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

Jacob Greene
Published Aug 9, 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


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