Check for Unclaimed Property in Michigan

The state is encouraging residents to search for lost or forgotten assets and money.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 10:39am

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The Michigan Department of Treasury is urging residents to check for unclaimed property, which can include dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, valuables left in safe deposit boxes, and stock certificates. Last year, the state returned $164 million in unclaimed assets to rightful owners and heirs, and more than $675 million over the past five years. Residents can search for unclaimed property on the Michigan Department of Treasury website and file claims to have the money returned to them at no cost.

Why it matters

Unclaimed property can represent significant sums of money that rightfully belong to Michigan residents. By encouraging people to check for and claim this property, the state is helping to return funds to their rightful owners and heirs, which can make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

The details

The Michigan Department of Treasury oversees the state's Unclaimed Property Program, which holds millions of dollars in assets that have been abandoned for a certain period of time. Residents can search for unclaimed property on the department's website by entering their name, and if they find assets that belong to them, they can file a claim to have the money returned. The claims process involves providing documentation to prove ownership, but there is no charge to claim the property.

  • Sunday, January 29, 2026 is Michigan Unclaimed Property Day.
  • Last year, the state returned $164 million in unclaimed assets to rightful owners and heirs.
  • Over the past five years, the state has returned more than $675 million in unclaimed property.

The players

Michigan Department of Treasury

The state agency that oversees the Unclaimed Property Program and encourages residents to check for and claim any assets that belong to them.

Terry Stanton

The official who oversees Michigan's Unclaimed Property Program and is urging residents to check the state's database for any unclaimed assets.

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What they’re saying

“I encourage Michiganders to take a moment to see if they have lost or unclaimed property. Even if you've checked recently, visit our website again—our database is updated multiple times throughout the year. You might discover money or assets waiting for you, and my team is ready to help you claim what's yours.”

— Terry Stanton, Overseer of Michigan's Unclaimed Property Program (Michigan Department of Treasury)

What’s next

Residents can visit the Michigan Department of Treasury Unclaimed Property website to search for and claim any assets that belong to them.

The takeaway

By encouraging residents to check for unclaimed property, the Michigan Department of Treasury is helping to return millions of dollars in lost or forgotten assets to their rightful owners, which can make a meaningful difference in people's lives.