State Unclaimed Property in Oklahoma

State Unclaimed Property in Oklahoma: key facts

Administering office

Oklahoma State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property Division.

Official search

yourmoney.ok.gov (free search and online claims); unclaimed@treasurer.ok.gov.

Deceased owner — over $10,000

A certified copy of Letters of Administration or Letters Testamentary naming the claimant as personal representative, or a certified copy of the Decree of Distribution showing entitlement (OAC 735:80).

Deceased owner — $10,000 or less

A copy of the death certificate and a signed affidavit stating the claimant's entitlement, the relationship to the owner, and that no probate has occurred or is contemplated (OAC 735:80; 60 O.S. 674.2).

Payment to heirs

Under OAC 735:80-7-4, the Treasurer may issue the voucher to a court-appointed executor or personal representative, or to an heir for distribution to other heirs. The Treasurer is not required to locate all heirs; paying one claimant who has proven an interest satisfies the obligation.