If a match is found, the process to reclaim lost funds can begin. No appointment is necessary and there is no charge for the service. To reclaim funds, individuals will be asked to follow the instructions on a claim form provided to them. The instructions will include a request for notarized proof of ownership, including verification that the claimant lived at the residence identified on the account. The visit to the Staten Island Mall and Staten Island University Hospital is part of my outreach program, designed to inform the public about unclaimed funds and to search for claimants across the State.
Information is also available on how to prevent funds from being abandoned.