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State Unclaimed Property in Connecticut

The Connecticut Office of the State Treasurer holds unclaimed property — dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, insurance proceeds, and similar assets — as custodian until the owner or their heirs claim it. The CT Big List at ctbiglist.gov is the free official search, and there is no time limit for the owner or their heirs to file a claim.

OverviewWhen someone dies

Unclaimed Property

Connecticut

portal.ct.gov/ott/unclaimed-property/overview→

Administering agency

Connecticut Office of the State Treasurer — Unclaimed Property Division

Phone1-800-833-7318
WebsiteVisit website →

Authority

Conn. Gen. Stat. Title 3, Chapter 32 (Sec. 3-64a, 3-65a, 3-70a)

Verified Jul 2026

State Unclaimed Property in Connecticut: key facts

Administering office
Office of the State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property Division.
Official search
ctbiglist.gov (free search; the claim is initiated from the search result). Only owners of the property or their legal heirs may file a claim.
Claim documents
A signed claim form, a copy of photo identification, a copy of the Social Security number, proof of address (current and/or previous), and proof of ownership such as a tax return, original check, or utility bill. Additional documents depend on the type of property and are listed on the claim itself.
Claim deadline
None. A claim may be filed at any time after the property is surrendered to the Treasurer, who holds it as custodian until the rightful owner or their heirs claim it (Conn. Gen. Stat. 3-70a(a)).

Governing law: Conn. Gen. Stat. Title 3, Chapter 32 (Sec. 3-64a, 3-65a, 3-70a)

When someone dies

Steps after a death in Connecticut

4-step process for Connecticut Office of the State Treasurer — Unclaimed Property Division.

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SimplyTrustSimplyTrust Editorial·Updated July 14, 2026

Sources

  • ctbiglist.gov
  • cga.ct.gov
  • portal.ct.gov

Data sourced from State Unclaimed Property in Connecticut primary sources (5 pages reviewed). How we research.

Unclaimed Property

Connecticut

portal.ct.gov/ott/unclaimed-property/overview→

Administering agency

Connecticut Office of the State Treasurer — Unclaimed Property Division

Phone1-800-833-7318
WebsiteVisit website →

Authority

Conn. Gen. Stat. Title 3, Chapter 32 (Sec. 3-64a, 3-65a, 3-70a)

Verified Jul 2026
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