Auglaize County Unclaimed Money
Auglaize County residents looking for unclaimed money can search the Ohio Division of Unclaimed Funds and contact local county offices in Wapakoneta. The state holds about $4.8 billion in unclaimed funds from banks, businesses, and other holders that could not find the rightful owners. Auglaize County has its own share of these lost funds. The county treasurer also handles unclaimed money from local government operations. Searching costs nothing and only takes a few minutes to complete online.
Auglaize County Unclaimed Funds Overview
Auglaize County Treasurer and Unclaimed Funds
The Auglaize County Treasurer is Mandy Frank. The office is at P.O. Box 56, 209 S. Blackhoof St., Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895. Phone: (419) 739-6745. Email: mfrank@auglaizecounty.org. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. The Treasurer handles property tax collection and manages county investments. For unclaimed funds from county operations, contact the Treasurer or the Auditor's office directly.
County-held unclaimed money in Auglaize County may include vendor payments, jury fees, or other county checks that went uncashed. Under ORC 9.39, these funds revert to the general fund after five years. That is different from state-held funds which never expire. If you think the county owes you money from a past transaction, act soon. Once the five year window passes, the money goes into the county's general budget.
The Auglaize County Treasurer's website is shown below with contact details and tax information for local residents.
Tax bills in Auglaize County get mailed in mid-January and mid-June. Due dates are February 15th and July 15th. Delinquent taxes may lead to foreclosure after 60 days past due.
Search Ohio Unclaimed Money in Auglaize County
The Ohio Division of Unclaimed Funds is where Auglaize County residents should start their search for state-held unclaimed money. This database covers funds from businesses and financial institutions that operate in Ohio. Search by name, city (Wapakoneta, St. Marys, New Bremen), or ZIP code. The search is free. Results show up right away.
Under ORC Chapter 169, businesses in Auglaize County must report dormant accounts to the state. They have to try finding owners of accounts worth $50 or more through due diligence mailings first. If they can't reach the owner, the funds get sent to the Ohio Department of Commerce. Failing to report brings penalties of $100 per day plus 1% interest per month under ORC 169.03.
The state search portal lets you file claims and upload documents online. Processing takes up to 120 days. Most claims require a valid ID, proof of address, Social Security number, and a W-9 form. Claims above $3,000 may need notarization.
The state unclaimed funds portal is shown below for Auglaize County residents searching for lost money.
The state gave back over $149 million to Ohio residents in 2024. Search at least once a year since new funds get reported regularly.
Note: The state search and claim process is always free. Watch out for third parties that charge fees to find unclaimed money for you.
Nationwide Unclaimed Funds for Auglaize County
Auglaize County residents can also search MissingMoney.com for unclaimed property from other states. This is the only national database endorsed by the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators. It pulls records from 39 states into one search. The results show the holding state, property type, and amount. It is free to use and free to file claims.
People who have moved to Auglaize County from other areas should definitely check MissingMoney.com. You might have unclaimed funds tied to previous addresses in other states. Claims found through this site get processed by the state that holds the property. Each state has its own documentation requirements and timelines.
The MissingMoney.com search tool is shown below for Auglaize County residents looking for unclaimed money across the country.
The database gets updated regularly as states report new unclaimed property to the national system.
Auglaize County Government Resources
The Auglaize County government website has links to various county offices. The County Auditor and Treasurer handle all financial matters including unclaimed funds from county operations. Residents should contact both offices to get a full picture of any unclaimed money at the local level.
One in seven Americans has unclaimed funds waiting somewhere. Auglaize County residents should not assume they have nothing. A quick search of the state database, the county offices, and MissingMoney.com covers all the bases. The whole process takes less than ten minutes and costs nothing at all.
Types of Unclaimed Money in Auglaize County
Unclaimed money in Auglaize County comes from many sources. Common types include inactive bank accounts, uncashed payroll checks, forgotten utility deposits, undelivered stock dividends, and insurance benefits that were never picked up. Under ORC 169.02, property becomes unclaimed when the holder can't find the owner over the required dormancy period. Bank accounts sit dormant for five years. Wages go unclaimed after just one year. Traveler's checks have a 15 year wait.
Businesses in Auglaize County must examine their records each year under ORC 169.03. They have to send due diligence mailings to owners of accounts worth $50 or more. If the owner still can't be found, the holder must send the money to the Ohio Department of Commerce. Failing to report unclaimed property can bring penalties of $100 per day and interest charges of 1% per month. The Division of Unclaimed Funds publishes the names of unclaimed fund owners in newspapers across Ohio's 88 counties each year, including Auglaize County papers, to help connect people with their lost money.
Life insurance proceeds become dormant three years after the death of the insured if no one files a claim. Safe deposit box contents follow their own timeline. IRA and Keogh retirement accounts go unclaimed after three years of no activity. Ohio also added attorney unclaimed funds as a newer category through Senate Bill 276 in 2021, covering interest on lawyer trust accounts and residual settlement funds that become dormant after three years.
Nearby Counties
Auglaize County borders several other Ohio counties where residents may also have unclaimed funds. Check these areas if you have lived or done business nearby.