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How do I find an old 401(k)?

Quick Answer

Contact your former employer's HR or 401(k) provider first. If unreachable, search the National Registry of Unclaimed Retirement Benefits (unclaimedretirementbenefits.com) and the DOL's abandoned plan database.

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Warren Team
Updated February 18, 2026
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