Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young is encouraging residents to search for unclaimed property through the Great Colorado Payback program ahead of National Unclaimed Property Day, which falls on Sunday.
“From higher grocery bills to expensive car insurance payments, families across Colorado are feeling the squeeze of rising costs,” said Treasurer Young. “That’s why it’s the perfect time to check for unclaimed property at GreatCOPayback.com. The search process is fast, secure, and completely free—and you might find some extra cash when you need it most.”
Treasurer Young and Governor Jared Polis have designated February 1 as Unclaimed Property Day in Colorado. This announcement follows a record year for the program, with $97.5 million in unclaimed property returned to Coloradans in 2025 by resolving more than 80,000 claims.
Every year, businesses transfer millions of dollars in assets to the Colorado Department of the Treasury if they cannot reach the original owners. These assets can belong to individuals, companies, nonprofit organizations, or schools. Currently, the Great Colorado Payback holds $2.5 billion in unclaimed property owed to nearly 17 million people and entities.
The process for checking and claiming missing money has been streamlined:
– Visit GreatCOPayback.com and click Get Started.
– Enter your name along with city or zip code into the search tool.
– Review results and claim any matching property.
Efforts have been made by the Department to simplify and speed up claims processing. In the past year alone, over $8 million was automatically returned without requiring additional paperwork or proof of ownership. On average, claims are processed within 10 days—significantly faster than the statutory maximum of 90 days.
For further details about reclaiming lost funds or learning more about how public monies are managed in Colorado, visit GreatCOPayback.com or colorado.gov/treasury.
