Unclaimed Property Search & Recovery Support

Money and assets can be held by the state for years without people realizing it. Public Oath helps you search across states, identify property tied to your name, and prepare the documentation required to claim what is rightfully yours.

Search Beyond One State
We look across multiple states where you have lived or worked to uncover property that may not appear in a single search.
Prepared Claims, Start to Finish
Your claim forms, identity documents, and required affidavits are completed and organized for proper submission.
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How It Works

Recovering Your Unclaimed Property

A clear overview of how your property is found, verified, and claimed.
1

Multi-State Property Search

We search official state databases across all relevant locations tied to your history, not just your current state.

2

Match and Verify Records

Potential matches are reviewed against your names, past addresses, and details to confirm accuracy before moving forward.

3

Prepare Claim Forms

Each state has its own requirements. We complete your claim forms based on the specific standards of each agency.

4

Gather and Notarize Documents

We organize your identity verification, supporting documents, and notarized affidavits when required.

5

Submit and Follow Up

Your claim package is submitted to the appropriate state agency, and we assist with follow up if additional information is requested.

6

Receive Your Funds

Once approved, the state issues payment directly to you. Our service fee is only applied after confirmed recovery.

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Searches That Go Further
Unclaimed property is often held in states where accounts were opened or companies were based. We search across multiple states to uncover what might otherwise be missed.
Handles Complex Situations
Visit our location or schedule a mobile fingerprinting appointment based on what works best for you.
Claims Prepared Correctly
Each state has different forms and requirements. We prepare your claim to match those standards so it can be processed without unnecessary delays.
No Recovery, No Fee
You only pay if your claim is successful. If no property is found or paid out, there is no service fee.
Search across states and recover what is yours

Find and Claim What You May Be Owed

Unclaimed property is often overlooked simply because people do not know where to look or how to claim it. We handle the search, preparation, and submission so you can recover funds without navigating the process on your own.
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We’re Here to Help

Explore answers to common questions about recovering unclaimed property.

Unclaimed property includes money or assets turned over to the state after a company cannot locate the owner for a period of time. Common examples include bank accounts, uncashed checks, insurance benefits, and deposits.

In most states, including New York, unclaimed property does not expire. It can be claimed at any time, even years later.

Yes. State databases and national tools are available to the public. We assist by expanding the search across states and preparing your claim to reduce errors.

Authorized heirs, executors, or administrators can file claims with proper documentation such as death certificates and proof of relationship.

Processing times vary by state. Some claims take a few months, while more complex claims may take longer depending on review requirements.

States do not charge a fee to file. Public Oath operates on a contingency basis and only charges after successful recovery.

The return of original funds is generally not taxable, but any interest earned may be. We recommend speaking with a tax professional.

We search using former names, maiden names, and variations to locate property that may not appear under your current name.

This includes bank accounts, payroll checks, insurance benefits, refunds, stock dividends, and more.