How to Check for Unclaimed Cash
Every year tax refund checks, unemployment checks and other official payments go unclaimed. In addition to those items, many consumers simply lose track of their bank accounts, brokerage accounts and other property. When that happens, the money is kept by the state in which the individual lived or the account was held. After the waiting period has expired, those funds go back into the state's coffers. So if you think you might have money coming to you, it is important to act fast.
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Instructions
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Log on to the website of the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators. See "Resources" for a link.
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Choose your state on the map. This will connect you to the unclaimed property department in your state.
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Type your name or the name of your company in the boxes. The last name field is required, but entering a few letters of your first name will give you more accurate results.
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Review the results of your search and contact the unclaimed property department in your state for instructions on how to verify your ownership of the financial assets and claim your cash. The contact information will be located on the state's unclaimed property website.
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