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By NBC Bay Area staff • Published February 5, 2021 • Updated on February 5, 2021 at 12:04 pm

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California officials this week said the state government is holding $9.3 billion in unclaimed properties and urged residents to check an online database to see if they have a claim for long-lost money or valuables.

Unclaimed property can include uncashed checks, wages, stocks, safe deposit boxes and insurance benefits, among other personal valuables.

Residents and business owners can search the database and submit a claim at claimit.ca.gov or by calling 800-992-4647.

Some of the simpler online claims can be paid in as quickly as two weeks, state Controller Betty Yee said. There is no time limit or fee for filing a claim.

California’s Unclaimed Property Law requires banks, insurance companies, corporations, and certain other entities to report and submit their customers’ property to the State Controller’s Office when there has been no activity for a period of time, generally three years, according to the state controller's website.

Before unclaimed property is sent to the state government for safekeeping, the Controller’s office mails annual notices in an effort to connect owners with their property.

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Maintains an online database of unclaimed property held by the state of California. Unclaimed property may include bank accounts and safe deposit box contents, stocks, mutual funds, bonds, and dividends, uncashed cashier's checks or money orders, certificates of deposit, matured or terminated insurance policies, estates, and mineral interests and royalty payments, trust funds, and escrow accounts.

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How long does it take to receive unclaimed property California?

Unclaimed Property Claims Property owner claims that only involve cash may be processed in as little as 30 to 60 days. More complex claims, such as those filed by heirs, those involving multiple owners, or those involving businesses are generally processed within the 180 day period.

How do I claim unclaimed property in California?

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 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday (except holidays). Those outside California may call (916) 323-2827.

How do I contact Betty Yee?

California State Controller, Betty T..

300 Capitol Mall, Suite 1850 Sacramento CA 95814..

(916) 445-2636..

How do I find unclaimed money in my name in California?

Unclaimed back wages and salaries owed by private employers and collected by the Wages and Hours Division of the Department of Labor are available on the division's unclaimed money database. Interested persons may also call the division on (866) 487-9243 or schedule a visit to the local office in California.