Unclaimed money in New York
Use New York State Comptroller's official search to look for money in your name. Searching is free. Follow the state's own instructions if you find a match.
- Official state sources
- Free search
- Checked October 15, 2026
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Open New York's unclaimed funds page
Start with the New York State Comptroller and choose Search for Unclaimed Funds. Use the state's claim instructions if you find a match.
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Claim through New York
The Comptroller charges no fee to claim unclaimed funds. New York also has no time limit for these claims.
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Search New York again later
New York updates its database daily. Keep a note of your search so you can check again when you review your papers.
What we checked
| Fact | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| New York charges no fee to claim unclaimed funds. | New York State Comptroller | Oct 15, 2026 |
| New York has no time limit to claim unclaimed funds. | New York State Comptroller | Oct 15, 2026 |
| New York updates its unclaimed funds database every day. | New York State Comptroller | Oct 15, 2026 |
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