You may have unclaimed property in any state where you've lived or worked. Search MissingMoney.com (free) or your state treasurer's site directly. Never pay a finder.
- what this is
- State unclaimed property
- who may qualify
- Anyone who has lived in the U.S.
- what you may receive
- Forgotten funds
- where to check
- MissingMoney.com / state treasurer
- cost
- Free
- deadline
- No deadline
- state
- All
- last checked
- 2026-04-30
- watch out for
- Fee-charging 'finders'
How it works
Banks, employers, and utilities turn over forgotten funds to your state. You can claim them back for free.
Steps to claim
Search by name, file a claim, and provide ID and address history.
- program type
- Unclaimed property
- common benefit
- Forgotten money
- who it may help
- Most U.S. residents
- application cost
- Free
- availability
- All states
- main documents
- ID, address history
- risk warning
- Skip paid finders
Fee-charging 'finders'
FAQ
Often weeks to a few months.
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You may have unclaimed property in any state where you've lived or worked. Search MissingMoney.com (free) or your state treasurer's site directly. Never pay a finder.
We link to the official source so you can verify eligibility, deadlines, and application steps before you apply. · Article last checked 2026-04-30.
Independent publisher. Claim What's Yours is not a government agency, law firm, tax preparer, settlement administrator, or benefits office. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines, and application details with the official source.