The free route, explained plainly
Yes. Official state programs let you search and claim property directly for free.
No paid service is required to search for or claim unclaimed property. This page exists so the free option is never hidden from you.
Find the official program for a state
Choose a state to open its official unclaimed-property program. Links are centralized in state configuration so they can be audited before launch.
Free DIY routing comes first
Optional assistance is not an alternative path around the official program. ReclaimPath only routes toward assistance after state configuration, credential verification, required disclosures, and human compliance approval are complete.
A simple DIY claim checklist
- Search the official state program for the state you believe holds the property.
- Read the program's required-documents list carefully before preparing anything.
- Submit your claim directly through the state's own channels.
- Keep copies of everything you send, along with any confirmation numbers.
- Follow up through the state's published contact channels if you do not hear back.
When optional help may be useful
There is no deadline pressure here — these are simply situations where an organized workflow tends to help.
Business records
Older organizational records may be scattered across systems and people.
Entity changes
Name changes, mergers, and closures may need to be documented in sequence.
Deceased owner
Representative and heir documentation varies by state and circumstance.
Multiple accounts
Several listings can mean several sets of requirements to track.
Old addresses
Matching historic addresses to current records can take extra evidence.
Missing documents
Replacing or substituting records is often the slowest part of a claim.