Plymouth County Unclaimed Money Search

Unclaimed money in Plymouth County is held by the Massachusetts Treasury until the rightful owner comes forward to claim it. Residents of Brockton, Plymouth, and the surrounding towns may have lost funds sitting in the state database right now. The search is free, and there is no deadline to file a claim.

How to Search Unclaimed Money in Plymouth County

The best place to start is FindMassMoney.gov, the official state portal for unclaimed property. It is free to use and takes only a few minutes. You type in your name and the site checks whether the Treasury holds any funds linked to you.

Go to the claim search page and enter your first and last name. Try your full legal name first. Then try name variations, maiden names, or former names if nothing comes up right away. Businesses can also search using a company name. The database covers current Plymouth County residents as well as people who used to live here and later moved away.

If you find a match, click on it to see the details. The record will show the property type, the name of the company that sent it to the state, and an estimated value. Some entries show an exact dollar amount. Others list a range. You start the claim process directly from that screen.

The state also lists Plymouth County funds on MissingMoney.com, a national database that aggregates unclaimed property from multiple states. If you have lived in several states, that site lets you run one search across all of them. Still, FindMassMoney.gov is the primary source for Massachusetts claims.

Not sure how the search works? The state publishes a step-by-step guide at findmassmoney.gov/app/claim/how-to-search. It walks you through each field on the search form and explains what the results mean.

The state's main portal shows a screenshot of the search interface so you can see what to expect. The site is published by the Massachusetts Unclaimed Property Division.

The search form above is the starting point for any Plymouth County resident who wants to check for lost funds.

Plymouth County Registry of Deeds

The Plymouth County Registry of Deeds is one of the oldest land record offices in the country. It holds deed records going back to 1664 and Plymouth Colony records from as far back as 1620. For people tracking down unclaimed property tied to real estate, this office is a key resource.

Register John Buckley runs the office at 50 Obery Street in Plymouth. You can reach the office by phone at 508-830-9200 or by email at buckley@plymouthdeeds.org. The registry website at plymouthdeeds.org has general information about the office and its services.

Online record searches are available through TitleView. A subscription costs $30 per month and includes access to modern deed records. Printing costs $1 per page, and a $60 non-refundable deposit is required to open an account. If you just need a few copies, the registry also accepts mail orders. You can pay by credit card online for deed copy requests.

The Plymouth County Registry of Deeds website gives you a look at the full range of records available, from Plymouth Colony documents to modern land filings.

The registry maintains special collections beyond standard deed records, including Atlas Plans, County Commissioner Records, and Mayers' Index to Plymouth Colony Land Deeds.

The TitleView search portal is where you can look up recorded land documents online. The screenshot below shows the records search interface for Plymouth County.

If you need to order a clean copy of a deed or other land record, contact the registry by mail or use the online payment option on their site.

How to File a Claim

Filing a claim in Massachusetts is straightforward. Once you find a match on FindMassMoney.gov, you submit your claim through the same site. No paper forms are required for most claims. The state processes everything online.

You will need to provide proof that you are the rightful owner. What you need depends on the type of property. For most financial accounts, a government-issued ID and proof of your address at the time the account was active will do. For larger claims, the state may ask for additional documents such as bank statements, old tax returns, or a death certificate if you are claiming on behalf of an estate.

The state's guide at findmassmoney.gov/app/claim/how-to-complete explains exactly what to submit for each property type. Read it before you start so you have your documents ready.

About one-third of claims are approved automatically without any review. The rest go through a manual review process. The state targets a 180-day processing window. For straightforward claims, it is often much faster. You can check the status of your claim on the same portal where you filed it.

If you have questions during the process, the Massachusetts Unclaimed Property Division is reachable at (617) 367-0400 or toll-free at 888-344-MASS (6277). Their office is at One Ashburton Place, 12th Floor, Boston, MA 02108. The FAQ for claiming on the state site covers the most common questions.

Types of Unclaimed Property in Plymouth County

Unclaimed property comes from many sources. Banks turn over dormant checking and savings accounts. Insurance companies send in uncashed benefit checks. Utility companies report old security deposits that were never picked up. Employers remit uncashed payroll checks. Courts transfer unclaimed class action settlements. All of these end up in the state's unclaimed property fund.

Common types of unclaimed property reported from Plymouth County include old bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten savings bonds, and stock dividends that were never collected. Life insurance proceeds are one of the most commonly overlooked types. Policies taken out decades ago are often forgotten after a policyholder dies.

The state also holds tangible property from safe deposit boxes. When a bank closes or a box is abandoned, the contents go to the state. The Treasury stores these items separately. You can read more about tangible property claims at findmassmoney.gov/app/tangible-property.

Under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 200A, Section 3, most financial accounts become presumed abandoned after three years of inactivity. The holder reports the property to the state after that point. From there, it sits in the fund until the owner comes forward.

Massachusetts Unclaimed Property Law

Massachusetts unclaimed property law is found in General Laws Chapter 200A. The law requires holders such as banks, insurers, and corporations to report and remit property that has gone unclaimed for a set period. The state then acts as custodian until the owner files a valid claim.

Section 5 of the law covers the reporting requirements for holders. Section 7 addresses how the state takes custody of the property. Section 9A sets out the claim process and what evidence is needed. Section 13 makes clear that the state's obligation to the owner does not expire. You can browse all sections at malegislature.gov.

The Unclaimed Property Division within the Massachusetts Treasury enforces the law and manages the fund. The Division handles reporting by holders, processes claims from owners, and maintains the online search portal. More general guidance is available at mass.gov.

Cities in Plymouth County

The following cities in Plymouth County have dedicated unclaimed money pages with local details.

Nearby Counties

Plymouth County borders several other Massachusetts counties. If you have lived in more than one county, it is worth checking nearby counties too.