Preparing an Unclaimed Property Report
How may I file my report?
You may file your report electronically or on paper. The department encourages all holders to electronically file their unclaimed property report if possible. Electronic filing is secure, accurate, and the most efficient way to report unclaimed property. Reports filed on paper must be on the department’s prescribed form or a facsimile thereof.
What is the format required to file electronically?
A holder report can be filed electronically through a secure file transfer process. To prepare an electronic report, please follow these instructions:
- The report must be in a text file. Do not provide your report in an executable file format, as a statewide policy for Montana will not allow us to accept this format from an external source.
- The text file must be in the current NAUPAII format, which may be obtained by clicking here.
- Do not encrypt the file.
- Do not password-protect the file.
Electronic reports, filed through our file transfer process and reports on diskette or CD, that do not meet these requirements will not be processed and will be returned to the contact person noted on the report.
I would like to file on paper, where can I find a report?
Montana provides three reports on our downloadable forms webpage. Click here to obtain a paper report. Please read the instructions included with the form carefully before completing your report. This will ensure that your report will be correct and can be processed in a timely manner.
If you choose not to file on the form provided by Montana, you must still follow our prescribed reporting format. Paper reports that are not in the department’s prescribed format will not be processed and will be returned to the contact person noted on the report.
How do I know what the property type is for property I am reporting?
Montana follows the NAUPA standards for property type codes. Click here for a detailed list of all NAUPA property type codes.
How do I report and deliver securities property?
Click here for instructions for reporting and delivering securities property.
