The State By State Guide to Unclaimed Assets

Last updated: September 10, 2025

Unclaimed assets can be a hidden treasure waiting for you.

The challenge is each state in the United States operates an Unclaimed Property Program to safeguard these assets until they can be returned to their owners.

This guide will walk you through the process of finding and claiming your rightful unclaimed assets in each state.
 

General Steps for Finding Unclaimed Assets

Before diving into state-specific details, let's go over some general steps to help you find unclaimed assets:

1. Check State Databases
   
   Start by searching your name and any known aliases in your state's unclaimed property database.
   
   You can do this online through the state's official website.

2. Search Other States
   
   If you've lived in multiple states, consider checking the unclaimed property databases of each one.

3. Utilize National Databases
   
   Websites like unclaimed.org could ease your search greatly. 

4. Gather Necessary Documentation
   
   Before filing a claim, gather the required documents, such as identification, proof of address.
   
   Bring any supporting documentation proving your ownership of the assets as well.

5. File a Claim
   
   Follow the specific instructions provided by the state to file a claim.

There are assistance programs designed to help you. See what you’re eligible for here!

 

The State-By-State Guide

Now, let's explore the process for each state individually.

Simply click on the state where your assets are most likely to live:

States starting with A:

• Alabama
• Alaska
• Arizona
• Arkansas
   

States starting with C:

• California
• Colorado
• Connecticut
   

States starting with D:

• Delaware
• District of Columbia
   

States from F-H:

• Florida
• Georgia
• Hawaii
   

States starting with I:

• Idaho
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
   

States from K-L:

• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
   

States starting with M:

• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Montana
   

States starting with N:

• Nebraska
• Nevada
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• New York
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
   

States starting with O:

• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Oregon
   

States from P-R:

• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
   

States starting with S:

• South Carolina
• South Dakota
   

States starting with T:

• Tennessee
• Texas
   

State starting with U:

• Utah
   

States starting with V:

• Vermont
• Virginia
   

States starting with W:​​​​​​​

• Washington
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

 

Follow these state-specific guidelines, use online databases, and gather necessary documentation to reclaim your unclaimed funds and property.

Don't delay! Unclaimed assets can be reappropriated by your state after a period of time.

Keep an eye to this opportunity for additional funds for you. 

Read more:

• Do You Have Unclaimed Funds? Here's How To Find Out
• How To Get Your Forgotten Or Lost Money Without Breaking The Bank

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