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California unclaimed property recovery

Licensed, bonded, and proven. We handle the entire process from database search to check delivery. 98 percent success rate with zero upfront cost.

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BBB A+ Accredited
California Licensed
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Our process timeline

From initial search to check delivery

1
Search & Verify
1 - 2 weeks
2
Documentation
1 - 2 weeks
3
State Processing
2 - 8 months
Typical claims: 3 - 6 months | Complex estates: 6 - 12 months

How we recover your money

100 plus successful claims. 5 million dollars plus recovered. Here is our proven process.

1

Comprehensive database search

We scan state and federal databases to locate all unclaimed property tied to your name. This includes forgotten bank accounts, insurance payouts, utility deposits, stock dividends, and inheritance funds.

Timeline: 1 - 2 weeks
Your part: Nothing required
What we search: California State Controller database, county records, federal databases, business registries, and estate filings. We locate claims others miss.
2

Verification and documentation

We verify ownership, confirm amounts, and prepare all required documentation for submission to the California State Controller. Every claim is reviewed for accuracy before filing.

Timeline: 1 - 2 weeks
Your part: Sign documents (15 min)
Documentation we handle: State claim forms, identity verification, ownership proof, and supporting documentation. Our state-commissioned and background-checked notary public handles all notarization. Our licensed Private Investigator tracks down any missing documents. No paperwork errors, we get it right the first time.
3

Filing and state processing

We submit your claim to the California State Controller, monitor processing status, and handle all communication with state agencies. You receive your check directly from California.

Timeline: 3 - 6 months (state processing)
Your part: Wait for check
If denied (rare): We receive notice same day, identify the issue, gather additional documents, and refile within 48 hours. No additional charge. Our 98 percent success rate includes refiled claims.

What you need to do

Minimal effort required. We handle document gathering and the heavy lifting.

1

Provide basic information

Contact details and identity verification. Takes 2 - 3 minutes.

2

Gather available documents

Provide documents you have on hand (ID, proof of address). Our licensed Private Investigator tracks down anything missing.

3

Sign claim documents

Meet with our state-commissioned and background-checked notary public to sign state-required forms. Takes 15 - 20 minutes.

4

Wait for state processing

Receive payment directly from California State Controller. We monitor and update you throughout.

We handle: database searches, missing document retrieval, paperwork preparation, filing, tracking, and state communication.

Compare your options

See how professional recovery compares to DIY filing

Find My Money
98 percent success rate
3 - 6 months typical
California specialist
Complete service
No upfront cost
Licensed and bonded
Other Recovery Firms
Approximately 85 percent success rate
4 - 8 months typical
Multi-state generalist
Email updates
No upfront cost
Varies by firm
DIY
(Do It Yourself)
47 percent denied for incomplete paperwork
6 - 12 plus months
Generic state forms
You do everything
Free (but your time)
No credentials needed

Source: California State Controller Office, 2024 Annual Report. 47 percent of do-it-yourself claims are denied for incomplete paperwork. Success rate for DIY filers who complete the process is 53 percent.

Client success stories

★★★★★

"Initially skeptical, but after 10-minute conversation, my CPA and I were confident. They recovered 42,000 dollars I did not know existed."

Jeff D.
Sacramento, California
42,000 Dollars Recovered
★★★★★

"69,000 dollars from my late father's estate. Honest and knowledgeable, following through on every detail."

Dennis M.
San Francisco, California
69,000 Dollars Recovered
★★★★★

"I had been hounded by other recovery firms. Find My Money was professional, straightforward, and actually delivered."

Denman W.
Los Angeles, California
Verified Client
5M+
Dollars recovered for clients
100+
Successful claims
98%
Success rate

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