Check the List
Abandoned Property List - Click Here
Filing a Claim
If you believe you are owed money on the list, fill out an Abandoned Property Claim Form and submit it to
our office.
With the form, you must include documents that prove your identity.
Individuals
- A copy of current photo identification for each
claimant.
- Verification of address if your mailing address is
different from original mailing address or photo
identification.
Business
- Copy of current photo identification for the authorized
agent signing the form.
- Letter of Authorization on
company letterhead with the names of officers or officials with
authority to sign and claim on behalf of the business.
- If your company merged with another company, a copy of the
merger agreement.
- If your company was dissolved, a
copy of the articles of dissolution.
Return the completed form and supporting documentation to:
unclaimedmonies@sdcounty.ca.gov
OR
San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector
*Attn: Abandoned
Property Claims
1600 Pacific Highway, Room 162
San Diego,
CA 92101-2475
We review all claim forms carefully. If you do not submit the
correct documents, our office will return all documents to you with a
letter explaining why the claim was denied. Please allow 4-6 weeks of
processing time.
Check the List
Estates of Deceased With Heirs List - Click Here
Estates of Deceased Without Heirs List - Click Here
Filing a Claim
To claim money, fill out an Estates of Deceased Claim Form and submit it to
our office.
With the form, you must include documents and records that prove
your relationship to the decedent, as well as a copy of the decedent's
will (if any) and a copy of the decedent's death certificate. We
cannot process any claims within 40 days of the decedent's death.
Send the completed claim form and related documents to the
following address:
unclaimedmonies@sdcounty.ca.gov
OR
San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector
Attn: Estates of
Deceased Claims
1600 Pacific Highway, Room 162
San
Diego, CA 92101-2475
We review all claim forms carefully. If you do not submit the
correct documents, our office will return all documents to you with a
letter explaining why the claim was denied. Please allow 4-6 weeks of
processing time.
Submitting a Deposit
To submit Estates of Deceased proceeds:
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Make check payable to SDCTTC.
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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
#), and 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).
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If you would like a receipt,
enclose a receipt for us to sign and return.
Deadlines
If any estates with known heirs remain in the Treasury for more
than one year, that money must be transferred to the State
Controller's Office, according to state law.
Any estates without known heirs that remain in the Treasury for
more than two years will be turned over to the County's general
fund. Before the money is transferred, we try to give people one
last chance to claim it.
