Find and Claim your Unclaimed Property
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has unclaimed property
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Ready to find yours? Access your state's program here!
There are several ways to find out if you have missing money, including visiting one of your state’s official unclaimed property outreach events. You can also find out immediately by using one of two key online search resources.
Search by state or province
States make it as easy as possible to check for your unclaimed property. Each state maintains a database of unclaimed property for that state, and—by law—attempts to return the property to its rightful owners.
Use official state government websites to conduct free searches
It’s free to search, if you use your official state government’s unclaimed property website. Use the interactive map below to go directly to your state’s official program website. From there, you can conduct a free search for your unclaimed property!
Be sure to check each state you've lived or done business in
Search multiple states at once
Unclaimed property is reported to the state in which the company or organization resides. Therefore, it’s common to have unclaimed property in multiple states, especially if you have moved to another state.
MissingMoney.com
Most states participate in MissingMoney.com—a free website, sponsored by NAUPA, from which you can search participating state’s databases for unclaimed property. MissingMoney.com will display any states in which there is a match, and provide information and links to the official government websites for beginning the claims process.
Find your state's program
Use the following interactive map or select from the list to go directly to the official government unclaimed property program for the state or province.
Select your state or province
Search your state or province
Select any of the options below to go directly to the official government unclaimed property program for that state or province:
Alabama
Alaska
Alberta
Arizona
Arkansas
Bank of Canada
British Columbia
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Guam
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Kenya
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Brunswick
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
Quebec
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
US Virgin Islands
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
As someone deeply immersed in the realm of unclaimed property and its retrieval processes, I can affirm that each state and province maintains an intricate database dedicated to unclaimed property. This is a tangible reality grounded in legislation that obliges states to safeguard unclaimed assets and make earnest attempts to reconnect them with their rightful owners.
The mechanisms for reclaiming these assets are quite diverse and easily accessible. State governments facilitate this process by providing online search tools that are not only free but also user-friendly. For instance, MissingMoney.com stands out as a pivotal platform sponsored by NAUPA (National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators). It aggregates data from participating state databases, simplifying the search process for potential matches across multiple states. This website not only identifies matches but also steers individuals towards the official government portals, initiating the claims process seamlessly.
Additionally, it's imperative to comprehend the necessity of searching across all the states or provinces where one has resided or conducted business. Unclaimed property typically aligns with the state where the company or organization holding the assets is situated. Hence, individuals might have unclaimed assets scattered across various states, especially if they've relocated several times or engaged in interstate business.
The governmental websites dedicated to unclaimed property, including those of Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, and all the other states and provinces listed in the article, serve as vital resources. They offer comprehensive databases and guidelines for initiating the claim process specific to each jurisdiction. It's crucial to leverage these official platforms, as they ensure legitimacy and the security of the claims process.
Ultimately, the process of claiming unclaimed property involves navigating a network of databases, understanding state laws, and utilizing dedicated online tools like MissingMoney.com. These resources, coupled with a comprehensive search across all relevant jurisdictions, maximize the chances of reclaiming assets that might have long been forgotten or misplaced.
