CLEVELAND -- The amount of money left unclaimed by Ohioans has doubled in the last five years, and the amount of money returned has increased greatly too.

Over the last five years, $637 million in unclaimed funds has been reported to the state. In the 32 years before that, $623 million was collected, according to Ohio's Division of Unclaimed Funds.

NewsNet5 and NewsChannel5 are On Your Side to help you claim that cash.

Ohio's Division of Unclaimed Funds releases the names of the lucky people who will be a little richer this year.

The Ohio Department of Commerce said the accounts consist of monies or the right to monies that have been dormant or forgotten, usually for five years.

Some common examples of unclaimed funds include: dormant checking and savings accounts, forgotten rent and utility deposits, uncashed checks, undelivered stock certificates, uncashed insurance policies and forgotten layaway deposits.

The listed accounts were turned over to the state within the past year, according to the press release. The names will appear in alphabetical order by the owner's last known city and then in alphabetical order by the owner's last name.

The Department of Commerce said that individuals and organizations whose names are listed should submit the coupon that is contained in the ad. Once the division receives the submitted coupon, a claim form will be mailed, asking the respondent to provide evidence in support of the claim.

Those who would like to check the complete list can also visit the Department of Commerce's Web site. Individuals can also write to the Division of Unclaimed Funds at 77 South High Street, 20th Floor, Columbus, OH 43266-0545.