$1.1 billion. That’s how much unclaimed money Tennessee’s Department of Treasury has waiting for residents. Even better, it takes but a second to check — and just a few more minutes to claim what’s yours.

Anyone with a last-known address in Tennessee may qualify. It could be an old utility deposit you forgot about, or an old payroll check that didn’t make it to an address before you moved.

If a company tries to send the money but it doesn’t make it to the rightful owner, that money goes to the Tennessee Department of Treasury's Unclaimed Property Division. If that person has died, the appropriate family member can claim it. There is no time limit for residents to make claims.

💰Here’s how to start your treasure hunt:

Click here for the unclaimed money search.
Enter your business name or first + last name in the “start your search” box. You can also add a city to narrow down your search.
Search the list of names to see if yours is there, along with a familiar address. If it is, click the “add” button on the left side.
Once you have selected all the options with your name and address, click the “claim properties in my cart” button at the bottom of the page.
From there, select your relationship to the property + complete a short form that asks for your social security number, along with a bit more basic information.
Once submitted, state officials go through a due diligence process to make sure the right person is claiming the money. Claims can take several weeks to process.

Pro tip: If you register on the site before you file a claim, you will be able to view your claim status online.