You can claim it yourself, for free

Checklist: New York, unclaimed property the state holds

Who holds it: New York State Comptroller, Office of Unclaimed Funds

How long: No time limit to claim

How you claim: Search for your name and file a claim online on the Comptroller's unclaimed funds site. Upload proof if you are asked for it.

Your deadline: ____________ (confirm it with the clerk)

Steps

1. Search at ouf.osc.ny.gov
2. File the claim online
3. Upload or mail any proof the office asks for
4. Check your claim status online

Documents

• Proof of connection to the old address (ID, bills, tax or legal papers, postmarked envelope)
• Proof of ownership if asked (for example, bank statements, certificates or uncashed checks)

What it costs you

free

If someone offers to do it for you

• No one may charge you more than 15%.
• You never need to pay anyone to file.

Official links

• NYS Comptroller: Unclaimed Funds: https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds
• NYS Comptroller: Required Documentation: https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/required-documentation
• NYS Comptroller: About Unclaimed Funds (includes court funds): https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/about-unclaimed-funds