The state's search form we opened on November 4, 2026 asks for a name or business name, not a Social Security number. You can add a city or ZIP code. A claim is different: the Treasury's FAQ says proof of your Social Security number is required with every claim.
Go to the official Louisiana search
The Treasury says it offers an easy and free resource to find and collect unclaimed money. To ask a question, call the Unclaimed Property Office at 1-888-925-4127, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central.
Protect your Social Security number. Use the official site, and do not give your Social Security number to a third-party page or to anyone who calls, texts or emails you about unclaimed money.
Last checked: November 4, 2026. Benefits Explorer is a private directory, not a government agency. This page does not search for money. We do not take claims or decide who gets paid, and we never ask for your Social Security number.
Who Runs the Program
Louisiana Department of the Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division
Phone: 1-888-925-4127 or (225) 219-9400
How to Claim in Louisiana
- Search your name on the state's site. The order of the name doesn't matter, and you can add a city or ZIP code.
- Check Claim next to each property that is yours, then select Continue To File Claim.
- Complete your information and choose your relationship to each property.
- Send your claim form and documents through the site's upload page. The state says not to send personal information by email.
- Check your status on the site with your Claim ID.
Proof You May Need
- With every claim: a copy of your driver's license or other picture ID, and proof of your Social Security number.
- Proof of ownership. The Treasury says this can be verifying the Social Security number in its records, verifying a current or previous address, or proving a link to the company that reported the money.
- If the listed address is yours or an old one: proof of that address. The Treasury says that if you never lived there, the money very likely isn't yours.
- Heirs: court-recognized estate documents.
Notary Rule
The Treasury's FAQ says a claim worth $5,000 or more needs a notarized claim form. If you can't print one, contact the office and it will mail you one.
How Long a Claim Takes
The Treasury's FAQ says processing time varies with volume and may take up to 90 days. You will be told in writing if more documents are needed or if your claim is denied.
When Money Goes to the State
La. R.S. 9:154 generally uses five years, including for demand and savings deposits and for other property with no specific rule. Some property types have other periods.
Finder Fees
La. R.S. 9:177 makes an agreement to pay someone to locate or recover property void if it is made from the date the property is presumed abandoned until 24 months after it reaches the state. A fiduciary agent's pay cannot exceed 10% of the total claim value. The payment request must be sworn to and signed by the agent and the owner before a notary and filed with the claim.
This is general information, not legal advice. See the sources below, and contact legal aid before you sign an agreement you are unsure about.
Louisiana Unclaimed Money Questions
Can I search Louisiana unclaimed property by Social Security number?
The search form we opened on November 4, 2026 asks for a name or business name, not a Social Security number. The Treasury's FAQ says proof of the number is required with every claim. Give it only through the state's site.
Can I search other states from Louisiana's site?
The Treasury's page links to MissingMoney.com and unclaimed.org. NAUPA, the national association of state unclaimed property offices, says it manages MissingMoney.com.
Lived in other states? Read our full unclaimed money guide, which covers other states and federal sources.