FAQ

What is an unclaimed fund or property/ What is “escheatment”?

Unclaimed property consists of funds or checks that are uncashed or uncollected by the owner for more than 90 days. The process of reporting property to the state of Georgia is referred to as “escheatment”.

The payee has since deceased. How do I complete the form?

If the payee is deceased, the County will reissue the payment to the “Estate of” the payee. Or you will need to submit a copy of the Death Certificate and a copy of the document that indicates the responder has been assigned the authority to act on behalf of the deceased. Brind the reissued check along with the documentation that identifies you as the beneficiary or executor who ha the right to manage these funds to your bank.

How do I complete the form if my name changed?

If your name has changed, please send evidence documenting the name change. Examples include, but are not limited to : Marriage Certificate, Divorce Decree or Adoption records.

But I never received the check.

It is possible that the original check has been left uncashed because it was lost in the mail, it had an incorrect address, or it was misplaced upon receipt. This notification is the County’s attempt to locate the owner and deliver these funds.