Refund Sources Directory

Official websites and resources for claiming your unclaimed money

Important: All resources listed here are official and FREE to use. Never pay fees to search for or claim your own money.

Federal Government Resources

IRS - Where's My Refund?

IRS.gov/refunds

Check the status of your federal tax refund for the current year and two prior years. You'll need your SSN, filing status, and exact refund amount.

Treasury Direct - Treasury Hunt

TreasuryDirect.gov

Search for matured, uncashed savings bonds in your name or that of a loved one. The database contains information on Series E bonds issued after 1974.

FDIC - Failed Bank Search

FDIC.gov/resources/resolutions/bank-failures

If your bank failed and was taken over by the FDIC, search here for information about your deposits and how to claim them.

NCUA - Failed Credit Union Search

NCUA.gov

Similar to FDIC but for credit unions. Find information about failed credit unions and how to recover your deposits.

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

PBGC.gov/search-unclaimed-pensions

Search for unclaimed pension benefits from terminated defined benefit pension plans. The PBGC protects retirement incomes of American workers.

Department of Labor - Abandoned Plans

askebsa.dol.gov/abandonedplansearch

Find and claim benefits from terminated 401(k) plans and other employer-sponsored retirement accounts.

VA Benefits for Veterans

VA.gov

Veterans and their families can check for unclaimed benefits, insurance policies, and refunds through the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Multi-State Search Tools

MissingMoney.com

MissingMoney.com

Official database endorsed by the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA). Search multiple participating states at once. Note: Not all states participate.

Unclaimed.org

Unclaimed.org

NAUPA's official site with links to all state unclaimed property programs and educational resources about the unclaimed property process.

State Unclaimed Property Offices

Every state maintains its own unclaimed property database. These are the official state resources - always free to search and claim.

Alabama

Alabama State Treasury
treasury.alabama.gov

Alaska

Alaska Department of Revenue
unclaimedproperty.alaska.gov

Arizona

Arizona Department of Revenue
azunclaimed.gov

Arkansas

Arkansas Auditor of State
auditor.ar.gov

California

California State Controller
sco.ca.gov/upd

Colorado

Colorado State Treasury
colorado.gov/treasury/gcp

Connecticut

Connecticut State Treasurer
ctbiglist.com

Delaware

Delaware State Escheator
revenue.delaware.gov

Florida

Florida Chief Financial Officer
fltreasurehunt.gov

Georgia

Georgia Department of Revenue
dor.georgia.gov/unclaimed-property

Hawaii

Hawaii Unclaimed Property
unclaimedproperty.hawaii.gov

Idaho

Idaho State Treasurer
yourmoney.idaho.gov

Illinois

Illinois State Treasurer
icash.illinoistreasurer.gov

Indiana

Indiana Attorney General
indianaunclaimed.gov

Iowa

Iowa State Treasurer
iowatreasurer.gov

Kansas

Kansas State Treasurer
kansascash.ks.gov

Kentucky

Kentucky State Treasury
treasury.ky.gov

Louisiana

Louisiana State Treasurer
latreasury.gov

Maine

Maine State Treasurer
maineunclaimedproperty.gov

Maryland

Maryland Comptroller
marylandtaxes.gov

Massachusetts

Massachusetts State Treasury
findmassmoney.com

Michigan

Michigan Department of Treasury
michigan.gov/unclaimedproperty

Minnesota

Minnesota Commerce Department
mn.gov/commerce/consumers/your-money/find-missing-money

Mississippi

Mississippi State Treasurer
treasury.ms.gov

Missouri

Missouri State Treasurer
showmemoney.com

Montana

Montana Department of Revenue
revenue.mt.gov

Nebraska

Nebraska State Treasurer
nebraskalostcash.gov

Nevada

Nevada State Treasurer
nevadatreasurer.gov

New Hampshire

New Hampshire Treasury
nh.gov/treasury

New Jersey

New Jersey Unclaimed Property
unclaimedproperty.nj.gov

New Mexico

New Mexico Taxation & Revenue
tax.newmexico.gov

New York

New York State Comptroller
osc.state.ny.us/unclaimed-funds

North Carolina

NC Department of State Treasurer
nctreasurer.com

North Dakota

ND Department of Trust Lands
land.nd.gov

Ohio

Ohio Department of Commerce
com.ohio.gov/unfd

Oklahoma

Oklahoma State Treasurer
ok.gov/treasurer

Oregon

Oregon State Treasury
oregon.gov/treasury

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Treasury
patreasury.gov/unclaimed-property

Rhode Island

Rhode Island State Treasury
treasury.ri.gov

South Carolina

South Carolina State Treasurer
treasurer.sc.gov

South Dakota

SD State Treasurer
sdtreasurer.gov

Tennessee

Tennessee Treasury
claimittn.gov

Texas

Texas Comptroller
claimittexas.gov

Utah

Utah State Treasurer
mycash.utah.gov

Vermont

Vermont State Treasurer
vermonttreasurer.gov

Virginia

Virginia Treasury
vamoneysearch.gov

Washington

Washington Department of Revenue
ucp.dor.wa.gov

West Virginia

WV State Treasurer
wvtreasury.gov

Wisconsin

Wisconsin Department of Revenue
revenue.wi.gov

Wyoming

Wyoming State Treasurer
treasurer.state.wy.us

Washington D.C.

DC Office of Finance
cfo.dc.gov

Insurance Resources

NAIC Life Insurance Policy Locator

eapps.naic.org/life-policy-locator

Free service to help locate life insurance policies and annuity contracts of deceased family members. Participating companies will search their records.

National Association of Insurance Commissioners

NAIC.org

Find your state insurance department for help locating insurance policies, filing complaints, and understanding your rights.

State Life & Health Insurance Guaranty Associations

NOLHGA.com

If your insurance company failed, your state guaranty association may provide coverage. Find your state's association here.

Banking and Investment Resources

National Registry of Unclaimed Retirement Benefits

UnclaimedRetirementBenefits.com

Free registry to search for retirement account benefits from previous employers. Sponsored by PenChecks Trust.

SEC EDGAR Database

sec.gov/edgar

Search for information about public companies, including mergers and acquisitions that might affect old stock holdings.

FINRA BrokerCheck

brokercheck.finra.org

Research brokers and investment firms. Useful for tracking down old investment accounts.

Class Action Settlements

Federal Trade Commission - Refunds

ftc.gov/enforcement/refunds

List of FTC cases that resulted in refunds to consumers. Check if you're eligible for any current distributions.

Securities Class Action Clearinghouse

securities.stanford.edu

Stanford Law School's comprehensive database of securities class action settlements.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

consumerfinance.gov

Information about financial settlements and how to file complaints about financial products and services.

Additional Helpful Resources

Better Business Bureau

BBB.org

Research companies offering unclaimed property services. Check for complaints and scam alerts.

Federal Communications Commission

FCC.gov

Information about phone and cable company refunds, including how to claim deposits and overpayments.

HUD - FHA Refunds

hud.gov/fharefunds

Check if you're owed a refund from FHA mortgage insurance premiums.

Start Your Search Today

Remember, all official resources are free to use. Begin with your state's unclaimed property office and expand from there. Be patient, thorough, and never pay upfront fees.

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