As custodian of Unclaimed Property, the State Controller's
Office has a duty to return funds only to the rightful owner
or heirs. Our office takes this responsibility seriously.
We ask the owners or heirs to provide documentation to validate
their claims to ensure that no one but the rightful owner
can receive Unclaimed Property.
When your search for Unclaimed Property is successful, you
will be given the property ID number for your account. It
is very important that you write down this property ID number
for future reference and keep it in your records, because
you will need it if you contact us at any time regarding your
account.
The Unclaimed Property claim form provides instructions on
how to complete the form and prove ownership. The instructions
include possible types of documentation needed and examples
of other acceptable documentation. You may also print our
quick mini-checklist
of needed documentation, for reference as you prepare your
claim.
Mail the completed claim form and documents to the following address:
Unclaimed Property Division
P.O. Box 942850
Sacramento, CA 94250-5873
When our office receives your completed claim form, we review
it carefully. If the evidence is not adequate to prove your
ownership, our office will contact you or return all documents
submitted, with a letter stating why the claim is incomplete.
Our office is required by law to make a payment determination
of all claims within 180 days from the date a package with
all supporting documents is received.
The claim types below are linked to information about the
documents needed to prove ownership. Please select the proper
claim type.
ORIGINAL
OWNER CLAIM
This information applies if you are the reported owner or
the parent/custodian of a minor's property.
DECEASED
OWNER CLAIM
This information applies if you are the heir, executor, or
trustee of a deceased owner of the property.
BUSINESS
CLAIM
This information applies if you are the officer or official
claiming property on behalf of a business or corporation,
partnership, professional association, non-profit organization,
government entity, or private organization.
PROPERTY
REPORTED AS CASH
This information applies if you are claiming an uncashed check
(cashier's, traveler's, money orders, etc.) or cash valued
at $50 or less. |
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