DuPage County Unclaimed Money Search

Unclaimed money in DuPage County comes from two main sources. The DuPage County Treasurer keeps a list of uncashed checks from county business, and the Illinois State Treasurer holds a much larger pool of unclaimed property tied to DuPage County addresses. With nearly one million residents in DuPage County, a large amount of money sits unclaimed at both the local and state level. Searching for unclaimed money in DuPage County costs nothing and can be done from home in just a few minutes.

DuPage County Uncashed Checks

The DuPage County Treasurer maintains a searchable list of uncashed checks. These are checks that were sent out as part of normal county business but were never cashed by the person they were made out to. Some people move and never get the check. Others simply forget about it. The checks pile up over time, and the unclaimed money sits in the county accounts.

After six months, all DuPage County checks become void. But the money does not go away. The Treasurer holds the funds and waits for the owner to ask for a new check. You can search the DuPage County uncashed checks list to see if your name is on it. The list is a PDF file. Use Ctrl-F to search your name once it opens. If you find a match, the page has a claim form you can print out.

DuPage County Treasurer Gwen Henry, CPA, oversees this program. The process to get a replacement check is straightforward. Download the Uncashed Check Replacement Form from the Treasurer site, fill it out, and have it notarized if required. Then mail the signed form to the DuPage County Treasurer at 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. Mark the envelope "Attn: Uncashed Checks" so it goes to the right desk.

Note: DuPage County holds unclaimed checks for three years before sending the funds to the state.

Where Unclaimed Money Goes

If a DuPage County check stays unclaimed for three years, the funds get sent to the State of Illinois. This is called escheatment. It is required by Illinois law. Once the money moves to the state level, it no longer appears on the DuPage County list. But you can still get it back.

The Illinois State Treasurer takes over those unclaimed funds and adds them to the ICash database. The state holds the money with no time limit. You or your heirs can claim it at any point. So even if a DuPage County check is more than three years old, the unclaimed money still exists somewhere. Check both the county list and the state ICash portal to cover all your bases.

This same process applies to all types of unclaimed property in DuPage County. Banks, insurance firms, and other businesses must also turn over dormant accounts and uncashed payments to the state after a set period. All of this winds up in the ICash system for DuPage County residents to find.

Illinois ICash for DuPage County

The Illinois ICash database is the main source for unclaimed money in DuPage County and across the state. The State Treasurer holds over $5 billion in total unclaimed funds. A large portion of that belongs to DuPage County residents who never knew about it.

ICash covers a wide range of unclaimed property types. Forgotten bank accounts are common. So are uncashed rebate checks, old insurance payouts, stock dividends, and safe deposit box contents. Even utility deposits from years ago can show up. The ICash search portal lets you look up any name for free. If you find a match, you start a claim right on the site.

The state ICash search page shows all unclaimed property tied to DuPage County addresses.

Results show the property type, the holder name, and the reported amount. You then follow the steps to submit your claim and get your unclaimed money back.

How to Claim DuPage County Funds

Claiming unclaimed money depends on where the funds are held. For DuPage County uncashed checks, download and mail the claim form to the Treasurer in Wheaton. For state-level unclaimed property, use the ICash website. Both methods are free.

State claims may need some paperwork. A valid ID is the basic requirement. If the claim is over $2,000, you need a notarized claim form. Estate claims need a death certificate and proof of heirship. You can upload documents at the ICash document upload page, email them to unclaimedproperty@illinoistreasurer.gov, or mail them to the Springfield office. The first review can take up to 90 days depending on the volume of claims.

The State Treasurer also runs the Money Match program. This tries to return unclaimed money to DuPage County residents without a formal claim. If the state can match your current info to unclaimed funds, you may get a check in the mail without doing anything at all.

DuPage County Treasurer Office

For questions about uncashed checks and local unclaimed money in DuPage County, reach out to the Treasurer. The office is in Wheaton near the county government complex.

For state ICash questions, call (217) 524-5500 or visit the ICash contact page. Neither the county nor the state charges a fee to look up or return unclaimed money to DuPage County residents.

Cities in DuPage County

DuPage County includes many well-known suburbs west of Chicago. All residents can search for unclaimed money through the county and state programs. Some communities in DuPage County that share pages with neighboring Cook County include:

Other cities in DuPage County include Naperville, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Lombard, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Carol Stream, and Addison. All DuPage County residents should check for unclaimed money at both the county and state level.

Nearby Counties

These counties are next to DuPage County. If you have moved between them, search for unclaimed money in each one. Lost funds stay tied to the address where they were last reported.