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Unclaimed Property. In California, unclaimed property or lost money is the responsibility of the State Controller's Office (SCO). Questions regarding unclaimed property should be directed to the SCO.
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).
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.
Search by state. Most unclaimed money is held by state governments from sources such as bank accounts, insurance policies, or state agencies. Search for unclaimed money from your state’s unclaimed property office. If you have lived in other states, check their unclaimed property offices, too.
California unclaimed property law does not include real estate. The most common types of unclaimed property are: Bank accounts and safe deposit box contents. Stocks, mutual funds, bonds, and dividends. Uncashed cashier’s checks and money orders. Certificates of deposit. Matured or terminated insurance policies. Estates.
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. For further questions, please view the How to Search for Property video. Check for less specific match search.
You must file a claim with the State Controller’s Office. If your claim is eligible, you will be given the option to file electronically after you have entered the requested information for your claim. If a paper claim is required, the site will provide instructions on how to complete that process.