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Timeline
How long until you actually get your money?
The search is instant. The State’s review is the part that takes time. Here is the honest breakdown so you know what to expect.
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The timeline
Five stages, with the State review as the variable
Confirm & verify — a few days
You confirm which records may be yours; we verify ownership and gather the required proof.
We do thisFile with the State — promptly after verification
We submit the claim to the California State Controller once the package is complete.
We do thisState review — allow up to 180 days
For California SCO claims, allow up to 180 days for review after the State receives the signed Claim Affirmation and all required documentation. This is not a payment deadline; securities may need additional processing after approval.
State controlledPayment
Once approved, funds are released. Our 10% comes only out of what is recovered.
We do thisWhat changes the timing
Clear paperwork helps; complexity adds time
Our part
We keep the process moving
We verify and assemble everything up front, respond to State follow-up quickly, and keep you updated at each stage. We cannot promise a State decision date, but we can keep you from wondering where your claim stands.
Questions
Timing FAQs
How long does a California unclaimed property claim take?
For California SCO claims, allow up to 180 days for review after the State receives the signed Claim Affirmation and all required documentation. This is not a payment deadline; securities may need additional processing after approval.
Why does it take so long?
The State independently verifies every claim before releasing money. That protects owners, and the review queue cannot be rushed.
Is it faster if I do it myself?
No. The State's review time is the same either way; a service mainly saves you the paperwork and follow-up.
See if there is a candidate to verify
Search official records in about 60 seconds. Finding a record starts the process; it does not guarantee ownership or payment.