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Finding
Your Name on the Unclaimed Property List
All names that appear on the Unclaimed
Property List are shown exactly as the business reported them
(e.g., a name may be shown with only a first initial or
a last name may appear without a first name). The state of
Idaho has no additional information available on these names
but may have other reported data about the account to help
identify the owner.
Possibly, a street address, Social Security number, or account
number was reported by the business. The unclaimed property
office can be contacted to find out if this information has
been provided.
Some
Types of Unclaimed Property Are Reported Without Names
Cashier’s checks, money orders, and traveler’s
checks are a few examples of the types of unclaimed property
reported without names. The business does report the check or
money order number, date of purchase, and the dollar amount.
Therefore, you will need to contact the unclaimed property
office with this information to claim the funds for these
items.
The owner
of the cashier’s check is assumed to be the payee indicated
on the check unless the purchaser has the check in his
possession. Claims for money orders may not be approved
unless the original money order is provided as documentation.
Idaho
Does Not Charge A Fee to Claim
Property
Unlike heir finders or locators who charge the
owner
a percentage of the
property as a fee for their services, the state of Idaho does
not charge a fee. There may be some costs associated with
providing documentation for your claim. For example, copies of
death certificates, birth certificates, and marriage licenses
may need to be ordered from the Bureau
of Vital Statistics.
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Proving
Your Right to Claim the Property
It is the sole responsibility of the claimant
to provide proof that he is the rightful
owner or heir, beneficiary, or estate administrator
legally allowed to claim the property. Idaho’s Unclaimed
Property Office acts as a custodian
of the unclaimed property and is obligated to ensure that
payment is made to the correct person(s).
In most cases, we take the same precautions that the original
business would take to reissue a check or to release the
property.
Power of Attorney
A person holding a power of attorney, acting
as a representative for the owner, may make a claim on the owner’s behalf. On the claim form, the representative must
provide his Social Security number and signature. In addition
to the claim form, the representative must submit his photo
identification and a power of attorney completed by the
owner.
The owner’s Social Security number and documentation proving
the right-to-claim the property is also required.
A power of attorney is no longer valid when
the person you have been representing is no longer living.
However, you may be able to claim the property as an heir,
beneficiary, or administrator of the individual’s estate.
Instructions
for Filling Out a Claim Form
You are required to provide your Social
Security number on the unclaimed property claim form. Business
claimants should provide
their federal Employer Identification Number (EIN). The claim
form must be signed and some type of personal identification
must be returned with the claim form. A claimant may send a
photocopy of a driver’s license, state issued I.D. card,
passport, or other official identification, which includes a
photo and a signature.
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Documentation
It may be necessary for you to provide proof
of a business relationship, address, previous name, or
relationship to the owner. The following are examples of the
types of documents that can be submitted to help individuals
prove a claim:
Claiming
Deadlines
Claims are processed in the order they are
received and it is our goal to process your claim as quickly
as possible. Under Idaho Code, we are required to approve or
deny your claim within 90 days of receiving it.
Most states act as custodians
of your property, holding the property indefinitely until you
or your heirs claim it. However, Idaho
takes permanent ownership of the property if it hasn't been
claimed within 10 years from the date the property is received
by the state. At that time, those who were listed as owners
and the heirs of those owners will lose all rights to that
property.
How to Contact Us
If you have any questions about claiming your
property, please contact us at:
| E-mail: |
lostandfound@tax.idaho.gov |
| Phone: |
(208) 334-7627 Boise
1-800-972-7660 Ext. 7627 Toll Free |
| Mail: |
Idaho State Tax Commission
Unclaimed Property Program
800 Park Blvd, Plaza IV
PO Box 70012
Boise, ID 83707-0112 |
| Fax: |
(208) 334-5366 |
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