MONEY · GEORGIA

Georgia Unclaimed Property

Search free, claim online, get paid by check.

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ENTRY 01 · GEORGIA

$3.3 billion

WAITING TO BE CLAIMED

Old bank accounts, deposits and uncashed checks held by the state.

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ENTRY 02 · GEORGIA

Free

SEARCH YOUR NAME

Use gaclaims.unclaimedproperty.com, the Department of Revenue site.

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ENTRY 03 · GEORGIA

30 days

TYPICAL PAYMENT TIME

Most claims are paid within 30 days; some take up to 90.

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ENTRY 04 · GEORGIA

$500

NEW 2026 LAW

Some amounts of $500 or less can be mailed without a claim.

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ENTRY 05 · GEORGIA

$7,500

EASIER HEIR CLAIMS

Heirs get a simpler process for claims up to $7,500.

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FINAL ENTRY

Search your name today.

The full guide: steps, documents, phone help and the 2026 law changes.

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