Bond County Unclaimed Funds
Unclaimed money in Bond County is managed through the Illinois State Treasurer's ICash program. The county seat is Greenville, and the Bond County Treasurer's office handles local tax collection and fund management. However, all unclaimed property claims for Bond County residents go through the state system. The Illinois Treasurer currently holds over $5 billion in unclaimed funds, and some of that money belongs to people in Bond County. Searching is free and takes just a few minutes.
Bond County Quick Facts
Bond County Treasurer's Office
The Bond County Treasurer's office sits on the south side of the courthouse in Greenville. Colleen Camp serves as Treasurer, and Liesl Gaffner is the Deputy Treasurer. This office handles property tax collection, county fund management, and payroll. It does not run a separate unclaimed property program at the county level.
If you have questions about uncashed county checks or tax refunds in Bond County, the Treasurer's office can point you in the right direction. Most unclaimed funds end up with the state after a set period of time. The office also accepts prepayments on property taxes, which some residents find helpful for budgeting. You can pay online, by mail, or in person at the courthouse.
The Bond County Treasurer's website at bondcountyil.gov/treasurer has more details on tax payments and office services.
You can see the Bond County Treasurer's page below, which shows the office contact details and tax payment options for residents.
The office is open during regular business hours on weekdays. Call ahead if you plan to visit.
| Treasurer | Colleen Camp |
|---|---|
| Deputy | Liesl Gaffner |
| Address | 206 W. Main Street, Greenville, IL 62246 |
| Phone | (618) 664-0618 |
| Website | bondcountyil.gov/treasurer |
How to Search for Unclaimed Money
The best way to find unclaimed money in Bond County is through the Illinois ICash system. This is the state's official database. It holds all types of unclaimed property from across Illinois, including funds that were once held by businesses, banks, and government offices in Bond County.
Go to icash.illinoistreasurer.gov and type in your name. You can also search by city or zip code. The system will show you any matches. If you find something, you can start a claim right from the site. It costs nothing to search or file a claim. The state does not charge any fees to return your money.
Here are a few tips when you search for unclaimed money in Bond County:
- Try different name spellings and old addresses
- Search for family members, including deceased relatives
- Check under maiden names or former business names
- Look at the national database at missingmoney.com too
The ICash system is updated as new property comes in from holders across the state. So even if you searched last year and found nothing, it is worth checking again. New funds are added all the time from Bond County businesses and banks that turn over dormant accounts to the state.
Note: You should never pay someone to search for your unclaimed money. The search is always free through the state portal.
Types of Unclaimed Property
Unclaimed money in Bond County can come from many sources. The most common type is a forgotten bank account. When an account sits with no activity for three to five years, the bank must turn the funds over to the Illinois Treasurer. This happens more often than most people think.
Other types of unclaimed property that Bond County residents may have waiting include uncashed payroll checks, insurance claim payments, utility refunds, and old security deposits. Stock dividends and mutual fund shares can also become unclaimed if the owner loses touch with the company. Even safe deposit box contents sometimes end up with the state when the box goes untouched for too long.
The Illinois Money Match program works to find owners before they even have to search. The Treasurer's office uses state records to match people with their unclaimed funds. If they find a match, they send you a letter and then a check. As Treasurer Frerichs has said, if you get a check in the mail from the state, it is not a scam. Cash it.
Filing a Claim in Bond County
Once you find unclaimed money on ICash, the next step is to file a claim. The process has four basic parts. First, you search for your name on the ICash search page. Then you click the claim button for any property that belongs to you. Next, you fill out the claim form and send in your documents. Last, you wait for the state to review and process your claim.
What documents do you need? For a basic claim, you will need a copy of your driver's license or state ID and proof of your Social Security number. If your address has changed since the property was reported, you also need to show proof of your old address. An old bank statement, utility bill, or tax return can work for that. Claims over $2,000 must be notarized.
You can send documents to the state in three ways:
- Email them to unclaimedproperty@illinoistreasurer.gov
- Upload them at icash.illinoistreasurer.gov/app/claim-doc-upload
- Mail them to the Illinois State Treasurer, P.O. Box 19495, Springfield, IL 62794-9495
The state aims to process claims within 90 days of getting all the paperwork. Some claims take less time. Complex ones, like estate claims, can take longer because they need more proof of who has the right to the funds.
Note: If you are claiming on behalf of a deceased relative in Bond County, you will need a death certificate and either a small estate affidavit or probate documents.
Illinois Unclaimed Property Law
The Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (765 ILCS 1026) is the state law that governs unclaimed money in Illinois, including Bond County. This law was first passed in 1961 and got a major update in 2017. It tells businesses and banks when they must turn over dormant accounts to the state.
Under this law, most property becomes unclaimed after three to five years of no contact with the owner. The Treasurer then holds the money until the rightful owner comes forward. There is no time limit on claiming your property. The state will hold it for as long as it takes. For local governments like Bond County, unclaimed funds that are not claimed within five years can be moved to the state's General Revenue Fund.
The law also limits what paid finders can charge. Finder fees cannot be more than 10% of the amount collected. And finder contracts are not valid during the first 24 months after the Treasurer receives the property. Anyone who acts as a finder in Illinois must have a license from the Treasurer's office.
Bond County Contact Information
For questions about unclaimed money in Bond County, start with the state Treasurer's office. They handle all claims and can help you through the process. You can call them toll-free at 800-961-8303 or reach the local Springfield office at 217-785-6998.
The Bond County Clerk's office can help with local records. Call (618) 664-0449 for the clerk. For property tax questions, call the Treasurer at (618) 664-0618. The main county website is bondcountyil.gov. Keep in mind that the county offices deal with taxes and local records, not unclaimed property. All unclaimed money goes through the state.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Bond County. Unclaimed property could be held under an address in any of them. If you have lived in more than one county, search under each old address.