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Understand the opportunity
Review the reported owner, source and amount. We explain what the record says and what still needs to be established.
RESEARCH FIRSTUNCLAIMED PROPERTY, CLEARLY EXPLAINED
Money left behind.
A clear way forward.
Old accounts. Uncashed checks. Forgotten refunds. We’re preparing a personal, straightforward way to help people and businesses recover funds held by California.
Your name and a past address are enough to check. A private, optional service; we only ask for documents once a claim is connected to you.
A CLEARER PATH HOME
THE RECOVERY ROADMAP
From a record
to a clear next step.
01
Identify the recordStart with the original source.
02
Verify the connectionOwnership comes before action.
03
Prepare the claimKnow what you’re signing.
Every step, explained.
YOUR RECORDS. YOUR DECISION.
- No advance recovery fee
- Terms explained in writing
- Each document requested once
A LITTLE CONTEXT
Sometimes money gets lost
in the paperwork.
When a business loses contact with an owner, certain funds may eventually be transferred to the state for safekeeping. A name in the records is a starting point—not proof that the money belongs to you.
Our planned service brings the research, supporting documents and next steps into one clear process. We’re focused on straightforward California cash claims for individuals and businesses.
HOW IT WILL WORK
Less guesswork.
More clarity.
A careful process, from the first record
to the final decision.
- 02
Review your options
See exactly what we propose to do, the fee, and the exact property details before agreeing to anything.
YOUR CHOICE - 03
Prepare with confidence
Gather evidence, review the required forms and obtain the actual signatures. The state evaluates the claim and decides whether to approve payment.
CLEAR DOCUMENTATION
CLEAR TERMS, BEFORE YOU DECIDE
A success fee.
No upfront recovery fee.
Our proposed fee is up to 10% of funds actually recovered, agreed in writing before work proceeds. No fee is due before claim approval and payment of recovered funds to the owner.
Hiring a private recovery service is optional, and recovery is never guaranteed.
Read California’s investigator guidance (opens in a new tab)See the numbers
ILLUSTRATIONExample fee at 10%
Remaining for you
An example, not a quote or an estimate of your claim. Assumes full payment with no state offsets. Actual terms are agreed in writing.
Enter an amount from $0 to $100,000,000.
TRUST IS IN THE DETAILS
You should know
who you’re dealing with.
Clear information is part of the service—not something you should have to ask for.
Independent, never the government
Claimwell Recovery is a proposed private service. We are not affiliated with, employed by or endorsed by the State Controller’s Office.
Evidence before promises
A possible match needs documentation. We don’t promise a recovery amount or approval date, and we don’t treat a name match as proof.
You remain in control
You review the agreement, fee and required documents. Nobody signs your claim form for you, and you can stop at any point before signing.
GOOD QUESTIONS
Clarity starts here.
Know the process before sharing
documents or making a decision.
Can I claim the money myself?
Yes. You can search for and claim property directly through California’s official ClaimIt website (opens in a new tab) at no cost. Our planned service is optional help with the research and paperwork.
Are you part of the government?
No. Claimwell Recovery is a proposed independent recovery service, not a government agency. The state makes all claim-approval decisions.
Does a matching name mean the funds are mine?
No. Names can be shared by different people or companies. Ownership must be established with supporting evidence before a claim can be approved.
When would a fee be due?
The proposed fee is up to 10%, set out in a written agreement. No fee is due before claim approval and payment of recovered property to the owner. There is no advance recovery fee.
Are you accepting clients yet?
You can create an account today and sign in with Google or an email link. Investigator registration and business setup are still being completed, so document requests and service agreements open individually after review; your account shows your status as it changes. We are not collecting payments.
PREPARING TO LAUNCH
A thoughtful start.
A clearer way forward.
We’re completing investigator registration before opening client work. Verified business identity and contact details will be published before we accept clients, and your account will show when your claim can move forward.
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