Colorado Holds $2.06 Billion in Unclaimed Funds—Here’s How to Get Yours

Jacob Greene
Published Jul 27, 2025

Colorado Holds $2.06 Billion in Unclaimed Funds—Here’s How to Get Yours

$2.06 Billion in unclaimed funds are sitting with the Colorado Department of Treasury, waiting for the rightful owners to claim them.

From uncashed checks and insurance proceeds to forgotten safe deposit box contents, this money belongs to individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and even municipalities.

With the cost of living rising, now is the perfect time to check if you’re owed money.

The good news? It’s fast, free, and easy to find out.

Read: The State By State Guide to Unclaimed Assets
 

What Counts as Unclaimed Property?

Unclaimed property includes:

  • Uncashed paychecks and refunds
  • Bank accounts and insurance payouts
  • Safe deposit box contents (jewelry, rare coins, etc.)

It does not include real estate or vehicles.
 

How Do You Check If You Have Unclaimed Money?

The Great Colorado Payback program makes it simple:

  1. Go to GreatCOPayback.com
  2. Enter your name or business name
  3. Follow the steps to file a claim

Some claims are automatically processed, while others may require additional verification.
 

You Should Check Today!

Since the program began, Colorado has returned over $721 million to rightful owners.

Just last year, nearly 74,000 people claimed $62 million. Your name could be next on the list.

Don’t leave your money sitting with the state—search now and get back what belongs to you!

Previous article: Do You Have Unclaimed Money in Kansas? Here’s How to Check


-

Don't miss out on money that's rightfully yours. Let us help you quickly search for unclaimed assets.

Start your free search now and see if you're owed a financial surprise!

Related Articles

Nebraska Returns Millions in Unclaimed Property: How to Check if You Have Unclaimed Money...

The Nebraska State Treasurer’s Office has returned more than $30 million in unclaimed property over the past 16 months, helping thousands of residents recover forgotten assets, ...

Surprise $250 Checks? Some Americans Are Getting Free Money Without Applying...

With inflation driving up prices and tariffs affecting the cost of everyday goods, some Americans are getting a welcome surprise: free money in the form of checks up to $250, and they didn’t...

Florida Woman Finds $180K: How to Claim Unclaimed Money in Michigan...

A Florida woman recently recovered $180,000 in forgotten stock dividends through her state’s unclaimed property program. Stories like this are a reminder that you, too, could have unclaimed money ...

Lake County Transfers $3.9 Million in Unclaimed Property Tax Funds to General Fund...

The Lake County Treasurer’s Office has officially moved $3,904,221 in unclaimed surplus property taxes into the county’s General Fund, marking the conclusion of a years-long revi...

7 Secret Places to Look for Unclaimed Cash in Florida...

With prices rising and jobs under pressure, every dollar counts,  and many Floridians may be sitting on money they didn’t know they had. The Florida Division of Unclaimed Property says 1 in 5 resident...

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.   Wh...