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 will be observed 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 declared February 1 as Unclaimed Property Day in Colorado. This announcement comes as the program celebrates a record year; in 2025, $97.5 million was returned to claimants through more than 80,000 resolved claims.
Each year, businesses send millions of dollars in assets they cannot return to their owners to the Colorado Department of the Treasury. These assets belong not only to individuals but also companies, nonprofits, and schools. The state currently holds $2.5 billion in unclaimed property owed to nearly 17 million people and entities.
Residents can check if they are owed money by visiting GreatCOPayback.com and using the online tool with their name and location details. The Department has improved its process so that last year over $8 million was returned automatically without requiring additional paperwork or proof from claimants. Most claims are processed within 10 days.
The Colorado Department of the Treasury oversees public funds management from receipt through disbursement and aims to protect taxpayer money responsibly.
For more information about unclaimed property or how to file a claim, visit GreatCOPayback.com.
