Who runs Illinois's unclaimed safe-deposit-box auction, how often it happens, where to bid, and how to check whether something is yours before it sells. Status: no sale announced. Sources checked Oct 18, 2026.
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Who runs it
The Treasurer's sale runs online on HiBid through Lincoln Auction. In 2026: 15% buyer's premium, pickup only at the Treasurer's office in Springfield (the auction company doesn't ship), and first-time bidders must submit a government ID.
Sources: 2026 HiBid auction page ↗
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Before it's sold
If you or a relative had a safe-deposit box in Illinois, search I-Cash, Illinois's official search ↗ before the sale. Claims are free, and you don't need to pay a finder. MissingMoney.com ↗ searches many states at once.
If an item has already been sold, the proceeds are usually held for the owner; check the state office above for its rules. How claiming works.
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