mineral interests and royalty payments.

I) Claim by Self: Customer can visit the branch of the Bank with the request letter (in the given format) and submit valid proof of identity, address & latest photograph. On verification of the same branch shall convert account into Operative category and allow transactions in the account.

Unclaimed funds are those assets where the rightful owner cannot be located. Typically unclaimed funds and property are handed over to the state the assets are located in, after a dormancy period has passed. When claiming unclaimed funds that have risen in value, taxes may be assessed at the time as ordinary income.

You can claim the properties by applying for a succession certificate in the civil court or high court that has a jurisdiction over the property or your place of residence. Once the succession certificate is granted by the court, the properties can be transferred in your name.

The time frame varies depending on the property but in most cases it is three to five years. One exception is payroll checks, which are only held for one year. The funds are then turned over to the State, which acts as custodian of the funds until they can be returned to the rightful owner.

Volume of claims, once a claim form is received in our office, it can require up to 120 days to process. It is important to include all required proof of ownership and identification when the claim is submitted to avoid delay.

If the original owner is deceased, you should contact the Probate Court in the county where the account owner lived at the time of death. You must obtain documentation from the Probate Court that grants you the right to obtain the funds.

Unfortunately, Ohio does not have a statute governing the disposition of personal belongings left at a property. The only legal remedy would be to commence an eviction, and there is no legal process in place to have the personal property discarded in lieu of an eviction.

How do I file for unclaimed funds in Ohio? You can upload your claim form and documentation online or mail the form and documents to the Ohio Division of Unclaimed Funds, 77 S. High St., 20th Floor Columbus, Ohio 43215-6108.