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title: Unclaimed money in New York | Plan Before You Die
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# 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
### 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.
### Claim through New York

The Comptroller charges no fee to claim unclaimed funds. New York also has no time limit for these claims.
### 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](https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds) | Oct 15, 2026 |
| New York has no time limit to claim unclaimed funds. | [New York State Comptroller](https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds) | Oct 15, 2026 |
| New York updates its unclaimed funds database every day. | [New York State Comptroller](https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds) | Oct 15, 2026 |

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