Find Unclaimed Money in Revere
Revere residents may have unclaimed money held by the Massachusetts Unclaimed Property Division, the state office that safeguards dormant funds from bank accounts, insurance payouts, uncashed checks, and other financial assets. Massachusetts holds more than $3 billion in such property, and searching the database is free and open to anyone at the state's official portal.
Revere Overview
How to Search Unclaimed Money in Revere
The free state portal is at FindMassMoney.gov. You enter your name and the system searches the full database of property reported by banks, insurers, utilities, and other holders across the state. No account. No charge. Results appear right away.
Use the claim search page to run your search. Enter your first and last name. If you get a match, you'll see the property type and who held it originally. Some claim values are visible in search results; others only appear once you start the claim process. Either way, a result with your name attached is worth pursuing.
Revere is a compact city in Suffolk County just north of Boston. Many residents have deep roots here, with multiple generations living at the same address over decades. Long-term residents are more likely to have old property in the system, whether from a bank that closed years ago, a former utility deposit, or an insurance policy that was never collected. Even newer residents may have funds from a prior address listed under Revere.
The state's search guide suggests running several variations. Check your name with and without a middle initial. Search maiden names. If you or a relative had a prior legal name, run that too. Old Revere addresses can trigger matches even if the property was reported years ago.
About one in ten Massachusetts residents has unclaimed property in the system. The average claim is between $1,250 and $2,080. That makes the few minutes it takes to search well worth it.
The Revere city portal offers local government services, department contacts, and public records access for residents.
Visit Revere.org for city department information, including the City Clerk's office, which handles vital records and public records requests.
Revere City Resources
The City of Revere's main website is at Revere.org. The site provides access to city departments, permits, and public services. The City Clerk handles birth, death, and marriage records for Revere. Certified copies from the Clerk are often needed when filing unclaimed property claims, especially for estates of deceased relatives.
If you are claiming on behalf of someone who has passed away, the Division may ask for a death certificate and proof of legal authority to act for the estate. The City Clerk can provide the death certificate if the person died in Revere. For a will or letters of administration, you would work with the Suffolk County Probate and Family Court.
Property records for Revere are kept at the Suffolk County Registry of Deeds. The office is at 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114. The Registry's website is at SuffolkDeeds.com. You can also search records online at MassLandRecords.com/Suffolk. The Registry serves Boston, Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop. All deeds, mortgages, and liens for Revere are indexed there.
Deed and lien records can be helpful when a claim involves real property or a related financial transaction. Escrow balances, title company refunds, and mortgage-related funds sometimes end up in the state's unclaimed fund when they can't be delivered to the rightful owner. A Registry search can confirm ownership history and help you document your connection to a property.
How to File a Claim
Filing a claim starts at the same portal where you searched. Once you find a match, click through to begin. The state's page on how to complete a claim explains each step in plain terms. The whole process is online. You typically don't need to mail anything unless the Division specifically asks.
You need to prove your identity. A driver's license or Massachusetts ID is the standard document. Your Social Security number is also required. Beyond identity, you may need to show a connection to the property itself. That might mean an old bank statement, a lease at the address on file, a utility bill, or a pay stub from a former employer. What the Division asks for depends on the type and value of the property.
Estate claims take more paperwork. A death certificate is required. The Division also needs to know you have legal standing to claim for the estate. That can come from a will, letters of administration issued by a probate court, or a court order naming you executor. The Division will list what it needs after you start the claim.
About a third of claims are approved straight through with no follow-up. The rest may prompt the Division to ask for more documents. Processing runs around 180 days on average, though some claims move faster. You can check status online after filing without calling anyone.
There is no deadline to claim. The state holds your property indefinitely. You have the right to file at any point. But getting started sooner means getting paid sooner.
Types of Unclaimed Property
Old bank accounts are what most people think of when they hear "unclaimed property." But the state holds a much wider variety of assets. Any Revere resident who has had bank accounts, insurance policies, utility accounts, or investments at some point may have something in the system.
The database includes checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, uncashed payroll and dividend checks, life insurance proceeds, rental and utility security deposits, stocks and mutual fund shares, and contents from abandoned safe deposit boxes. Refund checks from government programs, retailers, or service companies also get reported. Revere's mix of long-term residents, renters, and people who have moved in and out over the years means the property types found under Revere addresses can vary widely.
Under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 200A, holders such as banks and insurers must report and hand over dormant property to the state after a dormancy period, typically three years for most accounts. They must also attempt to notify the owner first. Once the state holds the property, the owner retains the right to claim it at any time. The state does not take ownership.
If you once lived in Revere and have since moved, your old address may still pull up results. Search it anyway. The state holds property tied to your former address until you claim it, no matter where you live now.
Massachusetts Unclaimed Property Law
The legal backbone is MGL Chapter 200A, the Unclaimed Property Act. This statute defines unclaimed property, sets dormancy rules, and governs how the state handles claims from start to finish.
Section 3 defines the scope of covered property. Section 5 sets dormancy periods for different property types. Section 7 requires holders to notify owners and file annual reports with the state.
Section 9A covers how claims are evaluated. Section 13 governs payment. The law is unambiguous: owners keep their rights. There is no forfeiture based on time.
The Division's main office is at One Ashburton Place, 12th Floor, Boston, MA 02108. Phone: (617) 367-0400. Toll-free: 888-344-6277. The Mass.gov page for the Division covers program details and contact information. The general FAQ and claims FAQ answer the most common questions about searching and filing.
If you have lived in other states, check MissingMoney.com. It searches property databases in multiple states and may find funds tied to a past out-of-state address.
This is the state's search interface. Use it to look up any name, including past Revere addresses and former or maiden names.
Suffolk County Unclaimed Money
Revere is in Suffolk County. Visit the county page for Registry of Deeds info and more local resources.
Nearby Massachusetts Cities
These nearby cities each have their own unclaimed money resources page.