Step 1: Search official state databases (free)
Every state runs an unclaimed property program. Use the official directory at unclaimed.org or the multi-state search at MissingMoney.com, and search every state you've lived or worked in, plus relatives who passed away.
Step 2: Check foreclosure surplus and tax sale overages
Money from a foreclosure or tax sale usually isn't in the state unclaimed property database. It sits with the court, county or trustee, and it can be much larger. This is where AssetBridge Group focuses.
Step 3: Look for inherited money
If a parent or grandparent died, their unclaimed money may be payable to the estate or heirs. Search their names and old addresses too.
Avoid unclaimed money scams
Never pay upfront to learn about money owed to you, and never share your SSN or bank login by phone or text. A legitimate company tells you where the money is held so you can verify it.
Frequently asked questions
Is searching for unclaimed money free?+
Yes. Official state searches are free. AssetBridge Group's eligibility review is also free.
Can I search for a deceased relative's unclaimed money?+
Yes. Search their name in each state they lived in. Heirs or the estate usually need a death certificate and proof of heirship to claim.
Why didn't my foreclosure surplus show up in the state search?+
Surplus from a foreclosure or tax sale is usually held by the court or county, not the state unclaimed property office, until a deadline passes.
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General information, not legal advice. AssetBridge Group is an independent private company, not a government agency or law firm.
