Refund Sources Directory
Official websites and resources for claiming your unclaimed 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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