State Unclaimed Property in Oregon

State Unclaimed Property in Oregon: key facts

Administering office

Oregon State Treasury, Unclaimed Property (the program moved here from the Department of State Lands).

Official search

unclaimed.oregon.gov (free search and online claims).

Heir claim documents

A death certificate (or the date of death) plus documents establishing the claimant's legal right to the assets, such as the will, Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration, or other estate records.

Estate administration program

For the estate of someone who died without a will or known heirs, contact the Oregon Estates Administration Program at Estates@ost.state.or.us or 503-566-9440.

Small estate option

For claimed property worth $1,000 to $10,000, heirs may submit an "Affidavit in Lieu of Probate" instead of full probate documentation (OAR 170-140-0105(3)). Full probate documentation — Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration — is required when the claimed property value exceeds $10,000.

Notarization requirement

If the total value of the property being claimed exceeds $2,500, the claimant's signature on the claim form must be notarized (OAR 170-140-0100(4)).