How much unclaimed money is in the US?

State treasuries and other holding entities in the United States are currently holding approximately $80 billion in unclaimed property combined. This figure is compiled from NAUPA (National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators) data and includes dormant bank accounts, insurance proceeds, uncashed checks, forgotten utility deposits, and more — collectively amounting to roughly $200 to $400 per eligible claimant.

Which state has the most unclaimed money?

California holds the most unclaimed property of any state — approximately $13.2 billion. New York is close behind at $18.4 billion (though New York's higher per-capita figure of $946 makes it the highest per resident). Texas rounds out the top three with approximately $8.9 billion in unclaimed property.

How do I check for unclaimed money?

You can check for unclaimed money by searching each state's official unclaimed property database — typically run by the state treasury or comptroller's office. Start with MissingMoney.com, which aggregates many state databases in one place. You can also search directly at individual state portals. FindersKeepers automates this process and searches across all 50 states plus federal programs, HUD, and class action databases in a single free scan.

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State treasuries are holding over $80 billion in unclaimed property. Browse every state below to see the total and check if any belongs to you.

$80B+

Total unclaimed nationally

States + DC covered

1 in 3

Americans have unclaimed money

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Totals are estimates based on NAUPA national data and population-weighted state allocations. Figures are illustrative and do not guarantee unclaimed property exists in your name.
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