Search for Unclaimed Property
Controller Malia M. Cohen safeguards this lost or forgotten property for as long as it takes to reunite it with the rightful owners.
Important Notice: Temporary Processing Delays
The State Controller’s Office, Unclaimed Property Division, is currently implementing a new processing system designed to enhance service and efficiency. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we complete this important system upgrade.
To search for unclaimed property, check the status of an existing claim, or explore additional self-service options, please visit the Unclaimed Property page at www.claimit.ca.gov.
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). Common types of unclaimed property include but are not limited to: bank accounts, stocks, uncashed checks, insurance benefits, wages, and safe deposit box contents. Property does not include real estate.
Controller Malia M. Cohen safeguards this lost or forgotten property for as long as it takes to reunite it with the rightful owners. There is no deadline for claiming property once it is transferred over to the State Controller’s Office and no fee associated with claiming your property.