Arkansas Unclaimed Funds Instructions and Application is a process by which unclaimed funds held by the Arkansas State Treasurer's Office are returned to rightful owners. Unclaimed funds may include forgotten bank accounts, unwashed checks, utility deposits, insurance refunds, securities, and other inactive assets. The Arkansas Unclaimed Funds Instructions and Application process is free and easy to use. There are two types of Arkansas Unclaimed Funds Instructions and Application: the basic search and the advanced search. The basic search allows users to enter their name and last known address to search for unclaimed funds. The advanced search option allows users to search for funds under different criteria, such as Social Security numbers, business names, or check numbers. Once a user finds a potential unclaimed fund, they will be instructed to fill out a claim form and provide proper documentation to prove ownership of the funds. Claim forms must be signed and notarized in order to be processed. After the claim form is processed, the Arkansas State Treasurer's Office will contact the rightful owner to arrange for payment.