Rhode Island · unclaimed property the state holds

You can claim it yourself, for free

Who holds it

Rhode Island Office of the General Treasurer, Unclaimed Property Division

How long

No deadline. Treasury holds it in trust until the owner or an heir claims it

How you claim

Search and file a claim for free at findrimoney.gov, then upload any claim documents requested.

If someone offers to do it for you

There may be a fee limit: ask the clerk.
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.
You never need to pay anyone to file.

Checklist: Rhode Island, unclaimed property the state holds

Who holds it: Rhode Island Office of the General Treasurer, Unclaimed Property Division

How long: No deadline. Treasury holds it in trust until the owner or an heir claims it

How you claim: Search and file a claim for free at findrimoney.gov, then upload any claim documents requested.

Your deadline: ____________ (confirm it with the clerk)

Steps

Search for your name at findrimoney.gov
Start a claim online
Upload the documents requested
Check your claim status online

Documents

Not researched yet — ask the clerk

What it costs you

free

If someone offers to do it for you

There may be a fee limit: ask the clerk.
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.
You never need to pay anyone to file.

Official links

Rhode Island Unclaimed Property: https://www.findrimoney.gov/
Rhode Island Unclaimed Property FAQ: https://www.findrimoney.gov/app/faq-general

Source: R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-21.1-35(a); R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-21.1-35(b); R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-21.1-35(c); R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-21.1-24; R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-21.1-13. Researched, not yet checked by a lawyer; confirm with the clerk. Not legal advice.