Submitting a Deposit for Estates of Deceased and Abandoned Properties

To submit Estates of Deceased proceeds:

  • Make check payable to SDCTTC.
  • Mail to:
    San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector
    Attn: Estates of Deceased Claims
    1600 Pacific Highway, Room 162
    San Diego, CA 92101-2475 
  • Include a letter:
    • with your contact information. 
    • the name of the decedent.
    • the name of the heir, if known, 
    • the amount per heir (if one check is for multiple heirs), 
    • the nature of the property (e.g. court order for distribution showing heir's share and probate case #). 
    • any documentation that may assist in identifying the rightful owner. 
    • Note that all provided documentation becomes public record, except for confidential information like social security numbers and personal addresses (which will be redacted). 
  • If you would like a receipt, enclose a receipt for us to sign and return.