Unclaimed Property New York — How to Search and Claim

New York holds billions in unclaimed property. Here's how to search the official database and what to do when you find something.

$18B+
Held by New York
50M+
Properties on record
90–120
Days to process

New York's official unclaimed property database

New York's unclaimed property program is searchable at OSC.state.ny.us. Search your full legal name — try all variations including maiden names and former last names.

New York tip: New York holds more unclaimed property accounts by count than any other state. Try multiple name variations — former bank names like Dime Savings, Greenpoint, and North Fork are very common sources.

What New York commonly holds

How to file a New York unclaimed property claim

  1. Go to OSC.state.ny.us and search your name
  2. New York has the largest database — try all name variations
  3. Click 'Claim This Property' for any matching results
  4. New York's portal allows digital submission with document upload
  5. NY may take 90–120 days; larger claims may require notarized documents

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