Business.com
Buy Buy
Home » Directory » Accounting » Unclaimed Property & Escheat

Unclaimed Property

Vendors offering unclaimed property search reports and escheat services. Most unclaimed property becomes abandoned as a result of a change of address or death by the property owner.
Unclaimed Property & Escheat
Offers accounts payable resources for finance professionals. Features online evaluations and answers to AP strategies, technologies, and processes.
www.theaccountspayablenetwork.com
Unclaimed Property Calif
Billions owed unclaimed property in California now. Claim Yours now
California.CashUnclaimed.com
Unclaimed Property Search
Unclaimed property search Billions of dollars are unclaimed.
www.USunclaimed.com
US Gov Unclaimed Property
$40 Billion of Unclaimed Property Search our Huge Database Now!
www.UnclaimedMoneyLocator.com
Property in foreclosure
CA Property List-100% Free Service All Properties Updated Daily
www.CAHud.com
Govt. may Owe You Money
Check for unclaimed money or property, tax refunds and more.
InstantGrantSearch.com/Unclaimed
Unclaimed cash
View info on Unclaimed cash Use our Free Tools and Research.
www.Banks.com/Unclaimed+cash
Unclaimed Property
Find Unclaimed Property Here. Los Angeles' Local Search Engine.
www.local.com
Unclaimed Money
Millions of dollars are lost every year. See if any of it is yours!
www.usa-people-search.com/Money
Unclaimed Money Scam
Step-By-Step Guide Dont Get Scammed
www.unclaimedmoney.net
Abandoned Property
Houses from $25,000 with $0 down 3-4-5 bdrm homes - try a search
www.SimpleRealEstateSecrets.com
Free Owner Lookup
Owner name, purchase price, sale history, school district. Free
www.FreePropertyLookup.com
Listings
A Guide to Finding Hidden Assets And Income in Litigation
An article provided by Business Valuation Services, which details methods for uncovering hidden assets.
www.bvs-inc.com
Foundmoney.com
A service that provides information and helps reunite people with their lost and forgotten financial belongings for a fee.
www.foundmoney.com
MissingFortunes.com
Information on locating and reclaiming assets.
www.missingfortunes.com
National Unclaimed Property Database
The one and only free search and resource site for the over $35 billion of unclaimed money and property held by U.S. state and federal government agencies.
www.nupd.com
The Unclaimed Property Page
Explains what unclaimed property is, how property gets lost, what happens to it, and how to find it.
www.kantrowitz.com
Unclaimed Property & Escheat
Offers accounts payable resources for finance professionals. Features online evaluations and answers to AP strategies, technologies, and processes.
www.theaccountspayablenetwork.com (Paid)
Unclaimed Property Calif
Billions owed unclaimed property in California now. Claim Yours now
California.CashUnclaimed.com
Unclaimed Property Search
Unclaimed property search Billions of dollars are unclaimed.
www.USunclaimed.com
US Gov Unclaimed Property
$40 Billion of Unclaimed Property Search our Huge Database Now!
www.UnclaimedMoneyLocator.com

Guide to Opportunities in Unclaimed Property

Outfit your business with confiscated and forgotten items


Looking for a good deal? Your business may benefit by participating in national, state and local auctions of unclaimed property from police departments, banks and other agencies. The misfortunes and forgetfulness of others can be a boon to your business. And there's a side benefit – in the process of looking over these opportunities, you may spot something that belongs to your own company.

To capitalize on these opportunities, you'll need a plan:

  1. Check with your local or state governments for upcoming auctions.
  2. Shop with an eye toward bargains, particularly in computers and electronics.
  3. Contact your state government about any unclaimed property that may belong to your business.


Action Steps

The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Tap into local law enforcement Once they finish their investigations, local law enforcement agencies often auction hundreds of seized items, from tools to computers.

I recommend:  Contact your local police department, or bid yourself at PropertyRoom.com, a nationwide service where many local agencies sell surplus or unclaimed goods.

Scan state government sites Some states conduct their own online auctions as the best way to attract nationwide buyers for unclaimed property.

I recommend:  Visit the auction site for California, an early leader in this trend, or contact Luv2Bid for a schedule of upcoming auctions in all states.

Register with eBay More states are finding it easier to auction items through industry giant eBay, which has a built-in national audience. Texas is among states using this service.

I recommend:  Go to eBay to register your name and set up an ID and password. Also check this link to Texas' eBay auctions of unclaimed property.

Check your own records Have you moved your business recently?You may not have claimed all your security deposits from landlords or utility companies. Such funds may become unclaimed property in your states.

I recommend:  Visit Missing Money, a Web site officially endorsed by the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA) with records from 35 states. Find out more about unclaimed property from this MK Consulting.

Don't pay a fee Some companies will want a fee to connect you with your unclaimed property. But the same information likely is available for free from your state government, which acts as a clearinghouse for such information.

I recommend:  Contact NAUPA for links to all state agencies that specialize in unclaimed property.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
  • Contents of safe deposit boxes become unclaimed property if the owner fails to pay rent within a certain timeframe. Some states also auction these goods.
  • Uncashed checks, store refunds and accounts from closed banks are items that may become your unclaimed property. Check with your state for details.
  • To complete a successful claim to your own unclaimed property, most states require you to provide detailed information, including legal name and previous or current address.

Directory Listings  |  Web Listings  |  Advertise With Us
Checkmark

How-To Guide from WORK.COM

Guide author
By Charles Dervarics
Outfit your business with confiscated and forgotten items.
Looking for a good deal? Your business may benefit by participating in national, state and local auctions of unclaimed property from police departments, banks and other agencies. The misfortunes and forgetfulness of others can be a boon to your ... Read more
Sponsored Links

B2B search marketing Free B2B search marketing whitepaper, 2008 B2B Search Marketing Strategy Guide: Advice From the Pros.
To advertise on Business.com, click here

Refine Your Search

Subscribe to

Try our free weekly WhatWorks
newsletter, with business how-to advice
& resources from Work.com.

click here to view a sample issue

Advertising Center | Advertiser Login | Featured Listings | Accounting | News
© 2008 Business.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy | Terms Of Use | Help | About Us | Jobs | Work.com