If you have received a notice from the State of California or found an unclaimed property from the State Controller’s website Unclaimed Property (ca.gov), please submit the following documentation for your claim:
Individual Claims:
- A current valid (non-expired) identification of claimant. Examples: Government issued Driver’s License, State ID, or Military ID.
Current address/prior address documentation: The current address is where the replacement check will be sent. If the current address is different from the prior address, documentation is required for change of address and supporting documents are needed for the old and new address. If there is no change in address only current proof of address is required. Please note, checks to individuals will be reissued in the name of and address of the individual as provided in the notice from the State of California unless documentation listed below is received.
Proof of addresses examples: utility bill, tax bill, bank statement, or other bill showing the name and address and individual matching the claim. If the address is different than the address on the state notice, please provide one document showing your name and prior address and one document showing your name and current address.
- A signed copy of the notice from the State of California (see Sample 1) or a signed copy of print-out/screen shot of the unclaimed property information from the State Controller’s website (see Sample 2).
Businesses Claims:
- A current valid identification of person authorized to sign the notice on behalf of the business. Examples: Business Badge ID Card, Government issued DL, State ID, or Military ID.
Current business address: This address is where the replacement check should be sent. Business checks will be reissued in the name of the business as provided in the notice from the State of California. This should be the business address where the business currently operates with proof of address. Examples: utility bill, tax bill, bank statement, or other business correspondence with address. If the address is different, please provide change of address and other documents showing the valid address change.
A signed copy of the notice from the State of California (see Sample 1) or a print-out/screen shot of the unclaimed property information from the State Controller’s website (see Sample 2). This notice should be signed by an authorized representative of the company that has signature authority.
Support document of the business entity and signature authority.
If you are claiming property on behalf of a Corporation, provide proof that you are an officer or have been granted signatory authority by a corporate officer. Documentation Examples: Company Resolution, Corporate Bylaws, Corporate resolution, Board Meeting minutes, or Letter of authorization granting signatory authority.
If you are claiming for an LLC’s, LP’s, LLP’s. Documentation examples: Company Resolution, Operating Agreement, Articles of Organization, the most recent Statement of Information. The documents should provide sufficient support for authorized signature.
If you are a Sole Proprietor. Documentation examples: Federal Tax Return – 1040 – first page, and Schedule C, or most Current Business License, Facility Permit, or Fictitious Business Name Filing.
Documents can be submitted via email (UnclaimedFunds@sempra.com), or by mail to the address listed below:
Sempra
Attn: Thomas Gordy
488 8th Avenue, ML HQ07S2
San Diego, CA 92101
All claims and supporting documentation must be received by our office by May 31, 2025. Claims received after May 31, 2025, will not be processed and will be sent to the state for safekeeping. The funds will remain with the State of California until you contact the State to claim your funds.
Once we receive all required documents, please allow 30 days for processing.
More questions? Contact Us:
Unclaimed Property Program via voicemail or via email:
- 1-866-870-5331 (Voicemail)
- UnclaimedFunds@sempra.com
We will get back to you as soon as possible.