After how many years do unclaimed monies escheat to the municipality?

In New Jersey, unclaimed monies are required to escheat to the municipality after a period of 5 years. This process ensures that any funds that have not been claimed or utilized within this timeframe are transferred to the local municipality's treasury, allowing the municipality to manage and potentially utilize these funds for community purposes.

The 5-year period aligns with both state regulations and the intent to support the community by redistributing funds that remain unclaimed for an extended duration. This time frame is standard in many jurisdictions to encourage individuals or entities to claim their rightful funds while also ensuring that the funds do not remain indefinitely unallocated within the system.