SAINT JOHN – For many, January is a challenging time, financially speaking, and the Financial and Consumer Services Commission of New Brunswick (the Commission) recognizes that people may like to find a bit of extra cash right now.
Unclaimed Property Day is on February 1 – an annual reminder for New Brunswickers to search for unclaimed monetary property and be reunited with what is rightfully theirs.
The Commission operates FundsFinderNB, New Brunswick’s Unclaimed Property Program. Since the program’s launch in 2023, more than 700 individuals and businesses have been reunited with $3.4 million in forgotten funds, including money in credit union accounts, uncashed cheques, some investment accounts , security deposits and more. Millions more remain unclaimed, awaiting their rightful owners.
“If you’ve searched before and didn’t find anything, search again — new unclaimed funds are reported every year,” said Marissa Sollows, the Commission’s Director of Communications and Public Affairs. “This is the time when people are trying to catch up a bit financially, but we encourage you to check FundsFinderNB.ca regularly throughout the year.”
Unclaimed Property Day, developed by the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA), aims to raise awareness and help consumers reconnect with unclaimed monetary property. As a NAUPA member, the Commission is proud to support this initiative and highlight the value of New Brunswick’s Unclaimed Property Program.
“Visit FundsFinderNB.ca, select Search, and enter your name,” said Sollows. “You may just discover money you’ve forgotten about or never knew belonged to you.”
In 2025, the claimable amount reported by each New Brunswick county was:
| County | Number of Unique Owners | Total Claimable Property |
|---|---|---|
| Albert | 1,356 | $1,274,361.48 |
| Carleton | 961 | $1,673,148.96 |
| Charlotte | 899 | $885,561.97 |
| Gloucester | 2,058 | $2,097,051.85 |
| Kent | 735 | $820,986.23 |
| Kings | 3,212 | $2,559,648.22 |
| Madawaska | 711 | $798,287.15 |
| Northumberland | 1,528 | $1,179,683.32 |
| Queens | 377 | $411,664.19 |
| Restigouche | 988 | $686,508.42 |
| Saint John | 4,935 | $4,298,682.93 |
| Sunbury | 1,211 | $877,883.72 |
| Victoria | 607 | $647,310.01 |
| Westmorland | 9,253 | $7,617,861.76 |
| York | 8,532 | $6,265,303.80 |
Businesses and organizations in New Brunswick that hold unclaimed funds must reach out to owners every year. If they are unable to connect with the owner, the businesses must then report the monetary property to the Commission’s program through FundsFinderNB.ca. The annual reporting period runs from January 1 to March 31.
Money and monetary property are generally considered unclaimed when there’s been no activity for at least three years, or 10 years for credit union accounts.
Audio files of Marissa Sollows, Director of Communications and Public Affairs
Media Contact:
1 866 933-2222 or media@fcnb.ca.
The Financial and Consumer Services Commission of New Brunswick has the mandate to provide regulatory services that protect the public interest while enhancing public confidence, and to promote understanding of the regulated sectors through educational programs. It is responsible for the administration and enforcement of financial and consumers services legislation for mortgage brokers, payday lenders, real estate, securities, insurance, pensions, credit unions, trust and loan companies, cooperatives, the unclaimed property program, and a wide range of other consumer legislation. It is a Crown corporation funded by the regulatory fees and assessments paid by the regulated sectors. Online educational tools and resources are available at www.fcnb.ca.