Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a lifelong Michigander. She is a lawyer, an educator, former prosecutor, State Representative and Senator. She was the first woman to lead a Senate caucus. But the most important title she boasts is MOM. Inspired by her family, she’s devoted her life to building a stronger Michigan for everyone.
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February 01, 2025
WHEREAS, the State of Michigan has over $2 billion in unclaimed property, including uncashed checks, insurance proceeds, and other financial assets that are considered lost or abandoned when an owner cannot be located after a specific period of time; and,
WHEREAS, for decades, the State of Michigan has received millions of dollars annually turned over by entities who cannot locate the owners and has made a commitment to reuniting these financial assets to their rightful owners; and,
WHEREAS, currently, the State of Michigan holds over 20 million accounts to be returned to Michigan residents; and,
WHEREAS, each year, the State of Michigan returns over $150 million dollars to rightful owners; and,
WHEREAS, to find out if you have unclaimed property listed under your name, please visit the State’s Unclaimed Property website at www.michigan.gov/unclaimedproperty and file your claim using this free service;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim February 1, 2025, as Unclaimed Property Day in Michigan, and I urge residents to use this free service and share this information with other Michigan residents.