State Unclaimed Property in Idaho

State Unclaimed Property in Idaho: key facts

Administering office

Idaho State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property.

Official search

yourmoney.idaho.gov (free search and online claims — the only official state site).

Heir claim documents

A certified copy of the owner's death certificate plus legal proof of authority, such as Letters Testamentary, Letters of Administration, or other probate documentation establishing the executor or heir.

No deadline

Idaho holds unclaimed property until it is claimed; there is generally no deadline for heirs to file.

Small estate option

For property valued under $5,000, heirs may file a signed affidavit in lieu of full probate documentation. The affidavit must state the claimant's entitlement and relationship to the deceased owner, confirm that no probate has occurred or is contemplated, and include an indemnification of the state. Source: IDAPA 35.01.11.

Claim processing time

The Idaho State Treasurer must allow or deny a complete claim within 90 days of receiving all required documents; the deadline may be extended for reasonable cause. Source: Idaho Code 14-5-904.