Lost or old savings bonds
The old Treasury Hunt tool closed in September 2025. For lost paper savings bonds, file FS Form 1048 with TreasuryDirect, which is free.
Where to look
TreasuryDirect: lost, stolen or destroyed savings bonds
Replace or cash paper EE or I savings bonds that were lost, stolen, destroyed or never received. The old Treasury Hunt search tool closed on 30 September 2025.
How: Fill in FS Form 1048 from TreasuryDirect. It is free.
Checked 27 September 2026 · Source: treasurydirect.gov
TreasuryDirect savings bond forms
All official savings bond forms, including claims for bonds of someone who has died.
How: Free. Some forms need a certified signature.
Checked 27 September 2026
Searching is free
Official searches are always free. Never pay an upfront fee or give bank or card details to "release" money. Finder companies exist and charge a share of what they find, so check with your state that one is registered before signing anything.
Quick answers
- How do I find lost savings bonds?
- The old Treasury Hunt tool closed in September 2025. For lost paper savings bonds, file FS Form 1048 with TreasuryDirect, which is free.
- What is TreasuryDirect: lost, stolen or destroyed savings bonds?
- Replace or cash paper EE or I savings bonds that were lost, stolen, destroyed or never received. The old Treasury Hunt search tool closed on 30 September 2025. Fill in FS Form 1048 from TreasuryDirect. It is free.
- What is TreasuryDirect savings bond forms?
- All official savings bond forms, including claims for bonds of someone who has died. Free. Some forms need a certified signature.
- Do I have to pay to search?
- Official searches are always free. Never pay an upfront fee or give bank or card details to "release" money. Finder companies exist and charge a share of what they find, so check with your state that one is registered before signing anything.
Sources
- https://www.treasurydirect.gov/savings-bonds/manage-bonds/lost-stolen-destroyed-ee-or-i-bonds/
- https://www.treasurydirect.gov/savings-bonds/treasury-hunt/
- https://www.treasurydirect.gov/savings-bonds/forms/
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- Failed banks and credit unions
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- Money from a relative who died
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- Individual Indian Money accounts
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