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San Mateo, California

$8.3M unclaimed in San Mateo

The State Controller is holding 3,855 unclaimed properties for 3,486 San Mateo residents. Average value: $2K. Search your name — it's free and instant.

3,855

Unclaimed Properties

$8.3M

Total Value

3,486

People Owed Money

$2K

Average Claim

About unclaimed property in San Mateo

San Mateo has 3,855 unclaimed properties worth a combined $8.3M sitting in the California State Controller's database. That's 3,486 people who are owed money they may not know about — from forgotten bank accounts, uncashed refund checks, insurance payouts, stock dividends, and old paychecks.

The largest single unclaimed property in San Mateo is worth $133K. The average claim is $2K per person, but many residents have multiple properties adding up to much more.

You can search for your unclaimed property above — it's free, instant, and searches all 3,855 San Mateo records plus the full statewide database of over 1 million properties.

Common questions from San Mateo residents

How much unclaimed money is in San Mateo?
The California State Controller is currently holding $8.3M in unclaimed property for 3,486 San Mateo residents across 3,855 separate properties.
What is the average unclaimed property amount in San Mateo?
The average unclaimed property in San Mateo is worth $2K. The largest single property is worth $133K.
I moved away from San Mateo. Can I still claim?
Yes. Unclaimed property is tied to your name, not your address. Even if you haven't lived in San Mateo for years, property reported under your name is still yours to claim.
How long does it take to get my money?
Simple claims typically process in 10-30 days. Larger claims may take 60-180 days. The State mails a check directly to you.