Where can I find information about property** (“unclaimed funds”) escheated to the State of New York?
Information about property escheated to the State of New York may be obtained from the Office of the State Comptroller or by calling from within New York State: 1-800-221-9311 or from outside of New York State: 1-518-270-2200 or by writing the Office of the State Comptroller at the Alfred E. Smith Office Building, Albany, New York 12236. *Escheatment is the process of turning over unclaimed or abandoned property to a state authority, such as if a person dies without a will or a bank account is inactive for 5 years. ** Property may consist of, but is not limited to (Savings and Checking Accounts, Uncashed Checks, Deposits, Wages, etc.
Information about property escheated to the State of New York may be obtained from the Office of the State Comptroller or by calling from within New York State: 1-800-221-9311 or from outside of New York State: 1-518-270-2200 or by writing the Office of the State Comptroller at the Alfred E. Smith Office Building, Albany, New York 12236. *Escheatment is the process of turning over unclaimed or abandoned property to a state authority, such as if a person dies without a will or a bank account is inactive for 5 years.
