Business Claims Checklist

More Detailed Information

Following is a quick checklist of documentation that must accompany your claim:

• Completed and signed affirmation page;
• Letter of Authorization with the names of officers or officials with authority to sign and claim on behalf of the business;
• Copy of current photo identification for each authorized officer or official;
• Business card of the authorized officer or official;
• Proof of the business's federal tax identification number;
• Proof of the business's association with the last known address;
• Proof of the business's association with the holder;
• If your company merged with another company, a copy of the merger agreement;
• If your company was dissolved, a copy of the articles of dissolution;
• If your company was suspended, a Tax Clearance letter or a Letter of Good Standing from the Franchise Tax Board and/or the Secretary of State's Office.

Your claim must be notarized if it is over $1000 or is for stock or mutual funds. (Please note: Stock claims take longer to process than other claims.)

Mail the completed claim form and documents to the following address:

Unclaimed Property Division
P.O. Box 942850
Sacramento, CA 94250-5873

NOTE: If you are claiming property that is an uncashed check under $50, a cashier's check, or a money order, you must send in the original instrument with your claim. The original instruments are considered cash that has been canceled by the reporting institutions, and the funds are turned over to the State. Also, if you are filing a claim and know there are multiple owners on the account, please note that each owner/claimant must sign the claim form and submit the required documentation.

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