IC 32-34-1.5 (IN-RUUPA) · Indiana Office of the Attorney General — Unclaimed Property Division
Indiana RUUPA November 1 Filing & Attorney General VDA Oversight
Administered directly by the Indiana Attorney General, Indiana enforces a 3-year AP/AR and 1-year wage dormancy schedule alongside a Tier 2 credit-balance exclusion.
Deadline: November 1
Cutoff: June 30
Tier 2 — Credit Balances Only
Zero Report: Not Required
Indiana Statutory Dormancy & Compliance Schedule
| NAUPA Property Stream | Statutory Dormancy | Compliance Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Uncashed AP Vendor Checks (CK13) | 3 yrs | Indiana exempts B2B credit balances arising from commercial sales/overpayments, while uncashed vendor AP checks remain reportable. |
| Payroll, Wages & Commissions (MS01) | 1 yr | Never B2B exempt; applies to employee final & bonus checks. |
| AR Credit Balances & Overpayments (MS09) | 3 yrs | Write-offs to income do not extinguish reporting obligation. |
| Customer Refunds (MS05) | 3 yrs | Due diligence window: 60–180 days prior to November 1. |
| Gift Cards & Stored Value (GC / MS12) | Exempt (qualified gift cards) | Unaddressed cards route to corporate domicile under 2nd Priority. |
| Securities & Dividends (SC01 / SC08) | 3 yrs | First-class mail (plus email if consented) >= $50 |
| Virtual Currency / Digital Assets (VC) | 3 yrs | Verify liquidation vs. native custodial transfer mandate. |
Key Indiana Compliance Traps & Enforcement Risks
AG Enforcement & Electronic Notice Option
Indiana RUUPA permits electronic due-diligence confirmation where email consent exists, but still enforces strict AP check reporting.
Indiana Attorney General VDA Program
Administered by the Attorney General's office, waiving statutory interest and penalties for voluntary compliance.
Statutory Interest & Penalties: Statutory interest + $200/day penalty. Negative Report Policy: Not required for holders with zero reportable property.
Statutory Questions & Answers
Who administers Indiana unclaimed property?
The Indiana Office of the Attorney General (unlike Treasurer/DOR states).