Unclaimed Money: How to Search Every State’s Official Site for Free

When a bank account, final paycheck, refund, insurance payout or deposit goes unclaimed, the business must hand it to the state. The state keeps it safe until the owner claims it. Searching is free, and claiming is free too.

Why money ends up unclaimed

Unclaimed property includes more than forgotten savings accounts. It can also be:

• Final paychecks
• Tax refunds
• Insurance payouts
• Deposits you left with a business
• Stocks or bonds
• Utility refunds

Money becomes unclaimed when a company cannot reach you after a set period of time. The company then sends it to your state's treasurer or comptroller, where it waits for you to claim it. States currently hold billions of dollars in unclaimed property.

How to search for unclaimed money

Start with the state where you live now. Use the official link in the table below.

Then search every state where you have lived or worked. Money is typically sent to the state of your last known address, so you may find property in places you haven't lived recently.

Try variations of your name. Search using:

• Your maiden name
• Initials instead of your full first or middle name
• Common misspellings of your name

Search for a business if you owned one. Search for a deceased relative if you are their heir and may inherit unclaimed property.

How to claim unclaimed money

The process is usually straightforward:

1. Find your name in a state's unclaimed property database.
2. File a claim on the state's website.
3. Upload proof of your identity (such as a driver's license).
4. Upload proof of your old address (such as a utility bill or lease).
5. Wait for the state to verify your claim and send you the money.

Each state handles claims differently, so check the specific requirements on your state's unclaimed property website.

Official unclaimed property search links by state

State	Official search link
Alabama	alabama.findyourunclaimedproperty.com
Alaska	treasury.dor.alaska.gov
Arizona	azdor.gov
Arkansas	auditor.ar.gov
California	sco.ca.gov
Colorado	colorado.findyourunclaimedproperty.com
Connecticut	ctbiglist.gov
Delaware	unclaimedproperty.delaware.gov
District of Columbia	dc.findyourunclaimedproperty.com
Florida	fltreasurehunt.gov
Georgia	dor.georgia.gov
Hawaii	budget.hawaii.gov
Idaho	yourmoney.idaho.gov
Illinois	icash.illinoistreasurer.gov
Indiana	indianaunclaimed.gov
Iowa	iowatreasurer.gov
Kansas	kansascash.ks.gov
Kentucky	treasury.ky.gov
Louisiana	lacashclaim.org
Maine	maineunclaimedproperty.gov
Maryland	marylandtaxes.gov
Massachusetts	findmassmoney.com
Michigan	unclaimedproperty.michigan.gov
Minnesota	mn.gov
Mississippi	treasury.ms.gov
Missouri	treasurer.mo.gov
Montana	mtrevenue.gov
Nebraska	treasurer.nebraska.gov
Nevada	nevadatreasurer.gov
New Hampshire	newhampshire.findyourunclaimedproperty.com
New Jersey	unclaimedproperty.nj.gov
New Mexico	tax.newmexico.gov
New York	osc.state.ny.us
North Carolina	nccash.com
North Dakota	land.nd.gov
Ohio	com.ohio.gov
Oklahoma	oktreasure.com
Oregon	oregon.findyourunclaimedproperty.com
Pennsylvania	patreasury.gov
Rhode Island	findrimoney.com
South Carolina	treasurer.sc.gov
South Dakota	southdakota.findyourunclaimedproperty.com
Tennessee	treasury.tn.gov
Texas	claimittexas.org
Utah	mycash.utah.gov
Vermont	vermonttreasurer.gov
Virginia	vamoneysearch.org
Washington	ucp.dor.wa.gov
West Virginia	wvtreasury.com
Wisconsin	revenue.wi.gov
Wyoming	statetreasurer.wyo.gov

These links come from the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA), the official organization that manages unclaimed property programs across all states.

Common mistakes to avoid

Only search official state websites. Third-party websites that claim to search unclaimed money for you may charge hidden fees or direct you to scams. Use only the official links above.

Don't give up after one search. If you don't find money on your first try, search again in a few months or years. Unclaimed property is added to state databases regularly.

Search under all variations of your name. Many people find matches only when they search under a maiden name or a nickname.

Get help finding other money owed to you

Unclaimed property is just one type of money you may be owed. Use our benefits screener to find out what other government money you may qualify for, including tax credits, refunds and assistance programs.