State Unclaimed Property in Nebraska
The Nebraska State Treasurer holds unclaimed property — dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, insurance payouts, and similar assets — until the owner or their heirs claim it. When the owner has died, the personal representative of the estate or the nearest living relative may file a claim with proof of death and proof of the right to act.
Administering agency
Nebraska State Treasurer — Unclaimed Property Division
Authority
Neb. Rev. Stat. 69-1301 et seq. (Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act)
State Unclaimed Property in Nebraska: key facts
- Administering office
- Nebraska State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property Division, 809 P Street, Lincoln, NE 68508.
- Official search
- nebraskalostcash.nebraska.gov (free search, online claim filing, and document upload).
- Who may claim for a deceased owner
- The personal representative of the estate or the nearest living relative is entitled to claim the money.
- Heir claim documents
- A copy of the claimant's driver's license, a copy of the claimant's Social Security card, a list of the owner's former Nebraska addresses for the last 10 years, a copy of the owner's death certificate, and documentation showing the claimant represents the estate.
- No claim deadline
- All unclaimed properties are held forever, subject to claim by the rightful owner or heirs.
- Dormancy period
- Most property is reported to the Treasurer after roughly three years without owner activity and after the holder is unable to locate the owner.
- Contact
- 877-572-9688 toll-free or 402-471-8497 direct; fax 402-471-1167; email NST.UPclaims@nebraska.gov; Unclaimed Property Division, 809 P Street, Lincoln, NE 68508.
- Small estate affidavit
- Nebraska's general small estate route is the personal property affidavit under Neb. Rev. Stat. 30-24,125, available 30 days after death when the net value of all personal property in the estate does not exceed $100,000.
- Claim processing time
- Several weeks for paperwork to be processed and payment sent, longer during the spring advertising season. Claim status can be checked online by claim number.
Governing law: Neb. Rev. Stat. 69-1301 et seq. (Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act)
Steps to take when someone dies
- Search nebraskalostcash.nebraska.gov for the deceased's name and prior addresses, and run a multi-state search at missingmoney.com.
- File a claim through the portal as the personal representative or nearest living relative, including:
- A copy of the original owner's death certificate
- Documentation showing you represent the estate or are the nearest living relative
- A copy of your driver's license and Social Security card
- A list of the owner's former Nebraska addresses for the last 10 years
- Upload the supporting documents at nebraskalostcash.nebraska.gov and track the claim by claim number.
Frequently asked questions
Search nebraskalostcash.nebraska.gov, then file a claim. The Treasurer states that when the listed owner is deceased, the personal representative of the estate or the nearest living relative is entitled to claim the money. Include the owner's death certificate, documentation showing you represent the estate, a copy of your driver's license and Social Security card, and a list of the owner's former Nebraska addresses for the last 10 years.
The Nebraska State Treasurer's Unclaimed Property Division, at 809 P Street in Lincoln, holds unclaimed property under the Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. 69-1301 et seq.). Reach it at 877-572-9688 or 402-471-8497.
No. The Treasurer states that all unclaimed properties are held forever, subject to claim by the rightful owner or heirs.
The Treasurer states it may take several weeks for the paperwork to be processed and the money sent, especially during the spring advertising season. Submit all required documents at once to avoid delays, and check the claim status online by claim number.
Sources
Data sourced from State Unclaimed Property in Nebraska primary sources (8 pages reviewed). How we research.
Administering agency
Nebraska State Treasurer — Unclaimed Property Division
Authority
Neb. Rev. Stat. 69-1301 et seq. (Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act)