Laws by State

Escheatment Laws by State 2025

Required Dormancy for Bank Accounts

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  • States marked with a “yes” in the rules column observe additional in-depth regulations not shown here.
  • North Carolina’s escheatment dormancy period rises from five years for checking adn savings accounts to seven years for money orders.
  • The required dormancy period for bank checks or money orders in Texas may vary by circumstance as outlined by state law, but is generally 3 years.