By Shannon Lukens.

 

The Great Colorado Payback of unclaimed property in the state has just about reached the $80 million mark, for this fiscal year. The division has paid more than 86,000 claims returning over $338 million over the past five years and $789 million since the program was launched in 1987.

You can check to see if your family members and friends are owed money by going to GreatCOPayback.com.

There are actually websites of unclaimed property like this set up by the treasurer’s offices in each state.

The Great Colorado Payback currently holds over $2 billion in unclaimed property owed to more than 15 million individuals and entities.

Link to check for unclaimed property

Jan. 31, 2024 — Check the Colorado Unclaimed Property List to see if you’re on it

 

Press Release from the Colorado Department of Treasury; July 30, 2025.

The Great Colorado Payback Closes Fiscal Year with Record Returns, Marking Five Years of Progress 

Unclaimed Property Division Paid Back Nearly $80 Million in 2025, Highlighting Strong Performance

July 30, 2025 — The Colorado Department of the Treasury’s Unclaimed Property Division has closed out the 2024-2025 fiscal year with record-setting results for the Great Colorado Payback, the state’s program to return unclaimed property to its rightful owners. 

The Division paid more than 86,000 claims totaling nearly $79.9 million, marking a 22.5% increase in funds returned over the previous year and capping off five years of sustained growth, operational improvements, and increased transparency. 

“I am thrilled to see The Great Colorado Payback putting millions back into the pockets of hardworking Coloradans when they need it most,” said Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young. “These record-breaking numbers prove that when we invest in public outreach, process improvements, and proactive claim returns, we get real results for our state.”

Five Years of Progress

Since 2019, the Unclaimed Property Division has transformed its operations to better serve Coloradans, returning more than $338 million to individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and local governments across the state. This year, the Division resolved 190% more claims than in 2019, when it closed almost 30,000 claims.

With a strong focus on efficiency and accountability, the Division has dramatically shortened processing times and improved its outreach strategy. After verification, the average claim takes just 11 days to process and under two days to pay. With more proactive outreach, the Treasury anticipates continued growth in claims filed and property returned in the coming years.

Colorado recently strengthened the program by passing HB 25-1224, also known as the revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (RUUPA). The legislation updates reporting requirements and enhances consumer protections, supporting the program’s long-term growth and efficacy.

“This legislation brings Colorado’s unclaimed property laws into the modern era so the Department can continue to exceed benchmarks and protect the private unclaimed dollars we hold in trust,” said Leah Marvin-Riley, Policy Director for the Colorado Department of the Treasury. “These updates will accelerate our work to return missing money while maintaining our fiduciary responsibility to safeguard taxpayer dollars.”

Your Money Is Waiting

The Great Colorado Payback is urging Coloradans to visit GreatCOPayback.com to check whether they, their family, friends, or businesses are owed money. The process is safe, secure, and completely free, and could lead to a meaningful return.

###