You can claim it yourself, for free

Checklist: Massachusetts, unclaimed property the state holds

Who holds it: Massachusetts State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property Division

How long: No time limit; held in perpetuity for owners

How you claim: Search your name at FindMassMoney.gov and file the claim online. You then get an emailed claim form; upload or mail it with the Section C documents. Some claims are auto-approved through Fast Track.

Your deadline: ____________ (confirm it with the clerk)

Steps

1. Search your name, old names and business names at findmassmoney.gov
2. Select your property and file the claim
3. Give your Social Security number so the claim can qualify for Fast Track
4. Upload or mail the claim form and the documents listed in Section C
5. Track the claim with your claim ID; processing takes about 180 days

Documents

• Claim form (emailed to you)
• Proof of Social Security number (card or pay stub)
• Proof of the old address (for example an old check or a town hall record)
• Other items listed in Section C of the claim form

What it costs you

free

If someone offers to do it for you

• No one may charge you more than 10%.
• No one may sign you up before the 730th day (2 years) after the money is handed to the state.
• Any deal must be in writing and notarised.
• You never need to pay anyone to file.

Official links

• Find Mass Money (official search and claim): https://www.findmassmoney.gov/
• Mass.gov: Find unclaimed property: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/find-unclaimed-property