Money The State Is Holding
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 447.562 — a claim under oath, and a warning about unregistered finders
In Missouri, any person claiming an interest in money or property delivered to the state under the unclaimed property sections may file a claim to the property or to the proceeds of its sale, on the treasurer's form.
Under oath. The claim is signed by the claimant and states that it is made under oath or affirmation and that its representations are true, correct and complete, subject to the penalties for a false affidavit or declaration.
Finders. The form carries a statement that any person who assists in recovering property for a fee without being registered with the State Treasurer is subject to penalties.
The holder may pay first. A holder that already paid the money to the treasurer may pay a person appearing entitled to it and be reimbursed by the treasurer, unless the treasurer has already paid that person.
| The question | The statute's answer |
|---|---|
| The questionHow to claim | The statute's answerOn the treasurer's form, under oath or affirmation |
| The questionA finder who charges a fee | The statute's answerMust be registered with the State Treasurer |
| The questionPaid by the original holder | The statute's answerThe holder can be reimbursed by the treasurer |
The treasurer's decision process and appeals are not on this page. Whether a particular claim will be paid is a question for the state's unclaimed property office or a licensed Missouri attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- Mo. Rev. Stat. § 447.562 — Claim to be filed for property delivered to the state, form, procedure, penalty
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Missouri attorney.