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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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Questions regarding unclaimed property should be directed to the SCO. In California, unclaimed property or lost money is the responsibility of the State Controller's Office (SCO).
A claim for unclaimed property can be initiated through the Internet, by telephone, or by mail. The State Controller’s Office updates the unclaimed property records monthly, and account information can be accessed at any time. Instructions for filing a claim are described in this guide.
How does the state get unclaimed property? California law requires corporations, businesses, associations, financial institutions, and insurance companies (referred to as “holders”) to annually report and deliver property to the State Controller’s Office if there has been no activity on the account or contact with the owner for a ...
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.
This search page will allow you to locate Unclaimed Property that already has been sent to the State for safekeeping, as well as property that is about to be sent to the State by a business as required by law.
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.