Article 13
Miscellaneous Unclaimed Property

Sections

Unclaimed surplus from sale of pledged property

Unclaimed surplus from sale of pledge

Unclaimed personal property of persons in certain state institutions

Unclaimed surplus moneys after recovery of cost of public assistance and care

Abandoned property resulting from the administration of the vehicle and traffic law

Unclaimed proceeds from the sale of wrecked property

Unclaimed wages

Uncashed travelers checks and money orders

Voluntary disposition of miscellaneous property not otherwise subject to this chapter

Unclaimed moneys erroneously collected by utility corporations on account of taxes

Unclaimed amounts or securities held by foreign corporations not authorized to do business in the state of New York

Unclaimed property held by sales finance companies and insurance premium finance agencies

Unclaimed consumer credit balances

Miscellaneous unclaimed property

Unclaimed insurance proceeds other than life insurance

Unclaimed security deposits held by the title insurance companies

Unclaimed spousal and child support

Unclaimed virtual currency

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May 14, 2025

Last modified:
Dec. 2, 2022

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