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Anyone can search for their name on or for free to determine if a state is holding their property. Individuals are encouraged to search their name, a maiden name, or the name of a business or nonprofit.

Filing your claim through the search website is the fastest way to get your claim processed. If you did not locate property on the NJ Property Search website but believe you have unclaimed property at our office, you can request UPA staff execute a manual search through the 'Request a Property Search' link below.

Unclaimed property is a mechanism for the State of New Jersey to safeguard property that has been abandoned or lost for three years. It can include bank accounts, utility deposits, insurance payouts, and even real physical property.

The claims process is relatively straightforward, although locating the required documents can be time-consuming. The owner's name and town of residence is entered on the UPA website, which then produces a list of possible claims. A claimant then selects and submits the appropriate claims via the website.

4. Interest. Unclaimed Property Administration and the Holder both agree that a one-time interest charge, at a rate of 1.38% will be assessed on the property that is past due on the report.

Except as provided in section 6 of P.L. 2003, c. 210(C. -83), any property that has not been legally occupied for a period of six months and which meets any one of the following additional criteria may be deemed to be abandoned property upon a determination by the public officer that: a.