Consumer information
Consumer Disclosure
PALOMIRIS is not the California State Controller's Office, is not a government agency, and is not affiliated with, employed by, approved by, or endorsed by the State of California or the California State Controller's Office.
You may claim directly for free
Owners and heirs are not required to hire PALOMIRIS or any other investigator. California's State Controller's Office allows owners and heirs to search for and claim unclaimed property directly without a service charge.
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Investigator fees
For ordinary abandoned property held by the California State Controller, California law generally limits an investigator's fee to no more than 10% of the property actually recovered. An agreement may not require payment before the State Controller approves the claim and pays the recovered property.
Different fee rules may apply to certain County Probated Estate matters. Any applicable fee will be stated in a written agreement before PALOMIRIS is retained.
Disclosure before agreement
Before entering an investigator agreement for ordinary abandoned property, PALOMIRIS will disclose the nature and reported value of the property, that the California State Controller is in possession of the property, and how the owner may claim the property directly.
No guarantee of recovery
Identifying a reported property record does not establish legal entitlement to the property. The California State Controller's Office determines whether a claimant has provided sufficient evidence and whether a claim will be approved and paid.
Official references
- SCO — Claiming Property FAQ
- SCO — About Investigators for Consumers
- SCO — Investigator Resources
- SCO — Standard Investigator Agreement
Last reviewed: August 30, 2026.