State Unclaimed Property in Mississippi

The Mississippi State Treasurer holds unclaimed property — dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, insurance payouts, and similar assets — until the owner or their heirs claim it. Heirs of a deceased owner file a claim on the form prescribed by the Treasurer with proof of death and authority to act for the estate.

OverviewWhen someone dies

Unclaimed Property

Mississippi

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Administering agency

Mississippi State Treasurer — Unclaimed Property

Phone601-359-3534

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Authority

Miss. Code Title 89, Chapter 12 (Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act); § 89-12-39

Verified Jul 2026

State Unclaimed Property in Mississippi: key facts

Administering office: Office of the Mississippi State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property.
Official search: ms.findyourunclaimedproperty.com (free search and online claims).
Filing a claim: Any person claiming an interest in property delivered to the state may file a claim on the form prescribed by the Treasurer (Miss. Code § 89-12-39).
No deadline to claim: Mississippi holds unclaimed property until it is claimed; there is generally no deadline for an owner or heir to file.
Deceased-owner documentation: Submit: (1) copy of the owner's death certificate; (2) copy of the filed will — or, if none, a copy of the obituary or funeral program listing all heirs — or, if neither exists, each claiming heir must complete a notarized Affidavit of Death (form available at treasury.ms.gov). Photo ID and SSN document required for each claimant.
Open vs. closed estate routing: If the estate is open, the Treasurer pays the estate in care of the executor. If the estate is closed, the funds are split among all legal heirs; each heir must file a separate notarized claim form.

Governing law: Miss. Code Title 89, Chapter 12 (Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act); § 89-12-39

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Steps after a death in Mississippi

3-step process for Mississippi State Treasurer — Unclaimed Property.

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SimplyTrust Editorial·Updated July 14, 2026

Sources

Data sourced from State Unclaimed Property in Mississippi primary sources (4 pages reviewed). How we research.

Unclaimed Property

Mississippi

treasury.ms.gov/unclaimed-property→

Administering agency

Mississippi State Treasurer — Unclaimed Property

Phone601-359-3534

WebsiteVisit website →

Authority

Miss. Code Title 89, Chapter 12 (Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act); § 89-12-39

Verified Jul 2026

State Unclaimed Property in Mississippi: key facts

Administering office

Office of the Mississippi State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property.

Official search

ms.findyourunclaimedproperty.com (free search and online claims).

Filing a claim

Any person claiming an interest in property delivered to the state may file a claim on the form prescribed by the Treasurer (Miss. Code § 89-12-39).

No deadline to claim

Mississippi holds unclaimed property until it is claimed; there is generally no deadline for an owner or heir to file.

Deceased-owner documentation

Submit: (1) copy of the owner's death certificate; (2) copy of the filed will — or, if none, a copy of the obituary or funeral program listing all heirs — or, if neither exists, each claiming heir must complete a notarized Affidavit of Death (form available at treasury.ms.gov). Photo ID and SSN document required for each claimant.

Open vs. closed estate routing

If the estate is open, the Treasurer pays the estate in care of the executor. If the estate is closed, the funds are split among all legal heirs; each heir must file a separate notarized claim form.

Governing law: Miss. Code Title 89, Chapter 12 (Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act); § 89-12-39