Maryland Unclaimed Property: How to Search and Claim for Free

How to search for Maryland unclaimed property

The official search is at claimitmd.gov/app/claim-search.¹ You may see it called Comptroller of Maryland's Unclaimed Property website (ClaimItMD, claimitmd.gov).⁴

Which names and places to try: how to search well.

Fast-track and automatic payments

• Quick Pay: the Comptroller may pay apparent owners automatically, without a claim, for property of $5,000 or less after verifying the mailing address.⁷

Maryland's records can also be searched through MissingMoney.com.⁸

How to claim unclaimed property in Maryland, step by step

Claims can be filed online on the official site.² Cost: Free.²

1. Search ClaimItMD by last or business name (narrow by city, ZIP or Property ID; postcard recipients can enter the Property ID).⁹
2. Select the properties, click CLAIM, then CONTINUE TO FILE CLAIM.⁹
3. Enter claimant information, including the current mailing address where the check will be sent, and choose your relationship to each property.³
4. Review and SUBMIT to create the claim and get a Claim ID.³
5. Upload the signed claim form, photo ID, SSN (or W-9 for a business) and supporting documents with the Claim ID.¹⁰
6. Track the claim with the Claim ID; check status if no decision within 60–90 business days.⁴

• Notary: No notary listed; the claim form's Part C is a signed affidavit under penalties of perjury.²
• Property of a minor: A parent, custodian, guardian or conservator can claim for a minor, with the minor's ID (e.g., birth certificate) and proof of authority.²
• If a claim is denied: If a claim is denied, the Comptroller must give the reason and the extra evidence needed; the claimant may file an amended claim or sue in the circuit court within 90 days of the decision (or within 1 year of filing if no action is taken).⁷

The general process is in our how to claim guide.

Documents you need, by situation

These are the official requirements. The claim form for a specific property can ask for more.

Claiming your own property

• All claimants: signed claim form; government-issued photo ID (name must match); document showing full SSN or FEIN (Social Security card, W-2, 1099, tax return; SS-4 letter for estates)²
• Individual owner: document confirming ownership (bank statement, cancelled check, insurance policy, stock certificate, uncashed wages); original or true test copy for cashier's checks, money orders or checks²

A former address or a name change

• Former address: proof of address linking you to the address on the property record²

The owner has died (estate)

• A court-appointed estate representative files. If there is no representative or the estate is closed, the surviving spouse or a non-blood relative appointed by the court (e.g., lawyer, bank) can file, with the death certificate and letters of administration, small estate papers or a court order.²
• Deceased owner / estate / heir: owner's death certificate plus letters of administration, small estate papers, or true test copy of court order²

A business or government agency

• Business or organization: form signed by two officers; IDs; proof of authorization; updated W-9; non-redacted documents on name change, merger, acquisition, dissolution or sale²

Securities, safe deposit boxes and other cases

• Joint owners: both owners sign; photo ID and SSN proof for each; death certificate or divorce papers if one owner is deceased or circumstances changed²
• On behalf of another person (parent, custodian, conservator, trustee, guardian, POA, legal representative): owner's ID (e.g., birth certificate of minor, SSN card, government ID) plus proof of authority; complete trust agreement for trusts²

See also: claiming for a deceased relative and the claim documents tool.

How long it takes, how you are paid and the deadline

Processing time

• Contact the office if there is no decision within 60–90 business days; by statute a claim not acted on in 6 months is deemed denied, and an allowed claim must be paid within 6 months.⁴

How you are paid

Maryland pays by check, so keep the mailing address on your claim current.

• Check mailed to the claimant's mailing address³

Deadline

There is no deadline for owners and heirs in Maryland.

• No time limit⁵

Contact the Maryland unclaimed property office

When property becomes unclaimed: dormancy periods

In Maryland most property is presumed abandoned after 3 years without owner contact.¹³ More on how this works: what happens after the dormancy period.

Other states: dormancy periods table.

• Minimum amounts: Holders may report items under $100 each in aggregate; owner names and addresses are required for property of $100 or more. The Comptroller need not publish items under $50, and must mail notice to owners of property of $100 or more.²⁵
• Gift cards: Excluded: gift certificates and gift cards are not reportable personal property.²⁶
• Published lists of owners: Within 365 days of a holder report, the Comptroller publishes owner names in a newspaper in the county of the owner's last known address. Items under $50 need not be published. Within 120 days, the Comptroller mails a notice to owners of property of $100 or more.²⁷

Finder fees and heir finders in Maryland

The official sources we checked do not confirm a finder-fee cap for Maryland, so none is shown here. You never need a finder: claiming directly is free.²

• Are finders allowed? Allowed only after 24 months in state custody; earlier agreements are unenforceable.²⁸
• Contract rules: Agreements made within 24 months of the property's delivery to the state are unenforceable. No disclosure or form requirements appear in Title 17.²⁸
• The law: Md. Code, Commercial Law § 17-325²⁸ (read the text)

Before signing with a finder, read how finders work.

How to spot Maryland unclaimed property scams

Maryland's official search is on claimitmd.gov, a .gov address.¹

What Maryland warns about

• Claiming through the Comptroller is free.²
• The home page says the service costs nothing.⁴
• Official postcards: the home page shows a sample of the Comptroller's notification postcard so recipients can recognize genuine mail.⁴

Unsure about a letter, text or call? Try the scam check or read how to spot a fake notice.

Maryland unclaimed property in numbers

For businesses: reporting unclaimed property to Maryland

• Report due: October 31 for the year ending June 30 (most holders); April 30 for the calendar year ending December 31 (insurance companies). Report and remit together.²⁵
• Due diligence letters to owners: 30–120 days before filing, holders mail a first-class notice to owners of property of $100 or more. The notice says the property will be treated as abandoned unless the owner responds within 30 days.³²
• Where to report: claimitmd.gov/app/submit-a-report³³
• File format: NAUPA Standard Electronic File Format, filed electronically; required for 10 or more properties¹¹
• Penalties: 15% of the value of property not paid or delivered as required. Willful failure to report: $100 per day, up to $5,000. Willful refusal to deliver: $500–$5,000 fine and/or up to 6 months in jail. Penalties may be waived.³⁴
• Voluntary disclosure: Voluntary Disclosure Agreement (VDA) for holders not yet contacted by the division; also a Self-Audit Program³⁵

New to this? See who must report. Other states' dates are in the holder reporting deadlines table.

Other rules specific to Maryland

• Law: Maryland Code, Commercial Law Article, Title 17 (§§ 17-101 to 17-326). mgaleg.maryland.gov/…³⁶
• Uniform act: Maryland Uniform Disposition of Abandoned Property Act³⁶
• Quick Pay: since its introduction, the Comptroller has mailed 32,254 automatic checks totaling $11.6 million without a claim being filed. (The October 2025 release said Quick Pay would launch in November 2025; the actual start date is not stated.)²⁹
• Online claims are new: ClaimItMD (Kelmar's KAPS system) launched October 15, 2025 and replaced a decades-old mainframe system. Before that, claims could not be filed online.³⁰
• Debt offset: before paying a claim, the Comptroller must apply it to debts owed to the State, including unpaid state, county or municipal taxes, and notify the owner.³⁷
• Anyone can buy a downloaded list of owners for $4.00. Send a request letter that includes the email address for the download, with a money order or business check payable to The Comptroller of Maryland - Unclaimed Property.⁵
• Tangible items (e.g., safe deposit box contents) must be offered for public sale to the highest bidder within 1 year after the Comptroller receives them, unless sale would cost more than the item is worth or it has no commercial value. The Comptroller runs an auction marketplace on GovDeals. If the owner claims after a sale, the owner receives the sale price.³⁸
• Unclaimed funds are not just held: each year after costs, $8 million goes to the Maryland Legal Services Corporation Fund. Other set amounts go to tax clinics and the eviction counsel fund, and the rest to the General Fund. Owners can still claim later.³⁹
• Maryland observes Unclaimed Property Day on February 1 (proclaimed by the Governor for 2026).⁴⁰
• Real estate, boats and cars are not unclaimed property in Maryland's program.⁵
• Maryland exchanges property with other states and DC, and links to MissingMoney.com for property held elsewhere.⁵
• Uncashed restitution owed to crime victims goes to the State Victims of Crime Fund. A victim found later is still repaid.³⁹

Maryland unclaimed property: questions people ask

When is the Maryland unclaimed property report due?

October 31 for the year ending June 30 (most holders); April 30 for the calendar year ending December 31 (insurance companies).²⁵ Details above.

Where do I search for Maryland unclaimed property?

On the official search at claimitmd.gov.¹ Searching and claiming there is free.²

Which law governs unclaimed property in Maryland?

Maryland Code, Commercial Law Article, Title 17. mgaleg.maryland.gov/…³⁶

Where are the Maryland unclaimed property claim forms?

claimitmd.gov/app/forms¹²

Is it free to claim unclaimed property in Maryland?

Free²

What is the Maryland unclaimed property phone number?

Baltimore area: (410) 767-1700; Toll-free: (800) 782-7383.⁶ Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm ET (phone)⁶

How long does a Maryland unclaimed property claim take?

Contact the office if there is no decision within 60–90 business days.⁴ Details above.

Moved? Neighboring programs

• Pennsylvania unclaimed property
• Delaware unclaimed property
• Virginia unclaimed property
• West Virginia unclaimed property
• District of Columbia unclaimed property

See which state holds your property, or list every search with the multi-state checklist.

Sources

Footnote numbers point here. Open "Quoted text" for the exact words relied on ("[…]" marks words left out).

1. Search for Unclaimed Property Comptroller of Maryland · claimitmd.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   To start your search, please enter your last or business name. You may narrow your search by adding your city of residence, zip code, or Property ID.

2. Unclaimed Property Claim Form & Checklist (ST912) Comptroller of Maryland · claimitmd.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Claims should be submitted online via www.claimitmd.gov

   All claim services provided by the state Comptroller’s Office are free.

   Under penalties of perjury, I (we) hereby certify that the foregoing information is true and correct.

   You can submit claims as a parent, custodian, conservator, trustee, guardian, power of attorney (POA), or legal representative on behalf of another person.

   All claimants must establish entitlement to the property sought by providing proof of ownership to the funds. Verification of ownership typically involves either address or social security confirmation, though certain situations may require additional verification methods.

   Provide documents confirming you as owner to the property (i.e. bank statement, cancelled check, insurance policy, stock certificate, uncashed wages). If it is a cashier’s check, money order, or check provide the original or true test copy.

   Provide information such as proof of address, ownership, or proof of authorization to claim the funds.

   If there is a court-appointed estate representative, that person can submit a claim. If there is not a representative or the estate is closed, claims can be filed by the surviving spouse, or non-blood relative appointed by the court.

   Attach a copy of the owner’s death certificate and relevant documents (i.e. letters of administration, small estate papers, true test copy of court order).

   Have the form signed by two officers of the organization, provide copies of IDs, and proof of authorization.

   If it is a joint account, both owners must sign the claim form, as well as submit copies of photo ID and proof of SSN.

   Provide a copy of the owner’s ID (i.e. birth certificate of minor, SSN card, government issued ID) along with documents showing you have the authority to act on the original owner’s behalf.

   Brooke E. Lierman Comptroller

3. How to Claim Property – 2. Submit a Claim Comptroller of Maryland · claimitmd.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   This is to ensure we are sending your check to a valid mailing address.

   Be sure to include your current mailing address, as this is where any approved funds will be sent.

   If correct, click SUBMIT to officially create your claim and generate your claim number.

4. Unclaimed Property Homepage (ClaimItMD) Comptroller of Maryland, Unclaimed Property Division · claimitmd.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   If you have not received a decision on your claim within 60-90 business days, use the "Check Claim Status" search feature below.

   Welcome to Comptroller of Maryland's Unclaimed Property Website

   This service is provided at no cost to you!

   If you received a postcard from our agency notifying you of unclaimed property, it should look like this:

5. FAQs – General Comptroller of Maryland · claimitmd.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   There is no statute of limitation to claim the property.

   You may purchase a downloaded list of owners for a fee of $4.00 with a letter of request.

   No. Unclaimed property does not include real estate, boats or cars.

   Yes. Maryland has exchange agreements on unclaimed property with other states and the District of Columbia.

6. Contact Us Comptroller of Maryland · claimitmd.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Baltimore Local: 410-767-1700 Toll Free: 800-782-7383 Maryland Relay: 711 TTY 410-767-1967

   Comptroller of Maryland Unclaimed Property Division 7 St. Paul Street

   For claim-related inquiries: [email protected]

   Comptroller of Maryland Unclaimed Property Division 7 St. Paul Street Suite 320 Baltimore, MD 21202

   Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm ET

7. Maryland Code, Commercial Law § 17-318 Maryland General Assembly (mgaleg.maryland.gov) · mgaleg.maryland.gov · current text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   (iii) The property or payment has a value of $5,000 or less.

   (ii) The claimant may file an amended claim with the Administrator or commence an action under § 17–320 of this subtitle; and

8. What is Unclaimed Property? Comptroller of Maryland · claimitmd.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Participation in "MissingMoney.com" website

9. How to Claim Property – 1. Search For Property Comptroller of Maryland · claimitmd.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Type your last or business name into the Last or Business Name field and click SEARCH. If you receive too many results, try to narrow down the search by entering a city or ZIP code.

   Once you have found the property(ies) that may belong to you, click the CLAIM button, and then click the CONTINUE TO FILE CLAIM button to begin the claims process.

10. How to Claim Property – 3. Complete Your Claim Comptroller of Maryland · claimitmd.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Each claim requires a completed and signed claim form, a copy of a government-issued photo identification and social security number or W-9 for a business, and any supporting documentation.

11. FAQs – Reporting Comptroller of Maryland · claimitmd.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Reports should be filed online on the Comptroller's website: https://www.claimitmd.gov/

    Holders are required to file their reports electronically using the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA) format.

12. Forms and Resources Comptroller of Maryland · claimitmd.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Claim Form (ST912) - For Claimants (PDF)

13. Maryland Code, Commercial Law § 17-308 Maryland General Assembly (mgaleg.maryland.gov) · mgaleg.maryland.gov · current text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (b) All intangible personal property, not otherwise covered by this title, including any income or increment on it and deducting any lawful charges, that is held or owing in the ordinary course of the holder’s business and has remained unclaimed by the owner for more than 3 years after it became payable or distributable, is presumed abandoned.

    (a) All unclaimed wages or outstanding payroll checks held or owing in the ordinary course of the holder’s business, that have remained unclaimed by the owner for more than 3 years after they became payable, are presumed abandoned.

14. Maryland Code, Commercial Law § 17-301.1 Maryland General Assembly (mgaleg.maryland.gov) · mgaleg.maryland.gov · current text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (1) Any demand, savings, or matured time deposit account made with a banking organization, together with any interest or dividend on it, excluding any charges that lawfully may be withheld, 3 years after the later of:

    (3) Any sum payable on a check certified in this State or on a written instrument issued in this State on which a banking or financial organization or business association is directly liable, including any certificate of deposit, draft, traveler’s check, and money order, that has been outstanding for more than 3 years from the date it was payable (or 15 years in the case of a traveler’s check) or, if payable on demand, from the date of its issuance, unless, within 3 years or 15 years in the case of a traveler’s check, the owner has:

    (4) Any property removed from a safekeeping repository on which the lease or rental period has expired or any surplus amounts arising from the sale of the property pursuant to law, that have been unclaimed by the owner for more than 3 years from the date on which the lease or rental period expired.

15. Maryland Code, Commercial Law § 17-304 Maryland General Assembly (mgaleg.maryland.gov) · mgaleg.maryland.gov · current text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (b) Any stock or other certificate of ownership, or any dividend, profit, distribution, interest, payment on principal, or other sum held by a business association for or to a shareholder, certificate holder, member, bondholder or other security holder, or participating patron of a cooperative is presumed abandoned 3 years after the later of:

16. Maryland Code, Commercial Law § 17-302 Maryland General Assembly (mgaleg.maryland.gov) · mgaleg.maryland.gov · current text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (a) Funds held or owing under any life or endowment insurance policy or annuity contract that has matured or terminated are presumed abandoned if unclaimed for more than 3 years after the funds first become due and payable in accordance with:

    (2) “Unclaimed funds”, as used in this subsection, means all money held by any fire, casualty, or surety insurance corporation unclaimed and unpaid for more than 3 years after the money becomes due and payable, as established from the records of the corporation, either to an insured, a principal, or a claimant under any fire, casualty, or surety insurance policy or contract.

17. Maryland Code, Commercial Law § 17-303 Maryland General Assembly (mgaleg.maryland.gov) · mgaleg.maryland.gov · current text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (1) Any deposit made by a subscriber with a utility to secure payment for, or any sum paid in advance for, utility services to be furnished in the State, less any lawful deduction, that has remained unclaimed by the person who appears on the records of the utility as entitled to it for more than 3 years after the termination of the services for which the deposit or advance payment was made;

18. Maryland Code, Commercial Law § 17-306 Maryland General Assembly (mgaleg.maryland.gov) · mgaleg.maryland.gov · current text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    All intangible personal property and any income or increment on it, held in a fiduciary capacity for the benefit of another person, is presumed abandoned unless, within 3 years after it becomes payable or distributable, the owner has increased or decreased the principal, accepted payment of principal or income, corresponded in writing concerning the property, or otherwise indicated an interest as evidenced by a memorandum on file with the fiduciary.

19. Maryland Code, Commercial Law § 17-307 Maryland General Assembly (mgaleg.maryland.gov) · mgaleg.maryland.gov · current text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    All intangible personal property held for the owner by any court, public corporation, public authority, or public officer of this State or any political subdivision of it that has remained unclaimed by the owner for more than 3 years is presumed abandoned.

20. Maryland Code, Commercial Law § 17-306.1 Maryland General Assembly (mgaleg.maryland.gov) · mgaleg.maryland.gov · current text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (b) Property held in a pension account or retirement account that qualifies for tax deferral under the income tax provisions of the Internal Revenue Code is presumed abandoned if it is unclaimed by an apparent owner of the account after the later of:

21. Maryland Code, Commercial Law § 17-307.2 Maryland General Assembly (mgaleg.maryland.gov) · mgaleg.maryland.gov · current text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (a) Virtual currency is presumed abandoned if it remains unclaimed 5 years after the last indication of apparent owner interest in the property.

22. Maryland Code, Commercial Law § 17-305 Maryland General Assembly (mgaleg.maryland.gov) · mgaleg.maryland.gov · current text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    All tangible or intangible personal property distributable on forfeiture of the charter or voluntary dissolution of a business association, banking organization, or financial organization organized under the laws of this State, that is unclaimed by the owner 60 days after the date of final distribution, is presumed abandoned.

23. Maryland Code, Commercial Law § 17-307.1 Maryland General Assembly (mgaleg.maryland.gov) · mgaleg.maryland.gov · current text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    The balance of the proceeds from the sale of personal property stored at a self–service storage facility that is unclaimed after the expiration of the 1 year period specified in § 18–504(e) of this article is presumed abandoned.

24. Maryland Code, Health-General § 19-346 Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov · current text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (2) All property and any income from property that a facility holds for a discharged or deceased resident are presumed abandoned in accordance with Title 17 of the Commercial Law Article, if the property and income are not claimed by the resident, personal representative, or heir within 1 year.

25. Maryland Code, Commercial Law § 17-310 Maryland General Assembly (mgaleg.maryland.gov) · mgaleg.maryland.gov · current text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (3) The nature and identifying number, if any, or description of the property and the amount which appears from the records to be due, except that items valued at less than $100 each may be reported in the aggregate;

    (d) The report shall be for the period of July 1 through June 30 of each year and filed no later than October 31 of that year. However, the reporting period for an insurance corporation shall be from January 1 through December 31 of each year and the report shall be filed no later than April 30 of the following year.

26. Maryland Code, Commercial Law § 17-101 Maryland General Assembly (mgaleg.maryland.gov) · mgaleg.maryland.gov · current text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (1) A gift certificate or a gift card;

27. Maryland Code, Commercial Law § 17-311 Maryland General Assembly (mgaleg.maryland.gov) · mgaleg.maryland.gov · current text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (a) (1) Within 365 days from the filing of the report required by § 17-310 of this subtitle, the Administrator shall cause notice to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in the State within which is located the last known address of any person to be named in the notice.

28. Maryland Code, Commercial Law § 17-325 Maryland General Assembly (mgaleg.maryland.gov) · mgaleg.maryland.gov · current text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    All agreements to pay compensation to recover or assist in the recovery of property made within 24 months of the date the property is paid or delivered to the abandoned property office are unenforceable.

29. Comptroller Lierman Announces $103 Million Returned to Marylanders in First Year of Modernized Unclaimed Property System Comptroller of Maryland · marylandcomptroller.gov · Oct. 15, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman announced today that the agency’s modernized unclaimed property system has returned more than $103 million to Marylanders since its launch in October 2025.

    Overall, the 100,825 total paid claims are more than double the 43,606 claims paid during the same period before the system launched.

    Since Comptroller Lierman took office in 2023, the agency has returned more than $264 million in unclaimed property to its rightful owners.

    In the year before the new system's launch, the agency returned $79 million to claimants.

    Since its introduction, Quick Pay has issued 32,254 automatic checks totaling $11.6 million.

30. Maryland Comptroller's Office Launches New System to Modernize Unclaimed Property Process Comptroller of Maryland · marylandcomptroller.gov · Oct. 15, 2025 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    In fiscal year 2025 alone, the Comptroller’s Office returned over $121 million in unclaimed property to Marylanders.

    The upgraded platform replaces a mainframe system that had been in use for decades with a contemporary cloud-based solution, allowing Marylanders to submit claims online for the first time ever while improving processing efficiency and transparency.

31. Analysis of the FY 2027 Maryland Executive Budget – E00A Comptroller of Maryland Maryland Department of Legislative Services · mgaleg.maryland.gov · 2026 session (FY 2027 budget analysis) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    As shown in Exhibit 11, in fiscal 2025 the amount of unclaimed property reported was $351 million, and the amount of unclaimed property paid to its rightful owner was $121 million.

32. Maryland Code, Commercial Law § 17-308.2 Maryland General Assembly (mgaleg.maryland.gov) · mgaleg.maryland.gov · current text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Not more than 120 days or less than 30 days before the filing of the report required under § 17–310 of this subtitle, the holder in possession of presumed abandoned property shall send a written notice by first–class mail to the apparent owner of presumed abandoned property valued at $100 or more to the owner’s last known address informing the owner that:

33. Submit a Report Comptroller of Maryland · claimitmd.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    If you have already created your NAUPA report and simply need to submit it, click the button below.

34. Maryland Code, Commercial Law § 17-323 Maryland General Assembly (mgaleg.maryland.gov) · mgaleg.maryland.gov · current text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (a) (1) A person who fails to pay or deliver abandoned property to the Administrator as required by this title shall pay a penalty equal to 15% of the value of the property.

35. Voluntary Disclosure Agreement (VDA) Comptroller of Maryland · claimitmd.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    This VDA program only applies if we have not previously contacted you in reference to the unclaimed property.

36. Maryland Code, Commercial Law § 17-326 Maryland General Assembly (mgaleg.maryland.gov) · mgaleg.maryland.gov · current text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    This title may be cited as the Maryland Uniform Disposition of Abandoned Property Act.

37. Maryland Code, Commercial Law § 17-319.1 Maryland General Assembly (mgaleg.maryland.gov) · mgaleg.maryland.gov · current text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (b) The Administrator may apply property held under this title by the Administrator to a claim for the payment of a debt owed to the State identified by or certified to the Administrator, including debts for unpaid State, county, or municipal tax.

38. Maryland Code, Commercial Law § 17-316 Maryland General Assembly (mgaleg.maryland.gov) · mgaleg.maryland.gov · current text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, within 1 year after delivery under this title of abandoned property other than money, the Administrator shall offer the abandoned property for sale.

39. Maryland Code, Commercial Law § 17-317 Maryland General Assembly (mgaleg.maryland.gov) · mgaleg.maryland.gov · current text as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (2) After deducting all costs incurred in administering this title from the remaining net funds the Administrator shall distribute $8,000,000 to the Maryland Legal Services Corporation Fund established under § 11–402 of the Human Services Article.

    (ii) If a victim entitled to restitution that has been treated as abandoned property under § 11–614 of the Criminal Procedure Article is located after the money has been distributed under this paragraph, the Administrator shall reduce the next distribution to the State Victims of Crime Fund by the amount recovered by the victim.

40. Governor's Proclamation: Unclaimed Property Day, February 1, 2026 State of Maryland, Office of the Governor (posted by Comptroller) · claimitmd.gov · Feb. 1, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    NOW, THEREFORE, I, WES MOORE, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND, do hereby proclaim FEBRUARY 1, 2026 as UNCLAIMED PROPERTY DAY in Maryland