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MissingMoney
Searches participating state databases for unclaimed money held in an individual's or business's name.
What it is
MissingMoney is a free national search service for unclaimed property reported to participating states. Individuals and businesses can look for records such as uncashed checks, refunds, and deposits, then follow the relevant state's instructions to claim a match. The service is supported by state unclaimed-property administrators.
Ways to use it
Ideas from real executive operations work. Take the ones that fit.
- Search the company's legal name for uncashed refunds or other reported property.
- Check former business names after a rebrand or legal-name change.
- Review possible matches tied to an old office address after a move.
- Check an acquired business's name and ask finance to verify any potential entitlement.
- Look for records in an executive's name when they have authorized you to help with the search.
Our take
An easy periodic check for businesses that have moved, changed names, or dealt with many vendors. Search current and former names, then pass plausible matches to finance with the supporting details. Keep ownership documents within the official claim process.