Check Might Be in the Mail: West Virginia Returns $90K in Unclaimed Property

When the West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office contacted Marion County Sheriff Roger Cunningham, he assumed it meant a bill was due. Instead, they had $90,000 waiting for him.
 

Where Did the Money Come From?

The funds came from West Virginia’s Unclaimed Property Program, which collects forgotten or abandoned assets like:

• Old bank accounts

• Unused utility deposits

• Uncashed checks

• Dormant stocks, bonds, or life insurance policies

If an account sits untouched for a year or more, the money is turned over to the Treasurer’s Office for safekeeping until the rightful owner claims it.

A Statewide Reminder

On August 5, State Treasurer Larry Peck presented the $90,000 check in person.

He said the state currently holds around $400 million in unclaimed funds.

In 2023, West Virginia returned a record $40 million through the program.

And to help raise awareness, the state recently partnered with the Department of Motor Vehicles to promote its unclaimed property website.

You’ve earned certain benefits! Make sure you’re getting them here.

What Will the Sheriff’s Office Do With the Money?

Sheriff Cunningham says the money will be used wisely. It could go toward:

• Portable radios

• Uniforms

• Weapons

• Radar units

• Other department needs

But the funds won’t be spent right away.

How You Can Check for Unclaimed Money

It’s not just businesses or government offices, anyone could have forgotten funds sitting with the state.

To check if you’re owed money, visit: wvtreasury.com and click "Search for Unclaimed Property"

Or call the West Virginia Treasurer’s Office.

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