Currently, there is about $1.5 billion in the state treasury that is available for withdrawal. It’s possible that you own some of that cash.
There are a variety of items, including coins, medals, silver bars, and rare baseball cards, hidden behind the vault doors at the Colorado Department of Treasury. All of these items were left to heirs who have not yet shown up to claim them. Also available for claim is a tonne of money.
“It might cost $30. Thousands of dollars could be involved “Governor Jared Polis explained why he declared Wednesday Unclaimed Property Day.
According to officials, since 1987, the state of Colorado has received millions of dollars annually from organisations that are unable to identify the money’s rightful owners.
Refunds that were not collected, uncashed cheques, gift cards, or underpaid salary are a few examples. The money that belongs to them might be claimed by individuals and businesses.
“We have municipalities, corporations, organisations, and schools. Millions of money are available for the taking. Therefore, in your quest, don’t just look for your friends, family, and coworkers; also consider any small businesses, nonprofits, and your favourite coffee shop. Dave Young, the Colorado Treasurer, stated, “Take a moment to let them know that they ought to look.
“Perhaps I get a reminder every few years to check and see the Great Colorado Payback. I’ve won a couple hundred dollars over the years, so I’m very satisfied with that,” said Denver resident Alex Salem.
Lillian Paige, a resident of Denver who filed a claim for compensation last year, said, “Look up with my first and last name, and then hit the claim button, and I got the money that I was meant to receive.” “fifty bucks. Then I went and took care of my daughter; she received $250 from, I believe, a retirement fund that she had cashed out from but from which she did not receive all of her monies.”
The available products could be worth anything from a few dollars to a few thousand dollars.
According to Polis, the state of Colorado restored roughly $50 million to almost 55,000 claimants last year through the division of unclaimed property.
The Treasury claims that even though the amount you can claim isn’t much, they still want to return it to you and can only do that if you claim it. The search only takes a few seconds.
People who spoke with Denver7 claimed that after claiming their payments, it took a few weeks before they received their check in the mail.
“Many of our claims can be automatically granted, so you don’t need to submit any documentation. Simply complete the online form, and we’ll mail a check to you “Director of the Colorado Unclaimed Property Division Bianca Gardelli made the statement.