CA

California

California State Controller's Office

$15.0B currently held as unclaimed property (2026)

$8,090,713,242 returned to owners

Claim It California

Search the official California unclaimed property database.

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What you'll typically need

  • Government-issued photo ID
  • Proof of address
  • Social Security verification

Common unclaimed property types

Bank accountsSafe deposit boxesInsurance proceedsUncashed checksSecurities

Claims are filed with California State Controller's Office, not through inero. Searching and claiming through official state programs is always free. Last verified: 2026-03-12.

Source: Listed by NAUPA as California's official program

Unclaimed property figure source: www.cbsnews.com