Nevada Treasurer Urges Residents to Claim Over $1 Billion

Nevada Treasurer Zach Conine on Jan. 7 encouraged residents across the state to check for unclaimed property as part of New Year financial resolutions, noting the Treasury is currently holding more than $1 billion in assets owed to residents of the Battle Born State. The push aims to reconnect Nevadans with money tied to dormant accounts and other forgotten financial items.

“Each new year is a fresh start, and 2026 is the perfect time for Nevadans to reclaim money they may have lost along the way,” Conine said in a press release. “Searching for unclaimed property is free, easy, and could put extra cash in your pocket.”

Unclaimed property can include a wide range of financial items familiar to Nye County residents, such as uncashed checks, forgotten bank accounts, utility deposits and insurance proceeds. The state treasury holds these funds in perpetuity and the Unclaimed Property Division works to reconnect owners or their heirs with their property. The division relies on businesses to report such assets when companies cannot return funds after a period of inactivity.

“Unclaimed property typically consists of financial assets that businesses are unable to return to their owners, often due to a move, name change, or outdated contact information,” the press release explained. “When companies are unable to return funds to their rightful owners after a set period of inactivity, they must report and remit those assets to the state,” the release added.

For residents of Nye County, where people move between jobs, retirement destinations and seasonal addresses, outdated contact information and name changes can lead to funds becoming unclaimed. Recovering those assets can provide a modest financial boost for households, help resolve estate matters for heirs, and simplify personal record-keeping.

To check for property, individuals may search the statewide database at nvup.gov. The site allows searches by name and can guide claimants through documentation and submission requirements to establish ownership. The state’s process is intended to be accessible without fees, but claimants should be prepared to provide proof of identity and any supporting records the treasury requests.

As Nevadans set financial goals for 2026, the treasury’s reminder is both practical and timely: unclaimed assets are waiting, and the state provides a direct mechanism to retrieve them. Visit nvup.gov to begin a search and verify whether funds are owed to you or your family.