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Types of unclaimed property
California holds dozens of property types. Here's what they mean and what they're worth.
Common property types
When you search on myMoneyCA, each result shows a property type code from the State Controller's Office. Our AI automatically translates these into plain English. Here are the most common ones:
AC01 / AC02
Checking & Savings Accounts
Dormant bank accounts where the owner lost contact with the bank. The most common type of unclaimed property.
IR01 / IR02
IRA & Retirement Accounts
Individual retirement accounts, 401(k) rollovers, and pension funds. Often high-value claims.
IN01 / IN03 / IN05
Insurance Proceeds
Life insurance payouts, premium refunds, and annuity payments. Beneficiaries often don't know they're owed money.
SC12
Stocks & Securities
Shares, dividends, and other investment holdings. Value may have changed since the property was turned over.
CK01 / CK12
Uncashed Checks
Payroll checks, cashier's checks, money orders, and refund checks that were never deposited.
MS01 / MS11
Miscellaneous & Refunds
Utility deposits, vendor payments, court deposits, and other miscellaneous credits owed to you.
SD01
Safe Deposit Box Contents
Physical items from abandoned safe deposit boxes — jewelry, documents, coins, and other valuables.
TR01
Trust Funds
Funds held in trust that became inactive. Beneficiaries may not know the trust existed.
How myMoneyCA helps
Every search result on myMoneyCA includes a plain English property type label so you always know exactly what each record is before deciding to claim it. No need to decode SCO codes yourself. Our city pages also show the most common property types in each California city.
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