California recovery journey

Your recovered share is paid directly by the State.

For California cash claims handled through the State Controller’s investigator process, the claimant and investigator receive separate State payments. Your recovered share does not pass through Recover and Retain.

Yes — handle my California recovery Verify the California process

Submitting a request does not create a service agreement.

The California State Controller’s Office decides the claim.You may claim directly from California without using Recover and Retain.

The California payment model

Know what happens to your share.

The claimant and investigator receive separate State payments for their assigned percentages.
Your recovered share does not pass through Recover and Retain.
The standard Recover and Retain fee for accepted California investigator claims is 10% of the amount recovered.
Recover and Retain does not charge upfront fees.
You may claim directly from the California State Controller’s Office without using us.
The California State Controller’s Office decides whether the claim is approved.

State payment

For cash investigator claims, SCO says the claimant’s warrant is mailed to the claimant and the investigator’s warrant is mailed to the investigator.

Direct claim option

California owners can search and claim their property through the State Controller’s free process.

Written terms

The fee and claim arrangement are explained before you decide whether to use our assistance.

Your California route

A clear path from record to claim.

Recover and Retain can help with the work around the claim. The California State Controller’s Office remains responsible for reviewing the evidence and deciding the claim.

01 / VERIFY

Verify

Check the property record and the official SCO process.

02 / REVIEW

Review

Review the property information and the written arrangement.

03 / PREPARE

Prepare

Organize the claim forms, documents and signatures.

04 / SUBMIT

Submit

The claim package follows the State Controller’s required process.

05 / DECIDE

State decides

SCO reviews the claim and issues payment under its process.

Official California sources

Verify the process with SCO.

These links go directly to California State Controller’s Office information about investigator claims, payment, fees and direct claims.

SCO: Claim processing for investigators SCO: About investigators for consumers SCO: Claiming property directly SCO: Standard Investigator Agreement

Ready to choose?

Would you like help with your California recovery?

Start with basic details. No sensitive identity or banking information is needed.

Yes — handle my California recovery Verify the California processSubmitting a request does not create a service agreement.