Finding unclaimed money

There are a lot of websites out there that claim they'll help you find unclaimed money.  What they don't tell you, is that they want part of what they find.

 

If you live in California, or have lived in California, check out the State Controller's office.  If you live in another state, check out your state controller's website.

 

The most common types of Unclaimed Property are:

• Bank accounts and safe deposit box contents


• Stocks, mutual funds, bonds, and dividends


• Uncashed cashier's checks or money orders


• Certificates of deposit


• Matured or terminated insurance policies


• Estates


• Mineral interests and royalty payments, trust funds, and escrow accounts.