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Find & Claim Your Unclaimed Money

States hold billions in unclaimed property — small balances from old bank accounts, insurance payouts, payroll checks, utility deposits, and more.
Find & Claim Your Unclaimed Money

How It Works

1

Search Your Name

Use official state programs or MissingMoney to search multiple states at once.

2

Review Matches

If you find a match, the listing shows the asset type and the office holding it.

3

File a Claim

Complete the claim form online or by mail. Provide identity documents and proof of ownership.

What is Unclaimed Money?

Unclaimed property (also called unclaimed money) is financial assets turned over to state governments when the owner cannot be found. Common examples include uncashed payroll checks, old bank or brokerage accounts, insurance payouts, utility deposits, and more.

  • •States become the custodian of funds when holders cannot contact the owner.
  • •Funds are kept safe until the rightful owner claims them — there is no time limit in many states.
  • •Searching is free when you use official state websites or NAUPA/MissingMoney resources.

Official State Unclaimed Property Programs

Click your state to visit the official state program to search and file a claim.

AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming

Pro tip: You can also search multiple states at once on MissingMoney.com (NAUPA-endorsed).

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to get my money?

Processing can take from a few days to several weeks depending on the state's verification process and documentation. Some complex claims may take longer.

Is searching or claiming free?

Yes — searches and claims through official state unclaimed property websites and MissingMoney are free. Be cautious of third-party services that charge a fee to file on your behalf.

What documents do I need?

Typically: photo ID, proof of SSN/ITIN, proof of address, and any documents tying you to the lost account. Each state posts detailed claim requirements on their site.

Could you have unclaimed money waiting?

Search your state — it's quick and free through official programs. If you moved often, search each state where you lived or worked — states return funds only to verified owners.

State links sourced from the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA) state directory.