# What happens to unclaimed property or escheated funds?

Category: Hold
Source: https://strike.me/support/what-happens-to-unclaimed-property-or-escheated-funds/

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Strike is a licensed company in the US and follows the unclaimed property laws of the states its customers live in. These laws apply to any company holding someone else’s money, including banks. When an account holds funds but its owner hasn’t used it for years, usually three to five depending on the state, and can’t be reached, the company must transfer the funds to the state. This is called escheatment, as Strike’s [Terms of Service for individuals](https://strike.me/legal/us-individual-ts/) explain, and using your account, even just logging in, keeps it active.

## If you received a notice from Strike

Before sending any funds to a state, Strike emails a notice with the subject “URGENT – Unclaimed Property Notification”. Log in to confirm your account is active, and you can [keep holding your funds](/support/how-are-my-assets-held), [withdraw them](/support/how-do-i-withdraw-cash), or [buy bitcoin](/support/how-do-i-buy-or-sell-bitcoin). If your account is restricted or was closed for this reason, contact [support](/support/how-do-i-contact-support) to verify it’s yours before the funds go to the state.

A real notice shows your [anti-phishing code](/support/how-do-i-secure-my-account). Fake unclaimed property letters also circulate, so check any notice in the Strike app rather than through its links, and see [how to avoid scams](/support/how-do-i-avoid-scams) for the signs of an official Strike email.

## If your funds were sent to the state

Once Strike transfers funds to the state, it can no longer return them. You or your heirs can claim them from the state for free, with no deadline. Funds go to the state of your last known address, so if you’ve moved, check earlier states too. The state may sell bitcoin under its law, and if it does, you can reclaim only the dollar proceeds.

A state can take two months or more to process a report before you can file a claim. Most ask for a government-issued ID, proof of address or account ownership, and proof of any earlier address, and heirs usually need documents such as a will or death certificate.

Find every state’s program for free through [unclaimed.org](https://unclaimed.org), or search several at once on [MissingMoney.com](https://missingmoney.com), which doesn’t cover every state. Paid finder services are unnecessary, and some are scams.

### State unclaimed property offices

| State | Office | Phone | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Alabama | Alabama State Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division | (334) 242-9614 | [unclaimed.alabama.gov](https://unclaimed.alabama.gov) |
| Alaska | AK Dept. of Revenue, Treasury Division, Unclaimed Property Program | (844) 252-2741 | [unclaimedproperty.alaska.gov](https://unclaimedproperty.alaska.gov) |
| Arizona | Dept. of Revenue, Unclaimed Property Unit | (602) 364-0380 | [azdor.gov/unclaimed-property](https://azdor.gov/unclaimed-property) |
| Arkansas | Office of Auditor of State, Unclaimed Property Division | (501) 682-6000 | [claimitar.gov](https://claimitar.gov) |
| California | CA State Controller’s Office, Unclaimed Property Division | (800) 992-4647 | [sco.ca.gov/search_upd.html](https://sco.ca.gov/search_upd.html) |
| Colorado | CO State Treasurer’s Office, Division of Unclaimed Property | (800) 825-2111 | [unclaimedproperty.colorado.gov](https://unclaimedproperty.colorado.gov) |
| Connecticut | CT State Treasurer’s Office, Unclaimed Property Division | (800) 833-7318 | [ctbiglist.gov](https://ctbiglist.gov) |
| Delaware | DE Dept. of Finance, Office of Unclaimed Property | (855) 505-7520 | [unclaimedproperty.delaware.gov](https://unclaimedproperty.delaware.gov) |
| District of Columbia | DC Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Unclaimed Property Unit |  | [unclaimedproperty.dc.gov](https://unclaimedproperty.dc.gov) |
| Florida | FL Dept. of Financial Services, Division of Unclaimed Property | (888) 258-2253 (unconfirmed) | [claimyourcashfl.gov](https://claimyourcashfl.gov) |
| Georgia | GA Dept. of Revenue, Unclaimed Property Division | (855) 329-9863 | [dor.georgia.gov/unclaimed-property](https://dor.georgia.gov/unclaimed-property) |
| Hawaii | Dept. of Budget & Finance, Unclaimed Property Division | (808) 586-1589 | [budget.hawaii.gov/finance/unclaimedproperty](https://budget.hawaii.gov/finance/unclaimedproperty) |
| Idaho | ID State Treasurer’s Office, Unclaimed Property Division | (208) 332-2942 | [yourmoney.idaho.gov](https://yourmoney.idaho.gov) |
| Illinois | State Treasurer’s Office, Unclaimed Property Division | (800) 961-8303 | [icash.illinoistreasurer.gov](https://icash.illinoistreasurer.gov) |
| Indiana | Attorney General’s Office, Unclaimed Property Division | (866) 462-5246 | [indianaunclaimed.gov](https://indianaunclaimed.gov) |
| Iowa | IA State Treasurer’s Office, Unclaimed Property Division | (515) 281-5367 | [greatiowatreasurehunt.gov](https://greatiowatreasurehunt.gov) |
| Kansas | KS State Treasurer’s Office, Unclaimed Property Division | (785) 296-4165 | [missingmoney.ks.gov](https://missingmoney.ks.gov) |
| Kentucky | KY Office of State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property Division | (502) 564-4722 | [treasury.ky.gov/unclaimedproperty](https://treasury.ky.gov/unclaimedproperty) |
| Louisiana | LA State Treasurer’s Office, Unclaimed Property Division | (888) 925-4127 (unconfirmed) | [lacashclaim.org](https://lacashclaim.org) |
| Maine | ME State Treasurer’s Office, Unclaimed Property Division | (207) 624-7470 | [maineunclaimedproperty.gov](https://maineunclaimedproperty.gov) |
| Maryland | Comptroller of Maryland, Unclaimed Property Division | (410) 767-1700 | [claimitmd.gov](https://claimitmd.gov) |
| Massachusetts | MA State Treasurer’s Office, Unclaimed Property Division | (617) 367-0400 | [findmassmoney.gov](https://findmassmoney.gov) |
| Michigan | MI Dept. of Treasury, Unclaimed Property | (517) 636-5320 | [unclaimedproperty.michigan.gov](https://unclaimedproperty.michigan.gov) |
| Minnesota | MN Dept. of Commerce, Unclaimed Property Division | (651) 539-1545 | [unclaimedproperty.mn.gov](https://unclaimedproperty.mn.gov) |
| Mississippi | MS Office of the State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property Division | (601) 359-3600 | [treasury.ms.gov/for-citizens/unclaimed-property](https://treasury.ms.gov/for-citizens/unclaimed-property) |
| Missouri | MO State Treasurer’s Office, Unclaimed Property Division | (573) 751-0123 | [treasurer.mo.gov/UnclaimedProperty](https://treasurer.mo.gov/UnclaimedProperty) |
| Montana | MT Dept. of Revenue, Division of Unclaimed Property | (406) 444-6900 | [revenue.mt.gov/unclaimed-property](https://revenue.mt.gov/unclaimed-property) |
| Nebraska | NE State Treasurer’s Office, Unclaimed Property Division | (402) 471-8497 | [nebraskalostcash.nebraska.gov](https://nebraskalostcash.nebraska.gov) |
| Nevada | State Treasurer’s Office, Unclaimed Property Division | (702) 486-4140 | [nvup.gov](https://nvup.gov) |
| New Hampshire | NH Treasury Dept., Unclaimed Property Division | (603) 271-2619 | [findnhmoney.gov](https://findnhmoney.gov) |
| New Jersey | NJ Dept. of the Treasury, Unclaimed Property Administration | (609) 292-9200 | [nj.gov/treasury/unclaimed-property](https://nj.gov/treasury/unclaimed-property) |
| New Mexico | Taxation & Revenue Dept., Unclaimed Property Division | (505) 827-0668 | [tax.newmexico.gov/individuals/what-is-unclaimed-property](https://tax.newmexico.gov/individuals/what-is-unclaimed-property) |
| New York | State Comptroller, Office of Unclaimed Funds | (800) 221-9311 | [osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds](https://osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds) |
| North Carolina | Dept. of the State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property Division | (866) 622-2741 | [nccash.gov](https://nccash.gov) |
| North Dakota | Dept. of Trust Lands, Unclaimed Property Division | (701) 328-2800 | [unclaimedproperty.nd.gov](https://unclaimedproperty.nd.gov) |
| Ohio | Dept. of Commerce, Division of Unclaimed Funds | (614) 466-4433 | [com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/unclaimed-funds](https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/unclaimed-funds) |
| Oklahoma | State Treasurer’s Office, Unclaimed Property Division | (405) 521-4273 | [oklahoma.gov/treasurer/unclaimed-property.html](https://oklahoma.gov/treasurer/unclaimed-property.html) |
| Oregon | Oregon State Treasury, Oregon Unclaimed Property Program | (503) 378-4000 | [unclaimed.oregon.gov](https://unclaimed.oregon.gov) |
| Pennsylvania | Treasury Dept., Bureau of Unclaimed Property | (800) 222-2046 | [searchandclaimpa.gov](https://searchandclaimpa.gov) |
| Rhode Island | Office of General Treasurer, Unclaimed Property Division | (401) 462-7676 | [findrimoney.gov](https://findrimoney.gov) |
| South Carolina | SC Office of the State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property Division | (803) 734-2683 (unconfirmed) | [treasurer.sc.gov/what-we-do/for-citizens/unclaimed-property-program](https://treasurer.sc.gov/what-we-do/for-citizens/unclaimed-property-program) |
| South Dakota | Office of the State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property Division | (605) 773-3379 | [southdakota.findyourunclaimedproperty.com](https://southdakota.findyourunclaimedproperty.com) |
| Tennessee | Dept. of Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division | (866) 370-9429 | [treasury.tn.gov/Unclaimed-Property/Claim-Unclaimed-Property/Find-Your-Missing-Money](https://treasury.tn.gov/Unclaimed-Property/Claim-Unclaimed-Property/Find-Your-Missing-Money) |
| Texas | Comptroller of Public Accounts, Unclaimed Property Division | (800) 321-2274 | [claimittexas.gov](https://claimittexas.gov) |
| Utah | UT State Treasurer’s Office, Unclaimed Property Division | (801) 715-3300 | [mycash.utah.gov](https://mycash.utah.gov) |
| Vermont | Office of the State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property Division | (802) 828-2407 | [vermonttreasurer.gov/content/unclaimed-property](https://vermonttreasurer.gov/content/unclaimed-property) |
| Virginia | Dept. of Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division | (800) 468-1088 | [vamoneysearch.gov](https://vamoneysearch.gov) |
| Washington | Dept. of Revenue, Unclaimed Property Section | (360) 534-1502 | [ucp.dor.wa.gov](https://ucp.dor.wa.gov) |
| West Virginia | State Treasurer’s Office, Unclaimed Property Division | (800) 642-8687 | [wvunclaimedproperty.gov](https://wvunclaimedproperty.gov) |
| Wisconsin | Dept. of Revenue, Unclaimed Property | (608) 264-4594 | [revenue.wi.gov/Pages/UnclaimedProperty/Home.aspx](https://revenue.wi.gov/Pages/UnclaimedProperty/Home.aspx) |
| Wyoming | Office of the State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property Division | (307) 777-5590 | [statetreasurer.wyo.gov/unclaimed-property](https://statetreasurer.wyo.gov/unclaimed-property) |
| Puerto Rico | Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions (OCIF) | (787) 723-3131, ext. 2330 or 2354 | [ocif.pr.gov/consumidores](https://ocif.pr.gov/consumidores) |

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