Original Owner Claims Detailed Instructions

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If you are the reported owner or the parent/custodian of a minor owner of the property, you will file a claim form. Below is a list of documentation that must accompany your claim:

• Completed and signed affirmation page.

• Copy of current photo identification for each claimant, such as driver's license, military identification card, passport, or school identification card for minors.

• Proof of Social Security number for each claimant, including minors. If the holder provided a Social Security number, this might be the only information we have to match you to the property. The following documents are acceptable: Social Security card, pay stub, insurance identification card, or federal or state tax return.

• Proof of your last known address. If the holder provided the last known address, this might be the only information we have to match you to the property. The following documents are acceptable: Pay stub, tax return, mortgage, telephone or utility bill, bank or credit card statement, or marriage or birth certificate.

• Proof of your association with the reported company. If the holder did not provide a Social Security number or a last known address, this might be the only information we have to match you to the property. The following documents are acceptable: Bank statement, stock certificate or statement from investment company, title and escrow statement, mortgage, or telephone or utility bill.

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 are requested to send in the original instrument with your claim. If the original instrument is unavailable, additional documentation is needed to verify claims for negotiable instruments. You will be required to provide other available documentation along with a Declaration of Loss form. Please contact the Unclaimed Property Division by telephone at (916) 323-2827 for further instructions. 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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