Overview
This note details the process for searching and claiming unclaimed property in Pennsylvania using the state treasury's official website, as part of a series on finding lost assets.
How to Search for Unclaimed Property in Pennsylvania
- Visit the official Pennsylvania Treasury website at patreasury.gov.
- Locate and click on the "Unclaimed Property" section on the landing page.
- The website indicates that one in ten Pennsylvanians has unclaimed property, with an average claim value of $1,600.
- Play the informational video available to understand sources and the claim process.
- Unclaimed property includes old bank accounts, unpaid checks, lapsed insurance policies, and forgotten safe deposit boxes.
- Click the "Search Now" button to begin searching for unclaimed property linked to your name, family, friends, or organizations.
- The process takes only a few minutes and aims to return funds to their rightful owners.
Lost Assets Series Progress
- This is the fourth topic in the series on recovering lost assets.
- Previous topics covered include pension plans, annuities and life insurance, and U.S. savings bonds.
- The current focus is on cash or assets that could not be delivered due to missing or outdated contact information.