• 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. 

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    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

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    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. 

  • 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.

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