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Arkansas's unclaimed property program, the Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt, is run by the Auditor of State. Most claims are filed electronically on the Auditor's claim site, and the office keeps property for owners in perpetuity.
Source: Arkansas Auditor of State — Unclaimed Property (Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt) (claimitar.gov)
The Auditor of State says most property types in Arkansas are presumed abandoned after three years without account activity, and its reporting booklet lists every mineral proceeds code (net revenue interest, royalties, overriding royalties, production payments, working interest, bonuses, delay rentals, shut-in and minimum royalties, and aggregate mineral proceeds under $50) at three years.
Dormancy period: 3 years
Statute: Arkansas Auditor of State, Unclaimed Property Reporting Booklet (dormancy table: MI01-MI09 and MI99)
Mineral-specific rule: No (general period)
Sources: Arkansas Auditor of State, Unclaimed Property Reporting Booklet (dormancy table: MI01-MI09 and MI99) · Auditor of State holder FAQ
Arkansas holders report and remit by November 1, with reports due in the office by the last business day of October, calculating abandonment as of June 30. Oil and gas payors must report mineral proceeds on a pay-to-current basis and include the well name, county, section, township and range.
Report due: November 1 (must be received by the last business day in October); life insurers May 1 (received by last business day in April)
Covers property held as of: June 30 (report year runs July 1 - June 30)
Oil and gas rule: Mineral proceeds are reported on a pay-to-current basis (A.C.A. § 18-28-201(9)), with well name, county, section, township and range.
Source: Official source
Every Arkansas claim needs a copy of government-issued ID and a Social Security number, and sometimes proof of a past address. Claims of $1,000 or more must be notarized, and although most claims can be started online, claims that include royalties cannot be e-signed: a signed claim form with supporting documents is required.
How to file: Most claims can be filed electronically on the Auditor's claim site. Only single-owner claims under $5,000 can be e-signed; claims that include royalties need a signed claim form sent with the supporting documents (documents can be uploaded or brought to the office).
Proof required: Every claim: copy of government-issued ID and a Social Security number (or FEIN for businesses); sometimes proof of a previous address or holder verification. Notarized claim form required at $1,000 or more, or for stock or safe deposit box contents; claims involving royalties require a signed paper claim form.
Source: Official claim instructions
Legal heirs such as beneficiaries, spouses and children may claim a deceased relative's property, but must prove heirship, for example with a probated will or an affidavit of heirship.
Documents: Documents proving heirship, e.g., a probated will or an affidavit of heirship.
Whether an estate must be opened is a legal question for a qualified attorney in that state.
Source: Official source
The Auditor of State never charges to claim unclaimed property. No finder-fee cap was confirmed from an official source.
State claim fee: None
Source: Official source
The Auditor answers 'How should an oil & gas company report mineral proceeds?': pay-to-current reporting with well location data. Royalty claims require a signed claim form rather than an electronic signature.
Sources: Official source · Auditor claim FAQ
Arkansas's unclaimed property program, the Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt, is run by the Auditor of State. Most claims are filed electronically on the Auditor's claim site, and the office keeps property for owners in perpetuity. Search under every name the royalties may have been paid to, including maiden names and deceased relatives.
The Auditor of State says most property types in Arkansas are presumed abandoned after three years without account activity, and its reporting booklet lists every mineral proceeds code (net revenue interest, royalties, overriding royalties, production payments, working interest, bonuses, delay rentals, shut-in and minimum royalties, and aggregate mineral proceeds under $50) at three years.
Every Arkansas claim needs a copy of government-issued ID and a Social Security number, and sometimes proof of a past address. Claims of $1,000 or more must be notarized, and although most claims can be started online, claims that include royalties cannot be e-signed: a signed claim form with supporting documents is required.
Legal heirs such as beneficiaries, spouses and children may claim a deceased relative's property, but must prove heirship, for example with a probated will or an affidavit of heirship. This is general information, not legal advice.
The Auditor of State never charges to claim unclaimed property. No finder-fee cap was confirmed from an official source.
Educational information only, not legal or tax advice; consult a qualified attorney about your situation. Facts are from the state's unclaimed-property office and the state code, checked Nov 2, 2026. Related: unclaimed royalties in every state · suspended royalties · find your payor
