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AFFIRMATION FORM The undersigned claimant certifies, under penalty of perjury, the claimant has read the claim and knows the contents thereof and the claimant is the owner of the said claim and the person entitled to receive the money set forth in said claim.

SCO is required by law to consider all claims within 180 days from the date SCO receives a complete claim package. Is there a time limit for claiming my property from SCO? No. There is no time limit to file a claim.

To access the unclaimed property database by telephone, contact the State Controller's Customer Service Unit. California residents can call toll-free, at 800-992-4647 between the hours of AM and PM, Monday through Friday (except holidays).

In California, after 18 days have passed once the Notice of Belief of Abandonment has been filed, you are allowed to enter the abandoned property and change locks and security codes. Take a look at your property and inspect it for damages.

Unclaimed property is generally defined as any financial asset left inactive by its owner for a period of time, typically three years. California unclaimed property law does not include real estate. The most common types of unclaimed property are: Bank accounts and safe deposit box contents.

There is no time limit for claiming your property from the state. To electronically claim property, an owner must complete a secure form online (including name, social security number, birthdate, and address). Some more complex claims may require additional proof of ownership.