🏦 Unclaimed Property

Dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, and abandoned assets held by state governments. Browse 69 active opportunities below.

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Unclaimed property includes dormant bank accounts, uncashed paychecks, forgotten security deposits, unredeemed insurance benefits, unused gift cards, and abandoned stocks or mutual fund shares. Under state escheatment laws, financial institutions and businesses must transfer these funds to the state after a dormancy period — typically 3 to 5 years. States currently hold over $70 billion in unclaimed property and are required by law to return it to the rightful owner (or heir) at any time. The process is completely free and typically takes 2 to 12 weeks once a valid claim is submitted.
Unclaimed Property (69 active — showing top 30 of 69)
Unclaimed Property Search — Wyoming Amounts vary — some accounts hold hundreds or thousands of dollars

The Wyoming state treasury holds tens of millions in unclaimed property — including dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten security deposits, insuran…

Unclaimed Property Wyoming
Unclaimed Property Search — Wisconsin Amounts vary — some accounts hold hundreds or thousands of dollars

The Wisconsin state treasury holds over $600 million in unclaimed property — including dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten security deposits, insu…

Unclaimed Property Wisconsin
Unclaimed Property Search — West Virginia Amounts vary — some accounts hold hundreds or thousands of dollars

The West Virginia state treasury holds hundreds of millions in unclaimed property — including dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten security deposit…

Unclaimed Property West Virginia
Unclaimed Property Search — Washington Amounts vary — some accounts hold hundreds or thousands of dollars

The Washington state treasury holds over $1 billion in unclaimed property — including dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten security deposits, insur…

Unclaimed Property Washington
Unclaimed Property Search — Virginia Amounts vary — some accounts hold hundreds or thousands of dollars

The Virginia state treasury holds over $1 billion in unclaimed property — including dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten security deposits, insuran…

Unclaimed Property Virginia
Unclaimed Property Search — Vermont Amounts vary — some accounts hold hundreds or thousands of dollars

The Vermont state treasury holds tens of millions in unclaimed property — including dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten security deposits, insuran…

Unclaimed Property Vermont
Unclaimed Property Search — Utah Amounts vary — some accounts hold hundreds or thousands of dollars

The Utah state treasury holds hundreds of millions in unclaimed property — including dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten security deposits, insura…

Unclaimed Property Utah
Unclaimed Property Search — Texas Amounts vary — some accounts hold hundreds or thousands of dollars

The Texas state treasury holds over $6 billion in unclaimed property — including dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten security deposits, insurance

Unclaimed Property Texas
Unclaimed Property Search — Tennessee Amounts vary — some accounts hold hundreds or thousands of dollars

The Tennessee state treasury holds over $1 billion in unclaimed property — including dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten security deposits, insura…

Unclaimed Property Tennessee
Unclaimed Property Search — South Dakota Amounts vary — some accounts hold hundreds or thousands of dollars

The South Dakota state treasury holds tens of millions in unclaimed property — including dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten security deposits, in…

Unclaimed Property South Dakota
Unclaimed Property Search — South Carolina Amounts vary — some accounts hold hundreds or thousands of dollars

The South Carolina state treasury holds hundreds of millions in unclaimed property — including dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten security deposi…

Unclaimed Property South Carolina
Unclaimed Property Search — Rhode Island Amounts vary — some accounts hold hundreds or thousands of dollars

The Rhode Island state treasury holds hundreds of millions in unclaimed property — including dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten security deposits…

Unclaimed Property Rhode Island
Unclaimed Property Search — Pennsylvania Amounts vary — some accounts hold hundreds or thousands of dollars

The Pennsylvania state treasury holds over $4 billion in unclaimed property — including dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten security deposits, ins…

Unclaimed Property Pennsylvania
Unclaimed Property Search — Oregon Amounts vary — some accounts hold hundreds or thousands of dollars

The Oregon state treasury holds over $700 million in unclaimed property — including dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten security deposits, insuran…

Unclaimed Property Oregon
Unclaimed Property Search — Oklahoma Amounts vary — some accounts hold hundreds or thousands of dollars

The Oklahoma state treasury holds hundreds of millions in unclaimed property — including dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten security deposits, in…

Unclaimed Property Oklahoma
Unclaimed Property Search — Ohio Amounts vary — some accounts hold hundreds or thousands of dollars

The Ohio state treasury holds over $3 billion in unclaimed property — including dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten security deposits, insurance p…

Unclaimed Property Ohio
Unclaimed Property Search — North Dakota Amounts vary — some accounts hold hundreds or thousands of dollars

The North Dakota state treasury holds tens of millions in unclaimed property — including dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten security deposits, in…

Unclaimed Property North Dakota
Unclaimed Property Search — North Carolina Amounts vary — some accounts hold hundreds or thousands of dollars

The North Carolina state treasury holds over $1 billion in unclaimed property — including dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten security deposits, i…

Unclaimed Property North Carolina
Unclaimed Property Search — New York Amounts vary — some accounts hold hundreds or thousands of dollars

The New York state treasury holds over $18 billion in unclaimed property — including dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten security deposits, insura…

Unclaimed Property New York
Unclaimed Property Search — New Mexico Amounts vary — some accounts hold hundreds or thousands of dollars

The New Mexico state treasury holds hundreds of millions in unclaimed property — including dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten security deposits,

Unclaimed Property New Mexico
Unclaimed Property Search — New Jersey Amounts vary — some accounts hold hundreds or thousands of dollars

The New Jersey state treasury holds over $4 billion in unclaimed property — including dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten security deposits, insur…

Unclaimed Property New Jersey
Unclaimed Property Search — New Hampshire Amounts vary — some accounts hold hundreds or thousands of dollars

The New Hampshire state treasury holds hundreds of millions in unclaimed property — including dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten security deposit…

Unclaimed Property New Hampshire
Unclaimed Property Search — Nevada Amounts vary — some accounts hold hundreds or thousands of dollars

The Nevada state treasury holds over $1 billion in unclaimed property — including dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten security deposits, insurance…

Unclaimed Property Nevada
Unclaimed Property Search — Nebraska Amounts vary — some accounts hold hundreds or thousands of dollars

The Nebraska state treasury holds hundreds of millions in unclaimed property — including dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten security deposits, in…

Unclaimed Property Nebraska
Unclaimed Property Search — Montana Amounts vary — some accounts hold hundreds or thousands of dollars

The Montana state treasury holds tens of millions in unclaimed property — including dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten security deposits, insuran…

Unclaimed Property Montana
Unclaimed Property Search — Missouri Amounts vary — some accounts hold hundreds or thousands of dollars

The Missouri state treasury holds over $1 billion in unclaimed property — including dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten security deposits, insuran…

Unclaimed Property Missouri
Unclaimed Property Search — Mississippi Amounts vary — some accounts hold hundreds or thousands of dollars

The Mississippi state treasury holds hundreds of millions in unclaimed property — including dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten security deposits,…

Unclaimed Property Mississippi
Unclaimed Property Search — Minnesota Amounts vary — some accounts hold hundreds or thousands of dollars

The Minnesota state treasury holds over $1 billion in unclaimed property — including dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten security deposits, insura…

Unclaimed Property Minnesota
Unclaimed Property Search — Michigan Amounts vary — some accounts hold hundreds or thousands of dollars

The Michigan state treasury holds over $1 billion in unclaimed property — including dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten security deposits, insuran…

Unclaimed Property Michigan
Unclaimed Property Search — Massachusetts Amounts vary — some accounts hold hundreds or thousands of dollars

The Massachusetts state treasury holds over $3 billion in unclaimed property — including dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten security deposits, in…

Unclaimed Property Massachusetts
How to find and claim unclaimed property
  1. Search your name on MissingMoney.com, which aggregates records from most U.S. states, or search each state's official unclaimed property database directly. Search under all name variations — maiden names, former married names, business names.
  2. Search in every state where you've lived, worked, or had financial accounts. Property is reported to the state of the owner's last known address — if you've moved, check all previous states.
  3. Search for deceased relatives. Unclaimed property can be inherited. Search under your parents' and grandparents' names and claim as their heir with appropriate documentation.
  4. File a claim through the state's official website. You'll need to provide identifying information and typically a government-issued ID. Some states process claims entirely online.
  5. Provide supporting documentation if requested — old bank statements, stock certificates, utility bills showing your former address.
  6. Receive your payment. Most states pay claims within 30–90 days of receiving a complete claim. There is no fee and no deadline — unclaimed property can be claimed at any time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I search for unclaimed property?+
Start at MissingMoney.com (a multi-state database) or your state's official unclaimed property website. For California, use claimit.ca.gov. For New York, use ouf.osc.state.ny.us. For Texas, use claimittexas.org. Search under your full name, maiden name, and any former names or addresses. Also search business.missingmoney.com if you've ever owned or worked for a business.
Is there a fee to claim unclaimed property?+
No. Claiming property from the state is always free. Be suspicious of any company or website that charges a percentage of your claim to help you recover it. While private heir-finding services exist, they are never necessary — you can always claim directly for free. Some states prohibit heir finders from charging more than 15% of the claim value.
How long can the state hold unclaimed property?+
Indefinitely. States must hold unclaimed property forever and return it to the rightful owner or their heirs upon valid claim, regardless of how much time has passed. There is no deadline to file a claim.
What types of property are most commonly unclaimed?+
The most common types include: forgotten bank account balances (checking and savings), uncashed payroll or insurance checks, security deposits from former rentals, utility refunds, stock dividends and unclaimed stock shares, life insurance payouts, and contents of safe deposit boxes.

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