Complete Guide to Searching and Claiming in MS [2026]
Mississippi holds millions of dollars in unclaimed property waiting to be returned to rightful owners. The Magnolia State actively works to return unclaimed property to residents, with electronic reporting required from all holders. The Mississippi State Treasury is responsible for safeguarding and returning these assets to their owners.
Mississippi uses the KAPS (Kelmar) for its unclaimed property database. Property typically becomes dormant after 5 years of no owner activity, at which point holders must report it to the state by May 1 each year.
This is the official state website operated by the Mississippi State Treasury. Use this site to:
Visit treasury.ms.gov and search using your name or business name.
Check the property details (address, holder name) to confirm it belongs to you.
Complete the online claim form or download the paper form if preferred. Online claims typically process faster.
Provide proof of identity and ownership as requested by the state.
Mississippi claims typically take Up to 8 weeks to process.
Once approved, receive your funds via check or direct deposit (if available).
| Finder Fee Cap | 10% |
|---|---|
| Waiting Period | 7 months before finders can charge fees |
| Finder License Required | No |
| Dormancy Period | 5 years |
| Reporting Deadline | May 1 |
| Holding Period | Indefinitely |
Mississippi State Treasury
(601) 359-3534
Electronic reporting required - no paper reports accepted. NAUPA format required.
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