Jackson County Unclaimed Money Search

Jackson County unclaimed money can be found through both a local county program and the state ICash system. The Jackson County Treasurer maintains a list of uncashed and unclaimed checks. The county is home to Carbondale, Murphysboro, and other southern Illinois communities where residents may have lost funds waiting to be claimed. Both the county and state searches are free.

Jackson County Uncashed Checks

Jackson County is one of the few Illinois counties that keeps its own list of unclaimed money. The Jackson County uncashed checks page shows all checks issued by the county that were never cashed. These can include refund checks, vendor payments, and other county-issued funds.

Checks from Jackson County are void after 90 days from the date they were sent out. If you appear on the unclaimed list and lost your check, call the Treasurer's Office at 618-687-7350 to get a new check issued. The county keeps these records for three years. After that, uncashed funds get sent to the State of Illinois as unclaimed property.

The Jackson County uncashed checks page lists names, amounts, and dates of checks that were never cashed.

The list includes some large estate claims too. Past records show estate funds of over $5,000 and even over $25,000 that remain unclaimed. If you are an heir to someone from Jackson County, check the list to see if any funds are held in the person's name.

Note: Jackson County has no excess funds list related to property taxes. Tax buyers only pay the amount due on each property per Illinois Statute 35 ILCS 200/21-215.

Jackson County Treasurer Contact

The Jackson County Treasurer handles both the uncashed checks program and property tax collection. If you need to check on an unclaimed check or ask about a payment, the office is ready to help.

The County Clerk handles prior year delinquent tax questions and can be reached at 618-687-7360. For current year tax bills and unclaimed checks, call the Treasurer's number listed above.

The Jackson County Treasurer's page has details about property taxes, payment due dates, and unclaimed money.

Property tax due dates for Jackson County in 2025 are September 16 and November 13. Late penalties run at 1.5% per month. If a bill went up by more than 50%, you can get a 60-day extension.

Illinois ICash for Jackson County

Beyond the county's own unclaimed checks, the Illinois State Treasurer's ICash system holds a much wider range of unclaimed money for Jackson County residents. The state holds over $5 billion across Illinois. Some of that total is tied to addresses in Carbondale, Murphysboro, and other Jackson County towns.

The state receives unclaimed funds from banks, insurance companies, brokerages, utilities, and employers. If a company cannot reach you after a set period, they must turn the funds over to the Treasurer. This covers old bank accounts, uncashed checks, life insurance payouts, stock dividends, and utility deposits.

Carbondale is a college town with a large transient population due to Southern Illinois University. Students and former residents who moved away often leave behind small accounts or deposits that become unclaimed. If you ever went to school or lived in Carbondale, it is worth a search.

Go to the ICash search portal and type your name. There is no fee and no time limit on claims. The state will hold your money for as long as it takes you to come get it.

How to Find Unclaimed Funds

Start by checking two places. First, look at the Jackson County uncashed checks page on the county website. If your name is on the list, call 618-687-7350 to get a new check sent to you. This covers county-issued checks only.

Second, search the state ICash system for all other types of unclaimed money. Enter your name and review the results. Each listing shows the type of property, the amount, and the reporting company. Try old names and different spellings to make sure you do not miss anything.

Also search for deceased family members. Heirs can claim unclaimed money that belonged to someone who passed away. You will need a death certificate and proof of your relationship, but the process is straightforward.

How to File a Claim

For Jackson County uncashed checks, the process is simple. Call the Treasurer at 618-687-7350. Give your name and the check details. The office will reissue the check and send it to your current address. You may need to show ID when you pick it up or provide an address for mailing.

For state ICash claims, click the claim button on the search results page. The site walks you through the steps. You need a copy of your ID and possibly proof of your old address if the claim is tied to a place you no longer live. Claims over $2,000 need a notarized signature.

Upload your documents at the ICash upload page, email them to unclaimedproperty@illinoistreasurer.gov, or mail them to the Office of the Illinois State Treasurer, P.O. Box 19495, Springfield, IL 62794-9495. State claims may take up to 90 days for the first review.

Note: There is no fee to claim unclaimed money from either the county or the state. Anyone who charges you a fee to search or claim is not needed.

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