Search your state’s unclaimed property database
Search other states where you have lived, worked, or owned property
Check the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators website
Gather proof of identity
Gather proof of address history
Gather documents showing ownership or relationship to the property
Submit a claim through the official state unclaimed property office
Complete all required claim forms
Provide any requested supporting documents
Follow up on the claim status
Check for unclaimed funds from banks, insurers, employers, utilities, and investment accounts
Search for unclaimed federal tax refunds
Search for unclaimed retirement benefits
Search for unclaimed savings bonds
Avoid third-party sites that charge unnecessary fees
Recheck periodically for new unclaimed property listings