New Mexico: Unclaimed Utility & Other Deposits
Refundable deposits and credit balances held by electric, gas, water, telecom and cable companies, plus rental and rebate deposits that were never returned.
Search New Mexico utility & other depositsTypical claim profile
- Complexity: standard
- Timeline: 6–10 weeks
- Administered by: New Mexico Taxation & Revenue Department
Examples in this category
- Electric/gas/water deposits
- Telecom & cable deposits
- Rental security deposits
- Rebates
Build your New Mexico utility & other deposits checklist
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Your claim at a glance
- Property type: Utility & Other Deposits
- Complexity: standard
- Typical timeline: 6–10 weeks after a complete claim
- Notarized form: Usually not required
Documents to gather
- Government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID or passport)
- Proof of your Social Security number (SSN card, W-2 or 1099)
- Proof of your current mailing address (recent utility bill or bank statement)
- Account number or service address tied to the deposit, if known
- 1Search the official New Mexico Taxation & Revenue Department portal for your name (and former names, maiden names and previous addresses).
- 2Open every matching utility & other deposits record and start a claim. There is never a fee to claim from the state.
- 3Confirm your identity by uploading the documents in the checklist below.
- 4Submit the claim online (or print and mail it if the property is tangible or over the online limit).
- 5Track the claim: New Mexico typically acknowledges receipt by email and pays approved claims by check or direct deposit.
Helpful next steps
Optional services some people use alongside a claim. None of these are needed to search or claim your property, that part is always free and you can do it yourself.
FAQ
Search the official New Mexico Taxation & Revenue Department portal for your name and former addresses, then open any utility & other deposits record to start a free claim.