Kansas
Statutory term: Unclaimed Property
Overview
Search for Unclaimed Property
This program provides a public search portal where you can look up unclaimed property.
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Dormancy Periods
The dormancy period is how long property must be inactive before it is considered unclaimed and reported to the state.
| Property Type | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bank accounts | 5 | Checking and savings accounts (K.S.A. 58-3935(5)) |
| Wages/payroll | 1 | Wages and payroll (K.S.A. 58-3935(11)) |
| Life insurance proceeds | 3 | Life insurance funds (K.S.A. 58-3935(7)) |
| Casualty insurance | 5 | Casualty insurance funds (K.S.A. 58-3935(16)) |
| Securities | 5 | Stocks and shares (K.S.A. 58-3935(3)) |
| Utility deposits | 1 | Utility deposits and refunds (K.S.A. 58-3935(12)) |
| Safe deposit boxes | 5 | Contents of safe deposit boxes (K.S.A. 58-3949) |
| Traveler's checks | 15 | 15 years after issuance |
| Money orders | 7 | 7 years after issuance |
Kansas uses a 5-year general dormancy period for most property types, with shorter periods for wages (1 year), utility deposits (1 year), and life insurance (3 years). Holders need not report if individual items are under $100 and total aggregate is under $250. The state has surpassed $400 million in returned unclaimed property since the program began in 1979.
Finder / Helper Restrictions
Restriction Level: Strict
Fee Cap: 15% — Agreements to pay finder compensation are unenforceable if the fee exceeds 15% of the recoverable property value (K.S.A. 58-3968). Agreements made within 24 months of delivery to the state are completely unenforceable regardless of fee amount.
Waiting Period: 24 months — All agreements to pay compensation to recover or assist in recovery of reported property are unenforceable if made within 24 months after the date payment or delivery is made to the State Treasurer (K.S.A. 58-3968).
Solicitation Rules: Kansas does not make a finder list available. Access to unclaimed property records is limited under the Kansas Open Records Act (KORA). Finders have very limited means to identify potential claims.