SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Treasurer's Office returned nearly $22.7 million in unclaimed property during March, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today.
Payroll, savings accounts, checking accounts, checks, dividends, stocks, mutual funds, insurance benefits, refunds, utility deposits. In most situations 3 years is the dormancy period however refer to the Illinois Revised Unclaimed Property Act.
Each unclaimed property claim requires a minimum of a completed and signed claim form, a copy of photo identification and social security number. To determine the specific requirements of your claim, please review the email sent to you. The items required will be listed on the claim form attachment.
Small claims court is a civil court where a plaintiff (person filing the case) can sue someone (a defendant) for $10,000 or less. It has simplified rules and can go much faster than other types of cases.
If no payment is enclosed, mail your return to: If a payment is enclosed, mail your return to: ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. PO BOX 19041. PO BOX 19027. SPRINGFIELD IL 62794-9041. SPRINGFIELD IL 62794-9027.
How much can I sue for in small claims court? The limit in Illinois is $10,000.
Generally, if the property in question has not had any activity within a certain period of time, e.g., three years for most properties, and the holder is unable to locate the property owner, it is considered abandoned and must be reported to the Unclaimed Property Division of the State Treasurer's Office.
Submit your claim form and any additional documentation by email, upload, or mail to: Email: unclaimedproperty@illinoistreasurer. Upload: . Mail: Office of the Illinois State Treasurer. Unclaimed Property Division. P.O. Box 19495. Springfield, IL 62794-9495.