Solano — Claim Filing Instructions

Source: https://solano.courts.ca.gov/system/files/instructions.pdf

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SOLANO INSTRUCTIONS

ESCHEATMENT CLAIM FILING INSTRUCTIONS

If you are claiming funds, please read all instructions carefully and complete the following:

STEP 1: Complete all required fields on the forms (Claim Affirmation Form, and Claim for Money Held). Type or print legibly and sign in blue ink. Claims that are illegible will be returned. Claims must be made using the court’s forms. Any modifications made to the court’s forms will not be accepted. Each claimant is required to fill out a separate Claim Affirmation Form and Claim for Money Held. If claim is $1,000 or greater, a Notary Acknowledgement is required on the Claim Affirmation Form.

STEP 2: Gather the following documents and completed forms: Claim Affirmation Form Claim for Money Held A copy of Notice of Unclaimed Funds, if notice was received from the mail All required documents: Original Owner Copy of current photo identification for each claimant (e.g. Driver’s License, State ID, etc.) Proof associating you with the last known address, if your current address is different from the last known address (e.g., Income Tax Return, W2) Verification of current address if address is different from the last known address or photo ID (e.g., utility bill, car registration) Heir or Administrator of Deceased Owner Death Certificate of the deceased owner of the funds Proof associating the deceased owner with the last known address (e.g., Income Tax Return, W-2) Proof associating you with the deceased owner (e.g., birth certificate, marriage certificate, trust agreement) Copy of current photo identification for each claimant (e.g. Driver’s License, State ID) Business Letter of Authorization on company letterhead with names of officers/officials with authority to sign and claim on behalf of the business Copy of current photo identification for authorized officer/official signing the form (e.g., Driver’s License, State ID) Proof of the business’s association with the last known address If your company was dissolved, a copy of the articles of dissolution

STEP 3: Send the signed forms and required documents listed above on or before the due date to: Superior Court of California, County of Solano Fiscal Department (Escheatment) 600 Union Avenue, Fairfield CA 94533 Inquiries can be e-mailed to fiscal@solano.courts.ca.gov, Subject: Escheatment