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Maryland unclaimed money and property: is it yours?

Q: Where do I search Maryland's unclaimed property?

On the official site run by Maryland Unclaimed Property (Comptroller of Maryland): https://www.claimitmd.gov/app/claim-search Searching and claiming there are free.

Where to search Maryland's official unclaimed property list for free, what happens to forgotten safe-deposit boxes there, and whether the money is still yours after a sale.

Official search · checked Oct 19, 2026

Where do I search Maryland's unclaimed property?

claimitmd.gov ↗

Run by: Maryland Unclaimed Property (Comptroller of Maryland) ↗
Cost: Free to search and claim on the official site
Checked: We opened it ourselves on Oct 19, 2026.

Safe-deposit boxes

Does Maryland auction unclaimed safe-deposit-box contents?

Yes, on a rolling basis: the official site links ongoing online listings. Maryland's official unclaimed property site links an "Auction Marketplace" on GovDeals, and its FAQ lists the contents of a safe-deposit box with monetary value as unclaimed property the state holds.

Sources: ClaimItMD.gov FAQ ↗

Not yet verified: We followed the official link but haven't reviewed current GovDeals listings or confirmed dated sales.

Read the full Maryland auction guide: who runs it, how often, past sales and where to bid.

After a sale

If the box was already sold, can I still claim the money?

The Maryland pages we read don't say what happens to the money after a sale. Ask Maryland Unclaimed Property directly; its contact details are on the official site ↗.

How to check

How do I check Maryland for free?

Open Maryland's official search: claimitmd.gov ↗. Check that the address is this one before you type anything in.
Search your name, any past or maiden names, and any business you ran. If a relative has died, search their name too: heirs can often claim. Ask the state office what proof it needs.
If you've lived or worked in other states, search those too. MissingMoney.com ↗, NAUPA's free site, searches most states at once and links back to each state's official claim page.
File the claim on the official site and send the proof it asks for, such as ID. Each state sets its own rules.

Finders

Do I need to pay someone to claim it?

No. NAUPA, the national association of state unclaimed property administrators, says there's no fee to search for and claim your property if you use your state's official program. Paid finders are legal in most cases but never required. Some states cap their fees and many require them to register, so check with the state office before you sign a finder's contract. NAUPA ↗

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This page points you to official sources. It isn't legal or financial advice; the state office decides every claim.