Do you have money stashed away in a forgotten bank account? Does the government owe you money? Maybe a long lost uncle left you his fortune in his will and you don’t know about it? We all dream of uncovering hidden riches and there are ways you can find out if any are waiting for you to claim them. Here are a few ways to search for unclaimed property.
Unclaimed.org
Visit unclaimed.org, a website operated by the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators. The NAUPA represents state governments protecting lost funds that are waiting to be claimed. Simply click on your state to start the search. The site says you should check out every state in which you’ve lived over the years.
MissingMoney.com
MissingMoney.com is a database of state unclaimed property records. Unclaimed property can be anything from bank accounts and safe deposit box contents to uncashed checks or escrow accounts. Start the free national search by simply typing in your name and state.
Visit Your State’s Website
Each state has its own method of tracking and finding unclaimed property. Many states now allow you to conduct online searches and databases for unclaimed property. If you discover that you do have unclaimed property, claiming it may require different types of verification depending on the state involved.
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