Unclaimed Property

Unclaimed property may include, but is not limited to:

Dormant checking or savings accounts
Uncashed payroll or refund checks
Uncashed insurance payments
Utility deposits
Stocks, bonds, and dividends
Mutual fund accounts
Retirement distributions
Safe deposit box contents
Escrow balances
Trust distributions
Court deposits
Tax refunds (in some circumstances)
Proceeds from the sale of abandoned securities
Gift cards (where covered by state law)

Some states also hold the contents of abandoned safe deposit boxes, which may include:

Jewelry
Coins
Precious metals
Collectible items
Important documents
Family heirlooms

Can Unclaimed Property Include Prize Money or Awards?

If an individual was legally entitled to receive money or property from a contest, promotion, settlement, rebate, class action, or similar program, but the funds were never successfully delivered or cashed, the holder may eventually transfer those funds to the state's unclaimed property program after the applicable dormancy period.

Examples may include:

Sweepstakes winnings
Contest prizes converted to cash
Settlement payments
Class action distributions
Corporate rebates
Vendor refunds

Whether a particular prize qualifies depends on the governing contract, state law, and whether the holder ultimately reported the property to the state.

What Is Unclaimed Property?

Unclaimed property may include, but is not limited to:

Can Unclaimed Property Include Prize Money or Awards?

Do you believe you have unclaimed property?