Business Claims Detailed Instructions

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If you are the officer or official claiming on behalf of your business or corporation, partnership, professional association, non-profit organization, government entity, or private organization, you will need to file a claim form. Below is a list of documentation that must accompany your claim form:

• Completed and signed affirmation page.

• Letter of Authorization of officers or officials in authority to sign and claim on behalf of the business.

• Copy of current photo identification for each authorized officer or official, such as: driver's license, military identification card, or passport.

• Business card of the authorized officer or official.

• Proof of the business's federal tax identification number, such as a tax return document listing the federal tax identification number. If the holder provided a Social Security number or a tax identification number, this might be the only information we have to match the business to the property.

• Proof of the business's association with the last known address, such as tax return documents, a mortgage, a rent, telephone or utility bill, or a bank statement. If the holder provided the last known address, this might be the only information we have to match the business to the property.

• Proof of the business's association with the holder. If the holder did not provide a federal tax identification number or a last known address, this might be the only information we have to match the business to the property. The following documents are acceptable: Bank statement, stock certificate or statement from investment company, income tax return, mortgage, or utility bill.

• 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 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 $1000 or greater, is for stock or mutual funds, or safe deposit boxes. (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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