There is currently more than $2 Billion worth of Texas unclaimed money being held by the Lone Star State!
There are about 25 million people in Texas and about 6 million names on the list of unclaimed money in Texas.
That means approximately one in four Texans have unclaimed money being held for them!
For a little background information, unclaimed property is defined as “any financial asset that has been abandoned by the owner for one or more years”.
Now, you may ask “why would someone abandon their own money?”. Well for the most part they don’t do it on purpose!
For instance, some examples of Texas unclaimed money include:
- Dividend, payroll or cashier’s checks
- Stocks, mutual fund accounts, bonds
- Utility deposits and other refunds
- Bank accounts and safe deposit box contents
- Insurance proceeds
- Mineral interest or royalty payments
- Court deposits, trust funds, escrow accounts
Now, take a look the third item “utility deposits and other refunds”. Let’s say you moved into a house or an apartment and needed to get the electricity in your own name. The electric/utility company may have asked for a deposit before starting up your service. Now let’s say you lived there for several years and decided to move out. By this time, you have probably long forgotten about your utility deposit. If you move out and the utility company does not have a forwarding address or for some unknown reason on their end are not able to get you your deposit back, they are required by law to turn it over to the state.
In Texas, unclaimed money is turned over after one year. This is just one example of how your money might end up on the Texas unclaimed money list.
Claim Processing Time
It takes approximately 90 to 120 days (see comment below) to process an original owner claim once it is received at the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, if no additional information is needed. Certain claims may take longer.
Technically, there is no deadline for claiming Texas unclaimed property. In fact, if the owner has passed away, heirs can legally claim their family’s assets. But abandoned items pile up extremely quickly, and the state has a very limited amount of space in which to store these items. After every possible method to contact the owner has been exhausted over several years, something has to be done.
Texas does need help in contacting the six million people owed unclaimed money. The state cannot do it all themselves.
Click here to search for Texas Unclaimed Money
The City of Houston, TX has their own list of unclaimed money.
The list has 410,000 names on it. This list only contains amounts under $100. Anything over $100 is turned over to the States unclaimed money division.
Still, if you live or have lived or worked in Houston, it doesn’t hurt to check to see if you have some money owed to you.
Here is the Houston, TX unclaimed money list (Not more than $100).
Did you know you can make money finding unclaimed money for other people?
There is a little known business that lets you do that. Unclaimed money finders locate people that don’t know they money being held for them and help them to recover it.
In return, they charge a commission after the money is recovered.
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Bobby G Hargrove says
I have a claim for my mother ins. money for some time and have not heard one word about it. who or what do I contact about it. I go to the sit and can not get any inforation about it.
Eden MBA says
My father has unclaimed money but he’s not around and doesn’t know when he’ll be back can i claim it as a legal heir ?
Kelly says
I see a few claims on the Texas claim it page. But I am not 100% sure they belong to me. The claims in question do not provide address or just say cashiers check. Can I claim them if I am not certain but I believe they are mine?
Maria says
Am curious, how is the money once claimed refunded? Paper check or Direct deposit or Cash?
Jack says
Paper check mailed to your home address
After I claimed the monies I found from a forgot about graduation fund I got a an email that asked for some easy ID info I had on have // edited the pdf on my phone // confirmation the next day // check a few days later
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Kay Hu says
Hi there,
I recently went to the unclaimed property site and found that my brother, who is incarcerated for life, has over $30,000 worth of unclaimed money. This money was unclaimed a two years after he went to prison. Is there a clause for the state of Texas that prohibits a family member (with the valid documentation) from claiming funds for an individual who is in prison?
Best regards,
Kay
dawn coe says
Hi Kay,
I handle Asset Recovery for Unclaimed Property in Texas if you would like my help please email me your contact # and I will reach out to you. dawncoe@aol.com\thank you, Dawn
Charles says
Hello, Found my company claim today and applied to claim it, i have already gotten a gotten to fill and the requested documents are ready and sent out today too, How long does it take to hear back from them?
Eric Bolan says
Have you heard back from them yet? Just curious.
Brian says
The site say it takes 90 to 120 days. The video on this page says average time is 37 days. I submitted my claim and go a reply back in 28 days request more information. Hope that this helps. If you have more questions reach me at https://www.e67agency.com
trisha mai says
My past husband life insurance company (John Hancock) informed that they sent his insurance proceed to the state unclaimed department. However, the Texas unclaimed department can’t assist me to locate the fund because I don’t have the property ID. Where can I get that ID number ? I have the insurance company, his policy number, death certificate, but it seems no one can assist to locate the fund. What should I do to start the search ? Thanks for helping.
unclaimedfunds says
Trisha,
Did you go here and enter his name to see if anything came up:
https://claimittexas.org/
Sue Grisham says
The state has zero intention of returning any funds. All they do is hassle wanting the same information that is sent repeatedly. My
Mom has been dead for 20’ years and they want receipts where she paid insurance premiums. It’s nothing but a big joke.
barbara warren says
hello trisha,
you can find the property id in the county assessors office where the property is located. good luck honey.
dawn coe says
Hi Trisha Mai,
I handle Asset Recovery in Texas if you would like my help please contact me at dawncoe@aol.com with your contact # and I will reach out to you. Thank you, Dawn
Pamela Lawson says
My sister died Intestate in 2005, family went to Probate Court took 5 years to close. She had no children or husband, mother passed in 2008. There was some problems with siblings. Only two items were still outstanding, a low rate CD and a Home. I was Administrator and worked to try and settle items but still problems. We finally sold house in 2017 and that process took us through all the necessary processing of documents. Back in 2017 after the bank fused to continue the CD account, it was turned over to Texas Unclaimed Property. I filed claim in May 2018, didn’t get response until May 2019. I’ve been sending requested documents since then, some are the same documents and some are different. I’ve spoken to the examiner directly, by voicemail, and via letters downloaded with requested documents. I just received another letter and Heirship request. On requested document was faxed a month ago. The other is a document that I’ve been took is impassible reopen case to get. So tell me why are they asking me for documents dated no earlier than 18 months ago, ? from a case closed by Harris Count October 2010?
L Mahoney says
Do you fill out the form with the SSN, Driver’s License, etc. with info for the person who held the account or the person claiming the money? I am the executor and am not sure whether I should be entering the information for the decedent or for myself.
Thanks!
unclaimedfunds says
Best thing to do is contact the state directly and ask them.
Marie says
I filed for unclaimed funds, I owe student debt should I ever receive the unclaimed funds , can it be taking to pay on school debt ?
Ray says
Did you receive your claim? And how long did it take if you did? Thanks
Shawn says
I found unclaimed funds for both of my parents who passed years ago..Is there anyway I can claim them ?
dawn coe says
Hi Shawn,
I handle Asset Recovery in Texas if you would like my help you can email me your contact # dawncoe@aol.com Thank you, Dawn
AAron morales says
is there unclaimed funds for a aaron jude morales in el paso tx 79907
Mary A Hicks says
Where is my money
Artamies M Darrett says
This is not funny your atvatar is not nice your not nice Individuals
AAron morales says
trying to find out if AARON morales has unclaimed money plz send to BANK OF AMERICA as well as chase
Jess says
You have to search it yourself and claim the money.
L.C.Fenix says
I filed a month ago…..had to call to get response they had received information…….was told it was received and it would be given to supervisor for fast track?!?…..do you receive the monies owed and interest? Just curious…..will reply back when solution is at hand….responses welcomed
Andrea says
What does one have to do to get oil and gas minerals on land that belong to Rosa María Hinojosa De Balli the first cattle queen of Texas which own a million acres
unclaimedfunds says
Andrea,
You’re going to have to talk directly to the State of Texas for that and give them any information you might have if you feel you are entitled to a claim.
Shelisha Sheppard says
How do I file a claim?
rhonda c gray says
What to do if a deceased person passed away but was staying with there daughter at there daughter home and both are deceased help cause there is $$$ out there
Name Cindy says
Hello Cindy Norton
Sue Grisham says
The state has funds from two of my mother’s ins policies. She passed in 2001 and the actual policies have long since disappeared. In order for me to collect, one of the required docs are either the policy or proof of premium payments. I have neither. What can I do?
Kelsey Foulk says
Contact the insurance company and let them know what you are trying to do. They should be able to assist. I had to get copy of policy and receipt of payment from my grandmothers policy.
herman Lee evans says
I have money that I have to claim. Amounting to an estimation of $10,000
David123 says
No one I know has Ever collected
unclaimedfunds says
Are you saying they have money being held for them and cannot get it or, nobody you know has any money being held for them?
Mark says
Exactly! They either never answer the phone or make you provide documentation there is no way to produce. It’s a royal pain in the butt.
BE says
You are absolutely right! I sent birth certificates, death certificates, completed forms for family history, and then they wanted more information about the addresses, phone numbers, and vital statistics on all these whom many after many years have lost contact with and don’t even know of my brothers death. They make it so complicated that I believe it is a hoax the keep the money. After I had been sick for several months and unable to get more paperwork together, they closed the case and never contacted me and when I tried to call the one working on the case, he, so far has not responded. Makes you wonder if the representative gets a commission for keeping it. Then where it goes seems to be kept a secret, as I cannot find out where the money is now.
allen s. parker says
trying to find if I have unclaimed money
Sue says
Seems the state has it planned that way to me. What a scam!
Robert Wilson says
I have filled out for a claim, but where is the last step???
Jackie says
Submit your claim and required documentation to comptroller. You can check status of your claim when you have a claim number.
Kelley says
How does one get the claim number? By snail mail? Email?
Jackie says
Submit and wait. You’ll get confirmation & claim #. Use the claim number to check status of claim on website.
Buster May says
I have 2 cd’s that were purchased in 1983 and noone seems to know how i can get hem cashed and iI called that claims number but they didn’t know how to do it can you give me some kind of help
Lesa Tiatia says
Follow the instructions. Click on “claim” and it’ll take you to a screen where you’ll fill up your personal info. Write down the claim# because it will ask you for that number again as you fill out those forms. If its more than $500 they usually ask to have your signature notorized. They email you the forms to print out, take to your bank to notorize and mail it in with a copy if your ID and whatever else they ask for.
Leslie says
I have “claimed” my funds. I am wondering which address the funds will go to? Will they go to the one on file, or the one I just input into the system that states my current address?
Lesa Tiatia says
To your new address
KIMBERLY PERSON says
So which States will release the checks directly to the Business??? Majority are saying they will only release to the claimant. How would you possibly go about collecting your percentage if thats the case? Ask the claimant to promise to pay and hope they honor it???
unclaimedfunds says
Kimberly,
Off the top of my head Arizona and California are two states that will send a check directly to the Finder.
If you have a signed agreement with the claimant, they are legally obligated to pay you. It’s just like any other business.
If nobody did work because they were worried about whether they were going to get paid or not, nothing would ever get done!
dawn coe says
So they send out the finders fee check and a check for the balance goes out to the claimant ? that’s convenient if so… do you have to be licensed in the state of Arizona?
unclaimedfunds says
You need to be a licensed private investigator in the state of Arizona.
christopher washington says
I WATED TOO WRITE THE STATE COMPTROLLERS OFFICE a.s.a.p. but cant find address!
Hampri says
Unclaimed Property Division
P.O. Box 12046
Austin, TX 78711
Mark Smith says
I submitted my claim in November 2018 for insurance money on behalf of my mother who is in a nursing home. I have Guardianship for her and the status on the Website says I’ll be contacted if further information is needed.
Since we’ve past the 120 day processing period should I be concerned and need to contact the State directly, or is this about normal from a processing time frame? Will I just get the check in the mail or will I be notified that it has been sent. Thanks for your response.
unclaimedfunds says
It could be taking that long. The best thing to do is contact the State directly and ask. You can call them at 800-321-2274. It’s probably best to call them as soon as they open so your not on hold forever. I would think you would just receive a check in the mail but you can inquire about that as well.
Jeffery Krone says
My name is Jeffery g krone li live in ky my family and lived in Houston on looking for in claimed money my # is 5029655332
unclaimedfunds says
There are many Krone’s listed in Texas and a couple of Jeffrey’s (although I didn’t see any with a “g” in the middle).
You should go to https://claimittexas.org/, enter a search and see if you recognize anyone.
Jadeen says
No limit on time to get your check? Does it really happen?
Reh says
Hollo
,what is that about. How is work to get money???
Leslie Tedrick says
What if the funds are in an ex husband’s name from when you were married and it was from utility deposits or anything that should be shared money or indeed your money but his name?
Francesca Carboni says
I waited an entire three years and never got any response at all….you must reapply/re-request aid in getting those funds. So basically, DO EVERYTHING ALLLLLL OVER AGAIN…. That’s what they told me after I called them, waited on hold for exactly 99 minutes and not to mention 3 years later too…. and make sure you sent in all of the mandatory documentation that they request and when you RE APPLY go back on the website to make sure theres no “newly listed” documents they’re now requesting as well, THEY TOLD ME….. YES IT BITES BUT IT WILL BE WORTH IT WHEN THE CHECK FINALLY COMES. RE APPLY EVERY 145 DAYS UNTIL YOU ARE PAID AND YOU CAN CALL AND CHECK ✔STATUS OF YOUR CLAIM TOO THE INFO IS LISTED ON THE SAME http://WWW.CLAIMITTEXAS.ORG WEBSITE. GOD?? BLESS YOU AND GOOD LUCK, I HOPE YOU GET LOTS OF ???????MONEY $$$!!!
Cheryl Gerthe says
I have been waiting 5 months. No one has contacted me…
Letty says
I filed a claim in July2019,waited till August 2019 and called they stated paperwork was never received????? Then re submitted in August. It’s now December 29, have not received any thing. All I get is if any additional info is needed you will be contacted.
Mayur says
Hi,
I am from Bangalore, India. I have around 33 shares form Dell Inc bought on 2005/2006. However, since the company is no more a public ltd, the shares are not listed. Kindly let me know how do I claim for the amount which is in escheat account
unclaimedfunds says
Did you search in Texas yet as there are several Mayur’s listed? You can look at https://claimittexas.org/ . If you don’t see anything the best thing to do would be to call the Texas Unclaimed Property Division at 800-321-2274 and speak to someone directly.
Jennifer Smith says
So I got a card in the mail saying I am owed money from some Texas agencies. I’m skeptical, but curious. Looking around on my own hasn’t come up with anything. Jennifer Kay Melancon Smith Landry.
MJ says
Did you work, or ever do business with any of the agencies? If so, the money could be yours. My mother had money from a old utilities company and she received the money and gave me 10% for finding it. Lol
Jane says
I sent in two claims over a year ago and still have heard nothing.
unclaimedfunds says
You should contact the State directly at 800-321-2274
Ami A says
I sent all my Father’s probate paperwork in 7 months ago and the Claimit page has said Documents received, we will contact you with any questions. I sent the Comptroller’s office am email in December and they replied that they have the paperwork and they profess claims in the order they come in. I was hoping to close the estate out in 2018, but that’s not going to happen now.
brian reilly says
Hello Jennifer,
I searched on Jennifer Smith, lots of them out there. Cross reference to the cities you may have lived in. I saw a Jennifer C Melancon
JENNIFER C MELANCON 15360 WAGON WHEEL CIR CHANDLER TX 75758 STATE OF TX DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION REFUND OR REBATE DUE $26.00
Several Jennifer Landry’s also. Cross-reference these too. Hope this helps.
Anna says
Where da best place of unclaimed money.
unclaimedfunds says
Anna,
I would say try the free search page on this site first.
Elisa says
claimittexas.org
Best way I learned to do it is put ONLY FIRST & LAST NAME.. IT BROADENS THE SEARCH MORE SO THAN WHEN U ADD THE CITY & ZIP
Mary Cervantes says
My Married names were Mary Trevino, Mary Lorenzi, Mary Vasquez
Gayle Smith says
I’m trying to find my lost funds and I was told that I had some….
unclaimedfunds says
Gayle,
Go here and enter your name:
https://claimittexas.org/
There are several Gayle Smith’s listed at different addresses.
Good luck!
kathykirchberg@yahoo.com says
Same thing happened to me, christus spohn hospital. Irony was I worked there over 30 years and never changed address.
ELIZABETH KENNEMER says
Good Evening, I am trying to find out if I have any unclaimed funds in my name and every site I try is requesting a fee. I was told that it should be free. Is this correct and if so how can I get this information? Any and All help would be Greatly Appreciated
unclaimedfunds says
Elizabeth,
Yes, there is no charge to search here. Besides the map on the home page, you can use the resources on the free search page to look for funds.
Anthony says
I saw that I have money on the website and filed the necessary paperwork and submitted my ID as requested. So it takes 3-4 months for them to cut a check and send it in the mail?
Margarita says
Iam want see if i have some money lost thank you
Natasha Hunt says
I would like to know if I have anything my married name is Coleman maiden name is Hunt
Lynn says
My ex husband recently passed away. There are 3 small claims due to him which he was never able to get straightened out to receive himself – oil money left to him by his father many years ago. He has 2 sons who should receive these little distributions. How do we arrange this for them? I have his death certificate. Thank you.
I also see claims in there for both of his brothers who have children that should be receiving this…
Texas Notary 360 says
Please contact Texas notary 360 @ 3463001552 or email at admin@texasnotary360.com. I’ll be delighted to help you.
Debra M. Dailey says
I am trying to track down any unclaimed 401K monies in my name. Canyou help? Please reply.
Texas Notary 360 says
Please contact Texas notary 360 @ 3463001552 or email at admin@texasnotary360.com. I’ll be delighted to help you.
David Sweat says
what state what names did you have at the time. You know madin names addresses. and if you have year or close to the years it will help
Teresa draper says
I’m trying to find my unclaimed fund help please
Alma S. says
Teresa, If you leave (or leaved) in Arlington, seems like you have $50 bucks to claim.
Alma S. says
Live or lived (sorry, wrong verb used above) 🙂
S Hall says
I claimed an item on the website. I got a letter saying the following
“The reporting institution has not been able to provide our office with sufficient documentation on the property owner to verify the proof of the ownership you have submitted
I called the state and they said – Yes, The hospital where you worked cannot provide information to verify your claim.
So, if they say they have no way to verify my money, they don’t have to pay it to me?
Sorry but that is not right. I have provided my information and I worked for them but because THEY don’t keep good records? That is wrong.
Robert Ernst says
find unclaimed funds
Shirlon yvonne trent says
Could i please get some help in recovering my unclaimed money. Will pay fee just to recieve funds. Styvonne6@gmail.com
William P Coleman says
I have recently received mail claiming I have $2006.84 due to me. I contacted the companies and they claim that I am being overcharged $748.00. Each year. The companies that have contacted me are requiring 50% finders fee. One company is Refund Hound, and the other is ALPA, both are in Houston.
I do not see my name on your list is there another way to find this unclaimed money without paying this extreme fee?
B Harris says
Try going to MissingMoney.com
Alma S. says
William,
There’s about 94 items found that list a “William Coleman” with unclaimed funds. I would need to check what addresses have you lived in and in what cities, as well as your Middle Name if any. It is illegal to charge more than 10% finders fees in Texas. I am a Notary and can help you recover your funds, feel free to email me: alstxmobilenotary@gmail.com
Karen E Hanshew says
Contact HG&S Financing (512) 786-1161. Their fee is 10 percent
Henry D. Jones says
I keep getting mail stating that I have unclaimed funds. My searches has not proven that. Am I not looking in the right place?
unclaimedfunds says
Who is sending the mail? Unclaimed funds can be held in a variety of places.
charles s kabalka says
watch out for the mail scam offers reverse check the tele # & address SCAMMERS
Larry says
I found out that Texas pulled funds from my etrade account and I am wanting to know who to contact to place it back.
unclaimedfunds says
They’re not going to put it back. You’re going to have to file a claim for the funds and then re-deposit them yourself once you receive them.
k. finley says
Is it possible to take my claim and I.D. down to the State offices and wait for them to cut my check? I work right next to their offices.
unclaimedfunds says
Kristy, I don’t think it works that fast!
Brenda Gail Adams says
Trying to find out if I have any unclaimed funds
MICHAE R WILLIAMS says
DO I HAVE UNCLAIMED MONEY?
Diann Simmons says
Is, there any unclaimed. money in my. name .
Joe Mendez says
I have a claim number but I accidentlu threw the 2nd page away to find out the status of my unclaimed money, is there a web site I can go on using my name or ss#?
RITA G. MESOJEDNIK says
do I have any unclaimed property or money in texas
Connie says
If u get something saying that part of what u filed for is not yours will they check the rest?
unclaimedfunds says
Connie,
They should give you what is yours and what you’re entitled to but you should contact them directly to get the details.
Kasey G says
I was trying to search if i have unclaimed funds either in Texas or New York but I can’t get it to where I can search name please help?
Pat says
Received my $80 in unclaimed money very quickly in 2015. I’m wondering if I would be getting any type of Tax statement? I’m waiting to file my income taxes until I’m sure where to list this money or if I need to include any type of tax statement.
unclaimedfunds says
Pat,
You may want to confirm with an accountant, but you shouldn’t have to declare this on your tax statement because it is money that was yours that has probably already been taxed previously.
Emely says
Hi, the bowlero at midland texas don’t pay me the last hours! What I to do???
Delphanie Barrett says
Looking for unclaimed funds.
JeNetta says
It says that they charge a fee to receive your money. Why would they charge me a fee if it’s my money???
unclaimedfunds says
JeNetta,
Make sure you are dealing with the state of Texas directly. They will not charge you a fee to get your money.
Jo Ann Owen says
When u win a big prize why do they charge registration fees, and other fees before they give you your prize. it keeps getting larger each ?
unclaimedfunds says
Jo Ann,
Because it is most likely a scam, see here http://unclaimed-funds.org/please-do-not-fall-for-this-scam/. You shouldn’t have to pay for a prize if you’ve actually won it.
melandy says
I just talked to someone they said I had to pay 34.99 to register and receive my money, I hung up.
unclaimedfunds says
Melandy,
I’m pretty sure you didn’t speak to someone here: https://www.comptroller.texas.gov/programs/claim-it/ . They would not be charging you to register and get your money from the state.
Ashley Harkcom says
I Would Like To Find Out If I Have Any Unclaimed Funds….
In Advance Thank You
Katrina Thomas says
I keep getting an email saying that I have some unclaimed money but where do I start off looking or searching???….Please reply Thanks
id an says
Hello, Today is Nov. 03, 2015, as I mentioned before, Unclaimed Property mailed a check 10/6/2015 and stated to give it 7-10 business days to arrive. I still have no check, I did phone and was told I have to wait at least 30 days before anything could be done. Was this information correct?
unclaimedfunds says
You’re asking on the incorrect site. You need to contact the State of Texas at:
Phone (M-F, 8am – 5pm): 1-800-654-FIND (3463) or (512) 463-3120
Email: unclaimed.property@cpa.state.tx.us
Mail:
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts,
Unclaimed Property Division,
Research and Correspondence Section,
PO Box 12046,
Austin, TX 78711-2046
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) 1-800-248-4099 or 512-463-4621
rhonda fredericksen says
I’m needing to find a 401 k plan for Terry Lynn Fredericksen, since 2004
rhonda fredericksen says
How do I go about finding the 401 k
Rachel P says
Please leave me a message if you find anything.
Rachel P Gutierrez
unclaimedfunds says
Rachel,
You will need to take a look yourself and see if anything matches. There are twenty items that come up when entering your name.
Bryan Quintana says
I do believe what my grandparents died they left me some money and property I would like to know how do I go about finding out if I have anything to inherit from their departure thank you very much Bryan Quintana
Yvonda Lester says
I need the website to see if I have unclaimed funds out there please
Tan says
Hello, I received notification from Texas Unclaimed Property a check was printed 10/6/2015, today is 10/17/2015 and I still have not received the check. Should I be concerned and have them to put a stop on the check and start over?
sandra says
Just checking to see have ang money left for sandrascallan or quincyscallan thank you 281-701-
Harolyn Watson says
My friend found her unclaimed money and told me I might have some
Michelle says
Looking for my dad’s unclaimed money. He had passed away before he was able to tell my sister and I about it all.
María del Carmen García Flores says
Hola Buenas tardes!
Necesito de apoyo y orientación urgente.!!
Mi padre tiene una cuenta en Banco BBVA COMPASS en Eaglee Pass Texas, desde hace varios años. Hace poco recibió una carta del mismo donde habria de activar su cuenta pues de lo contrario su dinero pasaria al Estad de Texas. Cuando acudimos resulta el dinero ya fue extraido del Banco y nos sugieren buscar en esta pagina su nombre para hacer el reclamo correspondiente. Estoy batallando muchisimo. Vivimos en México. Me podria orientar por favor?. Se lo agradeceré infinitamente.
David says
Ok lets try this again since you won’t post mt Question After waiting 2 months for a reply & then I get approve on august 18th but for whatever reason after jumping through all your “Hoops” I have to wait for 2 weeks before MY MONEY to be sent to me. Than it wasn’t sent on the 1st like i was promise for MY MONEY it was sent on the 3rd. So why do I have to wait 7 to 10 business days when you could have overnighted MY MONEY to me?
unclaimedfunds says
David,
You’ve got the wrong site. We don’t have your money. Could it be you are trying to reach the Texas unclaimed money office directly?
David says
Can you please explain 2 things for me 1. It says my check was printed August 3rd, Does that mean it was sent out as well on the 3rd & 2nd Question What mail service do you use that takes 10-14 business Days? and if Standard WHY?
David says
Sorry September 3rd
unclaimedfunds says
David,
You’ve got the wrong site.
Marjorie A. McMurrey says
Intrerested in how I should look for unclaimed funds under my name or my husband’s name, Allen Lamar McMurrey Jr.
brian reilly says
3279517 ALLEN MCMURREY PO BOX 516 BASTROP TX 78602 21ST CENTURY N AMER INS CO PREMIUM REFUND ON INDIVIDUAL POLICY $115.71 2012
2627707 ALLEN MCMURREY PO BOX 516 BASTROP TX 78602 GE MONEY ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CREDIT BALANCE $50.00 2009
38409079 ALLEN SR MCMURREY PO BOX 516 BASTROP TX 78602 STATE OF WYOMING ANY OTHER MISCELLANEOUS OUTSTANDING CKS $50.00 2014
37093059 A L MCMURREY UAA MC MURREY FAMILY TR HOUSTON TX 77098 RKI INC FUNDS FOR LIQUIDATED/REDEEMED SHARES $215.00 2001
see if any of these apply.
Shirlon Yvonne Trent says
When i check….it says i have money $989.78 ..when i call it say they can’t find funds…what do i do?
unclaimedfunds says
Shirlon,
Where are you looking and where are you calling?
Brenda Lindley says
I really don’t know where to look or how to look but I’m trying.
Brenda Lindley says
can you help me because money was granted to me about w
10 years ago but I was not able to claim it. I called the Cross Roads Oil company about my part is a large west Dallas lead settlement but they art not cooperating. Some of my realatives received their money but the are no responding to my money and I beleive the amount is about 5,000 what must I do.
Shirlon yvonne trent says
Claims@texas.org. .please help if you can
leonard mitchell says
Ibeleive I have some unclaimed money and id like to collect it.
manuel viramontes says
need my money
george schiller, Joan schiller says
so when I submitted nothing happened?
unclaimedfunds says
George,
What are you referring to?
Luis De La Garza says
My mother was married to Mr. Siegal and he had a trust but she was not included
in trust she could only get interest on this. There is some money in this bank that is hers but cannot get since
she was not included in this. I believe this is hers because his son and daughter
could not get this. How can i prove this is hers if she did not have a will only trust information?
Luis De La Garza
Dorothy Clark says
TX unclaimed property asked for more information on a claim I filed for my fiancé Gregory L. Bell now deceased 6/2/2010. Every time they correspond with me, I get a letter to wait 2 to 3 months for them to verify and compare the information, or a message they have contacted the holder and are waiting for a response from the holding company. I thought TX unclaimed property was holding the funds. One time they suspended my claim request and told me they would automatically reopen my file, when the information was received and verified by them and I wouldn’t have to do anything. This will be a whole year going back and forth, plus I believe there are other claims that I haven’t filed for. In 1989 or 1990 Greg and I signed up and was given separate applications for stock. The originals were supposed to come in the mail. I moved back to AL in 1990 or 91, never got dividends or stock papers.
HS says
When claiming money through https://mycpa.cpa.state.tx.us/up/search.do it asks for my current city, state, ZIP under “Your Information” however I now live in Canada, and it only offers US States as options. How should I go about this?
unclaimedfunds says
HS,
You’re going to either have to pick up the phone and call them, email them, or write them a letter.
Here is the contact info again:
Phone (M-F, 8am – 5pm): 1-800-654-FIND (3463) or (512) 463-3120
Email: unclaimed.property@cpa.state.tx.us
Mail:
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts,
Unclaimed Property Division,
Research and Correspondence Section,
PO Box 12046,
Austin, TX 78711-2046
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) 1-800-248-4099 or 512-463-4621
Lorraine Jeannette Williams Stokes says
Do I have unclaimed funds from David H Williams of San Antonio, Texas?
unclaimedfunds says
Lorraine,
The best thing to do is search the State of Texas at https://mycpa.cpa.state.tx.us/up/Search.jsp,
or you can contact them at:
Phone (M-F, 8am – 5pm): 1-800-654-FIND (3463) or (512) 463-3120
Email: unclaimed.property@cpa.state.tx.us
Mail:
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts,
Unclaimed Property Division,
Research and Correspondence Section,
PO Box 12046,
Austin, TX 78711-2046
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) 1-800-248-4099 or 512-463-4621
Robin Wilson says
How can i get a auto refund from Allstate my father name is on the check who is now decease. My father was the policy
holder and as his daughter my name was also listed on the policy
Leslie Nelson Hopper says
How do I find the information on my deceased fathers’ probate attorney, the Will he left, and the Executor? My brother, who’s in prison, heard that my fathers’ step-son took my fathers guns & vehicles, and never looked for his actual sons.
What legal actions should I take? Where should I start?
He supposedly had two homes, one in Amarillo, one in Happy, Texas, listed under Lestor and/or Irene Hopper. I cannot find any information on these homes.
Lestor died in 2010, & Irene died during the past year, we believe.
Any assistance you can give would be extremely appreciated.
Tawanda Hubbard says
Hello,
My father passed away a few years ago and we found that he had unclaimed money. It was a little over two thousand dollars. My sister printed off the forms and we both filled them out and signed them and they were sent it. She has been checking back and she said the lady sent the checks out over a month ago and I never received mine. Can you please check to see if there was one check sent out or if there were two and if the check was sent at all. My fathers name is Willie Hubbard and he lived in Arlington, Texas.
Thank you,
Tawanda Hubbard
Harold Vance Taylor says
I would like to know if I have lost money
Mary brown says
Trying to find out about money for my son Adam Brown someone told me they left it for him.
Yolanda Brewster Brown says
Do I have unclaimed money
John Robert Dial jr. says
I worked at General Dynamice-1965-was in a savings payrooll fund never got my funds at time i was laid off
xylina says
Is that website legit? I don’t want my dad’s ssn getting stolen
unclaimedfunds says
Xylina,
The website for the State of Texas, http://www.window.state.tx.us/up/contact.html , is legitimate and you do not have to worry about giving them your father’s information.
patricia & luis cisneros jr says
Please check your list for unclaimed money
unclaimedfunds says
Patricia & Luis,
On the Texas site, https://mycpa.cpa.state.tx.us/up/search.do , there are 69 listings for Luis Cisneros and 26 listings for Patricia.
I suggest you look there.
willie haggerty says
Looking for unclaimed money.
unclaimedfunds says
Willie,
There are plenty of resources on this site to search. You can start here, http://unclaimed-funds.org/free-search/
Jw says
What do I need to submit to claim my deceased spouse funds ?
unclaimedfunds says
JW, you will need to contact the state directly and ask them. If it is Texas here is the information:
Phone (M-F, 8am – 5pm): 1-800-654-FIND (3463) or (512) 463-3120
Most likely they will ask for a death certificate as well as proof that you are the heir.
Mary S. Jaynes says
Do I have any unclaimed money in this account?
kaleigh brantley says
hi my name is kaleigh i am heir to funds through my father. the assets are through a couple of states how do me and my father get the assets?
Russell Nichols says
My father Edward L. Nichols had a bank account he showed me before his death that others dont seem to be aware of. I know where he banked but i don’t know if I’m listed as a beneficiary. How do i find out?
unclaimedfunds says
Russell,
There should be an estate lawyer or probate lawyer to handle these things. If you say they do not know about this account and you know where he banked, you can start by checking with the bank. If they don’t have any information or cannot help, then you can go to the state and see if anything is being held by them in his name. If so, you can try to claim it and then see what happens.
Carolyn dowd says
How long will it take to find my money
unclaimedfunds says
Carolyn,
It depends if you have any money and where it is being held. If you do a search in a state that it is readily available it could take you a couple of minutes, maybe faster. If you don’t know where your money is or why money might be being held for you, it could take much longer but there are a lot of variables on such a general question.
Micah Kurceba says
Friend said I have I claimed funds
unclaimedfunds says
Micah,
Go to https://mycpa.cpa.state.tx.us/up/Search.jsp to search for it.
Varo Artemio Cuero Villegas says
Hi, My name is Varo Cuero from ecuador, I was visited Houston Texas in the 1978, 1979, and at this time i was opened a checking account # 06-373XXX in the FIRST CITY NATIONAL BANK OF HOUSTON TEXAS, for family problems y have to return my country Ecuador and I leave my money in this bank.
Actually I am in ecuador and the reason for this letter is get my money back would you help me ?
I am in disposition to proobe my identify when you required
My adress is
Muriel (1-15) between Av libertad y malecon
Esmeraldas Ecuador
home phone : 01159362 XXXXX
thanks
cell phone: 011593-9841XXXXX
unclaimedfunds says
Varo,
I “X’ed” out some of your information for privacy reasons. I found your money. I am going to send you an email showing you how to claim it. If you don’t want to do that yourself, I can fill out the claim form for you, but you are going to have to fill out some information for me that I will send to you in an email, then I will apply that to your claim form in Texas.
unclaimedfunds says
Abiah,
You’re going to have to check with the state on this. You can contact them at http://www.window.state.tx.us/up/contact.html and also do a search from there as well.
abiah woods says
i had unclaimed wages from the texas workforce from 2009 i was going with this girl and she lied on me and said i hit her i end up losing my job for disd 2010 in the year 2011 i found out that she did that to ten guys in the past i tried filing for my unemployment but i didn’t get it at all please help me out in this matter i can be reach @xxx xxx xxxx
Hattie Brown says
watchtower life insurance co Houston texas December 4 1943 nacgdoghist
Terry says
Finally my claim got approved march 5 2014 says you will receive your check within 7-10 days, then on march 10 , 2014 it says your check was printed please allow 7 to 10 days.does that mean that it was mailed march 10th?I am just confused if its 10 days from the 5 th or 10th of march.
unclaimedfunds says
Terry,
I’m just seeing this now, but I’m thinking it would be 7-10 days from when it was printed. Hope you got it by now.
Amy gage says
We filled out our paperwork and they received our info on dec4 2014 it’s feb 27,2014 and still says the same thing.i don’t think it should take over 80 plus days to get money that is owed to you,especially if you really need it and sent all the correct paperwork.
unclaimedfunds says
Amy,
If you look above, you will see I changed the information to say from 60 days to 90-120 days. You have to understand there are millions of people owed unclaimed money, thousands that are filing claims, and probably only a handful of workers processing the claims. At least you know they have it and you will be getting your money back. Hopefully, you’ll have it soon!
Katherine Shinall says
How can i apply to get treasury bonds from a deceased spouse?My name was on them before he passed away.
unclaimedfunds says
Katherine,
Go to http://www.treasurydirect.gov/NC/FoRMSHome?FormType=SBF&site=indiv and start there. You can contact them and see if they can help.
unclaimedfunds says
Akinyele,
I thought I answered this earlier, but it appears I did not post the reply. I checked in Texas and there are two accounts under Peter Akinyele. You need to go to the state site and fill out the claim forms and send them in. It doesn’t matter where you are. As long as you can prove that they are your accounts, they will send the checks to you.
AKINYELE OKE says
In opened a savings account with Bank of America while on a visit to Houston in 2008. Due to some reasons I did not operate the account even with the smart in Nigeria for security reasons too, I came back to Houston for two weeks visit only to be told that my account is zero and I have to contact this web for help.
My problem is that I will be out of Houston again in two weeks time.
What should I do? I need help.
Charles W. Hines says
I filed a claim back in June of this year and I haven’t heard anything about my claim. Could you please check on my claim and let me know what is going on. Thank You Charles W. Hines
unclaimedfunds says
Charles,
You need to contact the State of Texas for this (I’m assuming it is Texas as this is where you posted).
Here is the contact information:
Phone (M-F, 8am – 5pm): 1-800-654-FIND (3463) or (512) 463-3120
Email: unclaimed.property@cpa.state.tx.us
Mail:
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts,
Unclaimed Property Division,
Research and Correspondence Section,
PO Box 12046,
Austin, TX 78711-2046
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) 1-800-248-4099 or 512-463-4621
mari says
I want to know if have some where any money for me I’m living in Austin Texas for many, years, since 1979 and had to have money some where i working for more then 25 years I really grateful if you can help me.
Sincerely,
Mari C Rodriguez
Deloris says
It has been 93 days since they received my information and I have not gotten my funds. I emailed them and was told it could take 3-4 months before they even start a search. Maybe the information listed here should be updated from 90 days to 4-6 months.
unclaimedfunds says
Delores,
Thank you for that information. I am going to change it to 90-120 days just so people don’t get their hopes up, maybe with a little note to see your comment below. There has recently been publicity in Texas regarding unclaimed money and that usually brings in a large amount of inquiries and claims. This is one of the reasons why I point out that becoming an unclaimed money finder is such a great business! There are only a limited amount of employees working on unclaimed funds compared to the amount of claims that come in. They are too busy processing claims to be actually looking for people owed money. The unclaimed money departments try to make it publicly known that money is being held by publishing names in the newspaper, advertising, etc., but unless someone owed money makes an inquiry themselves, it would be very rare to get a direct notification that you are owed unclaimed money. That is also why the dollar amount of money being held in general keeps going up every year.
cynthia lang says
Almost 2 months ago I found unclaimed money under my deceased mother. Florence T N.
p.o. box 3 2
pearsall, texas 78061
She lived at 8 5 E. t street
pearsall, texas 78061
my claim number is #13 36. Please get back to me.
Cynthia N L
unclaimedfunds says
Cynthia,
You need to contact the State of Texas directly. Go to http://www.window.state.tx.us/up/contact.html
There is a phone number there, but they also have a couple of others, so I’m not sure which is the correct one.
Here they are just in case:
• Phone (M-F, 8am – 5pm): 1-800-654-FIND (3463) or (512) 463-3120
• Email: unclaimed.property@cpa.state.tx.us