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Enter a name exactly as it may have appeared on an old account. We search the State Controller’s published records under every reasonable variant of it, not just the spelling you typed.

18 exact, and 82 close matches worth a look

The 100 shown below are worth $237,241 between them. A match is not proof — the State holds many people with the same name, and establishing which record is yours is the real work of a claim.

The State holds 257 records under the surname Whitson, worth $206,478. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    A H Whitson

    Uncashed check · Simi Valley, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America N A

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $25,828.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 17440582

  • Strong match

    A H Whitson

    Stocks or securities · Simi Valley, CA

    Reported by Axa Financial Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,644.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 16466669

  • Strong match

    A H Whitson

    Cash held by the State · Simi Valley, CA

    Reported by Advantage Marketing Systems Os Cash

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,537.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 17251604

  • Strong match

    A H Whitson

    Uncashed check · Simi Valley, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0343-larchmont Village Branch

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $992.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 14901839

  • Strong match

    A Harold Whitson

    Uncashed check · Simi Valley, CA

    Reported by Uprr Llc

    $495.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 975946032

  • Strong match

    A H Whitson

    Stocks or securities · Simi Valley, CA

    Reported by Advantage Marketing Systems Os Cash

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $299.64 Axa-adr
    Start this claim

    State ID 17251603

  • Strong match

    A H Whitson

    Stocks or securities · Simi Valley, CA

    Reported by Advantage Marketing Systems Os Cash

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $299.64 Axa-adr
    Start this claim

    State ID 17251602

  • Likely match

    Alice D Whitson

    Escrow balance · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,579.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 1003291315

  • Likely match

    Anthony Whitson

    Endowment proceeds · Compton, CA

    Reported by Golden State Mutual Life Ins Co

    $312.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 14687814

  • Likely match

    Amy Whitson

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by State Farm General Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $306.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 956421529

  • Likely match

    Allice Whitson

    Unclaimed refund · Rancho Cordova, CA

    Reported by Golden State Water Company

    $227.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 999723261

  • Likely match

    Ariana Whitson

    Cash held by the State · Watsonville, CA

    Reported by Elevance Health Inc

    $153.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032840543

  • Likely match

    Ariel L Whitson

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by United Services Automobile Association

    $147.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044347784

  • Likely match

    Allice Whitson

    Cash held by the State · Sn Bernrdno, CA

    Reported by Pathward

    $145.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041059919

  • Likely match

    Amie D Whitson

    Uncashed check · Shingle Springs, CA

    Reported by Axos Bank

    $142.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 999900751

  • Likely match

    Amy Whitson

    Unclaimed refund · Visalia, CA

    Reported by State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins Co

    $134.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 996363516

  • Likely match

    Andy C A Whitson

    Savings account · Diamond Bar, CA

    Reported by Careconnections Federal Credit Union

    $104.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 958829481

  • Likely match

    Alan Whitson

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Calbiochem

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $102.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1352361

  • Likely match

    A R Woodson

    Unpaid dividends · Yountville, CA

    Reported by Occidental Petroleum Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,888.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 990176580

  • Likely match

    A J Watson

    Savings account · Seal Beach, CA

    Reported by 0229 Bank Of America Nt & Sa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,512.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 370132

  • Likely match

    A H Woodson

    Stocks or securities · New York, NY

    Reported by Aim International Growth Fund - Cl A

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,086.76 Invesco Intl Growth Fund Cl A
    Start this claim

    State ID 18725127

  • Likely match

    A R Woodson

    Stocks or securities · Yountville, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Clearing Services Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $940.00 Mrv Communications Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 991197104

  • Likely match

    A Woodson

    Insurance proceeds · Yountville, CA

    Reported by Aaa Ncnu Insurance Exchange

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $529.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 13628579

  • Likely match

    A F Watson

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Blue Cross Of California

    $223.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 5347054

  • Likely match

    Alice Whiston

    Cash held by the State · El Cajon, CA

    Reported by Jhusa John Hancock Life Ins Co Usa

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,955.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 969277415

  • Likely match

    Alice Whiston

    Stocks or securities · El Cajon, CA

    Reported by John Hancock Financial Services Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $442.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 15671249

  • Worth checking

    Alfred Watson

    Cash held by the State · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by American Equity Investment

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $25,802.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031481834

  • Worth checking

    Alba L Watson

    Cash held by the State · Foster City, CA

    Reported by Borel Private Bank & Trust Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $12,182.47
    Start this claim

    State ID 17287137

  • Worth checking

    Arthur T Woodson

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Riversource Life Insurance Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $12,009.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 967471774

  • Worth checking

    Andrew Watson

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $9,138.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 999811884

  • Worth checking

    Alton Watson

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Comerica Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,398.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045269362

  • Worth checking

    Ann Watson

    Cash held by the State · Malibu, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,556.55
    Start this claim

    State ID 969279346

  • Worth checking

    Ann Watson

    Cash held by the State · Malibu, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,925.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 969279347

  • Worth checking

    Aileen L Watson

    Stocks or securities · San Bernardino, CA

    Reported by Nortek Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,902.79 Nortek Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 13062499

  • Worth checking

    Avalon C Watson

    Cash held by the State · Hollywood, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,694.43
    Start this claim

    State ID 969578805

  • Worth checking

    Arthur Watson

    Cash held by the State · Ontario, CA

    Reported by Comerica Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,097.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045268787

  • Worth checking

    Anita Watson

    Stocks or securities · Burlingame, CA

    Reported by General Electric Co/ionics Inc

    Held jointly with 5 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,605.51 General Electric Co
    Start this claim

    State ID 12742096

  • Worth checking

    Andrew J Ugma Watson

    Stocks or securities · Sunnyvale, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Clearing Services Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,571.87 Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund Cl A
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024358817

  • Worth checking

    Anthony G Watson

    Stocks or securities · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc (ca)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,360.00 Prudential Financial Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 956599033

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Watson

    Cash held by the State · Fairfield, CA

    Reported by Travelers Indemnity Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,080.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 966314661

  • Worth checking

    Anthony R Watson

    Escrow balance · San Lorenzo, CA

    Reported by Nationstar Mortgage, Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,007.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040945599

  • Worth checking

    Alex Watson

    Uncashed check · Adelanto, CA

    Reported by Union Bank N A

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,934.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 971584056

  • Worth checking

    Allan A Watson

    Cash held by the State · Losangeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,824.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 969578803

  • Worth checking

    Agnes N Woodson

    Cash held by the State · San Leandro, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,762.73
    Start this claim

    State ID 969279011

  • Worth checking

    Agnes Est Of Woodson

    Cash held by the State · San Leandro, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,762.73
    Start this claim

    State ID 969279011

  • Worth checking

    Alma Watson

    Cash held by the State · San Luis Obispo, CA

    Reported by American General Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,706.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 977699145

  • Worth checking

    Altie D Watson

    Unpaid wages · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Robinson V Open Top Sightseeing San Fran

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,677.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031961368

  • Worth checking

    Anthony G Watson

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Omni Financial Of California Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,618.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 976144259

  • Worth checking

    Alma M Watson

    Unpaid dividends · Santa Barbara, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,442.54 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 953658472

  • Worth checking

    Ann Wattson

    Uncashed check · Costa Mesa, CA

    Reported by Financial Freedom A Division Of Owb

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,314.94
    Start this claim

    State ID 981591405

  • Worth checking

    Aleita Watson

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California-north

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,274.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 959968779

  • Worth checking

    Arnita J Watson

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Coast Savings & Loan

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,160.24 Washington Mutual Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 12360636

  • Worth checking

    Alyson Watson

    Unclaimed refund · Pacifica, CA

    Reported by Travelers Indemnity Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,158.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033210753

  • Worth checking

    Alexandra E Watson

    Stocks or securities · Los Gatos, CA

    Reported by National Financial Services Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,147.83 Invesco American Value Fd A
    Start this claim

    State ID 962606271

  • Worth checking

    Anne Woodson

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Union Labor Life Insurance Company The

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 979590448

  • Worth checking

    Ashley N Watson

    Unpaid wages · Acton, CA

    Reported by Gep Administrative Services Inc Dba En

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,940.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033918191

  • Worth checking

    Anita Watson

    Stocks or securities · Burlingame, CA

    Reported by General Electric Co/ionics Inc

    Held jointly with 5 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,802.80 General Electric Co
    Start this claim

    State ID 12742097

  • Worth checking

    Ashley Watson

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Cenlar Fsb

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    Someone has already filed a claim on this property. It may be you, or it may not.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,795.41
    Start this claim

    State ID 999928888

  • Worth checking

    Amber Watson

    Cash held by the State · Apple Valley, CA

    Reported by Connect Mga Of California Llc

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,790.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039650183

  • Worth checking

    Albert L Watson

    Savings account

    Reported by Coasthills Credit Union

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,701.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 1056049

  • Worth checking

    Adrian C Watson

    Escrow balance · El Cajon, CA

    Reported by Citimortgage Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,633.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005770957

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Watson

    Insurance proceeds · Fairfield, CA

    Reported by State Farm General Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,559.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 15052766

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Watson

    Insurance proceeds · Suisun, CA

    Reported by State Farm General Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,438.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 15052434

  • Worth checking

    Adrian C Watson

    Escrow balance · El Cajon, CA

    Reported by Citimortgage Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,409.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 996050641

  • Worth checking

    Altheria Watson

    Cash held by the State · Compton, CA

    Reported by American General Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,398.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 984159372

  • Worth checking

    Antonio Watson

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wescom Credit Union

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,300.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 973459883

  • Worth checking

    Alice Watson

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,291.91 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 969458589

  • Worth checking

    Angelina Watson

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by American Memorial Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,270.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 984235035

  • Worth checking

    Antonio L Watson

    Escrow balance · Altadena, CA

    Reported by Citimortgage Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,215.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005770958

  • Worth checking

    Allan Wattson

    Cash held by the State · Playa Del Rey, CA

    Reported by Pathward

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,200.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040777264

  • Worth checking

    Arthur N Jr Watson

    Cash held by the State · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by Progressive Choice Insurance Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,128.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 956662683

  • Worth checking

    Albert Watson

    Savings account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America N A

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,085.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 1116999

  • Worth checking

    Alf Watson

    Mineral or royalty payments · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Gulfmark Energy Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,060.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 966546142

  • Worth checking

    Alicia Watson

    Savings account · Novato, CA

    Reported by Westamerica Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,041.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 998922761

  • Worth checking

    Alva D Jr Watson

    Stocks or securities · Union City, CA

    Reported by Dte Energy Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,039.13 Dte Energy Co
    Start this claim

    State ID 18223057

  • Worth checking

    Alva D Watson

    Stocks or securities · Union City, CA

    Reported by California Tax-free Income A

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,027.70 John Hancock Ca Tx Free Inc Fd A
    Start this claim

    State ID 17882328

  • Worth checking

    Abigail Watson

    Stocks or securities · Oakland, CA

    Reported by The Walt Disney Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,020.80 Disney Walt Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 978912255

  • Worth checking

    Arbelle Watson

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

    Reported by United Insurance Company Of America

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 988922719

  • Worth checking

    Andrew Wattson

    Unclaimed refund · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Western Union Financial Svcs Inc

    $995.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 996772103

  • Worth checking

    Andrae Watson

    Unpaid wages · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Government Employees Insurance Company

    $942.21
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018367347

  • Worth checking

    Albert Watson

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Home Loans

    $931.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 984840148

  • Worth checking

    Albert Watson

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Home Loans

    $931.34
    Start this claim

    State ID 984840147

  • Worth checking

    Albert Watson

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Home Loans

    $931.34
    Start this claim

    State ID 984840145

  • Worth checking

    Albert Watson

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Home Loans

    $931.34
    Start this claim

    State ID 984840144

  • Worth checking

    Albert Watson

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Home Loans

    $931.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 984840146

  • Worth checking

    Amanda L Watson

    Stocks or securities · San Jose, CA

    Reported by The Walt Disney Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $921.57 Disney Walt Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 1008470400

  • Worth checking

    Ann Watson

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Security Pacific National Bank Hollywood Cahuenga

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $870.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 5360717

  • Worth checking

    Anita Watson

    Stocks or securities · Burlingame, CA

    Reported by General Electric Co/ionics Inc

    Held jointly with 4 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $857.68 General Electric Co
    Start this claim

    State ID 14953959

  • Worth checking

    Arthur Eugene Watson

    Cash held by the State · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Guarantee Life

    $852.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024777134

  • Worth checking

    Alsenia Watson

    Mineral or royalty payments · Wilmington, CA

    Reported by Warren Resources Inc

    $819.69
    Start this claim

    State ID 1028772420

  • Worth checking

    Anita Watson

    Cash held by the State · Glen Ellen, CA

    Reported by Energy East Corp/rgs Energy Group

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $790.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 17331178

  • Worth checking

    Albert Watson

    Pension or retirement funds · Huntington Beach, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank - Pars

    $784.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011659469

  • Worth checking

    Albert Watson

    Uncashed check · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Pre-paid Card

    $747.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 1000364866

  • Worth checking

    Audrey E Watson

    Cash held by the State · Pomina, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $688.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 971586715

  • Worth checking

    Aaron T Watson

    Money order

    Reported by The Golden 1 Credit Union

    $682.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 956667833

  • Worth checking

    Aileen L Watson

    Escrow balance · Los Angele, CA

    Reported by Dovenmuehle Mortgage Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    Someone has already filed a claim on this property. It may be you, or it may not.

    $675.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025547395

  • Worth checking

    Arthur L Watson

    Cash held by the State · Pittsburg, CA

    Reported by Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Co.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $670.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 989030390

  • Worth checking

    Alvin Watson

    Stocks or securities · Fresno, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $670.25 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15536178

  • Worth checking

    Alsenia Watson

    Mineral or royalty payments · Wilmington, CA

    Reported by Warren Resources Inc

    $659.73
    Start this claim

    State ID 1021133555

  • Worth checking

    Andrew Watson

    Cash held by the State · Studio City, CA

    Reported by Government Employees Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $656.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032480970

Showing the 100 most valuable of 254. That is a common name — add a first name or a city to narrow it, and try any former spelling.

Tell us if this name comes up again

Banks and insurers hand accounts to the State Controller roughly twice a year, and the file grows every time. We will keep checking this name against each new file and write to you if it appears.

Only about this name, and you can stop it from any email. We do not sell or share the address.

How You Are Protected

Our fee is capped at ten per cent of what is recovered by Code of Civil Procedure §1582, and nothing is owed until the State Controller has paid you. If we recover nothing, you owe nothing.

There is no deadline. The State holds unclaimed property indefinitely, so nothing here is urgent.

A Second State File

2 probate estates carry that name

Separately from unclaimed accounts, the State Controller publishes the estates of deceased people that reached it through county probate. This file names the decedent and the heirs on record, which the main file does not.

2 more under that name that can no longer be claimed

When an estate goes unclaimed long enough, the State takes permanent title to it and no claim will be paid afterwards. These are shown because knowing what happened to a relative’s estate is worth something even when the money is gone. Nobody can recover these — if a firm offers to, that alone tells you what they are.

  • Watson Annie

    Probate estate · Los Angeles County · 2010

    Matched on Watson Annie (decedent)

    Permanently escheated — the State now owns this and it cannot be claimed.

    $3,058.07 closed

    State ID 959086789
    Case ZE 027618

  • Watson Atalmade Grady

    Probate estate · Los Angeles County · 1982

    Matched on Watson Atalmade Grady (decedent)

    Permanently escheated — the State now owns this and it cannot be claimed.

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956815318
    Case P 645 987

Fees on probated estates are not capped by the ten per cent rule that governs ordinary unclaimed property. How estate claims work, including what we would charge and why the difference exists.

Commissioned California Notary Public $15,000 surety bond Fee capped at 10% by state law Nothing owed until you are paid
10%
Maximum fee, by statute
Code of Civil Procedure §1582 caps any recovery fee at ten percent of the property returned.
$1,000
Notarization threshold
Cash claims at or above this must be notarized. So must all securities and safe deposit boxes.
7 days
Data refresh cycle
The State Controller republishes the full record set every Thursday, and we rebuild our copy from it.
None
Deadline to claim
California places no time limit. The State holds unclaimed property indefinitely.

How This Search Differs from the Official One

The State Controller’s own search matches what you type, and nothing else. Ours also finds maiden names, married names, initials, common misspellings, hyphen variants, and business names with and without their suffixes — because the record was created by whoever held the account, not by you.

Every result comes from the Controller’s own published file, which we rebuild weekly. Each one carries the State’s own property ID, so the record you are looking at is traceable to the source rather than to us.

What We Search Under

  • Your name as typed, plus initials and middle-name variants
  • Maiden and former married names, if you tell us them
  • Common misspellings and transposed letters
  • Former addresses in California
  • Business names with and without Inc., LLC, Co. and DBAs

How You Are Protected

Our fee is capped at ten per cent of what is recovered by Code of Civil Procedure §1582, and nothing is owed until the State Controller has paid you. If we recover nothing, you owe nothing.

California Unclaimed Property Services is a private asset recovery firm. We are not the California State Controller’s Office.

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