As Nevadans ring in the new year and set financial goals for 2026, Treasurer Zach Conine is once again reminding people across the state to check for unclaimed property that may belong to them.
Each year, the Treasurer's Office encourages Nevadans to search the state’s unclaimed property database, where more than $1 billion is currently being held for rightful owners. The funds range from forgotten bank accounts and uncashed checks to insurance proceeds and utility deposits.
“Each new year is a fresh start, and 2026 is the perfect time for Nevadans to reclaim money they may lost along the way,” Conine said. “Searching for unclaimed property is free, easy, and could put extra cash in your pocket.”
Unclaimed property typically consists of financial assets that businesses are unable to return to their owners. That can happen when someone moves, changes their name or has outdated contact information.
The State Treasury holds these funds in perpetuity. The Office’s Unclaimed Property Division works year-round to reconnect owners, or their heirs, with their property.
State law requires businesses to report unclaimed property each year. When companies cannot return funds after a set period of inactivity, those assets must be turned over to the state.
People can search for unclaimed property owed to them by visiting NVUP.gov.
