New York: 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 York utility & other depositsTypical claim profile
- Complexity: standard
- Timeline: 6–10 weeks
- Administered by: New York Office of the State Comptroller
Examples in this category
- Electric/gas/water deposits
- Telecom & cable deposits
- Rental security deposits
- Rebates
Build your New York 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 York Office of the State Comptroller 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 York 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 York Office of the State Comptroller portal for your name and former addresses, then open any utility & other deposits record to start a free claim.