Wyoming Unclaimed Property Sets Numerous Records

The State Treasurer’s Office reports that nearly $100 million remains unclaimed by Wyoming residents. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details.

The Unclaimed Property Division of the Wyoming State Treasurer’s Office paid out more than $15.25 million in money and securities value during fiscal year 2022, which ended on June 30. According to a media release from the Treasurer’s Office, the division set numerous records over the past year, including over $8 million in cash paid and over $7 million worth of securities that were returned to their rightful owners. At the other end of the spectrum, a record $12.8 million was reported to the State during the same timeframe. Wyoming State Treasurer Curt Meier said his office has focused on locating owners of large property values and reuniting them with their lost money. Meier added this year’s cash payments were nearly nine percent more than the record amount paid the previous year.

The large value in securities was tied to $6.7 million worth of stocks that were transferred to a former resident of Teton County. The largest check for the year totaled a little over $159,000. Despite the record payout during the past year, the amount received by the state continues to grow, as there is still more than $98 million waiting to be claimed. According to the Treasurer’s Office, the largest claim paid last fiscal year in Sheridan County was $43,600. The largest remaining property unclaimed in Sheridan County is $133,507. Those wanting to see if they are owed any of the properties held by the State are encouraged to watch the two-minute instructional video at www.mycash.wyo.gov before searching the online database.