Search your state’s unclaimed property database
Check the official unclaimed property website for every state where you have lived
Search for your name, former names, and common misspellings
Check for unclaimed money in the names of deceased relatives if you are an heir
Review old bank, credit union, and brokerage accounts
Review old insurance policies for unclaimed benefits
Check old employer records for unclaimed wages, pensions, or retirement accounts
Look for uncashed checks, refunds, or dividends
Search the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators website
Check the U.S. Treasury for unclaimed savings bonds
Contact former landlords, employers, and financial institutions
Gather identification and proof of address if you find a match
File a claim through the official agency listed for the property
Watch for scams and use only government or official sources