Unclaimed Property Pending Claim Inquiry Form - Oregon Department Of State Lands printable pdf download

UNCLAIMED PROPERTY PENDING CLAIM INQUIRY FORM

In most cases, searching our online owner search and completing a claim inquiry form is the quickest way to file a claim.

Occasionally, we may still be processing the report that contains your property. We put a priority on completing a report

with a pending claim. If you were unable to find your name on our online database and you believe you have unclaimed

money in Oregon, fill out this form and mail it, with the requested supporting documentation, to the address below.

Unclaimed Property Section

Department of State Lands

775 Summer ST NE #100

Salem, OR 97301-1279

Inquiries are processed in order of date received. All inquiries will receive a reply, however, response

time is affected by the number of inquiries received and can take up to 120 days.

1. Attach a copy of the front and back of each claimant’s current photo identification (e.g., Driver's License)

and a copy of each claimant’s Social Security card or a document that shows the number. *

2. Attach something that proves you lived at any old address you list (e.g., old utility bill, or the envelope from a

letter). If you have no address proof, provide the dates when you lived at the addresses.

3. Attach a copy of something showing proof of any name changes (e.g., marriage certificate).

4. If you know who reported the property or what kind of unclaimed property Oregon is holding for you, send a copy

of something that proves your connection to that asset for instance:

a. Notification letter from company that your funds were reported

b. Bank statement

c. Insurance policy

5. If you are claiming an asset for someone else, send a certified copy of legal documents proving your authority,

such as current power of attorney, conservator, guardian, etc.

6. If you are claiming property as an heir to a deceased person, send appropriate documentation such as a death

certificate or will. If the probate is open, send original court-certified copies of Letters of Administration or Affidavit

of Claiming Successor. If the probate is closed, send an original court-certified copy of the Final Decree of

Distribution listing the heirs. Note: DSL requires probate on claims for assets valued at $5,000 and above.

7. Sign completed form in the presence of a notary public.

*Note: Although you are not legally required to provide your Social Security number, we request that you do so voluntarily

to assist us in determining whether we are holding property for you.

Unclaimed Property Pending Claim Inquiry Form - Oregon Department Of State Lands