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CLAIM YOUR PROPERTY
Submitting Claims for Individuals
1. Complete the information requested on the COT ST912 claim form.
2. Sign the form & attach the supporting documentation - see below.
3. Mail to the address located on the top of your claim form.
Submitting Claims for Businesses/Organizations
1. Complete the information requested on the COT ST912 claim form.
2. Updated W-9 (Required).
3. Provide information such as proof of address, ownership, or proof of authorization.
4. Provide additional information if it applies, such as proof of name change, affiliation,
merger, acquisition, proof of organization closed, dissolved, sold.
5. Have the form signed by two officers of the organization and provide copies of IDs.
6. For reporting organization error or reimbursement use COT/ST 917 claim form (used by
reporting organization requesting the return of funds from their own report).
7. Mail to the address located on the top of your claim form.
Submitting Claims for Deceased Owners and Estates
If there is a court-appointed estate representative, that person can submit a claim. If there is not a representative or
the estate is closed, claims can be filed by:
• The surviving spouse, or
• Non-blood relative appointed by the court. (i.e. lawyer, banking institution etc.). In this case you will need to
provide Letters of Administration or other letters of authority.
1. Complete the information in Part A of COT ST912 claim form and sign in Part D.
2. Attach a copy of the owner's death certificate and proof of address or ownership connecting the owner to the
address or funds.
3. Provide the following documents as they apply:
o Letters of Administration from the Register of Wills.
o Small Estate Papers.
o Letters of Testamentary.
o Copy of photo ID of person claiming the funds.
4. Mail to the address located on the top of the claim form.
Submitting Claims on Behalf of Another Person
1. You can submit claims as a parent, custodian, conservator, trustee, guardian, power of
attorney, or legal representative on behalf of another person
2. Complete the information in Part A of COT ST912 claim form and sign in Part D.
3. Attach proof of address or ownership connecting the owner to the funds.
4. Provide the following documents as they apply:
o Court documentation showing the authority to act on the original owner's behalf.
o Power of Attorney documentation showing the original owner is living and you as designated Power of Attorney.
o Copy of birth certificate of minor child.
o Copy of your photo ID.
o Copy of Social Security Card for minor & custodian.
5. Mail to the address located on the top of the claim form.
Submitting Claims for Joint Accounts or Multiple Owner Accounts
1. Complete the information in Part A of COT ST912 claim form and sign in Part D.
2. If it is a Joint Account, both owners must sign the claim form, as well as submit copies
of photo ID, proof of SSN and proof of ownership or address listed.
3. If one owner is deceased, or in the case of divorce or any other change associated with
the account, please submit supporting documentation
4. Mail to the address located on the top of the claim form
Supporting Documentation for Claims
o All claimants must establish entitlement to the property sought.
o Please follow the instructions on the claim form to determine what documentation must be provided.
o If you still have questions, feel free to visit our FAQs.
o You should receive your funds once your claim is approved, or our office will reach out if additional information is
needed.
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