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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.

415 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $218,613 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 3,459 records under the surname Burton, worth $2,752,538. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    J Burton

    Uncashed check

    Reported by First Republic Bank

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,333.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 954604341

  • Strong match

    J B Burton

    Cash held by the State · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Chevron Products Company

    Held jointly with 7 other people

    $611.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 9383350

  • Strong match

    J L Burton

    Cash held by the State · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Chevron Products Company

    Held jointly with 7 other people

    $611.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 9383350

  • Strong match

    J A Burton

    Unpaid dividends · Van Nuys, CA

    Reported by Bnsf Registered Book

    $536.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 975734612

  • Strong match

    J L Burton

    Cash held by the State · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Chevron Products Company

    Held jointly with 7 other people

    $328.85
    Start this claim

    State ID 5554025

  • Strong match

    J B Burton

    Cash held by the State · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Chevron Products Company

    Held jointly with 7 other people

    $328.85
    Start this claim

    State ID 5554025

  • Strong match

    J B Burton

    Cash held by the State · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Chevron Products Company

    Held jointly with 7 other people

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

    $303.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 5319462

  • Strong match

    J L Burton

    Cash held by the State · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Chevron Products Company

    Held jointly with 7 other people

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

    $303.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 5319462

  • Strong match

    J L Burton

    Cash held by the State · Inglewood, CA

    Reported by Blue Cross Of California

    $296.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 5346811

  • Strong match

    J L Burton

    Cash held by the State · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Chevron Products Company

    Held jointly with 7 other people

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

    $235.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 9383351

  • Strong match

    J B Burton

    Cash held by the State · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Chevron Products Company

    Held jointly with 7 other people

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

    $235.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 9383351

  • Strong match

    J B Burton

    Cash held by the State · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Chevron Products Company

    Held jointly with 7 other people

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

    $227.73
    Start this claim

    State ID 9383352

  • Strong match

    J L Burton

    Cash held by the State · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Chevron Products Company

    Held jointly with 7 other people

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

    $227.73
    Start this claim

    State ID 9383352

  • Likely match

    Janet Burton

    Stocks or securities · Grass Valley, CA

    Reported by Mcdonald's Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $21,788.15 Mcdonalds Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 18105433

  • Likely match

    Janet Dale Burton

    Stocks or securities · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Pepsico Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $19,381.66 Pepsico Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 975948769

  • Likely match

    Jack Stephen Burton

    Unclaimed refund · Corona Del Mar, CA

    Reported by Select Portfolio Servicing Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $18,379.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044713553

  • Likely match

    Jeffrey J Burton

    Cash held by the State · Granada Hills, CA

    Reported by Safeco Ins Co Of America

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $17,545.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 997685352

  • Likely match

    Judith Burton

    Unclaimed refund · Santa Barbara, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na (500005)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $11,161.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034236247

  • Likely match

    Jerry D Burton

    Cash held by the State · Modesto, CA

    Reported by American General Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,270.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 979424136

  • Likely match

    James C Burton

    Escrow balance · Santa Barbara, CA

    Reported by First American Title Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,237.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005023549

  • Likely match

    Juanita R Burton

    Cash held by the State · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,572.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 17253796

  • Likely match

    Joseph S Burton

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Msba Employees Fcu

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,426.76
    Start this claim

    State ID 974578813

  • Likely match

    Jewell I Burton

    Uncashed check · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Metabank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,221.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005114039

  • Likely match

    John Burton

    Cash held by the State · Van Nuys, CA

    Reported by Paypal Inc

    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.

    $4,166.94
    Start this claim

    State ID 1009099176

  • Likely match

    Jannie M Ms Burton

    Cash held by the State · Fresno, CA

    Reported by Pnc Bank National Association

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,572.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005213112

  • Likely match

    Judith M Burton

    Stocks or securities · Hermosa Beach, CA

    Reported by Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,529.87 Ual Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 4292664

  • Likely match

    Judith Judith Burton

    Cash held by the State · Santa Barbara, CA

    Reported by Chubb & Son

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,886.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 986799275

  • Likely match

    Janet Dale Burton

    Unpaid dividends · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Pepsico Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,683.60 Pepsico Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 975948770

  • Likely match

    Judith C Burton

    Savings account · Santa Barbara, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,542.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 983546254

  • Likely match

    James Burton

    Credit balance · Glendale, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Clearing Services Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,537.12
    Start this claim

    State ID 962592984

  • Likely match

    Janet Burton

    Stocks or securities · Grass Valley, CA

    Reported by Carrington Labs Incorporated Common

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,443.29 Carrington Laboratories Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16189267

  • Likely match

    Josephine A Burton

    Stocks or securities · Sonora, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,397.93 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 984771458

  • Likely match

    Josie M Burton

    Uncashed check · Porterville, CA

    Reported by Union Bank Of California, N.a.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,380.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 18145090

  • Likely match

    John C Burton

    Cash held by the State · Pomona, CA

    Reported by California Physician Service Dba Blue Shield Of Ca

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,298.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030418803

  • Likely match

    James A Burton

    Cash held by the State · Riverside, CA

    Reported by The Independent Order Of Foresters

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,087.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031501854

  • Likely match

    Joy H Burton

    Stocks or securities · Palm City, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,066.40 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15453938

  • Likely match

    Jack S Burton

    Cash held by the State · West Hollywood, CA

    Reported by Inter National Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,032.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 979381299

  • Likely match

    John Burton

    Uncashed check · La Verne, CA

    Reported by Design Escrow Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 13359705

  • Likely match

    James P Burton

    Stocks or securities · Buena Park, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,985.89 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1026992735

  • Likely match

    Joseph Burton

    Cash held by the State · Palmdale, CA

    Reported by Washington National 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.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,926.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004330420

  • Likely match

    Judith K Burton

    Pension or retirement funds · Menlo Park, CA

    Reported by State Of California Savings Plus

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,874.43
    Start this claim

    State ID 15767415

  • Likely match

    Jonathan R Burton

    Unclaimed refund · Albany, CA

    Reported by New York University

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,850.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 997243431

  • Likely match

    Jeffrey Burton

    Cash held by the State · Weaverville, CA

    Reported by Comerica Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,823.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 987590331

  • Likely match

    Janell M Burton

    Uncashed check · Antelope, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a. (201)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,758.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014307286

  • Likely match

    John S Burton

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,629.00 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16270271

  • Likely match

    Jeremy Burton

    Stocks or securities · Compton, CA

    Reported by Leidos Holdings Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,503.79 Leidos Holdings Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 994579610

  • Likely match

    Jeremy Burton

    Stocks or securities · Compton, CA

    Reported by Science Applications International Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,462.09 Science Applications International Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 994327274

  • Likely match

    Jay Burton

    Uncashed check

    Reported by City National Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,409.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 1269125

  • Likely match

    John S Burton

    Stocks or securities · Encino, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,340.31 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15453935

  • Likely match

    Judd Burton

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,319.17
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027626320

  • Likely match

    Jeb Burton

    Stocks or securities · Costa Mesa, CA

    Reported by Kellogg Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,253.24 Kellanova
    Start this claim

    State ID 14666612

  • Likely match

    John R Burton

    Stocks or securities · La Mesa, CA

    Reported by National Financial Services Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,237.87 Apple Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047257778

  • Likely match

    Joshua Burton

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Pathward

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,200.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040849856

  • Likely match

    Joan L Burton

    Insurance proceeds · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,191.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 17922019

  • Likely match

    James H Burton

    Stocks or securities · Buena Park, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,152.51 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16270268

  • Likely match

    Joyce Burton

    Uncashed check · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,145.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 989584128

  • Likely match

    Joyce H Burton

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by California Federal Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,110.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 12771672

  • Likely match

    Jeremy Burton

    Unpaid dividends · Compton, CA

    Reported by Leidos Holdings Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,052.65 Leidos Holdings Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 994579608

  • Likely match

    Juanita L Burton

    Cash held by the State · Whittier, CA

    Reported by American Bankers Life Assurance Co Of Florida

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,035.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 967444848

  • Likely match

    James Burton

    Stocks or securities · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Goodyear Corporation/securities

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,033.04 Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 11900380

  • Likely match

    John Burton

    Cash held by the State · Fairfield, CA

    Reported by Cigna Healthcare Of California Inc

    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.

    $1,012.69
    Start this claim

    State ID 1026290813

  • Likely match

    Janis L Burton

    Escrow balance · Santa Clarita, CA

    Reported by First American Title Company

    Held jointly with 3 other people

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

    $989.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 976546358

  • Likely match

    John D Burton

    Escrow balance · Santa Clarita, CA

    Reported by First American Title Company

    Held jointly with 3 other people

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

    $989.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 976546358

  • Likely match

    Jonathan L Burton

    Escrow balance · Santa Clarita, CA

    Reported by First American Title Company

    Held jointly with 3 other people

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

    $989.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 976546358

  • Likely match

    Jeff Burton

    Insurance proceeds · Van Nuys, CA

    Reported by State Of Washington

    $980.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 17948707

  • Likely match

    Jeff Burton

    Insurance proceeds · Van Nuys, CA

    Reported by State Of Washington

    $980.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 17948706

  • Likely match

    Joy Burton

    Unpaid wages · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Southern Cal. Permanente Medical Group

    $977.53
    Start this claim

    State ID 17655636

  • Likely match

    Jack Burton

    Credit balance · Vista, CA

    Reported by Snr 27 Arcadia Place Owner Llc

    $975.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004241634

  • Likely match

    John R Burton

    Uncashed check · La Mesa, CA

    Reported by Usaa Federal Savings Bank

    $967.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 1022043911

  • Likely match

    James A Burton

    Credit balance · Glendale, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co.

    $914.31
    Start this claim

    State ID 1003856617

  • Likely match

    Julia E Burton

    Escrow balance · Torrance, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $830.46
    Start this claim

    State ID 1003291826

  • Likely match

    Jennifer M Burton

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Pathward, National Association

    $820.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045842233

  • Likely match

    Jodi Burton

    Unclaimed refund · Brentwood, CA

    Reported by Travelers Indemnity Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $816.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1021872457

  • Likely match

    James Burton

    Unclaimed refund · Murrieta, CA

    Reported by Western Riverside Council Of Governments (wrcog)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

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

    $809.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047393075

  • Likely match

    Joshua N Burton

    Escrow balance · Los Alamitos, CA

    Reported by Nationstar Mortgage, Llc

    $775.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025907741

  • Likely match

    Judith Burton

    Unclaimed refund · Santa Barbara, CA

    Reported by Interinsurance Exchange Of The Automobil

    $775.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 969931724

  • Likely match

    Joe Burton

    Mineral or royalty payments

    Reported by Mca Records, Inc.

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

    $770.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 13492485

  • Likely match

    James Burton

    Stocks or securities · Running Springs, CA

    Reported by Yahoo Inc/hotjobs.com Ltd

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $763.06 Yahoo Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15829571

  • Likely match

    James A Burton

    Unclaimed refund · Georgetown, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - North Carolina

    $760.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 989505458

  • Likely match

    James Burton

    Uncashed check · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank, Na (apecs 1009)

    $748.91
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006163768

  • Likely match

    Juana Burton

    Uncashed check · Sunnyvale, CA

    Reported by National Mortgage Direct Payment Settlem

    $742.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 995634898

  • Likely match

    Joan D Burton

    Stocks or securities · Solana Beach, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $740.61 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15453934

  • Likely match

    Jerrid Burton

    Unclaimed refund · Livmermore, CA

    Reported by Infinity Select Insurance Company

    $679.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034229846

  • Likely match

    Jr Brett T Burton

    Escrow balance · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Guild Mortgage Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $660.39
    Start this claim

    State ID 955305404

  • Likely match

    Jeremy Burton

    Stocks or securities · Compton, CA

    Reported by Boeing Company The

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $659.66 Boeing Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 989837485

  • Likely match

    James D Burton

    Cash held by the State · Running Spgs, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    $656.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033581805

  • Likely match

    Juanita R Burton

    Stocks or securities · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $654.12
    Start this claim

    State ID 16099087

  • Likely match

    Jack Burton

    Cash held by the State · Lindsay, CA

    Reported by American Home Assurance Company

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

    $652.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011901423

  • Likely match

    Joe T Burton

    Uncashed check · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Valley Strong Credit Union

    $640.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 954210354

  • Likely match

    John T Burton

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Aetna Life Insurance Company

    $612.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004224013

  • Likely match

    Joseph R Burton

    Escrow balance · Antelope, CA

    Reported by Nationstar Mortgage, Llc

    $608.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040930715

  • Likely match

    Jennifer Burton

    Cash held by the State · View Park, CA

    Reported by Pathward

    $600.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040789584

  • Likely match

    Joan L Burton

    Stocks or securities · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $599.51 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15453933

  • Likely match

    John D Burton

    Stocks or securities · La Habra, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $599.51 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15453937

  • Likely match

    James Burton

    Stocks or securities · Pacific Grove, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $596.21 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16270269

  • Likely match

    Joe Burton

    Insurance proceeds · Salinas, CA

    Reported by State Farm General Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 2 other people

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

    $582.21
    Start this claim

    State ID 15056323

  • Likely match

    John Burton

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $566.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 970868337

  • Likely match

    James Burton

    Unclaimed refund · Santa Barbara, CA

    Reported by State Farm General Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $558.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031642854

  • Likely match

    John Burton

    Cash held by the State · Nevada City, CA

    Reported by Comerica Bank

    $550.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024337517

  • Likely match

    John T Burton

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Aetna Life Insurance Company

    $525.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 998534428

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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.

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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.

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.

1 is still open, holding $2,702.

  • Barton Roberta Sue

    Probate estate · Butte County · 2023

    Matched on Barton James (heir), Barton Joe (heir)

    4 heirs named on the State’s record

    $2,702.08
    Ask about this estate

    State ID 1024717772
    Case 7660 A2

2 more under that name that can no longer be claimed

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

  • Brattin J A

    Probate estate · Kings County · 2001

    Matched on Brattin J A (decedent)

    16 heirs named on the State’s record

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

    $3,445.50 closed

    State ID 956817006
    Case 2642

  • Britton James

    Probate estate · San Diego County · 1979

    Matched on Britton James (decedent)

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

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956825732
    Case 12560

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.