Accessing and Reviewing Your Unclaimed Property on Minnesota’s Portal
Disclaimer: This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Detailed Answer
Minnesota’s Unclaimed Property program holds abandoned or forgotten financial assets. Unlike North Carolina’s nccash.com, Minnesota operates through the Office of the State Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property website. Follow these steps:
- Visit the Official Portal: Go to the Minnesota Unclaimed Property search site: https://mn.gov/admin/unclaimed-property/.
- Create or Log In to Your Account: Click “Search and Claim,” then select “Create an Account” if you’re a new user or “Log In” if you already have credentials. You’ll need your full legal name, current address, email, and the last four digits of your Social Security number.
- Verify Your Identity: The portal sends a verification code to your email. Enter this code promptly to activate your account.
- Search for Property Records: Enter your name or business name and, if needed, refine by city or property type. Under Minn. Stat. § 345.41 (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/345.41), holders must report unclaimed property annually.
- Review the Summary: Click each record to view details like property type, last known address, and amount. Download or print summaries for your files.
- Download Transaction History: In your dashboard, select “Transaction History” to view or download past transactions and communications related to your claims. The claim process is governed by Minn. Stat. § 345.42 (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/345.42).
- Contact the Office for Help: Use the portal’s “Help” link to send a secure message or call 651-215-6000 if you have questions or encounter issues.
Helpful Hints
- Prepare your personal information (full name, SSN, contact details) before logging in.
- Check your email’s spam or junk folder for verification codes.
- Save PDFs of your account statements for future reference.
- Set calendar reminders to search annually.
- Review Minnesota’s full unclaimed property requirements at https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/345.