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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.

129 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $106,997 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 4,029 records under the surname Montgomery, worth $2,972,929. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Helen M Montgomery

    Mineral or royalty payments · San Clemente, CA

    Reported by Conoco Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,128.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 15087832

  • Strong match

    Helen Montgomery

    Uncashed check · Monterey, CA

    Reported by First Command Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,061.07
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024376576

  • Strong match

    Helen M Montgomery

    Mineral or royalty payments · San Clemente, CA

    Reported by Conocophillips Company

    $685.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 964528883

  • Strong match

    Helen C Montgomery

    Stocks or securities · Ione, CA

    Reported by Boeing Company The

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $540.27 Boeing Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 980093732

  • Strong match

    Helen C Montgomery

    Stocks or securities · Ione, CA

    Reported by Boeing Company The

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $540.27 Boeing Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 980093731

  • Strong match

    Helen M Montgomery

    Mineral or royalty payments · San Clemente, CA

    Reported by Conocophillips Company

    $539.41
    Start this claim

    State ID 969519838

  • Strong match

    Helen M Montgomery

    Mineral or royalty payments · San Clemente, CA

    Reported by Conocophillips Company

    $459.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 964528882

  • Strong match

    Helen Montgomery

    Stocks or securities · Stockton, CA

    Reported by American Stores Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $455.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 11948056

  • Strong match

    Helen Montgomery

    Stocks or securities · Burbank, CA

    Reported by Optelecom Incorporated Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $454.91 Optelecom-nkf Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 14254250

  • Strong match

    Helen C Montgomery

    Stocks or securities · Ione, CA

    Reported by Meritor Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $425.59 Meritor Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 986143684

  • Strong match

    Helen M Montgomery

    Mineral or royalty payments · San Clemente, CA

    Reported by Conocophillips Company

    $380.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 969519837

  • Strong match

    Helen Montgomery

    Uncashed check · Lancaster, CA

    Reported by Citibank N A

    $372.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 990216946

  • Strong match

    Helen Montgomery

    Stocks or securities · Kingsburg, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $352.70 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15504129

  • Strong match

    Helen M Montgomery

    Mineral or royalty payments · San Clemente, CA

    Reported by Conocophillips Company

    $315.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 16232445

  • Strong match

    Helen M Montgomery

    Mineral or royalty payments · San Clemente, CA

    Reported by Conocophillips Company

    $305.39
    Start this claim

    State ID 16232444

  • Strong match

    Helen L Montgomery

    Unclaimed refund · Saint Helena, CA

    Reported by Globe Life Inc

    $259.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 988912972

  • Strong match

    Helen M Montgomery

    Mineral or royalty payments · San Clemente, CA

    Reported by Conocophillips Company

    $257.62
    Start this claim

    State ID 961243910

  • Strong match

    Helen M Montgomery

    Mineral or royalty payments · San Clemente, CA

    Reported by Conocophillips Company

    $257.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 961243909

  • Strong match

    Helen M Montgomery

    Mineral or royalty payments · San Clemente, CA

    Reported by Conocophillips Company

    $217.85
    Start this claim

    State ID 17047875

  • Strong match

    Helen M Montgomery

    Mineral or royalty payments · San Clemente, CA

    Reported by Conocophillips Company

    $217.61
    Start this claim

    State ID 17047874

  • Strong match

    Helen M Montgomery

    Mineral or royalty payments · San Clemente, CA

    Reported by Conoco Inc

    $213.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 15087831

  • Strong match

    Helen A Montgomery

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by California Physician's Service Dba Blue

    $148.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 5277765

  • Strong match

    Helen Montgomery

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by California Physician's Service Dba Blue

    $147.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 5202316

  • Strong match

    Helen C Montgomery

    Unpaid dividends · Ione, CA

    Reported by Boeing Company The

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $135.07 Boeing Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 980093733

  • Strong match

    Helen Montgomery

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Disneyland Accounts Payable

    $121.31
    Start this claim

    State ID 4391727

  • Strong match

    Helen M Montgomery

    Mineral or royalty payments · San Clemente, CA

    Reported by Conocophillips Company

    $105.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 18621840

  • Strong match

    Helen M Montgomery

    Mineral or royalty payments · San Clemente, CA

    Reported by Conocophillips Company

    $105.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 18621839

  • Likely match

    Helaine Montgomery

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $682.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 16138384

  • Likely match

    H Montgomery

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $333.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 957677284

  • Likely match

    H G Montgomery

    Insurance proceeds · San Bernardino, CA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    $308.34
    Start this claim

    State ID 10132790

  • Worth checking

    Montgomery

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Worldcom Inc Subsidiaries

    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.

    $17,839.35
    Start this claim

    State ID 15589054

  • Worth checking

    Montgomery

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Atlantic Richfield

    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.

    $16,735.01 Atlantic Richfield Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 12098579

  • Worth checking

    Hazel A Montgomery

    Cash held by the State · Vancouver, WA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,765.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017946060

  • Worth checking

    Harold W Montgomery

    Cash held by the State · Golden City, MO

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,892.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017946059

  • Worth checking

    Henry Montgomery

    Escrow balance · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Security Union Title Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,458.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 960252065

  • Worth checking

    Hortense Montgomery

    Stocks or securities · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,419.39 Huntington Ingalls Industries
    Start this claim

    State ID 983688205

  • Worth checking

    Harold Montgomery

    Uncashed check · Manhattan Beach, CA

    Reported by First Federal Bank Of California

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,375.34
    Start this claim

    State ID 17710172

  • Worth checking

    Hardware Montgomery

    Deposit held · Irwindale, CA

    Reported by Intertek Testing Services Na Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,619.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 973490721

  • Worth checking

    Harry O Montgomery

    Cash held by the State · Placentia, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,448.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 18637667

  • Worth checking

    Montgomery

    Unpaid dividends · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Atlantic Richfield

    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.

    $2,210.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 12098399

  • Worth checking

    Hospiice Montgomery

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Mechanics Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018321245

  • Worth checking

    Heather Angela Montgomery

    Escrow balance · Fountain Valley, CA

    Reported by Heritage Escrow 301

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 985208042

  • Worth checking

    Herbert H Montgomery

    Uncashed check · Corning, CA

    Reported by Banner Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,431.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004485078

  • Worth checking

    Harriet Montgomery

    Uncashed check · Pomona, CA

    Reported by Plains Marketing L.p.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,363.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 999199985

  • Worth checking

    Henry Close V Montgomery

    Stocks or securities · Redwood City, CA

    Reported by Comcast Corp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,356.46 Comcast Corp New
    Start this claim

    State ID 985501619

  • Worth checking

    Harriet Montgomery

    Uncashed check · Pomona, CA

    Reported by Plains Marketing L.p.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,330.42
    Start this claim

    State ID 999199984

  • Worth checking

    Harriet Montgomery

    Uncashed check · Pomona, CA

    Reported by Plains Marketing L.p.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,180.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 999199983

  • Worth checking

    Harriet Montgomery

    Uncashed check · Pomona, CA

    Reported by Plains Marketing L.p.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,013.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 999199982

  • Worth checking

    Montgomery

    Credit balance · Chula Vista,

    Reported by Citibank (south Dakota) Na

    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.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 13535988

  • Worth checking

    Harriet Montgomery

    Uncashed check · Pomona, CA

    Reported by Plains Marketing L.p.

    $931.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 999199981

  • Worth checking

    Montgomery

    Credit balance · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Allied Universal Topco Llc

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

    $846.85
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044396064

  • Worth checking

    Montgomery

    Credit balance · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Allied Universal Topco Llc

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

    $808.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044396063

  • Worth checking

    Harry R Montgomery

    Uncashed check · Rio Linda, CA

    Reported by Ameriquest Mortgage Services

    $771.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 17576142

  • Worth checking

    Howard A Montgomery

    Uncashed check · Santa Ysabel, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    $722.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043514603

  • Worth checking

    Montgomery

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

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

    $660.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 16945397

  • Worth checking

    Hazel Montgomery

    Cash held by the State · Modesto, CA

    Reported by Midland National Life Ins Co

    $588.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 962740010

  • Worth checking

    Montgomery

    Insurance proceeds

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

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

    $573.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 954255566

  • Worth checking

    Henry J Montgomery

    Cash held by the State · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by American General Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $556.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039603024

  • Worth checking

    Heather Montgomery

    Pension or retirement funds · Arroyo Grande, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank - Pars

    $538.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 989938569

  • Worth checking

    Harold Montgomery

    Cash held by the State · Littlerock, CA

    Reported by Delaware Vs New York Settlement

    $528.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 2073540

  • Worth checking

    Montgomery

    Cash held by the State · Irvine, CA

    Reported by San Diego County Of

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

    $522.09
    Start this claim

    State ID 13161987

  • Worth checking

    Montgomery

    Unclaimed refund · Walnut Creek, CA

    Reported by Globe Furniture Rentals

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

    $506.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 12562946

  • Worth checking

    Henry Montgomery

    Escrow balance · Clearlake Oaks, CA

    Reported by Fidelity National Title Company Of Calif

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $503.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 958025716

  • Worth checking

    Hart W Montgomery

    Cash held by the State · Redwood City, CA

    Reported by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance C

    $498.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032581924

  • Worth checking

    Harvey Wallace Sr Montgomery

    Stocks or securities

    Reported by At&t Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $493.81 At & T Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1007777540

  • Worth checking

    Heather C Montgomery

    Stocks or securities · Lakeside, CA

    Reported by Mfs Multimarket Income Trust

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $486.45 Mfs Multimarket Income Trust
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018946921

  • Worth checking

    Harriet Montgomery

    Mineral or royalty payments · Ponoma, CA

    Reported by Flint Hills Resources Lp

    $416.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 18810824

  • Worth checking

    Heather Angela Montgomery

    Stocks or securities · Fountain Valley, CA

    Reported by Walt Disney Company (21cf) The

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $402.77 Disney Walt Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019070494

  • Worth checking

    Harry R Montgomery

    Uncashed check · Rio Linda, CA

    Reported by Ameriquest Mortgage Company

    $399.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 12875405

  • Worth checking

    Hamilton Montgomery

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Kba

    $398.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 17178302

  • Worth checking

    Harvey Wallace Sr Montgomery

    Unpaid dividends

    Reported by At&t Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $384.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 1007777538

  • Worth checking

    Heidi M Montgomery

    Unpaid wages · Guerneville, CA

    Reported by Wal-mart Stores Inc. And Subsidiaries

    $384.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034533971

  • Worth checking

    Harriet Montgomery

    Mineral or royalty payments · Ponoma, CA

    Reported by Flint Hills Resources Lp

    $373.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 18810823

  • Worth checking

    Montgomery

    Unclaimed refund · Alturas, 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.

    $339.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 1035961240

  • Worth checking

    Hannah Montgomery

    Unclaimed refund · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Interinsurance Exchange Of The Automobil

    $264.43
    Start this claim

    State ID 981019552

  • Worth checking

    Hardw Montgomery

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Sheraton Grande Hotel

    $246.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 2526505

  • Worth checking

    Howard Montgomery

    Uncashed check · Half Moon Bay, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank, Na (apecs 1009)

    $246.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006163385

  • Worth checking

    Harold W Montgomery

    Unclaimed refund · Huntington Park, CA

    Reported by Old American County Mutual Fir

    $234.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 18729323

  • Worth checking

    Henry C Montgomery

    Savings account · Santa Clara, CA

    Reported by First Interstate Bank

    $215.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 5223562

  • Worth checking

    Haley Montgomery

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

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

    $213.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011043718

  • Worth checking

    Montgomery

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

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

    $211.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 971234323

  • Worth checking

    Harry Montgomery

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Hyatt Rickeys

    $209.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 4296702

  • Worth checking

    Heather Angela Montgomery

    Stocks or securities · Fountain Valley, CA

    Reported by Walt Disney Company (21cf) The

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $201.38 Disney Walt Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019070495

  • Worth checking

    Montgomery

    Deposit held

    Reported by Bank Of America-california-south

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

    $200.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 955971232

  • Worth checking

    Hamilton Montgomery

    Cash held by the State · Sonoma, CA

    Reported by Tig Insurance Company

    $189.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 9725479

  • Worth checking

    Montgomery

    Unclaimed refund · San Mateo, CA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

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

    $187.67
    Start this claim

    State ID 990333438

  • Worth checking

    Heidi Montgomery

    Unpaid wages · Glendora, CA

    Reported by Fred Meyer Stores Inc

    $183.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 16606516

  • Worth checking

    Hazel T Montgomery

    Cash held by the State · San Bernardino, CA

    Reported by Interinsurance Exchange Of The Automobil

    $180.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 11550477

  • Worth checking

    Henry Close V Montgomery

    Unpaid dividends · Redwood City, CA

    Reported by Cingular Wireless Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $180.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 960494824

  • Worth checking

    Henry Montgomery

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Missouri State Of

    $177.31
    Start this claim

    State ID 3336899

  • Worth checking

    Hugh Montgomery

    Cash held by the State · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Plains Marketing L.p.

    $166.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 995908302

  • Worth checking

    Montgomery

    Cash held by the State · Redondo Beach, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

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

    $160.41
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031664514

  • Worth checking

    Howard Montgomery

    Unclaimed refund · Santa Ysabel, CA

    Reported by Interinsurance Exchange Of The Automobile Club

    $160.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045166388

  • Worth checking

    Handy Montgomery

    Savings account · Compton, CA

    Reported by Union Employees

    $155.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 11457227

  • Worth checking

    Hugh Montgomery

    Cash held by the State · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Plains Marketing L.p.

    $155.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 991387360

  • Worth checking

    Hannah L Montgomery

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by California Physicians Dba Blue Shield Of Ca

    $152.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1021503130

  • Worth checking

    Hirley Montgomery

    Savings account · Santa Clara, CA

    Reported by Keypoint Credit Union

    $152.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 4128018

  • Worth checking

    Holly Montgomery

    Unpaid wages · Pt Hueneme, CA

    Reported by Brinker International Payroll Company

    $152.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 16013598

  • Worth checking

    Henry Montgomery

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Time Warner Cable Inc

    $150.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 987620440

  • Worth checking

    Hart Montgomery

    Cash held by the State · Redwood City, CA

    Reported by Select Medical Corporation

    $149.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 1028891312

Showing the 100 most valuable of 145. 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

1 probate estate carries 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.

1 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.

  • Montgomery Homerine

    Probate estate · Fresno County · 1977

    Matched on Montgomery Homerine (decedent)

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

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956827384
    Case 204961-7

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.