What Is Unclaimed Property?

Unclaimed property is money that’s been lost or forgotten over time, including old bank accounts, uncashed checks, stock certificates, and unused gift cards. After a period of inactivity, lost money is legally considered abandoned property and turned over to the New York State Comptroller’s Office, where there’s no fee or time limit to claim it.

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Claim What’s Yours!

Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office of Unclaimed Funds returns over $2 million each day. We work to reunite New Yorkers with their lost money by:

• Reuniting certain properties of $250 or less to verified owners faster without having to file a claim
• Mailing notification letters to owners with instructions on how to search and claim a property
• Hosting community outreach events across the State
• Using a range of databases and verification tools to find and notify owners
• Encouraging current and former New Yorkers to search our unclaimed funds database

Once ownership is verified, you’ll receive information on the account details and the amount of the claim. Our database is updated daily so check back often to see we’re holding money belonging to you, your business, friends or family!