Do You Have Unclaimed Property in Colorado? Here’s How to Find it

Remember that one job you had years ago, and you put a bit of your paycheck into a retirement account every payday? Then, you left that job and totally forgot about the retirement account, and it seemed to have disappeared forever.

Your Money May Still Exist

Did you know that the money could still more than likely be reclaimed, and you can get it back? That is exactly what happened to me. I had an account that I forgot about from quite some time ago. Turns out, that money ended up going to the state of Colorado, and all I have to do is claim it to get it back.

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According to 9News, there is more than $2.5 billion in unclaimed assets that are owed to Coloradans. It's not just money in financial accounts, either. There is property from safety deposit boxes, valuables, and more.

How the Unclaimed Property Process Works

Of course, not just anyone can claim this property. You are going to have to provide documentation to verify you are the rightful owner, and then you can begin the process of starting a claim to get your money or property returned to you.

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I was surprised to find out that I have a couple of hundred dollars in a few accounts that I seemingly forgot about years ago. You might have some money waiting for you, too. If you would like to see if you have any unclaimed money or property, visit colorado.findyourunclaimedproperty.com to search the database.