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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.

121 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $91,644 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 2,517 records under the surname Larsen, worth $1,765,129. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Andrew Larsen

    Stocks or securities · Mccloud, CA

    Reported by Morgan Stanley $0.01 Par Value

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,360.54 Morgan Stanley
    Start this claim

    State ID 971831829

  • Strong match

    Andrew C Larsen

    Unclaimed refund · Colusa, CA

    Reported by Citifinancial Mortgage Company, Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,409.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 17693301

  • Strong match

    Andrew Larsen

    Stocks or securities · Mccloud, CA

    Reported by Morgan Stanley $0.01 Par Value

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,180.27 Morgan Stanley
    Start this claim

    State ID 971831830

  • Strong match

    Andrew Larsen

    Stocks or securities · Mccloud, CA

    Reported by Morgan Stanley $0.01 Par Value

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,180.27 Morgan Stanley
    Start this claim

    State ID 971831828

  • Strong match

    Andrew R Larsen

    Cash held by the State · Alameda, CA

    Reported by Toyota Motor Credit Corporation

    $459.43
    Start this claim

    State ID 1022267795

  • Strong match

    Andrew Larsen

    Credit balance · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Stoneledge Furniture Llc

    $412.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027880807

  • Strong match

    Andrew M Larsen

    Cash held by the State · Mccloud, CA

    Reported by Qinetiq Group Plc

    $370.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 964407351

  • Strong match

    Andrew Jr Larsen

    Savings account · Hermosa Beach, CA

    Reported by First Nationwide Savings A Federal S & L Ass

    $325.97
    Start this claim

    State ID 9697371

  • Strong match

    Andrew Larsen

    Uncashed check · Sebastopol, CA

    Reported by Nokia

    $314.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 998948638

  • Strong match

    Andrew Larsen

    Uncashed check · Sebastopol, CA

    Reported by Nokia

    $314.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 998948637

  • Strong match

    Andrew Alan Larsen

    Stocks or securities · Pleasanton, CA

    Reported by Walt Disney Company (21cf) The

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $307.93 Disney Walt Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040477960

  • Strong match

    Andrew Larsen

    Uncashed check · Sebastopol, CA

    Reported by Nokia

    $299.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 989026443

  • Strong match

    Andrew C Larsen

    Insurance proceeds · Colusa, CA

    Reported by Calfarm Insurance Company

    $285.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 12590386

  • Strong match

    Andrew Z Larsen

    Uncashed check · North Highlands, CA

    Reported by Uribe V Caliber Collision Transport Serv

    $227.44
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039728354

  • Strong match

    Andrew Larsen

    Uncashed check · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Zotec Partners Llc

    $222.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 997647497

  • Strong match

    Andrew Larsen

    Stocks or securities · Colusa, CA

    Reported by Pfizer Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $200.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 17833690

  • Strong match

    Andrew C Larsen

    Stocks or securities · Newport Beach, CA

    Reported by Triton Energy Corp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $147.58 Triton Energy Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 12952862

  • Strong match

    Andrew Larsen

    Unclaimed refund · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Comcast Cable Comm Mgmt Llc

    $142.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005327516

  • Strong match

    Andrew Z Larsen

    Unclaimed refund · Antelope, CA

    Reported by Conduent Education Services Llc Fka Xero

    $130.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005461002

  • Strong match

    Andrew Larsen

    Unclaimed refund · Colusa, CA

    Reported by Mortgageit Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $129.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 959038532

  • Strong match

    Andrew Larsen

    Unclaimed refund · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins

    $129.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 993116642

  • Strong match

    Andrew Alan Larsen

    Stocks or securities · Pleasanton, CA

    Reported by Walt Disney Company (21cf) The

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $102.65 Disney Walt Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040477961

  • Strong match

    Andrew Larsen

    Cash held by the State · San Mateo, CA

    Reported by Pathward

    $100.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040911581

  • Likely match

    Andrea Larsen

    Cash held by the State · Laguna Hills, CA

    Reported by Paypal Inc

    $200.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1000048212

  • Likely match

    Andrea Larsen

    Uncashed check · Studio City, CA

    Reported by Berry V Urban Outfitters Wholesale

    $128.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 1008313982

  • Likely match

    Andrea Nicole Larsen

    Escrow balance · Anaheim, CA

    Reported by Cimarron Escrow

    $106.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010208501

  • Likely match

    A W Larsen

    Savings account · San Mateo, CA

    Reported by Citibank N. A.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $119.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 13869048

  • Likely match

    Andrew L Laursen

    Stocks or securities · Santa Clara, CA

    Reported by Veritas Software Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,136.52 Veritas Software Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 19071394

  • Likely match

    Andrew Laursen

    Stocks or securities · Redwood City, CA

    Reported by Critical Path Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $968.57 Critical Path Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16565813

  • Likely match

    Andrew Larson

    Insurance proceeds · San Diego, CA

    Reported by State Farm General Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $961.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 15048990

  • Likely match

    Andrew C Larson

    Insurance proceeds · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Great American Insurance Compa

    $702.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 10228890

  • Likely match

    Andrew Laursen

    Credit balance · San Mateo, CA

    Reported by Dell Usa Lp

    $589.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 16977335

  • Likely match

    Andrew P Larson

    Cash held by the State · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Nw Retirement Solutions

    $259.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 1012950018

  • Likely match

    Andrew Mr Larson

    Cash held by the State · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Vantis Life Insurance Company

    $250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017388421

  • Likely match

    Andrew Mr Larson

    Cash held by the State · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Vantis Life Insurance Company

    $250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017388420

  • Likely match

    Andrew Mr Larson

    Cash held by the State · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Vantis Life Insurance Company

    $250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017388419

  • Likely match

    Andrew Mr Larson

    Cash held by the State · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Vantis Life Insurance Company

    $250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017388418

  • Likely match

    Andrew Mr Larson

    Cash held by the State · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Vantis Life Insurance Company

    $250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017388417

  • Likely match

    Andrew Mr Larson

    Cash held by the State · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Vantis Life Insurance Company

    $250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017388416

  • Likely match

    Andrew Mr Larson

    Cash held by the State · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Vantis Life Insurance Company

    $250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017388415

  • Likely match

    Andrew Mr Larson

    Cash held by the State · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Vantis Life Insurance Company

    $250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 998717102

  • Likely match

    Andrew Mr Larson

    Cash held by the State · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Vantis Life Insurance Company

    $250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 998717101

  • Likely match

    Andrew Mr Larson

    Cash held by the State · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Vantis Life Insurance Company

    $250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 998717100

  • Likely match

    Andrew Mr Larson

    Cash held by the State · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Vantis Life Insurance Company

    $250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 988744670

  • Likely match

    Andrew Mr Larson

    Cash held by the State · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Vantis Life Insurance Company

    $250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004257976

  • Likely match

    Andrew Mr Larson

    Cash held by the State · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Vantis Life Insurance Company

    $250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004257975

  • Likely match

    Andrew Mr Larson

    Cash held by the State · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Vantis Life Insurance Company

    $250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004257974

  • Likely match

    Andrew Mr Larson

    Cash held by the State · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Vantis Life Insurance Company

    $250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004257973

  • Likely match

    Andrew Mr Larson

    Cash held by the State · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Vantis Life Insurance Company

    $250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010243485

  • Likely match

    Andrew Mr Larson

    Cash held by the State · Berleley, CA

    Reported by Vantis Life Insurance Company

    $250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010243484

  • Likely match

    Andrew Mr Larson

    Cash held by the State · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Vantis Life Insurance Company

    $250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010243483

  • Likely match

    Andrew Mr Larson

    Cash held by the State · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Vantis Life Insurance Company

    $250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010243482

  • Likely match

    Andrew Mr Larson

    Cash held by the State · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Vantis Life Insurance Company

    $250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010243481

  • Likely match

    Andrew Mr Larson

    Cash held by the State · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Vantis Life Insurance Company

    $250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024832341

  • Likely match

    Andrew Mr Larson

    Cash held by the State · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Vantis Life Insurance Company

    $250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017388423

  • Likely match

    Andrew Mr Larson

    Cash held by the State · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Vantis Life Insurance Company

    $250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024832340

  • Likely match

    Andrew Mr Larson

    Cash held by the State · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Vantis Life Insurance Company

    $250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017388422

  • Worth checking

    Andrea Larson

    Pension or retirement funds · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by Riversource Life Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $367.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004290358

  • Worth checking

    Andrea Larson

    Deposit held · Downey, CA

    Reported by Department Of Financial Protection And Innovation

    $261.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025647339

  • Worth checking

    Axel W Larsen

    Stocks or securities · Mt Shasta, CA

    Reported by Sjw Corp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $21,340.58 Sjw Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 14592227

  • Worth checking

    Allethis Larsen

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,273.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 15160546

  • Worth checking

    Arnold E Larsen

    Stocks or securities · Coronado, CA

    Reported by Sun Life Financial Demute Rpo Stock Accts

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,221.75 Sun Life Financial Inc Cap
    Start this claim

    State ID 16587608

  • Worth checking

    Ane K Larsen

    Cash held by the State · Mount Shasta, CA

    Reported by Dreyfus Premier Ca Muni Bond Fund Cl A

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,281.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 17243792

  • Worth checking

    Alvin L Larsen

    Savings account · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank, Na (apecs 1009)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,144.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006149397

  • Worth checking

    Anna Larsen

    Cash held by the State · Castro Valley, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,744.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 970665539

  • Worth checking

    Anna L Larsen

    Cash held by the State · Anaheim, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,555.77
    Start this claim

    State ID 979472624

  • Worth checking

    Axel W Larsen

    Unpaid dividends · Mt Shasta, CA

    Reported by Sjw Corp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,154.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 14592224

  • Worth checking

    Adelle E Larsen

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,083.60 Arden Group Inc A
    Start this claim

    State ID 13711688

  • Worth checking

    Anna Larsen

    Stocks or securities · Napa, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,837.19 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 17854594

  • Worth checking

    Anna Larsen

    Cash held by the State · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,620.91
    Start this claim

    State ID 12096400

  • Worth checking

    Anna Larsen

    Stocks or securities · Castro Valley, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,240.05 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15492292

  • Worth checking

    Alma Larsen

    Endowment proceeds · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Lincoln National Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,200.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 18748330

  • Worth checking

    Arnold Larsen

    Unclaimed refund · Corte Madera, CA

    Reported by Mcgraw Insurance Services Lp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,112.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1046015066

  • Worth checking

    Arnell Larsen

    Cash held by the State · La Crescenta, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,092.39
    Start this claim

    State ID 970781927

  • Worth checking

    Arnold Larsen

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by American General Life & Accident Ins Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 970910468

  • Worth checking

    Alberta Larsen

    Stocks or securities · Lompoc, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $981.88 Bankamerica Corpnew
    Start this claim

    State ID 12105898

  • Worth checking

    Arthur C Larsen

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    $960.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 13712330

  • Worth checking

    Annette Dr Larsen

    Credit balance · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by American Express Company

    $805.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 965608218

  • Worth checking

    Anna L Larsen

    Stocks or securities · Anaheim, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $794.51 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16304811

  • Worth checking

    Alta L Larsen

    Unpaid dividends · Martinez, CA

    Reported by Iberdrola Sa

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $732.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 964493660

  • Worth checking

    Arthur R Larsen

    Unpaid dividends · Martinez, CA

    Reported by Iberdrola Sa

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $732.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 964493660

  • Worth checking

    A L Larson

    Pension or retirement funds · Lakeside, CA

    Reported by Union Bank Of California, N.a.

    $651.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 14884043

  • Worth checking

    Alice Larsen

    Cash held by the State · Cotati, CA

    Reported by Topa Insurance Company

    $630.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 972807210

  • Worth checking

    Alvin E Larsen

    Savings account · Redding, CA

    Reported by Keybank National Association

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $582.31
    Start this claim

    State ID 1008953194

  • Worth checking

    Arnold E Larsen

    Stocks or securities · Coronado, CA

    Reported by John Hancock Financial Services Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $578.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 15666208

  • Worth checking

    A R Larson

    Stocks or securities · Milpitas, CA

    Reported by Ford Motor Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $572.42 Ford Motor Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 4298221

  • Worth checking

    A V Larson

    Credit balance · Santa Rosa, CA

    Reported by Recology Sonoma Marin

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

    $546.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 1026163705

  • Worth checking

    Arthur Larsen

    Cash held by the State · S Sanfrancisco, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Kba

    $511.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 17174412

  • Worth checking

    Allen Larsen

    Insurance proceeds · Saratoga, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Of California Ins Svcs Inc

    $501.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 14826988

  • Worth checking

    Larsen

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank, Na (apecs 1009)

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

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011096374

  • Worth checking

    Anna Larsen

    Cash held by the State · Stockton, CA

    Reported by State Of Ohio

    $499.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 3022675

  • Worth checking

    Alyssn Larsen

    Savings account · Anaheim, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $498.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 18182473

  • Worth checking

    A Henry Larson

    Unclaimed refund · Kingsburg, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - North Carolina

    $479.78
    Start this claim

    State ID 994713009

  • Worth checking

    Amy Larsen

    Cash held by the State · Escondido, CA

    Reported by Idaho State Of

    $411.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 18024195

  • Worth checking

    Arnell Larsen

    Stocks or securities · La Crescenta, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $398.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 16129267

  • Worth checking

    Amy Larsen

    Unclaimed refund · Corona, CA

    Reported by Interinsurance Exchange Of The Automobil

    $377.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017835484

  • Worth checking

    Alan C Larsen

    Savings account · Reno,

    Reported by El Dorado Savings Bank

    $371.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 4247574

  • Worth checking

    Amy M Larsen

    Cash held by the State · Escondido, CA

    Reported by Idaho State Of

    $369.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 18023833

  • Worth checking

    Andy Larsen

    Uncashed check · Riverside, CA

    Reported by First National Bank Of So California

    $354.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 960535720

  • Worth checking

    Ann-barr Larsen

    Unclaimed refund · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by California Automobile Insurance Company

    $349.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 1007472704

Showing the 100 most valuable of 164. 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

3 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.

3 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.

  • Kemp Lorna Marie

    Probate estate · San Francisco County · 2000

    Matched on Larsen Andrew (heir)

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

    $2,000.00 closed

    State ID 956815636
    Case 269780

  • Larson Andrew Mburns

    Probate estate · Sacramento County · 1978

    Matched on Larson Andrew Mburns (decedent)

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

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956822042
    Case 83121

  • Larsen Arnenlen Plenenson

    Probate estate · Solano County · 1988

    Matched on Larsen Arnenlen Plenenson (decedent)

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

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956810445
    Case 22699

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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Give us a name and we will check the State Controller’s records under every reasonable variant of it. Asking costs nothing and commits you to nothing.