Treasurer Damschen & State Senator Van Tassell Urge Residents to Visit mycash.utah.gov or 801-715-3300 to ID & Claim Property
SALT LAKE CITY – October 5, 2016 –Utah State Treasurer David Damschen today announced that the State of Utah’s Unclaimed Property Division currently safeguards nearly $3 million in lost or abandoned property from residents and businesses with last known addresses in Duchesne and Uintah counties. Along with all states across the nation, Utah adopted the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1956) – ensuring abandoned or lost property of its citizens is turned over to State government – not kept by companies, employers, service providers and others. Examples of such property included uncashed payroll checks, dormant bank accounts, overpaid bills, security deposit boxes and more. Companies with unclaimed properties are required to transfer them each year to state governments.
“We urge every resident and business in the area to check mycash.utah.gov to see if any of this nearly $3 million is theirs,” said Utah State Treasurer David Damschen. “Perhaps you moved and forgot you had a utility deposit or overpaid at the eye doctor five years ago. Either way checking to see if you’ve lost property is simple, easy and something everyone should do for themselves, their families and friends.”
“The average amount of lost property in this area is $382 – so be sure to complete the simple claims process and get it back,” added State Senator Kevin Van Tassell. “Treasurer Damschen’s team would love to see this money back in the pockets of its rightful owners and we’re working together so we can help do just that.”
The 2015 launch of the simplified mycash.utah.gov website and updated marketing campaign fueled a 107 percent increase in Utah’s paid claims volume. The new website makes it easier for residents to search for – and collect – money that might be theirs. In 2015 alone, a record $22.5 million was paid out to owners or descendants of owners who filed claims.
Utah’s Unclaimed Property Division currently safeguards a total of $370 million in unclaimed property from throughout Utah, with many states across the nation holding higher totals. Lost or abandoned property submitted in 2015 is now searchable online at mycash.utah.gov or by calling 801-715-3300.
“Seeing Utah citizens reunited with their lost property is one of the highlights of serving as your State Treasurer, and I want to continue seeing record claim levels here and throughout the State,” concluded Treasurer Damschen.
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