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State Unclaimed Property in Oregon

The Oregon State Treasury holds unclaimed property — dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, insurance payouts, and similar assets — until the owner or their heirs claim it. The program moved to the State Treasury from the Department of State Lands. Heirs of a deceased owner file a claim with proof of death and proof of their right to the assets.

OverviewWhen someone dies

Unclaimed Property

Oregon

oregon.gov/treasury/unclaimed-property/Pages/default.aspx→

Administering agency

Oregon State Treasury — Unclaimed Property

Phone503-378-4000
WebsiteVisit website →

Authority

ORS Chapter 98 — Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act (ORS 98.302 to 98.436); OAR 170-140-0100 to 170-140-0105

Verified Jul 2026

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 other proof of death (an obituary is accepted), court-certified probate documents — a small estate affidavit counts — and proof of the claimant's relationship to the owner of the funds, on top of the photo ID and proof of address every claimant provides.
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
When the claimed property is $1,000 or more but not more than $10,000, an heir may submit an Affidavit in Lieu of Probate instead of evidence of probate (OAR 170-140-0105(3)(a)). When the property is worth more than $10,000, evidence of probate — or of a probate filing under ORS chapters 111 and 113 to 117 — is required.
Notarization requirement
If the total value of the property being claimed is more than $2,500, the claimant's signature on the claim form must be notarized (OAR 170-140-0100(4)).

Governing law: ORS Chapter 98 — Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act (ORS 98.302 to 98.436); OAR 170-140-0100 to 170-140-0105

When someone dies

Steps after a death in Oregon

3-step process for Oregon State Treasury — Unclaimed Property.

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SimplyTrustSimplyTrust Editorial·Updated July 14, 2026

Sources

  • oregon.gov
  • unclaimed.oregon.gov
  • oregonlegislature.gov
  • secure.sos.state.or.us

Data sourced from State Unclaimed Property in Oregon primary sources (6 pages reviewed). How we research.

Unclaimed Property

Oregon

oregon.gov/treasury/unclaimed-property/Pages/default.aspx→

Administering agency

Oregon State Treasury — Unclaimed Property

Phone503-378-4000
WebsiteVisit website →

Authority

ORS Chapter 98 — Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act (ORS 98.302 to 98.436); OAR 170-140-0100 to 170-140-0105

Verified Jul 2026
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