Alaska · Unclaimed property
Unclaimed money in Alaska: how to find and claim it
Alaska may be holding money that belongs to you. Searching and claiming are free.
Checked against official sources: Oct 21, 2026
Search Alaska's official list of unclaimed property by name.
Search Alaska's list (free, official) →Scam warning: the state never charges a fee to claim, and the FTC warns that state programs don't text you alerts or links. How to spot a scam
How to claim in Alaska
Search your name, and also family, friends, your business and your employer, on unclaimedproperty.alaska.gov. It is free.
If you see your name and the address is one you have lived at, click CLAIM and file the claim online.
Read the email the state sends you. It lists the documents your claim needs.
Upload your documents through the site's secure link for the quickest processing, or mail them to PO Box 110405, Juneau, AK 99811-0405.
If the state asks for more proof, answer within 90 days or your claim will be dropped. Track it with your Claim ID.
Documents you may need
- Completed and signed claim form
- Copy of photo ID
- A legal document showing your Social Security number
- You may also be asked for current and former addresses, phone number and birth date
Money owed to a relative who died
Only the owner, an heir, or a court-appointed representative can file a claim. The state's site does not spell out heir paperwork; your emailed claim form will list what is needed, or call 844-252-2741.
Contact the program
- Program
- Alaska Department of Revenue, Treasury Division, Unclaimed Property Program
- Phone
- 844-AKCASH1 (844-252-2741)
- Claims by mail
- Alaska Department of Revenue, Treasury Division, Unclaimed Property Program, PO Box 110405, Juneau, AK 99811-0405
- Processing time
- The state asks you to allow several weeks. It says the team is small and there is a backlog; answering document requests quickly speeds things up.
Finder fees in Alaska
A finder ("fee finder") agreement is unenforceable if made before the property is turned over to the state or within 24 months after. After that, the fee cannot be more than 20% if the property is worth less than $500, or 10% if it is worth $500 or more. The agreement must be in writing, signed by you, last no more than six months, and state the fee, the property's nature and value, and what you get after the fee.
Watch out: The state says you do not need a fee finder, there is no fee to claim, and it will not discuss your claim with a fee finder.
Good to know
- If your property was earning interest when it was turned over, the state pays interest on it for up to 10 years (Alaska Stat. § 34.45.380(d)).
- Claim forms are signed under penalty of unsworn falsification, a crime in Alaska.
- You can ask by email for the state's free list of unclaimed properties worth $100 or more.
Also check outside Alaska
Search every other state where you lived or worked. Some money, like old savings bonds and IRS refunds, is held by federal agencies.
MissingMoney.com and NAUPA state unclaimed property search
Money that businesses could not return to you and had to hand over to a state, such as old bank accounts and insurance policies. USA.gov says state governments hold most unclaimed money.
Official siteU.S. savings bonds (TreasuryDirect)
Old paper or electronic U.S. savings bonds that were never cashed, including bonds that have matured and stopped earning interest (EE and I bonds earn interest for up to 30 years), plus lost, stolen or destroyed bonds.
Official siteIRS refunds from tax returns never filed (3-year rule)
Tax refunds owed to people who never filed a federal tax return for a year, often because they earned little and were not required to file. The IRS says taxpayers usually have three years to file and claim a refund; after that the money becomes the property of the U.S. Treasury.
Official siteQuestions about Alaska
How do I find unclaimed money in Alaska?
Search the official database run by the Alaska Department of Revenue, Treasury Division, Unclaimed Property Program. Searching is free. Search every name you have used and every address where you lived in Alaska.
Does it cost anything to claim money in Alaska?
No. The state does not charge a fee to claim. A finder ("fee finder") agreement is unenforceable if made before the property is turned over to the state or within 24 months after. After that, the fee cannot be more than 20% if the property is worth less than $500, or 10% if it is worth $500 or more. The agreement must be in writing, signed by you, last no more than six months, and state the fee, the property's nature and value, and what you get after the fee.
How do I claim money for a relative who died in Alaska?
Only the owner, an heir, or a court-appointed representative can file a claim. The state's site does not spell out heir paperwork; your emailed claim form will list what is needed, or call 844-252-2741.
How long does a claim take in Alaska?
The state asks you to allow several weeks. It says the team is small and there is a backlog; answering document requests quickly speeds things up.
Sources
- Alaska Unclaimed Property Program – Home
- Alaska Unclaimed Property – Claim FAQ
- Alaska Unclaimed Property – Fee Finders
- Alaska Unclaimed Property – Contact Us
- Alaska Statutes AS 34.45.110–34.45.900 (Uniform Unclaimed Property Act)
- Alaska Department of Revenue, Treasury Division
- MissingMoney.com: State Index (states searchable on MissingMoney)
Last checked: Oct 21, 2026.