If your search was successful and you have found money owing to you, you can use the claim form and steps below to claim your money.

Five steps to claiming unclaimed money after a successful search of our website

  1. Note the reference number from the search result for money that is owed to you.
  2. Complete the form below.
  3. Collect supporting documents referencing the table below to make sure you have all the correct identification and supporting documentation for your claim.
  4. Take your completed form and documentation to a registered Justice of the Peace to sign and witness.
  5. Post the claim form, certified identification and documents to:

    Unclaimed Money
    Queensland Public Trustee
    GPO Box 1449
    Brisbane QLD 4001

Download the claim form

We aim to process claims within 10-15 business days. If your application is incomplete or has the incorrect supporting documentation, we will send you an email with notes on what we require from you to continue your claim. Please review the identification and supporting documents table on this page before sending your form to us.

If you have any questions, contact us on (07) 35642454 at [email protected].

Identification and supporting documents

Personal

  • Unclaimed money application completed
  • 1 residential address evidence
  • 1 community identification (These are documents that you use in the community, for example, your Medicare card or bank card that has your name on it or a utility account with your name and address)
  • Linking document  showing how you are connected to the unclaimed money (This might be a utilities account from a former address identifying you as the owner of the unclaimed money)
  • 1 photo identification

Deceased estate

  • Unclaimed money application completed by all the executors of the estate
  • Current residential address evidence of all executors
  • 1 Photo identification of each of the executors
  • 1 Community identification of each of the executors
  • Linking document from sender that is evidence that links the deceased person to the sender organisation
  • Evidence of the deceased person’s last address known by the sender
  • Copy of latest Will
  • Death Certificate
  • Grant of Probate/Letters of Administration
  • If Grant of Probate/Letters of Administration is not available, an additional statutory declaration advising that no legal proceedings have commenced relating to the Estate and that you do not intend to apply for a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration. Statutory declaration needs to be completed by all the executors.
Company
  • Unclaimed money application completed by Officers of the company i.e., 2 Directors or 1 Director and 1 Secretary of the company
  • Current residential address evidence of officers
  • 1 Photo identification of officers
  • 1 Community identification of officers
  • Linking document from sender that is evidence that links the company or organisation to the sender
  • Evidence of the claiming company or organisation’s last address known by the sender.

Last updated: 04 October 2024