Buellton
Unclaimed Property
There are currently 10,017 unclaimed property records worth $1.1 million waiting for Buellton residents to claim. The largest single holder, Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club, is holding $13,000 in unclaimed funds from local residents.
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Unclaimed Property in Buellton
Buellton's substantial unclaimed property collection stems largely from its position as a hospitality hub along Highway 101, where seasonal workers and tourists often leave behind final paychecks, security deposits, and insurance refunds when employment ends or visits conclude. The high concentration of premium refunds (1,266 records) reflects the city's proximity to Vandenberg Space Force Base, where military families frequently relocate and lose track of insurance policies during Pcs moves.
Major holders like Anthem INC ($10,000) and Rice V Insync ($10,400) typically retain health insurance overpayments and business account credits respectively. Many of these unclaimed funds originate from the Buellton area's wine country employment, where seasonal agricultural workers and hospitality staff at establishments near the famous Pea Soup Andersen's restaurant may have left behind final wages or vendor payments when moving between harvest seasons.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much unclaimed money is being held for Buellton residents?
Currently, $1.1 million in unclaimed property is being held for Buellton residents across 10,017 individual records. The average claim size is $112.51, though amounts range from small refunds to thousands of dollars. These figures represent only California state records and continue growing as more property is turned over annually.
Which companies are holding the most unclaimed property from Buellton?
The top three holders are Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club with $13,000 (typically auto insurance refunds and uncashed claim payments), Rice V Insync holding $10,400 (usually business account credits or uncashed payments), and Anthem INC with $10,000 (primarily health insurance premium refunds and medical reimbursements).
What types of unclaimed property are most common in Buellton?
The most common types are Premium Refunds (1,266 records) which include insurance overpayments and policy refunds, Credit Balances from Accounts Receivable (1,172 records) meaning money owed back to customers from various businesses, and general Refunds Due (899 records) covering everything from utility deposits to retail returns that were never collected.
How long does it take to claim unclaimed property in California?
Once you file a claim with California, processing typically takes 60-90 days for most claims. Smaller amounts under $100 are often processed faster, while larger claims requiring more documentation may take up to 120 days. Our search is instant, but allow 2-3 months for the state to review and approve your claim.
Is there a deadline to claim unclaimed property in Buellton?
California holds unclaimed property indefinitely with no deadline to claim. However, you should search now because accounts may continue earning interest and growing in value, companies frequently merge or change names making future claims more difficult to trace, and inflation gradually reduces the purchasing power of your unclaimed funds over time.
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