Maryland Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman and Governor Wes Moore marked Unclaimed Property Day on Monday, February 1, 2026, encouraging residents to check whether the state was holding money or property in their name.
Unclaimed property can include uncashed checks, insurance proceeds, dividends, and dormant financial accounts that businesses are required to report to the state after three years of inactivity. The Comptroller’s Office highlighted its recently launched online system, which allows residents to search for unclaimed property, submit documentation electronically, and track claims at any time…