South Carolina unclaimed money search
Forgotten paychecks, bank balances, deposits and refunds from South Carolina addresses are held by the South Carolina Office of the State Treasurer. Searching and claiming is free. Enter a name to get the official searches for it.
- Held by
- South Carolina Office of the State Treasurer
- Office
- Unclaimed Property Program
- Official free search
- treasurer.sc.gov ↗
- Claims phone
- (803) 734-2683
- Cost to search or claim
- Free
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Program details from the NAUPA state directory, checked November 15, 2026. TrueSearch is not affiliated with the State of South Carolina.
How to claim money from South Carolina
- Search on treasurer.sc.gov under your current name and every former name (maiden name, a misspelling, with and without a middle initial).
- Open each match and check the address on file. It is the address the business had for you, which may be years old.
- File the claim on the state's site. Expect to show ID and proof that you lived at that address, such as an old bill, lease or tax form.
- For a relative who died, file as their heir or executor with a death certificate and proof of your relationship or authority.
- Then search every other state you or they lived in. Money stays in the state of the old address, not the state you live in now.
Don't remember every old address?
That is the usual reason money goes unclaimed: it sits in a state from two or three moves ago, under an address nobody remembers. The same is true when you search for a parent or grandparent. A people search shows the past addresses tied to a name, which tells you exactly which states to check. Run the search above, then use the dark box to see the address history.
Got a call about South Carolina unclaimed money?
Scammers pose as "asset recovery" services and charge a fee for money you can claim free. The state does not charge to return your money. Before you call anyone back, check the number. South Carolina area codes:
All South Carolina codes: South Carolina area codes · Who called me?
Questions
How do I search for unclaimed money in South Carolina?
Use the South Carolina Office of the State Treasurer's free search at its official site. Search your current name, any former names, and the names of parents or grandparents who lived in South Carolina.
Who holds unclaimed property in South Carolina?
The South Carolina Office of the State Treasurer (Unclaimed Property Program). Businesses that cannot reach an owner turn the money over to the state of the owner's last known address, and the state holds it until it is claimed.
Does it cost anything to claim money from South Carolina?
No. Searching and filing a claim with the state is free. Be wary of anyone who asks for a fee or a percentage to get South Carolina money back for you.
I moved away from South Carolina. Can I still claim?
Yes. Money is held by the state of the last address the business had on file, so South Carolina keeps it even after you move. File the claim on South Carolina's site from wherever you live now.
Can I claim a relative's unclaimed money in South Carolina?
Usually, if you are an heir or the executor. The state lists the documents it needs, typically a death certificate and proof of your relationship or authority over the estate.
What is the phone number for South Carolina unclaimed property?
NAUPA's state directory lists (803) 734-2683 for the Unclaimed Property Program. Only call numbers you find on the official site or that directory, not ones from a text, email or letter.
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