Learn the different types of unclaimed property

• You can learn the different types of unclaimed property - Knowing what you are looking for and where to look helps in having a successful search.

• Learn the different types of unclaimed property for searching for missing money, unclaimed funds, unclaimed assets, and etc.
  
• Find out how property becomes listed as unclaimed - It could be that you moved after submitting your tax refund so it was mailed to your previous address.
• Learn how to search databases - You can search by last name and first name (Doe John) or last name and first name initial (Doe J) and it is very important to use your middle name or initial to identify you from others with the same name. If someone have the same middle initial as you, to identify the owner of unclaimed property, you may have to provide proof of last know address.
• Learn how to claim your property
• In order to claim missing money, you must provide verification of who you are, verify said address reported for unclaimed property. There maybe other steps required by the state unclaimed property office. Such as mailing a copy of your birth certificate, picture identification, etc.