Unclaimed Assets Guide

Your Free Guide to Unclaimed Assets

Part I: What Are Unclaimed Assets and Funds?

If you’re conscious about your personal finances, working and living on a budget, careful with your money, aware of how many assets you have (and where they are), and making sure to account for every dollar belonging to you, it may sound unlikely that there might be missing funds that haven’t found their way to you.

Yet there are times that one might discover a source of forgotten or abandoned money, like an old checking or savings account, a refund that never made its way to its rightful owner, or even a gift card with a leftover balance. Then there are moments when one isn’t aware that there is money owed to them.

Unclaimed assets exist in many forms, waiting to be claimed by their rightful owners. They take the shape of money, funds or currency that rightfully and legally belong to an individual, but either that person can’t be found, or due to some error, the monies go lost, uncollected, or unredeemed.

In fact, according to The National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators, as of 2023 there was about $70 billion being held by state treasury departments. In fact, roughly 1 in 7 people have some form of unclaimed money and/or assets in the hands of state or government agencies.

Do you know how to find out if there are any unclaimed assets to your name? There may be dollars that belong to you out there that you might otherwise not know about. Keep reading to find out how to verify — and most of all, claim — missing money belonging to you.

Types of Unclaimed Assets, Money and Property

According to the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators, unclaimed assets take on two primary forms:

Tangible assets. These are physical properties of value, such as the contents of a safe deposit box — cash, jewelry, or other valuables.
Intangible assets. Stocks, investments, checks that haven’t been cashed, or other non-liquid funds are the most common types of properties in this group.

Unclaimed assets can come from numerous sources for various reasons:

Funds From Checking or Savings Accounts

Money from your bank accounts can be one source of unclaimed assets. Reasons include the following:

You may have forgotten about the balance in an old or dormant account that hasn’t been used for some time, or an account you forgot to close.
A bank closure could exacerbate this problem, meaning the money isn’t accessible any longer. While any money you have deposited with a financial institution is insured up to $250,000 by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, this could mean your money remains tied up, at least for some time.
A system glitch could mistakenly indicate you have no money in an account that actually has a balance.

Unpaid Salaries or Wages

A recent or former employer may be trying to pay you via paper check, but they mailed it to the wrong address, or the check was lost in the mail. This may happen if you moved and your employer doesn’t have your new address.

If you have direct deposit, a clerical or accounting error could mean paying you less than you’re actually owed. If you fail to check your pay statement carefully, the funds you are owed could go overlooked.

Refunds

Missing refunds take several forms:

Transactional, like a refund from an online purchase you never received.

Tax-related:
- Federal income tax refunds that were either miscalculated or that weren’t distributed if you didn’t file your taxes;
- Refunds owed from the mortgage insurance paid to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development if you’ve ever taken out an FHA loan;
- Refunds from the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).

Security Deposits

All or a portion of a rental security deposit may not have been returned to you by a landlord or property manager, or you may have forgotten to collect it during the moving process.

The same can apply to any deposits made to utility providers or other services where refundable deposits are required.

Checks or Money Orders

Though many expire a certain amount of time after they’re drafted, the dollars from a check or money order that remain uncashed, or become missing or lost, can add up.

Insurance Policy Discrepancies

Much like tax refunds, accounting errors can play a role here. If, for example, you switched insurance policies, and your carrier failed to pay you any difference you’re owed, those unclaimed funds could mean missing the chance to put the money toward paying your new policy. Payouts, like those from a life insurance policy, can also go missing.

Stocks, Bonds, Trust Funds, and Certificate of Deposit Yields

Earnings from short- and long-term investments can also go unclaimed due to miscalculations, or, if the account holder forgets about their account and neglects to cash in their funds.

Gift Cards

Even if it’s just a few dollars here or there, money left over on a gift card that has been misplaced is money unclaimed.

Lawsuit Settlements

Specifically, this relates to class-action cases where monetary winnings may not find their way to the proper owner.

Pensions

Benefits from plans can go missing if one’s provider goes out of business, or even changes hands.

Safety Deposit Box Contents

Jewelry, heirlooms, valuables, or important documents or belongings housed in a safety deposit box can also go unclaimed if a bank changes hands or goes out of business, and the box’s owner cannot be found.

Real Estate

Sometimes, land or property changes hands without the new owner realizing it. Real estate can also become an unclaimed asset if the chain of owners becomes broken.

What Happens to Unclaimed Assets?

Money, funds, property or other assets may go unclaimed due to some of the reasons outlined in the section above — whether it’s account dormancy, a bank/institutional closure, or mailing or clerical errors. It could simply boil down to the fact the owner of the funds cannot be located or contacted to notify them about their missing money.

Those are just some of the reasons why assets go unclaimed… but where do they go?

A business, bank or other entity cannot legally keep the money for themselves if it belongs to another person, even when that person cannot be found. In general, after two to three years of account inactivity or failure to reach their account holder, they’re obligated by law to relinquish any assets over to the appropriate state agency.

Escheatment

This process of handing over money to state agencies for safekeeping is called escheatment. Any monies that are not claimed by their intended recipient after that two-to-three-year dormancy period — whether it is forgetting about funds in a bank account, forgetting to cash a check, or when the recipient cannot be reached by a bank — can be escheated. In other cases, assets are considered dormant after five years versus two to three.

Escheatment does not mean being cheated out of one’s money. The process of this safekeeping is to protect your assets until you can be found or until you can find them. Custodial states are obligated by law to hold your property on your behalf. Refer to the section called “How to Claim Unclaimed Assets State-by-State” on page X of this guide for more information.

The good news is that if your money has been escheated to the agency in the state where you reside, your money should be held in perpetuity. Your money will not be spent, and there is no expiration date for you to claim your money.

If your money has been escheated, you will need to file a formal claim with the appropriate state agency to retrieve it. You will also need to find out if there are unclaimed funds to your name.

For that, there are avenues you can take to search for any assets or funds in your name that you may not be aware of. Then, once you have identified those assets, you can start the process to retrieve and collect them.

Part II: Finding and Claiming Your Assets

Navigating the search and collection of unclaimed assets is a straightforward approach that involves a few steps:

Conducting a search for property or money in your name.

Proving ownership of the assets.
Determining the correct agency holding your assets.
Filing a formal claim for your dollars.

Starting Your Search

Now, if a company, financial institution or organization has your unclaimed property, they are obligated to contact you before relinquishing the assets over to the state government. Before doing so, they may even employ the services of a third-party business that helps locate owners. (Refer to the section called “How to Avoid Unclaimed Property Scams” for steps you can take if you are contacted by such an agency.)

If you cannot be located, and you have unclaimed property to your name, you will need to conduct your own search to find out what unclaimed assets are currently in your name.

The following sites can be helpful resources:

As mentioned earlier in the guide, the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA), https://unclaimed.org/, is an effective starting point, allowing searches by state for the appropriate government agencies that may be holding unclaimed assets.

MissingMoney.com also offers a similar state-to-state search function, which also includes Puerto Rico and segments of Canada.
- The website allows you to click on your state or region, which will direct you to a separate website specific to your location where you can begin your search.
USA.gov’s page on unclaimed money, www.usa.gov/unclaimed-money, enables anyone to start researching for funds potentially owed to them.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/wow, to search for unpaid wages;
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, https://entp.hud.gov/dsrs/refunds/, is available to search for FHA insurance refunds;
The Internal Revenue Service’s search page, www.irs.gov/refunds, is available to search for income tax refund statuses;
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (FDIC) page, https://closedbanks.fdic.gov/funds/, can be used to search for unclaimed funds linked to closed banking institutions.
The National Credit Union Administration website, www.ncua.gov/support-services/conservatorships-liquidations/unclaimed-deposits, is available to search for unclaimed deposits;
The U.S. Bureau of the Fiscal Service, www.fiscal.treasury.gov/unpaid-foreign-claims/, can be used to search for unpaid foreign claims originating from outside the country;

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, https://www.pbgc.gov/search-unclaimed-pensions, can be used to search for and collect any unpaid pension plan monies owed to plan holders.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, https://www.sec.gov/divisions/enforce/claims.htm, can be used to search to see if companies owe you any money;
Lastly, the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs’, https://insurance.va.gov/UnclaimedFunds, is available for finding and claiming lost funds attached to insurance policies for policyholders and beneficiaries.

How to Claim Unclaimed Assets State-by-State

One of the most important steps in claiming your money is providing evidence that you are the rightful owner. In order for your funds to be returned, the state government or other agencies will require that you fill out a claim form.

Each agency has its own claim process, meaning that you cannot submit a generic or universal application to have your funds returned. Likewise, each state has its own online resource to search for unclaimed assets, funds or property.

Learn how and where to find and claim unclaimed assets in your area by reviewing the appropriate section below.

Alabama

State agency: The Office of the State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property Division

How to file a claim:

Visit the Office of the State Treasurer website at https://alabama.findyourunclaimedproperty.com/
Navigate to the Search Property page to find unclaimed properties.
Enter your personal information, including your address and contact information.
Gather accompanying documentation, including a completed and signed claim form, a copy of photo identification and a Social Security Number, plus other documentation outlined in an email you’ll receive following submission of your claim.
Submit all documentation by mail to:
RSA Union Building
100 North Union Street, Suite 636
Montgomery, AL 36104.
Track the progress of your claim online.

Claims take approximately six to eight weeks to process.

Alaska

State agency: Alaska Department of Revenue, Treasury Division

How to file a claim:

Search for unclaimed funds through Alaska’s searchable database at https://unclaimedproperty.alaska.gov/app/claim-search
Enter details, including your current contact information and address.
You’ll receive an email with instructions on how to file and supply supporting documentation, which may vary by claim.

Claimants have 90 days to respond.

Arizona

State agency: Arizona Department of Revenue

How to file a claim:

Download the necessary claim forms via https://azdor.gov/unclaimed-property/owners-file-claim/filing-claim, and print and fill them out.
Provide your Social Security Number, plus proof of address (like a utility statement, insurance policy, tax return or auto registration).
Mail your documentation to:
Arizona Department of Revenue
Unclaimed Property Unit
P.O. Box 29026
Phoenix, AZ 85038-9026

A 90-day processing period is standard, but it may take 120 days for claiming stocks or mutual funds.

Arkansas

State agency: Arkansas Auditor of State

How to file a claim:

Use https://claimitar.com/app/claim-search to search for unclaimed property, and to claim property, money, funds or other assets.
Upload supporting documentation (varies by claim).
Check the status of your claim online.

Call 1-800-252-4648 for assistance with the process.

California

State agency: California State Controller

How to file a claim:

Visit https://sco.ca.gov/upd_msg.html to search for unclaimed property and for detailed instructions on how to file a claim.
Download and fill out the claim affirmation form.
Get the form notarized if the assets exceed $1,000.
Provide proof of ID, like a driver’s license or identification card, your Social Security Number, and proof of current mailing address.
Mail all documents to:
State Controller’s Office
Unclaimed Property Division
P.O. Box 942850
Sacramento, CA 94250-5873

Claims can take as little as 30 to 60 days to process, though law permits the state up to six months to resolve cases.

Colorado

State agency: Colorado Unclaimed Property Website

How to file a claim:

Search for unclaimed assets on https://colorado.findyourunclaimedproperty.com/. Enter your name and address to initiate your claim.
Provide an original signed claim form, a copy of a photo ID and your Social Security Number.
Notarize your claim form, if applicable, based on the claim you are filing.
Upload your documents online, or mail them to:
The Great Colorado Payback Office
200 E. Colfax Ave. Room 141
Denver CO 80203-1722
Track your claim progress online

Connecticut

State agency: Connecticut Office of the Treasurer

How to file a claim:

Search for properties on https://ctbiglist.gov/.
Select the properties you’d like to claim, then create a claim form, which will remove the assets from the web directory for 12 months.
Print out the form and review the required documentation listed on it.
Sign your claim form, and mail it with the necessary documentation to:
State of Connecticut
Office of the State Treasurer
P.O. Box 5065
Hartford, CT 06102
Track your claim progress online.

Expect 90 days for claims to be processed.

Delaware

State agency: Delaware Office of Unclaimed Property

How to file a claim:

Search the unclaimed property database and initiate a claim at https://unclaimedproperty.delaware.gov/.
Submit and verify current residential address information.
Complete the claim by gathering and submitting other documentation, such as:
- A completed, signed, and notarized claim form
- High resolution, color image of a government-issued photo identification
- Proof of current mailing address
- Proof of connection to the property being claimed
Once you complete the online claim process, you will receive a claim number.

Florida

State agency: Florida Department of Financial Services

How to file a claim:

Search for and claim property at https://fltreasurehunt.gov/.
Once you receive your claim form, print the form out and complete it. Gather copies of documents necessary for the claim process, such as:
- Current identification (like a driver’s license)
- Current mailing address
- Social Security Number (for proof of account ownership)
Mail your documentation to:
Florida Department of Financial Services
Division of Unclaimed Property
P.O. Box 8599
Tallahassee, FL 32314-8599
Check the status of your claim online here: https://www.fltreasurehunt.gov/ControlServlet?ActionForm=ClaimChkStatusExternal&Action=DIRECT

Claim processing may take up to 90 days.

Georgia

State agency: Georgia Department of Revenue

How to file a claim:

Begin a search at https://dor.georgia.gov/unclaimed-property-program to see if the Georgia State Department of Revenue is holding any unclaimed funds belonging to you.
If you find your name listed on the results page, select it to add it to your cart.
Before claiming it, you must register for a free online account with your full name, address, email address, a user name, and a password.
You will receive a claim form to the email address you provide on your claim, which will contain instructions on how to submit the form. It may require you to provide supporting documentation, like:
- A copy of your Social Security card
- Photo ID
- Proof of current address (like a utility bill or bank statement)
Track the status of your claim here: https://gaclaims.unclaimedproperty.com/en/ClaimantAccount/ClaimantLogin

Hawaii

State agency: Hawaii Department of Budget and Finance

How to file a claim:

Verify your unclaimed assets and begin the claim process at https://unclaimedproperty.ehawaii.gov/lilo/app by filling out and signing your claim form.
Get your claim notarized if it is over $50, or consisting of mutual fund shares or safety deposit box contents.
Submit a copy of a current state or federal proof of identification (bank statement, cancelled check, birth or marriage certificate, mortgage document, etc.).
Submit your claim by mail to:
State of Hawaii
Unclaimed Property Program
P.O. Box 150
Honolulu, HI 96810

Idaho

State agency: Idaho State Treasurer’s Office

How to file a claim:

Search for unclaimed assets on https://yourmoney.idaho.gov/.
Submit a claim online and receive a claim ID.
Upload supporting documentation as part of your claim.
Revisit the website at any time to check the status of your claim.

Processing can take up to three months.

Illinois

State agency: Illinois State Treasurer

How to file a claim:

Initiate the claim process on https://icash.illinoistreasurer.gov/ by searching and selecting assets found in your name.
Confirm your mailing address.
Complete your claim by submitting supporting documents (copy of Social Security card, driver’s license, etc.).
Submit documentation by mail to:
Office of the Illinois State Treasurer
Unclaimed Property Division
P.O. Box 19495
Springfield, IL 62794-9495

Processing can take up to three months.

Indiana

State agency: State of Indiana, Office of the Attorney General, Unclaimed Property Division

How to file a claim:

Verify your unclaimed assets at https://www.indianaunclaimed.gov/.
Click “claim” to upload holder documentation.
Submit your claim online with proof of address and identifying documents, or mail your claim documentation to:
Office of the Indiana Attorney General
Unclaimed Property Division
P.O. Box 2504
Greenwood, IN 46142
If you filed online, revisit the site to check the status of your claim.

Expect up to a three-month processing time.

Iowa

State agency: Treasurer of the State of Iowa

How to file a claim:

Begin a claim by searching for unclaimed funds at https://www.greatiowatreasurehunt.gov/.
Put a hold on your property by submitting your claim online.
Securely upload claim documentation, such as proof of address, copy of a Social Security card or other supporting information.
Submit your claim via the secure link on the government’s website or, after uploading all your claim information, print out all applicable documentation and mail it to:
Great Iowa Treasure Hunt
Lucas State Office Building
321 E 12th St.
1st Floor
Des Moines, IA 50319
Track the status of your claim online.

A four-to-six-week processing period is standard.

Kansas

State agency: State of Kansas Treasurer’s Office

How to file a claim:

Search for unclaimed property on the Kansas State Treasurer web portal, https://www.kansasstatetreasurer.com/up_search.php.
Claim up to 30 properties at a time.
Follow the online instructions to complete your claim, submit documentation, and check claim status.

Kentucky

State agency: Kentucky State Treasurer and MissingMoney.com

How to file a claim:

Visit https://kyclaims.unclaimedproperty.com/ to initiate a search.
Complete a search. If your name shows up in the search, you’ll be able to see how much money is owed to you.
If you find your name listed on the results page, select it to add it to your cart.
Before claiming it, you can choose to register for a free online account with your full name, address, email address, a user name, and a password, or continue as a guest.
Once you initiate the claim, you will receive a claim form mailed to you, or in PDF form to print out. Once received, fill it out and mail it with your support documents to:
Kentucky State Treasury
Unclaimed Property Division
1050 U.S. Highway 127 South
Suite 100
Frankfort, KY 40601
Track the status of your claim online here: https://kyclaims.unclaimedproperty.com/en/Claim/ClaimStatus?source=ClaimStatus

Louisiana

State agency: Louisiana State Treasurer — Unclaimed Property

How to file a claim:

Visit https://louisiana.findyourunclaimedproperty.com/ to search for property, claim it with a NAUPA holder report, and begin the claim process.
Supply support documentation as needed, such as scans of identification and Social Security cards, bank statements, W-9 forms, or other necessary paperwork. The online process will indicate what you need to provide.
Mail the claim form to:
Louisiana Department of the Treasury
P.O. Box 91010
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9010
Log in to check the status online.

Claims take up to 90 days to process.

Maine

State agency: Maine State Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property Program

How to file a claim:

Use the state treasurer’s office website, https://www.maineunclaimedproperty.gov/ to search state and national databases for any missing monies.
Follow the online instructions to easily upload supporting documentation (such as proof of ID, address and Social Security Number) and your completed claim form via encrypted connection, or you can download a mail-in claim form and mail it with the necessary documents to:
Office of the State Treasurer
Attn: Unclaimed Property
39 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0039

Maryland

State agency: Comptroller of Maryland

How to file a claim:

Visit https://www.marylandtaxes.gov/unclaimed-property/index.php, the comptroller’s unclaimed property landing page, to begin your search.
To claim property, fill out the office’s PDF claim form at https://www.marylandtaxes.gov/unclaimed-property/static_files/COT-ST912%20UNCLAIMED%20PROPERTY.pdf
Sign the form and attach scans of any supporting documents — two forms of personal ID, one of which shows your Social Security Number.
Mail it to:
Comptroller of Maryland – Unclaimed Property Unit
301 West Preston Street, Room 310
Baltimore, MD 21201-2385

The comptroller’s office notes that processing times can take from six to eight weeks. Once you receive your claim check, cash it within six weeks, or it may become unclaimed again.

Massachusetts

State agency: Massachusetts State Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property Division

How to file a claim:

On the https://www.findmassmoney.com/ portal, search for unclaimed property by clicking “Search for Unclaimed Property” and typing your name, finding your property and clicking “file claim.”
After reviewing your claimed properties, add your contact information and address.
Attach copies of your Social Security card and proof of identification. Some claims may require additional documentation.
Submit your claim online or print it out and mail it to:
Unclaimed Property Division
One Ashburton Place, 12th Floor
Boston, MA 02108
Track your claim status online.

Michigan

State agency: Michigan Department of Treasury — Unclaimed Property

How to file a claim:

Navigate to the property search page at https://unclaimedproperty.michigan.gov/app/claim-search.
Type your name to search for property, select your property, and click “claim.”
Provide your claimant information, including the current address where the funds can be mailed.
Submit your claim online with supporting documentation. Specifics will be detailed in an email sent to you, or you can mail your claim forms to:
Unclaimed Property
Michigan Department of Treasury
P.O. Box 30756
Lansing, MI 48909

Minnesota

State agency: Minnesota Commerce Department

How to file a claim:

Navigate to the property search page at https://minnesota.findyourunclaimedproperty.com/app/claim-search.
Type your name to search for property, select your property, and click “Continue to file claim.”
Provide all necessary information. Once finished, click “Submit” to file your claim and generate a Claim ID.
Upload claim documentation online at https://minnesota.findyourunclaimedproperty.com/app/claim-doc-upload. You can also mail your documentation to
- The Minnesota Commerce Department
- 85 7th Place East, Suite 280
- St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
Track your claim status online.

Allow 90 days for processing and call 651-539-1545 if you haven’t received an update about your claim.

Mississippi

State agency: Mississippi State Treasurer — Unclaimed Property

How to file a claim:

Begin searching for unclaimed property at https://treasury.ms.gov/for-citizens/unclaimed-property/begin-your-search/.

Once you locate your name in the results page, click “That’s Me!” next to the property you’d like to claim.
To complete the claim process online, follow the online prompt and enter your personal information into the fields.
To complete the claim process by mail, print and complete a PDF claim form, downloadable at https://treasury.ms.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Claim-Form-and-Requirements-4.23.19.pdf.
Get the form notarized.
Mail the completed and notarized form to:
Office of the State Treasurer
Unclaimed Property Division
P.O. Box 138
Jackson, MS 39205

The state treasurer urges people with questions to email Unclaimed@treasury.ms.gov or call (601) 359-3534. Processing times should take four to six weeks.

Missouri

State agency: Missouri State Treasurer — Unclaimed Property

How to file a claim:

Search the online database at https://treasurer.mo.gov/unclaimedproperty/ for your name by clicking “Search for unclaimed property.”
Upon finding a match, select “File a Claim” and follow the instructions provided to complete it.
Submit your claim online, or, you can contact the office and have them mail you a claim form to fill out and mail back to:
Office of the Missouri State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property
P.O. Box 1004
Jefferson City, MO 65102

Montana

State agency: Montana Department of Revenue

How to file a claim:

Visit https://tap.dor.mt.gov/_/#1 to search for unclaimed assets.
There, you can upload an unclaimed property holder letter and fill out your claim form.
Revisit the site to track the status of your claim.

Some claimants may need to provide or mail additional documentation as part of their claim.

Nebraska

State agency: Nebraska State Treasurer — Unclaimed Property

How to file a claim:

Visit https://nebraskalostcash.nebraska.gov/app/claim/how-to-search for detailed instructions on how to search for unclaimed property in your name.
Search for unclaimed property at https://nebraskalostcash.nebraska.gov/app/claim-search.
Claim it by verifying your identity and current mailing address.
Supply copies of your personal ID (driver’s license or state identification card), plus your Social Security Number. Required documentation may vary by claim.
Complete your claim and submit it online, or mail it to:
Unclaimed Property Division
809 P Street
Lincoln, NE 68508

Continue to use the website to track your claim.

Nevada

State agency: Nevada State Treasurer

How to file a claim:

Begin a claim online at https://www.nvup.gov/app/claim-search by searching for unclaimed funds.
Get your claim notarized, if filing as an original owner for a claim over $500 (or those with outstanding shares or with safety deposit box contents). You may be able to get it notarized at a bank or your county’s treasury office.
Include a copy of your driver’s license or other government issued photo ID, plus Social Security Number.
Provide proof of residence, if the treasurer’s office cannot verify yours.
In addition to filing online, you can also mail documentation to:
Nevada’s Unclaimed Property Division
555 E Washington Ave – Suite 5200
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Track your claim status online here: https://claims.nevadaunclaimedproperty.gov/en/Claim/ClaimStatus?source=ClaimStatus

Claims may take 90 to 120 days to process.

New Hampshire

State agency: New Hampshire State Treasury’s Abandoned Property Division

How to file a claim:

Search and upload claim documentation at https://newhampshire.findyourunclaimedproperty.com/.
Make sure to include proof of Social Security Number and proof of your address (like a utility bill, mortgage statement, or personal check).
Get your claim form notarized. You may be able to get it notarized at a bank or your county’s treasury office.
Claim forms are accepted by mail at:
Abandoned Property Division
25 Capitol St. Room 205
Concord, NH 03301-6312
Check the status of your claim online at https://newhampshire.findyourunclaimedproperty.com/app/claim-status-search.

Call the Division at (603) 271-2619, or in state toll free at (800) 791-0920, for assistance filing a claim.

New Jersey

State agency: NJ Treasury, Unclaimed Property Administration

How to file a claim:

Search for unclaimed property on https://unclaimedproperty.nj.gov/fileunclaim.shtml.
As part of the claim, you’ll need to provide proof of:
1. Official identification
  1. State issued Driver’s License
  2. U.S. Passport
  3. Military Identification
  4. State issued Identification Card
  5. Naturalization or Immigration Papers
2. Proof of Social Security Number
  1. Social Security card
  2. Formal correspondence from the Social Security Administration
  3. Government or employer-issued tax document
  4. Paycheck stub
3. Proof of address
  1. Tax document
  2. Utility bill
  3. School records
  4. Bank statement
  5. Medical document
Upload your claim documentation on the website, or mail your claim to:
State of New Jersey
Unclaimed Property Administration
P.O. Box 214
Trenton, NJ 08625-0214
ATTN: Claim Section
Check the status of your claim online at https://unclaimedfunds.nj.gov/app/claim-status-search.

New Mexico

State agency: New Mexico Taxation & Revenue

How to file a claim:

Search for unclaimed assets statewide through https://missingmoney.com/.
Include the following with your claim form:
1. A notarized signature,
2. A clear copy of a government-issued photo identification and proof of Social Security Number, and
3. Proof that you live in or receive mail at the address you list.
Follow the instructions on filing your claim.

In New Mexico, claim processing can take up to 120 days.

New York

State agency: Office of the New York State Comptroller

How to file a claim:

Start on the state comptroller’s website by searching for potential lost funds at https://ouf.osc.state.ny.us/ouf/?wicket-crypt=-hA1dY8ddF4.
Select the items you wish to claim from your search results, and follow the on-screen prompts to initiate your claim online, OR after searching online for missing funds, click on “Mail Claim Form.”
If you choose to mail your claim, complete the mail-in form with your name and address.
Get the claim form notarized. You may be able to get it notarized at a bank or your county’s treasury office.
Attach the required documentation (such as proof of ID, address, and ownership).
Mail the form to:
Office of the State Comptroller
Office of Unclaimed Funds
110 State Street
Albany, New York 12236
Check the status of your claim online at https://ouf.osc.state.ny.us/ouf/ccs?0.

Expect a letter within 30 days that the office has received your claim. Processing can take an additional four to six weeks before payment is sent.

North Carolina

State agency: North Carolina Department of State Treasurer

How to file a claim:

Start searching for unclaimed property at https://unclaimed.nccash.com/app/claim-search.
If unclaimed property is found, begin the claim process on the same site by uploading documentation to support your claim, such as proof of Social Security Number and current mailing address.
Though this portion of the process occurs online, your claim and documents must be mailed to:
Unclaimed Property Division
PO Box 20431
Raleigh, NC 27619-0431
Check the status of your claim online at https://unclaimed.nccash.com/app/claim-status-search.

For questions, call 866-622-2741.

North Dakota

State agency: North Dakota Department of Trust Lands — Unclaimed Property

How to file a claim:

Navigate to the department’s property search page at https://unclaimedproperty.nd.gov/app/claim-search to get started.
Review the properties/assets you’ve selected, enter and confirm your contact information, and submit your claim.
Gather and upload scans of supporting documentation like your Social Security card or driver’s license/ID card.
To complete your claim by mail, mail all your documentation to the state at:
Unclaimed Property Division
1707 N 9th St
Bismarck, ND 58501-1853

For questions, contact the department by phone at (701) 328-2800 or by email at unclaimed@nd.gov.

At any point, you can track the progress of your claim online online at https://unclaimedproperty.nd.gov/app/claim-status-search.

Ohio

State agency: Ohio Department of Commerce

How to file a claim:

You can search for unclaimed funds at https://www.missingmoney.com/ and follow the online prompts to generate a claim form.
Review the documents checklist at https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/unclaimed-funds/claiming-funds/checklist-of-documentation to determine what forms (if any) you may need to upload.
Upload your claim form and all required documents to https://unfdupload.com.ohio.gov/Claimant.
If your claim is more than $1,000, get the claim form notarized. You may be able to get it notarized at a bank or your county’s treasury office.
Or, you can sign and date your claim form and mail it to:
Ohio Division of Unclaimed Funds
77 S. High Street, 20th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-6108
Track the status of your claim online at https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/unclaimed-funds/claiming-funds/claim-status-lookup.

Claims may take up to 120 days to process.

Oklahoma

State agency: Oklahoma State Treasurer

How to file a claim:

Begin a search for property at https://apps.ok.gov/unclaimed/.
Follow the prompts to complete your claim online.
Or, you can download a claim form at https://www.ok.gov/treasurer/documents/UP_Inquiry_Form_Jul-19.pdf and complete the claim process by mail.
Follow the instructions to complete your claim, including gathering the supporting documents needed, such as proof of ID and Social Security Number.
If you choose to complete a claim by mail, send claim forms and inquiry forms alike by mail to:
Oklahoma State Treasurer
Unclaimed Property Division
9520 N. May Ave., Lower Level
Oklahoma City, OK 73120
Check the status of your claim online at https://apps.ok.gov/unclaimed/check_status.php.

Oregon

State agency: Oregon Unclaimed Property

How to file a claim:

Search for unclaimed assets on Oregon’s unclaimed funds web portal, https://unclaimed.oregon.gov/.
Verify your unclaimed property and then initiate the claim process by providing your correct address and contact information.
Upload scans of the necessary documentation to the web portal, including a photo ID and proof of Social Security Number.
If you choose to submit your claim by mail, you can mail your claims to:
Department of State Lands
775 Summer St. NE, Suite 100
Salem, OR 97302

Continue to check your claim status online, as claims can take up to 120 days to process.

Pennsylvania

State agency: Pennsylvania State Treasury — Unclaimed Property

How to file a claim:

Begin searching on the state treasury’s website at https://www.patreasury.gov/unclaimed-property/ by clicking “Search Now.”
From there, follow the prompts and instructions to create and complete a claim for funds/property, plus how to upload supporting documents, and which documentation you’ll need to provide.
If you choose to submit your claim by mail, you can mail your completed and signed claim to:
Bureau of Unclaimed Property
4th Floor, Riverfront Office Center
1101 South Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104-2516
Check the status of your claim online at https://unclaimedproperty.patreasury.gov/en/Claim/ClaimStatus?source=ClaimStatus.

Rhode Island

State agency: Rhode Island State Treasurer — Unclaimed Property

How to file a claim:

Visit https://findrimoney.com/ to begin searching and claiming property.
Begin your claim form by filling out your name, contact information and address.
Upload other necessary documents to the site, including proof of ID (a driver’s license or other photo ID) and Social Security card.
Review your entire claim and click submit, or print and mail it to:
Rhode Island Unclaimed Property Division
P.O. Box 1435
Providence, RI 02901-1435
Track your claim status online.

South Carolina

State agency: State Treasurer of South Carolina — Unclaimed Property

How to file a claim:

Get started at https://southcarolina.findyourunclaimedproperty.com/ to complete a thorough search for unclaimed property belonging to you.
Start the claim process by entering your name, address and contact information.
Upload supporting documentation, including but not limited to a copy of a photo ID and Social Security card, depending on your claim.
Review your entire claim and click submit, or print and mail it to:
South Carolina State Treasurer
Unclaimed Property Program
1200 Senate Street, Suite 214
Wade Hampton Building
Columbia, SC 29201
Track your claim status online.

Claims can take four to 12 weeks to process.

South Dakota

State agency: South Dakota Treasurer Unclaimed Property Division

How to file a claim:

Visit https://southdakota.findyourunclaimedproperty.com/ and use the search function to find unclaimed property.
Initiate a claim by confirming your contact information, current address, and uploading scans of a photo ID and Social Security card.
Submit your claim via email to unclaimed@sdtreasurer.gov, or by mail to:
SD State Treasurer – UCP
124 E Dakota Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
Track your claim status online.

Claims are processed within two to three weeks.

Tennessee

State agency: Tennessee Department of Treasury — Unclaimed Property

How to file a claim:

Visit the state’s unclaimed property website, https://treasury.tn.gov/Unclaimed-Property/Claim-Unclaimed-Property/Find-Your-Missing-Money and click on “Search for Unclaimed Property.”
Follow the instructions on the website regarding how to create, confirm and submit your claim.
Call (866) 370-9429 or send an email to ucp.information@tn.gov for assistance with any questions.
Check the status of your claim online at https://unclaimedproperty.tn.gov/app/claim-status-search

Texas

State agency: Texas Comptroller — Unclaimed Property

How to file a claim:

Visit https://claimittexas.org/ to begin searching for and claiming unclaimed property.
Begin your claim form by filling out your name, contact information and address.
Upload all necessary supporting documents to the website, including proof of ID (a driver’s license or something with photo), a Social Security card scan, or other relevant documents.
Review your entire claim and submit it through the site’s secure online portal, or mail your claim forms to:
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Unclaimed Property Claims Section
P.O. Box 12046
Austin, TX 78711-2046

You can monitor your claim status online.

Utah

State agency: Utah State Treasurer — Unclaimed Property Division

How to file a claim:

Visit https://mycash.utah.gov/ to begin searching for and claiming unclaimed property.
Begin your claim form by filling out your name, contact information and address.
Upload all necessary supporting documents to the website, including proof of ID (a driver’s license or something with photo), a Social Security card scan, or other relevant documents.
Review your entire claim and submit it through the site’s secure link, or mail your claim forms to:
Unclaimed Property Division
P.O. Box 140530
168 N 1950 W Suite 102
Salt Lake City, UT 84116

Revisit the site to track your claim progress online.

Vermont

State agency: Vermont Office of the State Treasurer

How to file a claim:

Search for unclaimed property, file a holder report, and print out a claim form from the state treasurer’s website, https://www.vermonttreasurer.gov/content/unclaimed-property.
If your claim is for less than $200 and you are the original owner, you may be able to submit your claim online. Otherwise, complete the claim form. You can find the claim form at https://www.vermonttreasurer.gov/sites/treasurer/files/UnclaimedProperty/unclaimed-property-forms/VermontClaimForm.pdf. Or, you can request a claim form be mailed to you by sending an email to unclaimed.property@vermont.gov.
Add supporting documentation to your completed claim form, like proof of address, identification, and Social Security Number.
Mail all documentation to:
Vermont Unclaimed Property Division
State Treasurer’s Office
109 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05609-6200
Check the status of your claim online at https://vermont.unclaimedproperty.com/en/Claim/ClaimStatus.

Virginia

State agency: Virginia Treasury Unclaimed Property Program

How to file a claim:

Visit Virginia’s Department of the Treasury website at https://vamoneysearch.org/ to begin the “click and claim” process for unclaimed funds.
Start by clicking “Click to claim property.” Log in by clicking “Just search” or by creating an account, and follow the on-screen prompts to follow through on your claim.
Mail your claim forms and supporting documents to:
Virginia Department of the Treasury
101 North 14th Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Log into your online account to track the status of your claim.

Processing recovered claims can take between six to eight weeks.

Washington

State agency: Washington State Department of Revenue — Unclaimed Property

How to file a claim:

Search the unclaimed property database at https://ucp.dor.wa.gov/.
Fill in the information in the “Search and Claim Property” section and click “Search.” Follow the on-screen directions if you find property in your name.
Gather the necessary documentation to support your claim, including:
1. Photo ID such as a driver’s license, passport, or other legal photo identification.
2. Proof of address such as anything with your name and the address listed on the claim:
  1. Auto registration
  2. School transcript or report card
  3. Marriage certificate
  4. Utility statement
  5. Bank statements
  6. Court documents
  7. A postmarked envelope addressed to you
Complete the process online, or choose the mail-in option on the landing page. Then print out a claim voucher, which will indicate which forms you need to provide and write the claim number on each page, finally mailing the form to:
Department of Revenue – Unclaimed Property
P.O. Box 47477
Olympia, WA 98504-7477
Check the status of your claim online at https://ucp.dor.wa.gov/app/claim-status-search.

Washington, D.C.

State agency: Office of the Chief Financial Officer — Unclaimed Property

How to file a claim:

Visit https://dc.findyourunclaimedproperty.com/ to begin searching for and claiming unclaimed property.
You can click the “Get Started” button or begin your claim form by filling out your name, contact information and address in the “Claiming a property” section.
Upload all necessary supporting documents to the website, including proof of ID (a driver’s license or something with photo), a Social Security card scan, or other relevant documents.
Review your entire claim and submit it through the site’s secure link, or mail your claim forms to:
DC Office of Finance and Treasury
Unclaimed Property Unit
1101 4th St. SW
Ste. 800W
Washington, DC 20024

Use your claim number to check your claim’s status at any time on the homepage.

West Virginia

State agency: West Virginia State Treasurer — Unclaimed Property

How to file a claim:

Visit https://wv.findyourunclaimedproperty.com/ to begin searching for and claiming unclaimed property.
Begin your claim form by filling out your name in the search box.
Upload all necessary supporting documents to the website, including proof of ID (a driver’s license or something with photo), a Social Security card scan, or other relevant documents.
Review your entire claim and submit it through the site’s secure link, or mail your claim forms to:
West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office
Unclaimed Property Division
Post Office Box 4228
Charleston, WV 25364

Check your claim’s status at any time on the homepage.

Wisconsin

State agency: State of Wisconsin Department of Revenue

How to file a claim:

Visit the tax revenue page at https://tap.revenue.wi.gov/UCPDOR/_/ to search for unclaimed property and fill out a pre-claim form.
Follow the instructions on the claim document, and ensure that the information is correct. Write down your claim number and follow the instructions on submitting supporting documents.
Upload supporting documentation, like proof of ID, a scan of your Social Security card, and other materials to https://tap.revenue.wi.gov/UCPAddInfo/_/ along with your claim form.
Additional documentation can also be faxed to (608) 261-6799 or mailed to:
Wisconsin Department of Revenue
Unclaimed Property Unit
P.O. Box 8982
Madison, WI 53708-8982
Check the status of your claim online at https://tap.revenue.wi.gov/UCPStatus/_/.

Processing times can take up to eight weeks.

Wyoming

State agency: Wyoming State Treasurer — Unclaimed Property

How to file a claim:

Online:

Visit https://statetreasurer.wyo.gov/unclaimed-property/ to begin searching for and claiming unclaimed property.
Begin your claim form by filling out your name, contact information and address.
Once completed, upload other necessary documents directly to the site as evidence for your claim, including proof of ID (a driver’s license or something with a photo), a Social Security card scan, or other relevant documents.
You’ll then be taken to the preview page. Review your entire claim, sign the form, and submit it through the site’s secure link.

Within 24 hours, you’ll receive confirmation that your claim has been received. You can check the status of your claim online on the home page.