Your comprehensive guide to finding and claiming unclaimed property in New York
Under the guidance of Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, New York State's Unclaimed Property program is dedicated to reuniting individuals and businesses with their lost funds. With over $19 billion in unclaimed money currently being held, the state returns approximately $1.5 million every day to rightful owners.
Over $19 billion in unclaimed money currently being held
Approximately $1.5 million returned every day to rightful owners
In 2025 alone, more than $41 million in unclaimed funds have been successfully returned
Unclaimed property can come from various sources, including:
Visit the New York State Comptroller's website to search by name or business name.
Once you've located unclaimed property, filing a claim is easy. The state will work with you to verify your ownership.
After verification, the state will return your funds without charge.
Join the many New Yorkers who have recovered their unclaimed property. With billions of dollars in unclaimed assets, there's a good chance that some of it may belong to you!
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