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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.

260 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $163,725 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 5,648 records under the surname McDonald, worth $4,337,198. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Edward Mcdonald

    Retirement account · Burlingame, CA

    Reported by Capital One Investing Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,405.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 987352228

  • Strong match

    Edward L Mcdonald

    Cash held by the State · Hillsborough, CA

    Reported by Transamerica Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,393.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 979467720

  • Strong match

    Edward Mcdonald

    Cash held by the State · Bad Address, CA

    Reported by Bcbsmn Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,811.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001832290

  • Strong match

    Edward Mcdonald

    Cash held by the State · Colorado Springs, CA

    Reported by Mercedes-benz Financial Services Usa Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,265.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001781150

  • Strong match

    Edward C Mcdonald

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Jhusa John Hancock Life Ins Co Usa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,219.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 967816762

  • Strong match

    Edward Mcdonald

    Endowment proceeds · San Ramon, CA

    Reported by New York Life Insurance Co

    $838.55
    Start this claim

    State ID 15116999

  • Strong match

    Edward Mcdonald

    Cash held by the State · Colorado Springs, CA

    Reported by Mercedes-benz Financial Services Usa Llc

    $776.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001781149

  • Strong match

    Edward Mcdonald

    Cash held by the State · Colorado Springs, CA

    Reported by Mercedes-benz Financial Services Usa Llc

    $746.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001781148

  • Strong match

    Edward Mcdonald

    Cash held by the State · Colorado Springs, CA

    Reported by Mercedes-benz Financial Services Usa Llc

    $652.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001781147

  • Strong match

    Edward J Mcdonald

    Uncashed check · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Us Bank Na

    $646.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 1008369171

  • Strong match

    Edward Mcdonald

    Cash held by the State · Colorado Springs, CA

    Reported by Mercedes-benz Financial Services Usa Llc

    $611.41
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001781146

  • Strong match

    Edward T Mcdonald

    Cash held by the State · Compton, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Kba

    $597.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 17177077

  • Strong match

    Edward Mcdonald

    Cash held by the State · Colorado Springs, CA

    Reported by Mercedes-benz Financial Services Usa Llc

    $534.17
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001781145

  • Strong match

    Edward Mcdonald

    Cash held by the State · Colorado Springs, CA

    Reported by Mercedes-benz Financial Services Usa Llc

    $485.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001781144

  • Strong match

    Edward H Mcdonald

    Stocks or securities · Huntington Beac, CA

    Reported by At&t Teleholdings Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $476.87 Sbc Communications Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 14571742

  • Strong match

    Edward L Mcdonald

    Cash held by the State · Inglewood, CA

    Reported by Ins Comm As Liq Dept Of Ins

    $315.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 7019896

  • Strong match

    Edward Mcdonald

    Cash held by the State · Tehama, CA

    Reported by Verizon Communications Inc.

    $250.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017152077

  • Strong match

    Edward Mcdonald

    Savings account · Northridge, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0350-slauson-vermont Branch

    $244.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 5417840

  • Strong match

    Edward Mcdonald

    Cash held by the State · Colorado Springs, CA

    Reported by Mercedes-benz Financial Services Usa Llc

    $222.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001781143

  • Strong match

    Edward C Mcdonald

    Cash held by the State · Huntington Bh, CA

    Reported by Anthem Inc

    $207.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005885418

  • Strong match

    Edward A Mcdonald

    Uncashed check · Perris Area,

    Reported by Independence One Mortgage Corp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $206.73
    Start this claim

    State ID 4540159

  • Strong match

    Edward Mcdonald

    Unclaimed refund · Glendale, CA

    Reported by Glendale Adventist Medical Center

    $196.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 18295527

  • Strong match

    Edward R Mcdonald

    Unpaid dividends · Apple Vley, CA

    Reported by General American Mutual Holding Co

    $195.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 974273559

  • Strong match

    Edward Rupert Mcdonald

    Credit balance · Apo, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co.

    $179.44
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017934248

  • Likely match

    E Mcdonald

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Axa - Equitable

    $735.47
    Start this claim

    State ID 1261378

  • Likely match

    E K Mcdonald

    Savings account · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Union Bank Of California N.a.

    $547.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 952971337

  • Likely match

    E Mcdonald

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Hillwood Escrow Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 10367848

  • Likely match

    E L Mcdonald

    Stocks or securities

    Reported by Hall Assn Native Sons Of The Golden West

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $322.00 Hall Assn Of The Native Sons Of The Golden West
    Start this claim

    State ID 4258290

  • Likely match

    E S Mcdonald

    Unpaid dividends · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Shell Oil Company

    $284.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 9344972

  • Likely match

    E R Mcdonald

    Cash held by the State · Westlake Villag, CA

    Reported by Lincoln National Life Insurance Company

    $181.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 1478352

  • Likely match

    Edward M Macdonald

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,883.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 998815083

  • Likely match

    Edward C Macdonald

    Unclaimed refund · Walnut Creek, CA

    Reported by Clubcorp Holdings Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044657502

  • Likely match

    Edward P Macdonald

    Uncashed check · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    $580.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 11020613

  • Likely match

    Edward M Macdonald

    Stocks or securities · Santa, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $483.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 15926949

  • Likely match

    Edward Macdonald

    Unclaimed refund · San Andreas, CA

    Reported by Pacific Gas & Electric Company

    $464.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 1020474192

  • Likely match

    Edward C Macdonald

    Unpaid dividends · Novato, CA

    Reported by Exxonmobil Corp

    $228.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 17234280

  • Worth checking

    Edna W Mcdonald

    Stocks or securities · Fresno, CA

    Reported by Liberty Us Govt Money Market

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $20,764.87 Liberty Us Govt Money Mkt
    Start this claim

    State ID 2100598

  • Worth checking

    Mcdonald

    Savings account

    Reported by World Savings And Loan Association

    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.

    $11,377.01
    Start this claim

    State ID 9002415

  • Worth checking

    Ernest Mcdonald

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0357-washington-12th Ave Br

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,946.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 5428623

  • Worth checking

    Edith M Mcdonald

    Stocks or securities · Sierra Madre, CA

    Reported by Verizon Communications Inc/gte Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,020.56 Verizon Communications Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 18835976

  • Worth checking

    Ernest L Mcdonald

    Mineral or royalty payments · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Sunoco Partners Marketing &

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,500.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 997720116

  • Worth checking

    Esther M Mcdonald

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Pre-paid Card

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,241.71
    Start this claim

    State ID 984830269

  • Worth checking

    Edna Mcdonald

    Cash held by the State · Santa Cruz, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,563.46
    Start this claim

    State ID 17256788

  • Worth checking

    Elizabeth Mcdonald

    Cash held by the State · Covina, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,378.12
    Start this claim

    State ID 970972308

  • Worth checking

    Edith M Mcdonald

    Unpaid dividends · Sierra Madre, CA

    Reported by Verizon Communications Inc/gte Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,118.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 18835956

  • Worth checking

    Eleanor H Mcdonald

    Cash held by the State · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,074.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 974910377

  • Worth checking

    Errol E Mcdonald

    Cash held by the State · Inglewood, CA

    Reported by Jhusa John Hancock Life Ins Co Usa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,892.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 971045339

  • Worth checking

    Evelyn F Mcdonald

    Cash held by the State · Quincy, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,676.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 17256791

  • Worth checking

    Elizabeth K Mcdonald

    Savings account · Newport Beach, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Na (california Foreign)

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,525.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047278376

  • Worth checking

    Ernest L Mcdonald

    Mineral or royalty payments · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Sunoco Partners Marketing & Terminals Lp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,452.44
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001109344

  • Worth checking

    Mcdonald

    Deposit held · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    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.

    $2,335.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 981528055

  • Worth checking

    Elizabeth K Mcdonald

    Stocks or securities · Davis, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,329.72 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16312255

  • Worth checking

    Eveyln Mcdonald

    Cash held by the State · Moreno, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,267.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 970972116

  • Worth checking

    Evelyn Mcdonald

    Cash held by the State · Moreno, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,267.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 970972116

  • Worth checking

    Elizabeth A Mcdonald

    Cash held by the State · Vallejo, CA

    Reported by Brighthouse Life Ins Co Fka Metlife Ins Co Usa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,032.07
    Start this claim

    State ID 958918828

  • Worth checking

    Elizabeth A Mcdonald

    Cash held by the State · Vallejo, CA

    Reported by Brighthouse Life Ins Co Fka Metlife Ins Co Usa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,032.07
    Start this claim

    State ID 958918828

  • Worth checking

    Esma F Mcdonald

    Trust funds

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 10001381

  • Worth checking

    Esma F Mcdonald

    Trust funds

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 10001370

  • Worth checking

    Esma F Mcdonald

    Trust funds

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 10001397

  • Worth checking

    Esma F Mcdonald

    Trust funds

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 10001357

  • Worth checking

    Esma F Mcdonald

    Trust funds

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 10001366

  • Worth checking

    Esma F Mcdonald

    Trust funds

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 10001414

  • Worth checking

    Elizabeth R Mcdonald

    Escrow balance · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Dovenmuehle Mortgage Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,981.97
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044607462

  • Worth checking

    Ernest L Mcdonald

    Mineral or royalty payments · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Sunoco Partners Marketing & Terminals Lp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,780.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030479275

  • Worth checking

    Ernest L Mcdonald

    Mineral or royalty payments · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Sunoco Partners Marketing & Terminals Lp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,587.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 1007782477

  • Worth checking

    Elizabeth Mcdonald

    Cash held by the State · Compton, CA

    Reported by American General Life & Accident Ins Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,369.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 970999959

  • Worth checking

    Edith M Mcdonald

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,290.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 974910062

  • Worth checking

    Ella Mcdonald

    Uncashed check · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by United California Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,184.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 385349

  • Worth checking

    Ellen F Mcdonald

    Unpaid dividends · San Rafael, CA

    Reported by Bp Amoco Plc/amoco Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,180.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 15598911

  • Worth checking

    Eugene Mcdonald

    Escrow balance · Orance, CA

    Reported by Lender Processing Services Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,050.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 969585704

  • Worth checking

    Ernest L Mcdonald

    Mineral or royalty payments · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Sunoco Partners Marketing & Terminals Lp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,027.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 1015333611

  • Worth checking

    Est Audrey H Mcdonald

    Uncashed check · Pleasanton, CA

    Reported by Oklahoma Tax Commission

    $963.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 967562572

  • Worth checking

    Ernest L Mcdonald

    Mineral or royalty payments · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Energy Transfer Crude Marketing Llc

    $958.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033035655

  • Worth checking

    Earl D Mcdonald

    Cash held by the State · Dallas,

    Reported by Phoenix Leasing Cash Distribution Fund

    $946.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 4479347

  • Worth checking

    Elizabeth Mcdonald

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Sutter Bay Hospitals

    $900.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 988209072

  • Worth checking

    Eugene Mcdonald

    Uncashed check · Orange, CA

    Reported by Rust Consulting Inc

    $886.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1009892129

  • Worth checking

    Eric J Mcdonald

    Cash held by the State · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $883.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025020692

  • Worth checking

    Elizabeth Mcdonald

    Credit balance · West Hills, CA

    Reported by Valley Presbyterian Hospital

    $882.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004383065

  • Worth checking

    Mcdonald

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

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

    $881.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 969682440

  • Worth checking

    Elizabeth Mcdonald

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Integon National Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $879.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 1013031765

  • Worth checking

    Eileen Y Mcdonald

    Stocks or securities · Laguna Woods, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $861.84 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 989288264

  • Worth checking

    Elsie M Mcdonald

    Insurance proceeds · Tujingo, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    $852.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 18898291

  • Worth checking

    Mcdonald

    Unclaimed refund · Cathedral City, CA

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

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

    $839.42
    Start this claim

    State ID 964071730

  • Worth checking

    Elizabeth Mcdonald

    Unclaimed refund · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by At&t Services Inc

    $796.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027047013

  • Worth checking

    E J Macdonald

    Mineral or royalty payments · San Diego, CA

    Reported by State Of Oklahoma

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $790.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 19061615

  • Worth checking

    Ernest L Mcdonald

    Mineral or royalty payments · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Sunoco Partners Marketing & Terminals Lp

    $750.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018821796

  • Worth checking

    Emmett Mcdonald

    Unclaimed refund · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by San Ramon Regional Medical Center

    $716.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 14454407

  • Worth checking

    Mcdonald

    Unclaimed refund · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

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

    $670.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 964071729

  • Worth checking

    Edith M Mcdonald

    Stocks or securities · Arcadia, CA

    Reported by Pepco Holdings Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $656.30 Pepco Holdings Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16656273

  • Worth checking

    Elizabeth E Mcdonald

    Uncashed check · Coronado, CA

    Reported by Treasurer Of Virginia

    $653.98
    Start this claim

    State ID 982367799

  • Worth checking

    Edith M Mcdonald

    Unpaid dividends · Arcadia, CA

    Reported by Pepco Holdings Inc

    $651.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 16656274

  • Worth checking

    Elsie M Mcdonald

    Stocks or securities · Tujingo, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $635.99 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16312256

  • Worth checking

    Elizabeth R Mcdonald

    Retirement account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Inspira Financial Trust Llc (fka Millennium Trust Company Llc)

    $634.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 1012057042

  • Worth checking

    E Jossop Macdonald

    Mineral or royalty payments · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Shawver Energy Inc

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $605.09
    Start this claim

    State ID 959088078

  • Worth checking

    Edna M Mcdonald

    Stocks or securities · Inglewood, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $597.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 15927374

  • Worth checking

    Eric Mcdonald

    Savings account · Riverside, CA

    Reported by First City Credit Union

    $588.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 1037762600

  • Worth checking

    Elizabeth R Mcdonald

    Escrow balance · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Dovenmuehle Mortgage Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $587.73
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044607463

  • Worth checking

    Mcdonald

    Unclaimed refund · Pittsburg, CA

    Reported by Arrowhead General Insurance Agency Inc

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

    $577.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1035961202

  • Worth checking

    Emma J Mcdonald

    Cash held by the State · Pico Rivera, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $575.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 10217379

  • Worth checking

    Edith C Mcdonald

    Mineral or royalty payments · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Sunoco Inc (r&m)

    $562.61
    Start this claim

    State ID 16897193

Showing the 100 most valuable of 260. 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.

  • McDonald Edith Marin

    Probate estate · Los Angeles County · 1998

    Matched on McDonald Edith Marin (decedent)

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

    $10,000.00 closed

    State ID 956812694
    Case GP004298

  • McDonald Edward Jamesge

    Probate estate · Los Angeles County · 1983

    Matched on McDonald Edward Jamesge (decedent)

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

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956831163
    Case 642 580

  • McDonald Edwardr

    Probate estate · Riverside County · 1992

    Matched on McDonald Edwardr (decedent)

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

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956823833
    Case 775

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.

Find out in About Thirty Seconds

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.