Unclaimed Property Teleconference

On August 27, 2002, the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer hosted its first Unclaimed Property Teleconference. The teleconference was viewed at 20 satellite locations, as well as, through web casting and satellite receiving. We had over 500 participants.

The teleconference in its entirety may be viewed by clicking on the links below:

  • http://ndcmitsra.sips.state.nc.us:80/ramgen/treasury/ncunclaim1.rm
  • http://ndcmitsra.sips.state.nc.us:80/ramgen/treasury/ncunclaim2.rm
  • http://ndcmitsra.sips.state.nc.us:80/ramgen/treasury/ncunclaim3.rm

    If you have problems using these Real Player media files, please click here for computer system requirements.

    Also, video tapes are available for $15.00. To order, please send name and address, and $15.00 check or money order payable to North Carolina Department of State Treasurer.

    Mail your request to:
    North Carolina Department of State Treasurer
    Unclaimed Property Program
    Att: Allen Martin
    325 North Salisbury Street
    Raleigh, NC 27603 - 1385

    PowerPoint presentations may be viewed by selecting the agenda topics below.

    Introduction to Unclaimed Property
  • History of Escheats
  • Definitions
  • Purpose of the Escheat Fund

    Identifying Unclaimed Property
  • Types of Unclaimed Property
  • Types of Exempt Property
  • Presumption of Abandonment
  • Dormancy Periods
  • Due Diligence
  • Questions & Answers

    Reporting Unclaimed Property
  • How to Report
  • Reciprocal States
  • Reporting Forms
  • Electronic Reporting
  • Reporting Tangibles, Securities and Mutual Funds
  • Fines and Penalties
  • Questions & Answers
    		• Refunding Unclaimed Property
  • Efforts to Locate Owners
  • Owner Reimbursement
  • Holder Reimbursement

    Compliance & Audits
  • Compliance
  • State Audits
  • 3rd Party Audits
  • Holder’s Responsibilities
  • Questions & Answers