Bossier City Unclaimed Money Search

Bossier City unclaimed money can be found through a free search at the Louisiana State Treasury's online portal. The city has a strong finance department that has earned top marks for financial reporting for over 40 years. For personal unclaimed property like lost bank accounts and uncashed checks, the state Treasury is the place to search.

Bossier Parish and Bossier City Unclaimed Property

Bossier City sits in Bossier Parish, right across the Red River from Shreveport. All unclaimed money linked to Bossier City addresses gets reported to the state Treasury under the parish name.

The City of Bossier City has offices at 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, LA 71111. The mailing address is PO Box 5337, Bossier City, LA 71171-5337. The Finance Department phone number is 318-741-8536.

The Bossier City government portal is shown here.

Use the city site to find local departments and contact info.

Under LSA-R.S. 9:151-182, businesses in Bossier City must turn over dormant funds to the state. Once the state takes custody, the money stays until the rightful owner files a claim. There is no time limit on claims.

How to Search for Bossier City Unclaimed Money

Go to the Louisiana Unclaimed Property Search page. Enter your name. You can type "Bossier City" in the city field or use local zip codes to narrow the results. The search is free.

One in six people in Louisiana has unclaimed property. The average claim is about $900. In a city with over 68,000 people, that adds up to a lot of money that could be returned. A quick check of the database takes less than a minute.

Tips for your Bossier City search:

• Search your full name and any past names you have used
• Try maiden names and former married names
• Use old Bossier City zip codes
• Check for deceased family members who lived in the area

Bossier City Finance Department

The Bossier City Finance Department supports all city departments. It provides centralized accounting, purchasing, risk management, revenue collections, information services, and customer services. The department also prepares the city's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

The Bossier City Finance Department page is shown below.

This department handles city finances but not personal unclaimed money claims.

These activities have earned the city the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for over 40 years. That is a strong track record. City Clerk Phyllis McGraw has served for over 20 years, with 28 years of total municipal experience.

While the finance department does not handle personal unclaimed property, they can help with city-related financial questions. For questions about refunds, vendor payments, or other city-held funds, call 318-741-8536.

Bossier City Departments and Unclaimed Property

Bossier City has 16 departments. The departments directory lists them all.

Find the right department for your question using this list.

Key departments for unclaimed property and records include the Finance Department for city financial matters, City Court and the Office of Clerk of Court for court records, the City Marshal for property-related legal matters, and the Police Department for evidence or seized property. The Finance Department staff directory has direct contact info for team members.

Types of Unclaimed Money in Bossier City

Common types of unclaimed property for Bossier City residents include dormant bank accounts, uncashed payroll checks, securities and dividends, life insurance proceeds, and safe deposit box contents. The state does not hold real estate or vehicles.

Bossier City has casinos, military-related businesses near Barksdale Air Force Base, and a growing commercial sector. All of these generate unclaimed property when customers, employees, or vendors lose touch with the businesses that owe them money. New funds get reported to the state each year.

Filing Bossier City Unclaimed Money Claims

Claims are free. Never pay someone to file for you. The state portal walks you through each step.

Find your match, then click to claim. Send a copy of your driver's license and any proof that links you to the property. Upload documents at the state upload page or mail them to P.O. Box 91010, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9010. Call 1-888-925-4127 or 225-219-9400 with questions. Staff work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

There is no deadline. The state holds your money until you file a valid claim. Proof of ownership is needed, but the claim window never closes.

State Treasury Contact

The Louisiana Department of the Treasury manages all unclaimed property statewide. Over $878 million has been sent back to owners. More than $1 billion remains.

Nearby Cities

Search under any nearby city where you have lived before. Unclaimed funds can be tied to old addresses.