We understand your concern — you should be cautious. You can verify that unclaimed property exists in your name by searching directly at claimit.ca.gov, the state's official website. General Claims Fund is a claims recovery service based in the United States. We will never ask for upfront payment, credit card numbers, or wire transfers.

Yes. California law requires us to tell you: you can claim your property for free directly from the State Controller's Office at claimit.ca.gov or by calling (800) 992-4647. Our service handles the paperwork and filing process for you — including identity verification, document preparation, and filing with the state — for a 10% fee, paid only if your claim is successful.

When banks, insurance companies, employers, or other institutions lose contact with account holders, they are required by law to turn the funds over to the state. California currently holds over $15 billion in unclaimed property. We identified property in your name in the state's public database and sent you a notification.

There are no upfront fees. Our fee is 10% of the property value, which is the maximum allowed by California law. The fee is only collected if your claim is successfully recovered. The state sends your portion directly to you, and our fee directly to us — in separate checks.

The online form takes about 5 minutes. After you submit, we file your claim with the State Controller's Office. The state typically processes claims within 60–120 days. You can track your claim status at any time using your reference number.

You'll need to confirm your name and address, provide your date of birth and last four digits of your Social Security Number, and upload a photo of your government-issued ID (driver's license, passport, or state ID). This information is required by the state to verify your identity.