UNCLAIMED MONEY · N.J.

New Jersey holds $7 billion

Is some of it yours?

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What the state holds

~$7B

New Jersey Monitor, Dec. 2025

Bank balances, paychecks, insurance and stock.

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Record year

$261.4M

returned in FY2024

Through 109,181 claims, the N.J. Treasury said.

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Where to search

Free

unclaimedfunds.nj.gov

Only use sites ending in nj.gov.

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Heirs

Yes

can claim for relatives

A short certificate from the county Surrogate helps.

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Avoid finders

$0

cost to claim yourself

You never need to pay someone to get your money.

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Search your name today

5 steps, documents and scam warnings

Read the full guide

nexgenheadlines.com

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