Unclaimed Property - PA Treasury
Unclaimed Property - PA Treasury
Millions of dollars belonging to Pennsylvania residents is held safely by the Commonwealth each year. Some of it may belong to you.
What is Unclaimed Property?
Unclaimed property can include:
- Forgotten bank accounts
- Uncashed checks
- Insurance proceeds
- Utility deposits
- Stocks or dividends
- Refunds and escrow balance
These funds are turned over to the Pennsylvania Treasury, which safeguards them until the rightful owner claims them.
How to Search the Official State Website
Beaver County residents can securely search the official Pennsylvania Treasury database here:
https://patreasury.gov/unclaimed-property/
This is the official Commonwealth website for unclaimed property.
There is:
- No cost to search
- No cost to file a claim
- No need to pay a third party
If anyone asks for payment to search or claim funds, it is not the official state site.
Check Every Year
New property is reported annually. Even if you have searched before, check again each year.
You can also search for:
- Previous addresses
- Maiden names
- Businesses you owned
- Deceased family members
- Relatives
Claiming Your Property
If funds are found, the claim process is handled directly through the Pennsylvania Treasury and is designed to be straightforward.
The money belongs to you. The Treasury simply safeguards it until it is claimed.