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California’s Unclaimed Property Law requires financial institutions, insurance companies, corporations, businesses, and certain other entities to report and submit their customers’ property to the State Controller’s Office when there has been no activity for a period of time (generally three years).
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In California, unclaimed property or lost money is the responsibility of the State Controller's Office (SCO). Questions regarding unclaimed property should be directed to the SCO. Web site. http://www.sco.ca.gov/upd_msg.html. Phone. Nationwide: (800) 992-4647. Outside of U.S.: (916) 323-2827.
California's Unclaimed Property Law requires corporations, businesses, associations, financial institutions, and insurance companies (referred to as "Holders") to annually report and deliver property to the California State Controller's Office after there has been no activity on the account or contact with the owner for a period of time specified in the law - generally (3) three years or more ...
This site allows you to search the State Controller's Unclaimed Property Database and claim property belonging to you. Unclaimed assets are reported in the name or social security number of the owner(s) along with any available owner information.
Step 1: Search the Unclaimed Property Database. To start your search, please enter your name or property ID number. You may narrow your search by adding your address or city of residence. For further questions, please view the How to Search for Property video. Check for less specific match search.
California law requires all holders (corporations, businesses, associations, financial institutions, and insurance companies) of unclaimed property to attempt to contact owners before reporting their property to the State Controller's Office.
The State Controller's Office processes unclaimed property claims free of charge. Owners or heirs can claim their property directly from us without any service charges or fees.
