State Unclaimed Property in New Hampshire

State Unclaimed Property in New Hampshire: key facts

Administering office

New Hampshire State Treasury, Abandoned Property Division, Concord, NH.

Official search

findnhmoney.gov (free search and online claims).

When property is reported

Most intangible property is presumed abandoned and reported to the state after it has been unclaimed for more than 5 years (RSA 471-C:2, I). Shorter periods apply to some types — unpaid wages after 1 year, stock and dividends after 3 years.

Heir claim documents

Proof of death and proof of authority to act for the estate, such as probate court documents (Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration).

Small estate option

Where no estate is open, unclaimed property valued at less than $10,000 that does not include securities in share form may be claimed by the surviving spouse — or, if there is none, the next of kin under RSA 561:1 — without opening probate. The Treasury first confirms DHHS has no Medicaid or financial-assistance claim against the deceased owner. All other deceased-owner claims require a probate estate to be opened (RSA 471-C:26, I(c)).

Governing law: RSA 471-C (Custody and Escheat of Unclaimed and Abandoned Property); RSA 471-C:26 (filing of claim)