LaPlace Unclaimed Money
LaPlace unclaimed money is held by the Louisiana State Treasury on behalf of residents with dormant accounts and uncashed payments. As the largest community in St. John the Baptist Parish, LaPlace is a census designated place without its own city government. Parish and state offices handle all unclaimed property for the area. The search is free and open to all. You can look up your name in the state database, review the results, and file a claim online. Louisiana holds over $1 billion in unclaimed funds statewide. The average payout is around $900, and there is no deadline to file your claim.
LaPlace Unclaimed Property Quick Facts
St. John the Baptist Parish and LaPlace Unclaimed Money
LaPlace is a census designated place in St. John the Baptist Parish. It does not have a city hall or city finance office. The parish government handles all public services from its offices at 1811 W. Airline Hwy in LaPlace. The parish phone number is (985) 652-9569.
The St. John the Baptist Parish website has department listings and contact information for all parish offices.
The parish Finance Department is responsible for administering the financial affairs of the parish. It is managed by Chief Financial Officer Robert Figuero Jr., who can be reached at 985-652-9569 ext. 1109 or r.figuero@stjohn-la.gov. The department has 8 full-time employees and handles budgets, fixed asset records, debt management, financial reports, and audit support.
St. John the Baptist Parish has earned the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the past 16 years. This is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting. The parish also received an unqualified audit for the past 12 years and the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the past 6 years. These records mean the parish keeps clean financial books, which can help when tracing old accounts or payments.
For more parish details, visit the St. John the Baptist Parish unclaimed money page.
How to Search LaPlace Unclaimed Money
Start at the Louisiana Unclaimed Property search portal. Type in your full name and search. Results display the type of property, the amount range, and the entity that reported it. You can search unlimited times for free. No account is needed.
Use name variations to get the best results. Try maiden names, old last names, and different spellings. The database goes back many years. If you have lived in LaPlace a long time, or moved here from somewhere else, search under all the names and addresses you have used. Funds stay in the system until someone claims them.
The St. John the Baptist Parish Finance Department page has more info on parish financial operations.
Also check the Department of Revenue unclaimed refund page for old state tax refunds. This is a separate database from the Treasury system. Some LaPlace residents have tax refund checks that went uncashed years ago.
Types of Unclaimed Property in LaPlace
Bank accounts are the most common source of unclaimed money for LaPlace residents. Dormant checking and savings accounts get reported to the state after a period of no contact. Insurance companies send uncashed benefit checks, forgotten life insurance payouts, and old annuity payments. Employers report unclaimed wages and final paychecks.
Utility deposits turn up often. If you moved out of a home in LaPlace and left a deposit with the electric, gas, or water company, those funds may now be with the state. Phone and cable refunds end up there too. Under LSA-R.S. 9:151-182, the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, all these types of financial assets are held by the state until claimed. Stock dividends, mutual fund earnings, safe deposit box contents, and court payments are also covered. Real estate and vehicles are not included.
Filing a Claim for LaPlace Unclaimed Property
Filing is free. No one should charge you to get your own money. Select the matching property from your search results and follow the online steps. You enter your name, address, and Social Security number. Upload your photo ID. The Treasury may ask for more documents based on what type of property you are claiming and how much it is worth.
Old bank statements or account numbers help with bank claims. Insurance claims may need a policy number. For larger amounts, the state asks for extra proof. Heirs can claim for deceased relatives. You will need proof of death plus legal documents showing your right to the estate. A will, succession order, or court judgment can serve as proof. The Treasury reviews each claim and sends payment once they confirm ownership. Check your claim status online at any time.
Under La. R.S. 44:1, public records in Louisiana are open to all. Request records from the parish to support your claim if needed. Contact the Finance Department at finance@stjohn-la.gov or accounts payable at ap@stjohn-la.gov.
Louisiana State Treasury Contact
The Treasury manages unclaimed property for all of Louisiana, including LaPlace. Call 1-888-925-4127. The office is at 1051 N. 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mail documents to P.O. Box 91010, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9010. The staff can help with claims, answer questions, and walk you through the process.
Nearby Cities
If you have lived in other parts of Louisiana, search under those cities too. Unclaimed money follows names, not locations.
St. John the Baptist Parish Unclaimed Money
LaPlace is in St. John the Baptist Parish. For parish-level records, offices, and more unclaimed property details, visit the full parish page.