Tracking Your Residence History

The Residence History Hub

Keeping a record of your past residences isn’t just about nostalgia—it can be a valuable tool for financial organization, estate planning, and even uncovering unclaimed property. Over time, people forget about security deposits, old bank accounts, pensions, or other assets tied to previous addresses. Having a clear record of where you’ve lived makes it easier to track down missing assets, verify legal documents, and ensure a smooth estate settlement process for your loved ones.

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Key Things To Know

Keeping track of your past addresses helps with financial organization, estate planning, and identifying unclaimed property or forgotten assets.

  • Past addresses can lead to unclaimed assets: Old addresses are often tied to forgotten bank accounts, refunds, or security deposits.
  • Proof of residency may be required for legal or financial matters: Past addresses can help verify identity, inheritance claims, or property ownership.
  • Keeping a record simplifies estate planning: Knowing where you’ve lived helps heirs track down potential assets and legal documents.
  • Certain benefits are tied to residence history: Some pensions, government benefits, or class-action settlements may require proof of prior addresses.
  • Organized records prevent unnecessary searches: Having your residence history in one place saves time when retrieving old records or applying for financial benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about documenting your residence history? Here are answers to common concerns about why it matters and how to keep it organized.

Keep a record of past addresses, dates of residence, mortgage or rental agreements, property deeds, and any associated financial transactions like security deposits or homeowner records.

Past addresses can be tied to unclaimed assets, pensions, tax records, and legal matters. Having this information readily available can help heirs locate important financial and property records.

Visit official state or national unclaimed property databases and search using your past addresses. Buried in Work's Find Unclaimed Property Hub is a great place to start.

Check credit reports, tax returns, utility records, and previous employment records. These can help piece together your residence history.

Keep a digital and physical copy in a secure location, such as a fireproof safe or a password-protected file, and ensure trusted family members know where to find it. You can also utilize an estate information organization system, like our CLEAR Kit.

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