Fact Sheet on Unclaimed Property

Total Unclaimed Funds in Maine (1979-2009)

$152 million as of 06/30/09

Total Number of Accounts Available

More than 678,000

Cash Received FY09 (7/1/08-6/30/09)

$25.9 million

Claims Paid FY09 (7/1/08-6/30/09)

18,562 Claims, $12.7 million (49% of funds received)

Average Claim Amount

$687

Largest Personal Claim Paid FY09 (7/1/08-6/30/09)

$358,000

Interest Earnings

Interest accrues for a period of up to 10 years from the date received by the State on interest-bearing accounts

Fee to Claim Property

There are no fees to claim your funds from the State of Maine

Claim Requirements

Documentation varies based on the type of account. A signature with ID, social security number, and proof of reported address or connection to the account are generally required