What is the Ohio unclaimed funds report?
James Craig
Published Mar 31, 2026
The Department of Commerce Division of Unclaimed Funds reunites Ohioans with their hard-earned but forgotten money by taking reports of unclaimed funds that result when an account becomes dormant, holding these funds for safekeeping, and working to track down the rightful owner.
How do I file unclaimed money in Ohio?
To report your company’s unclaimed funds on-line, or file a Negative (NONE) report, login to the OBG at On-line help & support, tutorials and telephone support are available from the OBG website.
Where do unclaimed checks go?
Unclaimed funds are money and other assets whose rightful owner cannot be located. Unclaimed funds are typically turned over to the government after a specific period of time has passed.
What is a naupa report?
NAUPA Standard Electronic File Format. General Information. In the 1990s, NAUPA approved a standard set of codes in a uniform format to make electronic reporting more uniform.
How long does it take to receive Ohio unclaimed funds?
The time frame varies depending on the property but in most cases it is three to five years. One exception is payroll checks, which are only held for one year.
Where is my free money?
Do a free search on the websites MissingMoney.com and Unclaimed.org, which are both endorsed by NAUPA. The sites feature collective records from all state-held unclaimed property. Check the treasury website for the state you live in and any other ones you have resided in in the past.
What is UPExchange?
UPExchange is a free web application for creating and submitting unclaimed property reports in the NAUPA II Electronic Reporting Standard. It’s endorsed officially and exclusively by NAUPA*.
How do you see if I have unclaimed funds in Ohio?
The Division of Unclaimed Funds does reach out to people but you can also check for yourself by visiting calling 877-644-6824 or emailing [email protected]
How do you send unclaimed money?
Pay by BPAY, Internet or phone banking If you can’t pay using one of these options, call 1300 366 016 Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm (interstate callers: 02 7808 6902), or send us an email.
