Michigan Might Owe You Cash—Here’s How to Find Out

Did you know there’s a Michigan website that lets you check if you're owed money from forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, or old utility deposits? I wasn’t sure if it was legit until I tried it myself and found my name on the list.

Ever had that nagging feeling you were owed money but didn’t know how to find out? This site answers that question in seconds.

And if you’ve visited it before and found it confusing, good news. It recently got some much-needed upgrades, making it much easier to use and find out if Michigan owes you money.

According to Click on Detroit, the Michigan Department of Treasury has revamped its website to make it easier for residents to check if they have unclaimed property.

What is Michigan's Unclaimed Property Program?

Every year, millions of dollars in lost or forgotten cash end up with Michigan’s Unclaimed Property department. We're talking uncashed checks, old bank accounts, stock certificates, even stuff left in safe deposit boxes.

Last year alone, over $150 million was returned to people, and more than $675 million over the past five years.

How To Check if You Have Unclaimed Money

It’s actually super easy to see if you’ve got unclaimed money. You simply visit the Michigan Unclaimed Property website and fill out the required information, including your name or business. After that, the site walks you through everything with simple step-by-step instructions.

Like I said, I entered my info and found out I was owed about 50 bucks. Now I just have to file a claim to get it. It's worth a few minutes of your time to find out.