Found Money Report provides free guides to help Americans search official U.S. state and federal databases for unclaimed money.
According to the NAUPA FY 2024 Annual Report, U.S. states collectively hold approximately $70 billion in unclaimed property. Roughly 1 in 7 Americans has at least one unclaimed account. The national average claim paid is $2,080; the median is approximately $100.
Searching every state database is completely free. No third-party service is required to search or file a claim. Results vary and we are not affiliated with any U.S. government agency.
Common types include: forgotten bank account balances, uncashed payroll checks, stock dividends, life insurance proceeds, pension benefits, security deposits, IRS tax refunds, and savings bonds.
Search your state's official unclaimed property database (linked from each state guide on this site), plus federal databases including PBGC (pensions), Treasury Hunt (savings bonds), and the NAIC Life Insurance Policy Locator. Each search is free and takes about 5 minutes.