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How to find the official unclaimed-money search for a state
Find your state's official unclaimed-money search, check relevant names and addresses, and understand what to do with a possible match.
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Search basics
What a matching name in an unclaimed-property database does and does not prove
A shared name can identify a lead without proving ownership. Learn how to assess an unclaimed-property match and resolve uncertainty.
Records & checklists
What happens to forgotten checks and balances before they reach a state
Understand the path from an unpaid check or inactive account to state-held unclaimed property, including notices and later searches.
Understanding services
Claimio explained: unclaimed-money search, monitoring and recovery
Understand Claimio's search, monitoring and recovery services, the fee decision, and the limits to confirm before using the platform.