Milwaukee County, Wisconsin is holding unclaimed funds that are separate from the unclaimed funds being held by the State of Wisconsin.
The Milwaukee County treasurer acts as the County’s banker, receiving and distributing all funds as governed by state law and county ordinances; providing for daily cash requirements of Milwaukee County, and investing public funds not used for day-to-day operations. The Treasurer’s Office also collects delinquent property or real estate taxes in 18 of the County’s 19 suburban municipalities as required by State Statutes. The County Treasurer also maintains property tax information.
Milwaukee County unclaimed funds are funds held by the Treasurer’s Office for an owner or recipient who is entitled to the money, but who has failed to claim ownership of them. Unclaimed funds may result from a variety of circumstances. For example, delivery of a payment may not be possible because of incorrect or incomplete address information for the recipient. Milwaukee County, as custodians of these funds, has established policies and procedures for holding, safeguarding and accounting for these unclaimed funds. Some examples of unclaimed funds include:
- Program/Services Payments
- Jury Duty Checks
- Bail Money
- Overpayment
Click here to see the latest list of Milwaukee County unclaimed funds.
To Claim Milwaukee County Unclaimed Funds follow the steps below:
- Complete the official claim form for each unclaimed funds amount
- Have the claim form notarized
- Submit your claim form in person at the Treasurer’s office. You must provide a photo I.D.
You can also apply by mail. Submit the original, notarized claim form and copy of identification to:
Milwaukee County Treasurer’s Office
901 N. 9th St., Room 102
Milwaukee, WI 53233-1462
Verification and processing of claims takes four to eight weeks. The Treasurer’s office will contact the claimants to inform them when their claim is completed. Checks will be mailed to the address provided by the claimant in the unclaimed funds request form.
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