Unclaimed Money in Ohio

Search on the state's official site

Ohio keeps its unclaimed property records on its own system, which only the state itself can search. Here's the direct link, plus what Ohio law says about paid recovery services.

The facts for Ohio

• Official free search: Ohio Division of Unclaimed Funds — run by the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Unclaimed Funds.
• Maximum legal finder fee: 10% of the amount recovered.
• Earliest a fee agreement can be signed: 2 years after the property reaches state custody.
• Research confidence: high — this page is research, not legal advice.

What Ohio law says about recovery services

Ohio caps finder fees at 10% of the amount recovered and voids any fee agreement signed within 2 years of the holder's report being filed with the state (finders also can't solicit owners during that window). Finders must be registered with the Ohio Division of Unclaimed Funds and must include their registration certificate number in every agreement, which must be a notarized written disclosure covering the fund's value, the owner's net take, and the fact the state will pay the owner directly. Statute text was fetched directly from the official codes.ohio.gov site.

Frequently asked questions

How do I search for unclaimed money in Ohio for free?

Search Ohio's official unclaimed property site, https://unclaimedfunds.ohio.gov/ (run by the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Unclaimed Funds). Searching and claiming there is always free.

Can a company charge a fee to recover unclaimed property in Ohio?

Ohio law caps finder fees at 10% of the amount recovered (see Ohio's locator statute). You never have to use a finder — claiming yourself is free.

Does UnclaimedCash.AI file claims in Ohio?

No — we only file claims in California. You can still search Ohio on this page free, and if something turns up we show you exactly how to claim it yourself with the state at no cost.

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