Search Beauregard Parish Unclaimed Money
Beauregard Parish unclaimed money searches are free through the Louisiana Department of the Treasury. Residents in DeRidder and all of Beauregard Parish can look up forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, insurance benefits, stock dividends, and utility refunds at no cost. The Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court in DeRidder keeps public records dating back to the parish's creation in 1913, including conveyance, mortgage, probate, civil, and criminal records that can help trace lost funds.
Beauregard Parish Quick Facts
Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court and Unclaimed Money Records
Brian Lestage serves as the Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court. The office is at 201 West 1st Street in DeRidder. Staff handle conveyance records, mortgage filings, probate and succession records, marriage records, civil suits, and criminal cases. Beauregard Parish was created by legislation in 1912 and started operating on January 1, 1913, separating from Calcasieu Parish. Records go back to that date.
You can view the Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court website for department information and online services.
The clerk's office has scanned the full conveyance records of the parish, including index and images of all documents filed since the separation from Calcasieu Parish in 1913. This digital collection makes it easier to search for unclaimed money tied to old property deals from anywhere with internet access.
Like all Louisiana clerk offices, Beauregard Parish is entirely self-supporting through fees. No tax money funds the office. Employees are trained professionals but are prohibited from giving legal advice. If you need help with a legal matter related to unclaimed property, contact an attorney or visit a law library.
| Office |
Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court 201 W 1st Street DeRidder, LA 70634 Phone: (337) 463-8595 |
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| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 100, DeRidder, LA 70634 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Fax | (337) 462-3916 | Criminal Records Fax: (337) 202-7834 |
| Website | beauregardclerk.org |
How to Search for Unclaimed Money in Beauregard Parish
Start at the Louisiana Unclaimed Property search portal. Type your name in any order. Add DeRidder or a ZIP code if you want to narrow the results. The search is free and takes just a few seconds.
Results list the owner name, property ID, address, amount, and property type. Select any property that matches your name and start the claim. The website walks you through each step.
For Beauregard Parish records, the clerk offers an online records search with extensive coverage. Here is what is available online:
- Conveyance records: indices and images from 1/1/1913 to present
- Succession/Probate records: indices and images from 1/1/1913 to present
- Marriage records: indices and images from 1/1/1913 to present
- Mortgage records: indices from 1/1/1978, images from 3/10/1980
- Civil suits: indices from 1/1/1983, images from 1/1/2000
Records in this online search are "released" records, meaning they have been recorded, indexed, verified, and released for public viewing. The clerk's office notes that while it tries to keep online records accurate, only the official records at the courthouse are the definitive public records of Beauregard Parish.
Birth and death certificates are also available at the Beauregard Parish Clerk's office. You can find applications and ID requirements on the vital records page.
Types of Unclaimed Property in Beauregard Parish
Unclaimed money in Beauregard Parish includes forgotten bank accounts, uncashed payroll checks, unpaid life insurance benefits, stock dividends, and utility deposit refunds. Court deposits from old civil cases and trust distributions that were never collected also become unclaimed property. Under LSA-R.S. 9:151-182, holders must report these dormant assets to the state after a set period.
Real estate and vehicles are not unclaimed property under Louisiana law. The state holds over $900 million in unclaimed funds total. The average claim is about $900, and roughly 1 in 6 Louisiana residents has some unclaimed money. There is no deadline to file a claim. The funds stay with the Treasury until claimed.
How to File a Beauregard Parish Unclaimed Money Claim
After finding your property, select it and click "Continue To File Claim." Fill in your name, date of birth, email, phone, Social Security number, and address. Pick your relationship to each property. You will likely need a copy of your driver's license and may need proof of your Social Security number or evidence that you lived at the address on the account.
For claims on behalf of a deceased person, the state usually asks for a death certificate and estate documents. Processing takes up to 90 days after all documents are received. No fee is charged. You can check your claim status online at any time.
Note: By using the Beauregard Parish online records search, you agree to indemnify the clerk's office for any damages from information retrieved over the internet.
Beauregard Parish Records for Unclaimed Money Research
Beauregard Parish has one of the more complete online record collections among smaller Louisiana parishes. Conveyance records, succession and probate files, and marriage records all go back to 1913 when the parish was created. Mortgage records are online from 1978 forward, and civil suits from 1983 forward. This depth of data is valuable when tracing unclaimed money tied to property transactions, inheritance, or court judgments.
Under La. R.S. 44:1, most records at the Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court are public. Anyone can request access. You do not need to be part of a case. If funds were deposited with the court and never collected, or if a succession left distributions unclaimed, the records at the clerk's office can point you to the right path. You may then need to check the state unclaimed property database to see if those funds ended up with the Treasury.
Beauregard Parish Unclaimed Money Legal Rules
Louisiana's Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (LSA-R.S. 9:151-182) sets the rules for reporting, holding, and returning unclaimed money. Businesses, banks, and insurance companies report dormant assets to the Treasury. The state holds these funds indefinitely. There is no expiration date on claims, though you must show proof that you are the rightful owner.
The Treasury has returned over $878 million to Louisiana residents. A data match program with the Department of Revenue, started in 2018, lets the state find updated addresses through tax records and mail checks directly. This program increased payouts by nearly 500%. Some Beauregard Parish residents may get their money back without filing a claim if their tax records show a current address.
Contact for Beauregard Parish Unclaimed Property
Louisiana Unclaimed Property Division: 225-219-9400 or toll-free 888-925-4127. Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Mail: P.O. Box 91010, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9010.
Beauregard Parish Clerk of Court: (337) 463-8595. Criminal records fax: (337) 202-7834. Staff can help with record searches but cannot give legal advice.
Nearby Parishes
Beauregard Parish borders several other parishes and the state of Texas. Check nearby parishes for unclaimed money if you have lived or worked in the area.