Unclaimed Assets: Find and Claim Money That May Belong to You

Millions of dollars in unclaimed assets—from forgotten bank accounts and security deposits to old paychecks and insurance benefits—sit waiting to be claimed every year. This page brings together clear, step-by-step articles that explain how unclaimed property works, where to look for it, and how to avoid scams while searching for money that might be in your name or a family member’s.

Whether you’re trying to stretch your budget, settle a loved one’s affairs, or simply make sure you’re not leaving money on the table, these resources can help you understand your options and take your next practical step. Learn how to search official databases, gather the right documents, and decide when it makes sense to handle a claim yourself or get additional help.

Unclaimed Assets
How To Find Unclaimed Assets
If you’ve ever had a bank account, paycheck, utility deposit, or insurance policy you stopped using, there’s a real chance some of that money is now sitting in an official unclaimed property system waiting for you. To find it, you usually need to search state unclaimed property portals, federal refund systems, and sometimes courts or pension databases, then file a claim with proof that you are the rightful owner.
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Unclaimed Assets
How To Find Unclaimed Funds
Unclaimed funds are usually handled by state unclaimed property programs and, for tax-related money, by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or your state tax agency. In practice, finding this money means searching a few official government databases, submitting a claim with proof of identity, and then waiting for the agency to verify and release the funds.
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Unclaimed Assets
How To Find Unclaimed Money
Finding unclaimed money usually means searching official government databases where financial institutions and agencies send money that couldn’t reach you. Most people start with their state unclaimed property office, then branch out to federal sources like the IRS and old employer retirement plans.
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Unclaimed Assets
Unclaimed Assets - Locations
Unclaimed money and property in the U.S. is handled mostly by state unclaimed property programs, plus a few specific federal and private systems. To find it, you usually need to search several official government and financial institution portals, not just one site.
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Unclaimed Assets
Unclaimed Funds - Locations
Unclaimed funds usually sit with state unclaimed property programs, the U.S. Treasury, or other official agencies when money couldn’t be delivered to you. To find it, you typically have to search several specific locations (mostly government portals) and then file a claim with proof that you’re the rightful owner.
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Unclaimed Assets
Unclaimed Money - FAQs
Unclaimed money usually refers to funds that belong to you but were never delivered—like old bank accounts, security deposits, paychecks, or refunds that a company or agency could not get to you and was required by law to turn over to the government.
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Unclaimed Assets
Unclaimed Money - Locations
If you’ve heard that you might have “unclaimed money,” the first move is to check the official government and regulator systems that actually hold or track it, not random search sites. Most unclaimed funds in the U.S. are handled by state unclaimed property programs, plus a few specific federal systems (like the IRS and the U.S. Treasury).
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