state\u2019s website<\/a> could tell you if any of the property is yours.<\/p>\n\u201cPeople are always surprised. They are very surprised that they found the money because they didn\u2019t know they forgot they had the money,\u201d Diana Diaz, an unclaimed property outreach coordinator with the comptroller\u2019s office, told KSAT.<\/p>\n
Businesses and financial institutions report money to the state that\u2019s been \u201cabandoned\u201d by a property owner, typically for at least one to three years. <\/p>\n
That can include uncashed checks, overpayments, abandoned bank accounts, insurance proceeds or mineral interests.<\/p>\n
Unclaimed property can also include the contents of safe deposit boxes, such as jewelry or collectibles. Real estate and vehicles are not included.<\/p>\n
The comptroller\u2019s office held an in-person event at its San Antonio enforcement office on Thursday to help walk people through the process.<\/p>\n
Paul Taylor, an attorney, learned he had about $54 in unclaimed property personally, but another $21,000 tied to his business.<\/p>\n
\u201cWell, it makes me realize why I hadn\u2019t been able to pay my bills in the past,\u201d he joked.<\/p>\n
Diaz estimated the average claim for the state of Texas is between $500 and $1,000. <\/p>\n
How do you get your money?<\/p>\n
Phone: 800-321-2274<\/p>\n
To check for any unclaimed property belonging to you, type your name, city and ZIP code into the state\u2019s website.<\/p>\n
Check the results for any addresses at which you\u2019ve lived, and \u201cclaim\u201d the amount if it appears to be yours. <\/p>\n
To complete your claim, you\u2019ll need to provide additional information, including a copy of an official ID and your Social Security number. <\/p>\n
Diaz said the website is encrypted, but Texans can also call the comptroller\u2019s office if they feel more comfortable giving their Social Security number over the phone, and they can physically mail a copy of their ID. <\/p>\n
Depending on what the unclaimed property is, you may need to provide additional documentation. But once the state confirms it belongs to you, it will mail you a check. <\/p>\n
Every state has its own website to check for unclaimed property, but the website MissingMoney.com<\/a> will search for funds across the country. <\/p>\nRead also:<\/p>\n
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