HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Kentucky State Treasurer Mark H. Metcalf announced in a news release that the Treasury’s Division of Unclaimed Property is safeguarding $7,850,700.84 in unclaimed assets belonging to residents of Christian County.
“With nearly $8 million waiting in Christian County, I encourage everyone to check our online database,” said Treasurer Metcalf. “These are hard-earned dollars that should be back in the hands of their rightful owners.”
Unclaimed property is not defined as assets like abandoned vehicles, real estate or land but are generally referring to financial assets left inactive for a period of time (typically three years), after which they are transferred to the Treasury for safekeeping.
The following are examples of Unclaimed Property.
- Dormant bank accounts
- Unclaimed insurance policies
- Utility deposits
- Stocks and bonds
- Safe deposit box contents
Kentuckians can search the Treasury’s online database to see if unclaimed property is owed to them. According to their website, Unclaimed Property Laws exist to protect the property rights of owners and reunite them with their funds.
The Kentucky State Treasury becomes a “lost and found” of unclaimed money owed to Kentuckians creating a central place for owners to search and recover their assets. Nearly $80 million has been returned to residents in the state since 2024.
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