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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.

375 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $430,432 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 3,147 records under the surname Lai, worth $5,708,727. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Chun Shu Lai

    Uncashed check · Mission Viejo, CA

    Reported by Citibank Na Nyb

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,902.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033481284

  • Strong match

    Chun Lai

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles,

    Reported by Evergreen Service Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,225.65 Evergreen Mid Cap Grwth A
    Start this claim

    State ID 13556022

  • Strong match

    Chun Ho Lai

    Stocks or securities · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Value Line Premier Growth Fund

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,636.55 Value Line Special Premier Growth
    Start this claim

    State ID 13018577

  • Strong match

    Chun Lai

    Credit balance · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a (300056)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,189.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 990704341

  • Strong match

    Chun K Lai

    Uncashed check · Woodbridge, VA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $784.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 989651738

  • Strong match

    Chun Hong Lai

    Escrow balance · Shanghai,

    Reported by Freedom Escrow

    $552.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 987873838

  • Strong match

    Chun Yee Lai

    Uncashed check · Chula Vista, CA

    Reported by Sharp Healthcare

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1022077553

  • Strong match

    Chun Sing Lai

    Unpaid wages · Alhambra, CA

    Reported by California Commerce Club Inc.

    $393.85
    Start this claim

    State ID 11459045

  • Strong match

    Chun C Lai

    Unclaimed refund · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Verizon Business Global Llc

    $286.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 952701204

  • Strong match

    Chun Lai

    Uncashed check · Alameda, CA

    Reported by Uribe V Caliber Collision Transport Serv

    $227.44
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039728350

  • Strong match

    Chun Yu Lai

    Cash held by the State · Diamond Bar, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na-f/k/a/ Fia Card Services Na

    $222.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011040740

  • Likely match

    Chien Jen Lai

    Stocks or securities · Walnut, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $109,307.03 Prudential Financial Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 994322217

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    Shanna Gage Lai

    Uncashed check · Walnut Creek, CA

    Reported by Mechanics Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,580.73
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040524710

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    Chen Fung Lai

    Savings account · Carson, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,418.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 971470437

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    Chien Jen Lai

    Uncashed check · Walnut, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,194.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 994322243

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    Chien N Lai

    Uncashed check · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0280-7th & Clement

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,592.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 11840596

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    Shun Yi Lai

    Uncashed check · El Monte, CA

    Reported by Bmo Bank Na (fka) Bmo Harris Bank Na)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,500.35
    Start this claim

    State ID 999057709

  • Likely match

    Chen Yun Lai

    Uncashed check · Diamond Bar, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na (703)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,254.91
    Start this claim

    State ID 1022151608

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    Chan Eliza S Lai

    Stocks or securities · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,940.74 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16272743

  • Likely match

    Chien N Lai

    Savings account · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0280-7th & Clement

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,861.63
    Start this claim

    State ID 11840602

  • Likely match

    Chien H Lai

    Uncashed check · Taipei,

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0279-chinatown Branch

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,687.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 13324266

  • Likely match

    Chien Jen Lai

    Unpaid dividends · Walnut, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,667.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 994322222

  • Likely match

    Chen Shu Lai

    Uncashed check · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Citibank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,606.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 958827187

  • Likely match

    Shun Leung Lai

    Stocks or securities · Happy Valley 0, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,549.49 Proshares Ultra Gold 2x E
    Start this claim

    State ID 1009931885

  • Likely match

    Chuan Chuan Lai

    Stocks or securities · Tuen Mun, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,531.33 Microsoft Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 954717222

  • Likely match

    Chien Jen Lai

    Unpaid dividends · Walnut, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,510.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 994322221

  • Likely match

    Chen Hsueh-o Lai

    Credit balance · Fremont, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,373.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 979479290

  • Likely match

    Chien Jen Lai

    Unpaid dividends · Walnut, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,198.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 994322220

  • Likely match

    Shan Lai

    Savings account · Foster City, CA

    Reported by Golden 1 Credit Union

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,010.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032254184

  • Likely match

    Shian C Lai

    Savings account · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Sumitomo Bank Of California The #03

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $951.62
    Start this claim

    State ID 5473811

  • Likely match

    Chien Jen Lai

    Unpaid dividends · Walnut, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    $937.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 996894473

  • Likely match

    Chien Jen Lai

    Unpaid dividends · Walnut, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    $937.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 994322242

  • Likely match

    Chien Hua Lai

    Unclaimed refund · Palo Alto, CA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    $933.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044759144

  • Likely match

    Chien Jen Lai

    Unpaid dividends · Walnut, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    $781.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 994322241

  • Likely match

    Chien Jen Lai

    Unpaid dividends · Walnut, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    $781.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 994322240

  • Likely match

    Chien Jen Lai

    Unpaid dividends · Walnut, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    $781.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 994322239

  • Likely match

    Chien Jen Lai

    Unpaid dividends · Walnut, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    $781.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 994322238

  • Likely match

    Choon S Lai

    Deposit held · Orange, CA

    Reported by Downey Savings And Loan, F.a.

    $777.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 16607854

  • Likely match

    Chien Jen Lai

    Unpaid dividends · Walnut, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    $729.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 994322237

  • Likely match

    Chien Jen Lai

    Unpaid dividends · Walnut, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    $729.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 994322236

  • Likely match

    Chien Jen Lai

    Unpaid dividends · Walnut, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    $729.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 994322235

  • Likely match

    Chien Jen Lai

    Unpaid dividends · Walnut, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    $729.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 994322234

  • Likely match

    Chien Jen Lai

    Unpaid dividends · Walnut, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    $729.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 994322233

  • Likely match

    Chien Jen Lai

    Unpaid dividends · Walnut, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    $729.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 994322219

  • Likely match

    Chien Jung Lai

    Uncashed check · Sunnyvale, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    $725.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 989613001

  • Likely match

    Chin Tu Lai

    Savings account · Huntington Beach, CA

    Reported by Washington Mutual Bank Fa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $701.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 954291477

  • Likely match

    Shun L Lai

    Uncashed check · Anaheim, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    $616.69
    Start this claim

    State ID 987977106

  • Likely match

    Chien Jen Lai

    Unpaid dividends · Walnut, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    $604.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 994322232

  • Likely match

    Chien Jen Lai

    Unpaid dividends · Walnut, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    $604.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 994322231

  • Likely match

    Chien Jen Lai

    Unpaid dividends · Walnut, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    $604.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 994322230

  • Likely match

    Chien Jen Lai

    Unpaid dividends · Walnut, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    $604.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 994322229

  • Likely match

    Shen Lai

    Unclaimed refund · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Relation Insurance Inc

    $588.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039504995

  • Likely match

    Chin Foong Lai

    Unclaimed refund · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    $572.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030329678

  • Likely match

    Chien Jen Lai

    Unpaid dividends · Walnut, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    $552.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 994322228

  • Likely match

    Chien Jen Lai

    Unpaid dividends · Walnut, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    $552.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 994322227

  • Likely match

    Chien Jen Lai

    Unpaid dividends · Walnut, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    $552.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 994322226

  • Likely match

    Chien Jen Lai

    Unpaid dividends · Walnut, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    $552.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 994322224

  • Likely match

    Chin Foong Lai

    Unclaimed refund · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    $493.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030329682

  • Likely match

    Shen Hsiang Ying Lai

    Credit balance · Fremont, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $469.34
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039299091

  • Likely match

    Chien Jen Lai

    Unpaid dividends · Walnut, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    $416.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 994322225

  • Likely match

    Chien Jen Lai

    Unpaid dividends · Walnut, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    $416.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 994322223

  • Likely match

    Chien Jen Lai

    Unpaid dividends · Walnut, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    $416.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 994322218

  • Likely match

    Chuen Y Lai

    Savings account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0353-western-olympic Branch

    $377.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 12720688

  • Likely match

    Chinh D Lai

    Cash held by the State · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $347.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 987071041

  • Likely match

    Shun Leung Lai

    Credit balance · Happy Valley 0, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co.

    $319.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 1009931884

  • Likely match

    Chien Szu Lai

    Savings account · Taipei Roc,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California-south

    $312.17
    Start this claim

    State ID 959749759

  • Likely match

    Chien Hua Lai

    Unclaimed refund · Palo Alto, CA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    $214.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033334230

  • Likely match

    Chen Lai

    Uncashed check · San Gabriel, CA

    Reported by Discover Bank

    $200.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 1009323395

  • Likely match

    Chinh D Lai

    Unclaimed refund · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board

    $192.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 980159045

  • Likely match

    C Lai

    Unclaimed refund · San Gabriel, CA

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,504.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 971210704

  • Likely match

    C H Lai

    Savings account · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Imperial Bank

    $201.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 1581422

  • Worth checking

    Chai-chun Lai

    Cash held by the State · Sn Luis Obisp, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $44,710.07
    Start this claim

    State ID 974743514

  • Worth checking

    Chi Ko Lai

    Cash held by the State · Pickering,

    Reported by East West Bank

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $38,293.43
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011263314

  • Worth checking

    Chi Ching Lai

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $38,293.43
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011263314

  • Worth checking

    Connie D Lai

    Savings account · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $16,479.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 974741620

  • Worth checking

    Chih-hung Lai

    Cash held by the State · Taipei,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $9,378.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006370288

  • Worth checking

    Chuan-chi Mr Lai

    Stocks or securities · Taichung City 408, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $9,202.92 Flex Ltd
    Start this claim

    State ID 975287819

  • Worth checking

    Chih-heng Jt Lai

    Stocks or securities · Los Altos Hills, CA

    Reported by E*trade Clearing Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $9,054.97 Shire Plc
    Start this claim

    State ID 970798822

  • Worth checking

    Christine Formosa Lai

    Uncashed check · Sierra Madre, CA

    Reported by Cathay Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $9,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041539721

  • Worth checking

    Chih-ming Lai

    Savings account · Azusa, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,752.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 989603321

  • Worth checking

    Cheng-wei Lai

    Uncashed check · North District Taichun,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,466.71
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024279749

  • Worth checking

    Chark Lam Lai

    Savings account · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,363.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 994603832

  • Worth checking

    Chunyan Lai

    Uncashed check · Pingliang Shanghai 200090,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,011.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027305794

  • Worth checking

    Chun-yi Lai

    Savings account · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America N A

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,268.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 17213481

  • Worth checking

    Choquai Lai

    Savings account · Taipei,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,126.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027306773

  • Worth checking

    Chu-heng Lai

    Stocks or securities · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Qiagen N V

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,011.09 Qiagen Nv
    Start this claim

    State ID 979804743

  • Worth checking

    Chien-nan Lai

    Uncashed check · Taipei,

    Reported by California Bank And Trust

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,988.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 959132527

  • Worth checking

    Chor S Lai

    Stocks or securities · Tai Wai Shatin,

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,964.55 Juniper Networks Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 17774962

  • Worth checking

    Chenq F Lai

    Uncashed check · Palos Verdes Pe, CA

    Reported by California Bank And Trust

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,814.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 13660640

  • Worth checking

    Cliff Hw Lai

    Cash held by the State · Westlake Village, CA

    Reported by Comcast Cable Comm (cable Tv Fund 11a)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,734.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 955896034

  • Worth checking

    Congzhi Lai

    Uncashed check · Xiamen, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,716.41
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041556296

  • Worth checking

    Chih-heng Jt Lai

    Cash held by the State · Los Altos Hills, CA

    Reported by E*trade Clearing Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,649.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 970796150

  • Worth checking

    Chunming Lai

    Uncashed check · Rancho Cucamonga, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,595.46
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001166507

  • Worth checking

    Chi Ko Lai

    Savings account · Pickering,

    Reported by East West Bank

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,490.55
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011263146

  • Worth checking

    Chi Ching Lai

    Savings account · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,490.55
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011263146

  • Worth checking

    Cheuk Shun Lai

    Uncashed check · San Marino, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,383.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024267557

  • Worth checking

    Cristole Lai

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Paypal Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,308.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 1012852459

  • Worth checking

    Chu Heng Lai

    Unpaid dividends · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Qiagen N V

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,178.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 972142999

  • Worth checking

    Chao Lai

    Uncashed check · Northridge, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank, Na (apecs 1009)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,158.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006146096

  • Worth checking

    Chi W Lai

    Uncashed check · Yuanlin Changhu,

    Reported by Bank Of America - Illinois

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,084.55
    Start this claim

    State ID 18342667

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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.

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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.

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
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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.