Unclaimed Money in Maryland

The Comptroller's search form we opened on November 4, 2026 at ClaimItMD.gov asks for a last or business name, not a Social Security number. You can add a first name, city, ZIP code or property ID. That covers the search only. A claim can ask for more.

Go to the official Maryland search

The Comptroller's site says this service is provided at no cost to you. An older Comptroller tax tip says of state programs generally that there is no cost to the owner "with a few exceptions," so call 1-800-782-7383 or 410-767-1700 in the Baltimore area if you are asked for a fee.

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

Comptroller of Maryland, Unclaimed Property

Phone: 1-800-782-7383

How to Claim in Maryland

  1. Go to the Comptroller's search at ClaimItMD.gov. The Comptroller's old unclaimed property page now sends you there.
  2. Search the database and file your claim online.
  3. Upload documents and check your claim status on the same system.

Proof You May Need

  • Documents that prove your identity and connect you with the account.
  • Heirs and representatives: papers showing your status or authority, plus a copy of the owner's death certificate and letters of administration, if they apply.

How Long a Claim Takes

The Comptroller says to use Check Claim Status if you have no decision within 60 to 90 business days.

When Money Goes to the State

If an account shows no activity for three years, Maryland law requires businesses to report the funds to the state, per the Comptroller's January 2026 release. There is no time limit to claim.

Finder Fees

Maryland Commercial Law section 17-325 says agreements to pay someone to recover property are unenforceable if made within 24 months after the property is paid or delivered to the state's abandoned property office. That section does not state a percent limit. The Comptroller warns you may be liable for substantial fees if you sign, and says to call its office first and consider asking an attorney.

This is general information, not legal advice. See the sources below, and contact legal aid before you sign an agreement you are unsure about.

Maryland Unclaimed Money Questions

Can I search Maryland unclaimed property by Social Security number?

The search form we opened on November 4, 2026 asks for a name, not a Social Security number. A claim can ask for more. Use only the Comptroller's site.

Can I search other states from Maryland?

The Comptroller's guide points people to MissingMoney.com and to NAUPA, the national association of state unclaimed property offices, for other states. Maryland is a NAUPA member, and NAUPA says it manages MissingMoney.com.

Lived in other states? Read our full unclaimed money guide, which covers other states and federal sources.

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