California · unclaimed property the state holds

You can claim it yourself, for free

Who holds it

California State Controller's Office

How long

No time limit to file a claim

How you claim

Search and file a claim at claimit.ca.gov. Claiming yourself is free, and you do not need an investigator.

California Unclaimed Property (State Controller)

If someone offers to do it for you

There may be a fee limit: ask the clerk.
Any deal must be in writing.
You never need to pay anyone to file.

Checklist: California, unclaimed property the state holds

Who holds it: California State Controller's Office

How long: No time limit to file a claim

How you claim: Search and file a claim at claimit.ca.gov. Claiming yourself is free, and you do not need an investigator.

Your deadline: ____________ (confirm it with the clerk)

Steps

Search your name at claimit.ca.gov.
File the claim online and sign it yourself (a power of attorney generally is not accepted).
Send any supporting documents requested.

Documents

Claim signed and verified by you (CCP § 1540(a))
Social Security Number or tax ID
Proof of ownership as requested

What it costs you

free

If someone offers to do it for you

There may be a fee limit: ask the clerk.
Any deal must be in writing.
You never need to pay anyone to file.

Official links

California Unclaimed Property (State Controller): https://claimit.ca.gov/

Source: Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 1540(a); Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 1582; Cal. Code Civ. Proc. §1582(a)(1); Cal. Code Civ. Proc. §1582(a)(2); Cal. Code Civ. Proc. §1582(a)(3); Cal. Code Civ. Proc. §1520(b); Cal. Code Civ. Proc. §1530; Cal. Code Civ. Proc. §1532; Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §7523(b); Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §7523(d); Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §7520; Cal. Code Civ. Proc. §1540(a), (d); Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §7521. Researched, not yet checked by a lawyer; confirm with the clerk. Not legal advice.