Lost and found notice is a great way to reunite lost items with their owners. In this blog post, we will discuss the basics of Lost and Found notice writing and its format and also give you some tips on how to write a successful notice.
Lost and Found Notice
A lost and found notice is a notice that is posted in a public place to find the owner of a lost item. The notice typically includes a description of the item and the name and contact information of the person who found it. Lost and found notices are often posted in schools, office buildings, and other public places.
In addition, the notice may include a phone number to report the item as found or obtain more information about the lost item. Lost and found notices are often written or printed on paper and posted in public areas. In some cases, a reward may be offered for the return of the lost item.
Lost and Found Notice Writing
You can write a lost and found notice if you have lost something or found something that someone has lost. This will help the owner of the lost item to find it and will also help you to find the owner of the item you have found.
When writing a lost and found notice, you should include as much detail as possible. Include a description of the item, where it was lost or found, and your contact information.
If you have lost an item, include a description of the item, when and where it was lost, and your contact information. If you have found an item, include a description of the item, when and where it was found, and your contact information.
The more detail you can provide, the more likely it is that you will be reunited with your lost item or that the owner of the found item will be able to claim it.
Lost and Found Notice Format
If you have lost something or found something that someone has lost, you can use this Lost and Found Notice Writing Format to write a notice. This format can be used for anything from a lost pen in school or anything. Simply write the relevant information for the given format, and submit it to the school head office, from where it can be placed on the school notice board.
Name of Organization: [Insititue/College/School or Office Name]
NOTICE
Date: [Date of Notice Issue / Release Date of Notice]
Heading: [ Title/Subject of the Notice]
Notice Content: [A Brief Description of lost or found product and contact information.] – Notice content should be within 50 words.
Notice Writer: [Name]

Lost and Found Notice Writing Tips
Here are some tips to keep in mind when writing a lost and found notice:
- Notice should include organization name.
- A Notice should include the date of notice writing or issue.
- Notice should include a heading/title related to lost and found item.
- Notice should only include relevant and concise information about the item.
- Notice information should be a maximum of 50 words.
- Include the information about how an item owner can claim the item.
- Notice should include the name and signature of the notice writer.
Notice for Lost and Found
If you have found any item, you can write a notice for it and send it to the relevant authority/ school staff to place it on the public notice board.
Here is an example of a Lost and Found notice.
Lost and Found Notice Examples
Lost and Found Notice Example for School Bag
NOTICE
Xavier High School, New Delhi
15 January 2021
A Red Coloured School Bag Found
A red coloured bag that has Doremon’s picture on it has been found in the playground. It contains some notebooks, a tiffin box, a blue colour bottle and a pencil box. The one who has lost it may contact the principal or collect it from the school office during school hours.
Riya Sharma
Class IX
Lost and Found Notice Example for Book
NOTICE
The Brilliant High School, New Delhi
25 January 2020
Book Found
A book has been found at the school premises. The book’s name is “Basic English Grammar Knowledge”, and its author is K.P. Garg. This book contains basic grammar rules and can be very useful to students of Class 8. The one who has lost this book may contact the school principal or a teacher to get it back.
Divayanshi Singh
Class X
Example of Lost and Found Notice from School
NOTICE
Divya Jyoti High School, Varanasi
05 March 2021
A School Bag Found
This is to inform all students of our school that a blue coloured school bag has been found on the school premises. The bag contains some books, a lunchbox, a water bottle and a few other items. If anyone has lost their school bag, they can come to the school office and describe what was in your bag so that it can be returned to you.
School Head
Rohan Saxena
Notice Writing for Class 5 Lost and Found
NOTICE
Republic High School, Allahabad
5 August 2022
A Pencil Box Found
I found a pencil box on the ground near the school gate. It is red and has a Hello Kitty design on it. If you are the owner of this pencil box, please come to the school office to claim it.
Sidharth Roy
Class V
Notice Writing for Class 6 Lost and Found
NOTICE
New Hight High School, New Delhi
10 January 2021
A Tiffin Box Found
I found a white-coloured tiffin box at school today. I think it belongs to someone in my class, but I don’t know who. If you are the owner of this tiffin box, please come to the office and claim it.
Rohit Patel
Class XI
Notice Writing for Class 7 Lost and Found
NOTICE
St. Marry High School, Madhya Pradesh
20 February 2022
A Water Bottle Found
I found a water bottle on the ground near the school entrance. It is clear and has a blue duck picture on it. I think it belongs to a student of my school. If you are the owner of this water bottle, you can come to the school office to claim it.
Rohit Saxena
Class VII
Notice Writing for Class 8 Lost and Found
NOTICE
Vidya Mandir High School, Uttar Pradesh
22 December 2022
A School Bag Found
I found a school bag on the bus this morning. The bag’s colour is blue with a white stripe. The bag has a name tag on the front with the name “Sherya” written on it. If you are the owner of this bag, please come to the school office to claim it.
Shobhit Sharma
Class XIII
Notice Writing for Class 12 Lost and Found
NOTICE
Sunrise Intermediate School, Noida
12 August 2022
A Black Purse Found
I found a black purse in the school library. Inside the wallet, there are some cash and ID cards. If you are the owner of this purse, please come to the library and claim it by giving necessary information about the purse and its content.
Shreyansh Jaiswal
Class XII
FAQs: Lost and Found Notice
1. How to start lost and found notice?
You can start a lost and found notice with the school’s name, date and information about found item, like where it was found and how can an item owner can claim it.
2. Where is the lost and found notice displayed?
Lost and found notice can be written to be displayed on the school notice board.
3. How long do you have to keep lost and found items in school?
Most schools have a lost and found area where students can claim lost items. However, there is usually a time limit for how long these items are kept. For example, items may be kept for a few weeks or months. After that, the item founder can keep the found item.