PRESS RELEASE
Treasurer Fitzpatrick Encourages Missourians to Check Local Papers to Search Unclaimed Property List

Jefferson City, MO – Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick is launching
an annual effort to return unclaimed property to Missourians. Beginning Tuesday,
the names of more than 126,000 individuals, small businesses, and non-profit
organizations with unclaimed property will be listed in over 100 publications
across the state. “As we recover from the economic
upheaval caused by COVID-19, I encourage all Missourians to check the unclaimed
property list and claim any money that is rightfully yours,” Treasurer
Fitzpatrick said. “And I also encourage Missourians to take a look at the
list—and if you see a name you recognize, let them know. It is always free to
claim your unclaimed property and many claims can be filed online. ” Missouri
law requires notices be published annually listing the names of individuals
whose unclaimed property of $50 or more has been turned over to the Missouri
State Treasurer’s Office in the past year. To
see a list of papers running unclaimed property lists and publication dates,
click here.
The
Treasurer’s Office holds more than $1 billion in unclaimed property. UCP is
waiting for 1 in 10 Missourians and the average return is $300. You can search
online 24/7 at ShowMeMoney.com. ### Follow the Treasurer’s Office on Twitter,
Facebook, and Instagram @motreasurer.