Unclaimed Property

The City of Rohnert Park is in possession of Unclaimed Property that belongs to individuals and organizations who have conducted business with, or received services from, the City. Unclaimed Property includes payments or refunds that have remained unclaimed for more than three (3) years, often because mailed payments were returned as undeliverable or could not reach the intended recipient.

Unclaimed Property may occur when someone moves without providing a forwarding address, when a forwarding order expires, or when a check or payment is lost, misplaced, or destroyed.

What Happens to Unclaimed Property

The City of Rohnert Park follows Government Code Section 50050 et seq., which governs how local agencies manage unclaimed property.

Property Greater Than $15

Items valued at more than $15 that remain unclaimed for a period of more than three (3) years must be publicly noticed in a newspaper of general circulation in Sonoma County or Rohnert Park.  If not claimed or if no verified complaint is filed and served on or before the specified date stated in the public notice, the property will become the City's on the date designated on the notice.

Property Less Than $15

Any items valued at $15 or less do not require published notice.  These items shall become the property of the City after one (1) year.

Escheatment Process

For Accounts Payable and Water/Sewer payments:

A verified claim must be filed within 45 days from the first publication date. 

Unclaimed Property not claimed by the deadline becomes the property of the City and cannot be reclaimed.

Unclaimed Property Listing

If you believe that the City of Rohnert Park may be holding property that belongs to you or your business:

1. Review the Unclaimed Property Listing (PDF)

2. Complete the Request for Unclaimed Property Form (PDF). Also available in Spanish: Request for Unclaimed Property Form - en Español (PDF).

3. Follow the Filing Instructions.

Releasing Property

The City of Rohnert Park has a duty to release funds only to the rightful payee. For this reason, claimants must provide sufficient documentation to verify ownership and ensure that Unclaimed Property is released only to the individual or entity legally entitled to receive it. The Director of Finance (or Designee) may require additional information to help substantiate the claim and to establish the authority of the claimant to receive the funds.