Queensland unclaimed money search
Search for free for money the Public Trustee of Queensland holds from government agencies, businesses, wages and estates.
Opens pt.qld.gov.au, the official site.
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What you need to check
The Public Trustee of Queensland holds money that Queensland government agencies (like hospitals and schools) and businesses (like solicitors, real estate agents and companies) could not pay, plus unpaid State Award wages and money from estates. It does not hold bank accounts, life insurance, super or rental bonds. Search the online database by name (exact spelling; it is updated every Monday). Note the reference number. Fill in the claim form, have it witnessed by a Justice of the Peace, and post it with certified ID. Claims take about 28 days. Phone 07 3564 2757 for help.
This is a short summary. Other rules may apply, like income or where you live. Check the full rules with the agency that runs it.
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What it is
- The Public Trustee holds money that people did not get.
- It could be from a government office, a business, wages or money left when someone died.
- It does not hold bank accounts, super or rental bonds.
Who can get it
- Anyone can search for free.
What to do
- Search the list by name. Spell it exactly.
- Write down the reference number.
- Fill in the claim form. A Justice of the Peace must watch you sign it.
- Post it with certified copies of your ID.
- Claims take about 28 days.
- You can phone 07 3564 2757.
- Read the rules on the official website.
- Apply there. It is free to apply.
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