How to Find If There Is Money Being Held for Me
If a company is unable to locate you to pay money that it owes you, it has to turn the money over to the state. This includes past employers, utility companies, banks and any other company that owes you money. After the money has been turned over to the state, it is held until you come forth to claim it. Each state has a protocol in place for you to find money that is being held for you.
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Instructions
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Visit the State Treasurer website for the state you believe is holding your money.
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Click the link for "Unclaimed Property." The exact wording may slightly vary by state.
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Enter your name. Click the search option. If the state is holding money for you, your name will be listed in the search results. Generally, you will see the amount of money that is being held, your last known address and the name of the company that issued the money.
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Contact the State Treasurer's office via telephone if you don't feel comfortable entering your name and Social Security number online. The telephone number for your State Treasurer is listed on the state's website.
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Check for unclaimed money across multiple states by using the website MissingMoney.com.
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