Unclaimed Funds Claim Form

Unclaimed Funds Claim Form

The undersigned makes claim to Unclaimed Funds now in the custody of the Franklin County Auditor's Office in the amount and kind as specified below, pursuant to Chapter 9.39 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Proof of Claim Requirements

No proof of claim is required if the original warrant is returned with a completed claim form and no address or name changes are necessary.

Individual Owners
- Copy of personal identification which may include, Driver's License, State ID, or Passport
- Copy of Social Security Card (optional for claims under $500.00)
- Attorney's only: Ohio Supreme Court Attorney registration number
Joint Owners
- Claim form signed by all parties
- Copy of personal identification for all parties
- Copy of Social Security Card for all parties (optional for claims under $500.00)
Custodian or Guardian of Individual Owner
- Copy of personal identification of owner & claimant
- Copy of Social Security Card of owner (optional for claims under $500.00)
- Legal document(s) declaring claimant is the guardian or custodian
Deceased Owner
- Copy of personal identification of claimant
- Copy of Death Certificate
- Letter of Authority appointing claimant as executor or administrator of original owner's estate
Business
- Verification of owner's taxpayer identification number which may include an SS4, 1099, or tax return
- Proof of authority to claim funds on behalf of the business such as a corporate resolution or affidavit from a senior officer
Professional Finder
- Proof of claim requirements for type of claim; please see applicable list
- Copy of personal identification
- Original, notarized Power of Attorney (POA) that includes the owner's name, current address, phone number, and dollar value of the claim
  - If the POA assigns authority to a business, the individual signing the claim form will need to supply proof of authority to sign on behalf of the business.
All notarized or legal documents submitted must be originals or original certified copies. Claim forms and proof of claim may not be submitted by fax or email.

Legal counsel or the services of a professional finder are not required to claim your funds.

Our office does not charge any fee to submit or process your claim.

You may be contacted to provide additional documentation such as proof of residency at reported address.

Please mail completed claim form and proof of claim to:

Attention Unclaimed Funds
Franklin County Auditor
373 S. High St. Fl 21
Columbus, OH 43215-6310

Unclaimed Funds Claim Form

The undersigned makes claim to Unclaimed Funds now in the custody of the Franklin County Auditor's Office in the amount and kind as specified below, pursuant to Chapter 9.39 of the Ohio Revised Code.
All fields marked with * are required and must be filled.

Notice: This form is required to be submitted by mail. If you choose to apply online, you will be prompted to print a PDF filled with your information after completion of the form.
Would you like to fill online or print a blank copy of the PDF?*

Fill OnlinePrint Blank PDF
Select this option to print a blank copy of the form to complete and mail to:

Franklin County Auditor
Attention Unclaimed Funds
373 S. High St. Fl 21
Columbus, OH 43215-6310

Download PDF for Printing

If you would like to request a blank copy of the Unclaimed Funds Claim form sent by mail, please contact our office at UnclaimedFunds@franklincountyohio.gov or (614) 525-4663 (HOME).
Select this option to fill this form out interactively online and print a completed copy to mail to:

Franklin County Auditor
Attention Unclaimed Funds
373 S. High St., Fl. 21
Columbus, OH 43210-6310

Please sign the form after printing.
Amount of Unclaimed Funds*
Agency Code
Name of the Owner of the Funds (please use this link to find the name)*

First NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix
Owner's Current Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Owner’s Email Address
example@example.com
Owner’s Phone Number
Owner's Social Security Number (optional for claims under $500.00) or Tax ID #
Are you the owner of these funds?*

YesNo
Claimant's Name

First NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix
Claimant's Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Claimant's Phone Number
Claimant’s Email Address
example@example.com
Under penalties of perjury, I certify that the information provided on this claim form is true and correct and all supporting documents presented are original or true unaltered copies of the original documents. I also certify that I have a legal or equitable interest in the Unclaimed Funds and will indemnify and save harmless Franklin County, Ohio, and its employees from any damages, claims or losses of any kind resulting from payment of the above described funds to claimant.
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Applicant Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix
Please verify that you are human*
Should be Empty: