A Network of the National Association of State Treasurers
A Network of the National Association of State Treasurers

Claiming vs. Reporting

Businesses report unclaimed property so you can find and claim yours.  Claiming and reporting are two essential components of the unclaimed property cycle. Businesses and organizations report unclaimed property as part of their accounting processes.  However, anyone can search for and claim their missing money. Claiming and Reporting Quick Reference Reporting (for Businesses and Organizations) … Read more

How States Return Missing Money

States return over a billion dollars annually  The state treasurers and other officials who administer the unclaimed property programs have developed many powerful and effective methods for locating owners.  Each state may use any or all of the following to connect owners with their unclaimed property. Official government websites States offer free online searches of … Read more

Is it really free to search?

Yes! It is free to search for and claim your missing money!  There is no fee to search for and claim your unclaimed property—if you use your official state program. Each state has laws and unclaimed property programs that make this service available to its citizens. IMPORTANT: There are, however, third-party “finders” that may offer … Read more

What is unclaimed property?

The U.S. has billions of dollars in unclaimed property  Do you have unclaimed cash or property waiting for you? Approximately 1 in 7 people do! There are literally billions of dollars in unclaimed property, held by state governments and treasuries within the United States. It’s free to search for yours. We’re here to help. Learn … Read more