The Money-Making Reason Every Idahoan Should Check This Website
If you’ve never checked this Idaho government website, or you just need a reminder to check it more often, there are potentially hundreds of reasons why you should.
I hadn’t checked Idaho’s unclaimed property site in forever… and it turns out the state was sitting on a decent amount of cash that belongs to me.
If you’ve lived in Idaho for any amount of time, or if you’ve moved, changed jobs, or switched banks, there’s a decent chance you’ve got money coming to you, too.
What “Unclaimed Property” Means in Idaho (And Why the State Might Be Holding Your Money)
Unclaimed property is basically money that belongs to you, but the company holding it couldn’t reach you for a long time. By law, they turn it over to the state, and the state holds it until the rightful owner claims it. According to Idaho’s official unclaimed property site, the state holds the money forever until it’s claimed by the rightful owner or heirs.
How to Search Idaho’s Unclaimed Money Website and File a Claim
Start by going directly to yourmoney.idaho.gov. I wouldn’t search for it, on the chance you’ll be served a link that takes you to a lookalike site or scam. From there, search your name. If you find a match, the claim search page notes that you can select multiple properties per claim, and that it’s a free, secure service run by the Idaho State Treasurer’s Office…