How to Find Unclaimed Money in Chicago
- 1). Visit the Illinois State Treasurer website and search the "Cash Dash" database to find unclaimed property for all of Illinois, including the Chicago area: http://www.treasurer.il.gov/programs/cash-dash/Owner/Owner.aspx
- 2). Search for your name, family names or the names of businesses whose unclaimed property you may have a claim to in Chicago or Illinois.
- 3). Print the given claim form, located at the bottom of the search page, if your search produces results. Include any requested documentation such as proof of your social security number and/or a copy of a death certificate with the claim form.
- 4). Have the claim form notarized; notaries might be located at your city currency exchange or bank.
- 5). Copy the completed form (s) and save it for your records. Send the completed to the address provided.
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