Unclaimed Funds – Sacramento County
Overview
Sacramento County may be holding unclaimed funds belonging to individuals, businesses, or other entities. In accordance with California law, these funds may become the property of the County if left unclaimed after a specific period of time.
Legal Notice: Claiming Unclaimed Funds
Except as otherwise provided by law, unclaimed money held by a local agency—excluding victim restitution—becomes the agency's property after three years, following a required notice period.
After this three-year period, the Sacramento County Treasurer may publish a notice once a week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation. The unclaimed money becomes the property of the County no earlier than 45 days and no later than 60 days after the first publication date. Once unclaimed funds are transferred to the County, claims will no longer be accepted.
Restitution Funds
Money collected on behalf of crime victims as restitution will be deposited into the Restitution Fund or used to support victim services provided by the County.
Search for Unclaimed Funds
You may be entitled to unclaimed funds being held by Sacramento County. To find out:
- Review the lists provided below, organized by department.
- If your name or business appears, contact the appropriate department listed below to start the process.
- Provide the following information when contacting the department:
- Your name
- Amount
- Reference number
⚠️ Important: Each department may have different procedures for submitting a claim. Please be sure to contact the department that holds the funds to receive specific instructions.
🔍 View the List of Unclaimed Funds
How to File a Claim
Claims must be submitted before the unclaimed money becomes the property of the County, as defined in Government Code Section 50051.
Required Information
To submit a valid claim, include the following:
- Claimant's full name and address
- Amount being claimed
- Grounds for the claim
- Any other documentation or information required by the department holding the funds
If you need help or have questions, please contact the department listed with the unclaimed funds.
CUBS: cubscommportal@saccounty.gov
Sheriff 1: iwf@sacsheriff.com
Sheriff Civil Division: civil@sacsheriff.com
All others: DOF-SystemControl@saccounty.gov
