State Unclaimed Property in Arkansas: when someone dies
A 4-step process for Arkansas Auditor of State — Unclaimed Property Division after a death in Arkansas.
Administering agency
Arkansas Auditor of State — Unclaimed Property Division
Authority
Ark. Code Ann. 18-28-201 et seq. (Unclaimed Property Act)
Steps to take
- Search claimitar.gov for the deceased's name and prior addresses, and run a multi-state search at missingmoney.com.
- File a claim as the estate representative or heir with:
- A copy of a government-issued ID and a Social Security number (or FEIN) — required on every claim
- Documentation proving heirship — a probated will, or the Auditor's affidavit of heirship for claims under $10,000
- A court order establishing ownership, for intestate heir claims greater than $10,000
- A notarized claim form, if the claim is $1,000 or more or includes stock or safe deposit box contents
- Upload supporting documents at claimitar.gov/app/claim-doc-upload, then track the claim at claimitar.gov/app/claim-status-search.
- The Unclaimed Property Division reviews the claim and, when approved, mails a check. Checks are processed weekly and typically mailed on Fridays.
Arkansas Auditor of State — Unclaimed Property Division
Phone: 1-800-252-4648
Visit the agency website →Frequently asked questions
Search claimitar.gov, then file a claim as a legal heir or the estate. Every claim needs a government-issued ID and a Social Security number. To claim for a deceased owner, you also provide documents proving heirship — a probated will, or the Auditor's affidavit of heirship for claims under $10,000. Intestate claims greater than $10,000 require a court order establishing your ownership rights.
Only if the claim is $1,000 or more, or contains shares of stock or the contents of a safe deposit box. Single-owner claims under $5,000 that do not include stock, safekeeping, or royalties can be e-signed.
No. The Auditor of State keeps unclaimed property for the rightful owners indefinitely, so there is no time limit for the owner or their heirs to file. There is no charge to file a claim, and the Auditor's representatives will help you at no cost.
Sources
Data sourced from State Unclaimed Property in Arkansas primary sources (3 pages reviewed). How we research.
Administering agency
Arkansas Auditor of State — Unclaimed Property Division
Authority
Ark. Code Ann. 18-28-201 et seq. (Unclaimed Property Act)