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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.

535 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $349,193 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 4,259 records under the surname Ferguson, worth $3,492,705. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Jack Ferguson

    Cash held by the State · Huntington, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,307.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 970782166

  • Strong match

    Jack Ferguson

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Clubcorp Holdings 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.

    $4,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044651180

  • Strong match

    Jack W Ferguson

    Stocks or securities · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Wr Advisors Science And Technology A

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,874.20 Waddell & Reed Advisors Sci & Tech A
    Start this claim

    State ID 14705827

  • Strong match

    Jack Ferguson

    Unpaid wages · Modesto, CA

    Reported by Automatic Data Processing Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,568.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043232114

  • Strong match

    Jack Ferguson

    Unpaid wages · Modesto, CA

    Reported by Automatic Data Processing Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,568.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043232113

  • Strong match

    Jack I Ferguson

    Cash held by the State · Anaheim, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,869.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 17254840

  • Strong match

    Jack Ferguson

    Savings account · Mill Valley, CA

    Reported by Security Pacific Asian Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,708.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 9246444

  • Strong match

    Jack Ferguson

    Uncashed check · Lake Elsinore, CA

    Reported by Provident Funding Associates Lp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $740.81
    Start this claim

    State ID 18693710

  • Strong match

    Jack M Ferguson

    Savings account · Coachella, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $684.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 14514701

  • Strong match

    Jack L Ferguson

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Redwood Bank #5

    $547.94
    Start this claim

    State ID 4401000

  • Strong match

    Jack A Ferguson

    Cash held by the State · Sunnyvale, CA

    Reported by Toyota Motor Credit Corporation

    $375.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 17629166

  • Strong match

    Jack P Ferguson

    Uncashed check · Fullerton, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America N A

    $367.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 15856567

  • Strong match

    Jack Ferguson

    Stocks or securities · Willows, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $352.70 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15470347

  • Strong match

    Jack E Ferguson

    Credit balance · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Fireman's Fund Insurance Company

    $348.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 12298883

  • Strong match

    Jack A Ferguson

    Uncashed check · Cupertino, CA

    Reported by First American Title Guaranty Co.

    $347.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 13461120

  • Strong match

    Jack Ferguson

    Stocks or securities · Maywood, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $284.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 15924050

  • Strong match

    Jack Ferguson

    Stocks or securities · Folsom, CA

    Reported by American Stores Company

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $260.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 11946646

  • Strong match

    Jack R Ferguson

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Aames Investment Corporation

    $258.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 13638032

  • Strong match

    Jack Ferguson

    Unclaimed refund · Cupertino, CA

    Reported by At&t Services Inc

    $238.35
    Start this claim

    State ID 1015564015

  • Likely match

    J Ferguson

    Unclaimed refund · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Clubcorp Holdings Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,400.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044651179

  • Likely match

    J T Ferguson

    Cash held by the State · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Family Service Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,862.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 979590988

  • Likely match

    J Ferguson

    Unclaimed refund · Folsom, CA

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $887.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 17594955

  • Likely match

    J Ray Ferguson

    Retirement account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Vrts Strategic Allocation Fund-a

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $521.09 Virtus Tactical Allocation Fd A
    Start this claim

    State ID 999186184

  • Likely match

    J Ferguson

    Unclaimed refund · Irvine,, CA

    Reported by Southern California Edison 4.78%

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $380.35
    Start this claim

    State ID 11403226

  • Likely match

    J T Ferguson

    Credit balance · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Td Ameritrade Clearing Inc.

    $278.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 976573169

  • Likely match

    J F Ferguson

    Cash held by the State · Van Nuys, CA

    Reported by Xerox Corporation

    $277.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 9635762

  • Likely match

    J Ferguson

    Cash held by the State · Sherman Oaks, CA

    Reported by First American P&c Ins Co

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    $250.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 12384668

  • Likely match

    J F Ferguson

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Xerox Corporation

    $235.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 9635826

  • Worth checking

    Jean L Ferguson

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $75,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 956320023

  • Worth checking

    Jean L Ferguson

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $30,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 956320022

  • Worth checking

    Jean L Ferguson

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $30,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 956320021

  • Worth checking

    James Ferguson

    Cash held by the State · San Pablo Ave C, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $19,859.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039588874

  • Worth checking

    Jordan E Ferguson

    Uncashed check · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $14,208.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045286903

  • Worth checking

    Joan C Ferguson

    Retirement account · Costa Mesa, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $13,376.21
    Start this claim

    State ID 1009954383

  • Worth checking

    James Ferguson

    Cash held by the State · Hesperia, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $11,535.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 981853286

  • Worth checking

    James Ferguson

    Cash held by the State · Hesperia, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $11,442.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 981853285

  • Worth checking

    Joseph M Ferguson

    Unclaimed refund · Murrieta, CA

    Reported by Clubcorp Holdings Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $10,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044651184

  • Worth checking

    John F Ferguson

    Cash held by the State · Perris, CA

    Reported by American General Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $9,908.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031744228

  • Worth checking

    Judy Ferguson

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Umpqua Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 988022901

  • Worth checking

    John Ferguson

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Umpqua Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 988022901

  • Worth checking

    James Ferguson

    Cash held by the State · Hawthorne, CA

    Reported by The Independent Order Of Foresters

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,577.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 16856779

  • Worth checking

    James L Ferguson

    Stocks or securities · Compton, CA

    Reported by T Rowe Price New America Growth

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,809.96 T Rowe Price New America Grwth
    Start this claim

    State ID 3002243

  • Worth checking

    James R Ferguson

    Cash held by the State · Concord, CA

    Reported by First Clearing Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,736.53
    Start this claim

    State ID 968654788

  • Worth checking

    John J Ferguson

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,654.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 17259758

  • Worth checking

    Ferguson

    Uncashed check · 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.

    $2,652.77
    Start this claim

    State ID 974726155

  • Worth checking

    Josh Ferguson

    Uncashed check · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Discover Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1029768211

  • Worth checking

    John C Ferguson

    Stocks or securities · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Kba

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,305.12 Prudential Financial Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 17194038

  • Worth checking

    Jones Tanya Ferguson

    Uncashed check · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,292.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027292224

  • Worth checking

    James C Ferguson

    Stocks or securities · Tustin, CA

    Reported by Stonebridge Growth Fund, Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,234.69 Stonebridge Inst Small Cap Growth Fd
    Start this claim

    State ID 12433709

  • Worth checking

    John D Ferguson

    Stocks or securities · Glendale, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,066.40 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15470349

  • Worth checking

    John L Ferguson

    Stocks or securities · Moreno Valley, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Kba

    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.

    $1,984.99 Prudential Financial Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 17194039

  • Worth checking

    Jonathan Ferguson

    Uncashed check · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Green Dot Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,948.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045395745

  • Worth checking

    James E Ferguson

    Cash held by the State · Pacifica, 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.

    $1,740.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 970917308

  • Worth checking

    James E Ferguson

    Cash held by the State · Pacifica, 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.

    $1,740.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 970917307

  • Worth checking

    James Jr Ferguson

    Uncashed check · Garden Grove, CA

    Reported by Flagstar Bank Fsb

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,691.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 1038204660

  • Worth checking

    Joseph Ferguson

    Cash held by the State · San Pedro, CA

    Reported by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan

    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.

    $1,596.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 989461800

  • Worth checking

    Joe Ferguson

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by M & T Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,406.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018663283

  • Worth checking

    Jennifer Ferguson

    Cash held by the State · Menlo Park, CA

    Reported by Paypal

    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.

    $1,400.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1046641934

  • Worth checking

    James Ferguson

    Unclaimed refund · Oakland, CA

    Reported by California Fair Plan Association

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,298.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033232519

  • Worth checking

    James Ferguson

    Uncashed check · Hawthorne, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California - South

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,262.76
    Start this claim

    State ID 952556013

  • Worth checking

    Jennifer J Ferguson

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Axos Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,192.63
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011492476

  • Worth checking

    Jabar Ferguson

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a. (1703)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,140.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044681678

  • Worth checking

    James W Ferguson

    Stocks or securities · Indio, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,137.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 16111251

  • Worth checking

    John Ferguson

    Escrow balance · Fremont, CA

    Reported by Countrywide Home Loans Inc

    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.

    $1,121.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 956453471

  • Worth checking

    Jean L Ferguson

    Cash held by the State · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Brighthouse Life Ins Co Fka Metlife Ins Co Usa

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,115.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 971009440

  • Worth checking

    Julia A Ferguson

    Stocks or securities · Newbury Park, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,052.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 16111255

  • Worth checking

    Jennifer J Ferguson

    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.

    $1,041.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 1021882263

  • Worth checking

    James D Ferguson

    Cash held by the State · Lancaster, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank, Trust Technology & Support Services

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 969890933

  • Worth checking

    Joyce M Est Ferguson

    Cash held by the State · Pittsburgh, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $964.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 969278611

  • Worth checking

    Joyce M Ferguson

    Cash held by the State · Pittsburgh, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $964.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 969278611

  • Worth checking

    Jones Tanya Ferguson

    Stocks or securities · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America/fleetboston Financial Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $951.68 Bank Of America Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 14863773

  • Worth checking

    James Ferguson

    Unclaimed refund · Pasadena, CA

    Reported by Genworth Mortgage Insurance

    $938.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 956061825

  • Worth checking

    Jr David M Ferguson

    Cash held by the State · Apple Valley, CA

    Reported by Gutierrez V Wells Fargo Bank Na Qualified Settlement

    $915.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011922549

  • Worth checking

    James Ferguson

    Cash held by the State · Visalia, CA

    Reported by Cal-western Reconveyance Llc

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

    $913.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 988737316

  • Worth checking

    Jay T Ferguson

    Cash held by the State · Santa Cruz, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    $903.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 10845723

  • Worth checking

    Jay T Ferguson

    Cash held by the State · Santa Cruz, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    $903.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 10845722

  • Worth checking

    Jay Ferguson

    Cash held by the State · Santa Cruz, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    $903.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 10377152

  • Worth checking

    Joanne Ferguson

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Continental Life Insurance Company

    $883.39
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024957217

  • Worth checking

    James Ferguson

    Stocks or securities · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $874.39 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16284192

  • Worth checking

    James R Ferguson

    Unpaid dividends

    Reported by Ubs Financial Services

    $864.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 4294862

  • Worth checking

    Jerome C Ferguson

    Savings account · Pleasanton, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America N A

    $835.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 17438611

  • Worth checking

    John P Ferguson

    Stocks or securities · Atascadero, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $834.37 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16284190

  • Worth checking

    June Ferguson

    Stocks or securities · West Hollywood, CA

    Reported by Gl Limited

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $829.60 Gl Limited
    Start this claim

    State ID 994152493

  • Worth checking

    Julia M Ferguson

    Stocks or securities · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $794.51 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16284191

  • Worth checking

    Joyce M Ferguson

    Cash held by the State · Pittsburgh, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $787.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 969278573

  • Worth checking

    Joyce M Est Ferguson

    Cash held by the State · Pittsburgh, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $787.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 969278573

  • Worth checking

    Joyce E Ferguson

    Unclaimed refund · El Cerrito, CA

    Reported by Encompass Insurance Comp

    $787.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 965237075

  • Worth checking

    John David Ferguson

    Uncashed check · Roseville, CA

    Reported by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

    $735.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025315810

  • Worth checking

    John Darrach Ferguson

    Uncashed check · Arcadia, CA

    Reported by Michigan State Disbursement Unit - Dhs

    $734.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 979635872

  • Worth checking

    Jim Ferguson

    Unpaid wages · Beverly Hills, CA

    Reported by Warner Bros. Pictures Inc.

    $732.61
    Start this claim

    State ID 16598825

  • Worth checking

    John Ferguson

    Uncashed check · Lafayette, CA

    Reported by Ace American Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $700.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 983470695

  • Worth checking

    James Ferguson

    Uncashed check · Valley Plaza, CA

    Reported by E! Entertainment Television Llc

    $700.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 982239297

  • Worth checking

    John L Ferguson

    Cash held by the State · Redwood City, CA

    Reported by First Reserve Fund

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $700.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047942294

  • Worth checking

    Joseph Ferguson

    Cash held by the State · Solana Beach, CA

    Reported by Amig Claims Administration

    $696.71
    Start this claim

    State ID 1036494748

  • Worth checking

    Jennie Ferguson

    Stocks or securities · Manhattan Bch, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $682.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 16111253

  • Worth checking

    Jean Ferguson

    Cash held by the State · Woodland, CA

    Reported by Pershing Llc

    $625.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 13587206

  • Worth checking

    Jacquelyn Brittany Ferguson

    Stocks or securities · Irvine, CA

    Reported by The Walt Disney Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $619.05 Disney Walt Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 999882280

  • Worth checking

    Janiene Ferguson

    Escrow balance

    Reported by Fnf Utc Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $617.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027721248

  • Worth checking

    Jacob Donald Ferguson

    Stocks or securities · Penn Valley, CA

    Reported by The Walt Disney Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $595.10 Disney Walt Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 967834942

  • Worth checking

    Jennifer L Ferguson

    Stocks or securities

    Reported by General Motors Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $595.08 General Motors Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 4832060

Showing the 100 most valuable of 535. 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

2 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 $32,951.

  • Haga Eleanor N

    Probate estate · Fresno County · 2008

    Matched on Ferguson Joyce (heir)

    2 heirs named on the State’s record

    $32,950.50
    Ask about this estate

    State ID 956819613
    Case 05 CE PR 00741

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.

  • Ferguson James IV

    Probate estate · San Francisco County · 2023

    Matched on Ferguson James IV (decedent)

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

    $18.35 closed

    State ID 1024716745
    Case 2021-1509

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.