FAQs

Have a look at list of our most popular Frequently asked questions & answers:

Finderish is a resource that makes a nearly impossible search possible. There is no singular centralized database that holds all of your unclaimed property and for that reason, it can be challenging to know how to claim your funds. Finderish will lead you through the process of claiming property from your state because each state is unique.

Unclaimed property could be anything from an old safety deposit box to uncashed checks from a corporation or insurance company. When a company can’t get in contact with you they are legally required to turn those funds over to the state. Unclaimed money is the most common type of unclaimed property and includes bank accounts, uncashed payroll checks, insurance refunds, utility deposits and more.

Each state has a unique database responsible for tracking its unclaimed funds. You will need to search every state you’ve lived in, worked in or acted as an executor in. Navigate to your states’ pages and you will find what is required to conduct your search and the necessary place to do so.

Each state has a unique process for claiming unclaimed property. Once you conduct a search in your desired state and identify if you are owed any funds you will need to claim the assets. Review your states’ page to understand their unique process.

The short answer is that you don’t have to. There are services available that will charge you in order to conduct a search on your behalf. We are not one of those services. We won’t charge you to perform a search, instead, we’ll lead you through the process step by step so that anything you find, you keep.

Yes, it is completely free to use our site. Finderish was developed so that you can conduct your own searches and keep all of the funds that are rightfully yours.

Each state has unique rules and regulations per type of unclaimed asset. Once the dormancy period has elapsed the property becomes eligible to be escheated back to the state. View your states’ pages for more specific information.

Each state has unique rules and regulations for unclaimed property so all will vary. Generally, there is no deadline to claim your funds. You will need to submit a few pieces of personally identifiable information like your social security number to prove your identity in order to make your claim. Review your specific state page to find out more information.

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