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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.

141 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $93,490 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 1,358 records under the surname Gaines, worth $960,152. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    James Thompson Gaines

    Stocks or securities · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Diamond Shamrock Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,084.37 Diamond Shamrock Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 9700286

  • Strong match

    James Gaines

    Cash held by the State · Fresno, CA

    Reported by John Hancock Life Ins Co (usa)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $885.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 975781269

  • Strong match

    James Gaines

    Cash held by the State · Fresno, CA

    Reported by John Hancock Life Ins Co (usa)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $885.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 975781268

  • Strong match

    James P Gaines

    Stocks or securities · Fresno, CA

    Reported by John Hancock Financial Services Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $782.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 15684773

  • Strong match

    James D Gaines

    Pension or retirement funds · Lake Forest, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank - Pars

    $384.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 989936745

  • Strong match

    James Hugh Jr Gaines

    Mineral or royalty payments · Sacremento, CA

    Reported by Black Hills Energy Resources Oil & Gas

    $369.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 952505238

  • Strong match

    James C Gaines

    Unclaimed refund · Mission Viejo, CA

    Reported by Genworth Mortgage Insurance

    $349.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 14247624

  • Strong match

    James Gaines

    Cash held by the State · Fresno, CA

    Reported by Jhusa John Hancock Life Ins Co Usa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $308.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 989034066

  • Strong match

    James Gaines

    Cash held by the State · Fresno, CA

    Reported by Jhusa John Hancock Life Ins Co Usa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $308.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 989034065

  • Strong match

    James M Gaines

    Stocks or securities · Glendale, CA

    Reported by John Hancock Financial Services Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $289.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 15680117

  • Strong match

    James T Gaines

    Stocks or securities · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Mellon Financial Corp As Agent For Maxus (606)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $275.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 13861501

  • Strong match

    James E Gaines

    Unpaid wages · Hollywood, CA

    Reported by Walgreen Co. & Subsidiaries

    $263.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 986334909

  • Strong match

    James Gaines

    Unclaimed refund · Winters, CA

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $243.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 969679106

  • Strong match

    James E Gaines

    Unpaid wages

    Reported by Bon Appetit Management Co.

    $233.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 13656704

  • Strong match

    James Gaines

    Cash held by the State · Riverside, CA

    Reported by First American P&c Ins Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $227.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 12387523

  • Strong match

    James H Gaines

    Credit balance · Victorville, CA

    Reported by Citibank N A

    $220.73
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043369667

  • Strong match

    James Gaines

    Cash held by the State · Solana Beach, CA

    Reported by Gutierrez V Wells Fargo Bank Na Qualified Settlement

    $215.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 1012329997

  • Strong match

    James M Gaines

    Unclaimed refund · Solana Beach, CA

    Reported by San Diego Gas And Electric

    $159.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 1012566689

  • Strong match

    James T Gaines

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Volkswagen Credit Inc

    $155.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 956755336

  • Strong match

    James H Gaines

    Credit balance · Victorville, CA

    Reported by Citibank N A

    $112.76
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043369666

  • Strong match

    James D Gaines

    Unpaid dividends · Winters, CA

    Reported by Primerica Shareholder Services

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $101.61
    Start this claim

    State ID 985398962

  • Strong match

    James Gaines

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Paypal Inc

    $100.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1012831848

  • Likely match

    J B Jr Gaines

    Stocks or securities · Simi Valley, CA

    Reported by Carrier Global Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,863.74 Carrier Global Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034263050

  • Likely match

    J B Jr Gaines

    Stocks or securities · Simi Valley, CA

    Reported by Otis Worldwide Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,058.07 Otis Worldwide Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 1035375419

  • Likely match

    J B Jr Gaines

    Unpaid dividends · Simi Valley, CA

    Reported by Cummins Inc Ex Meritor Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,025.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034696092

  • Likely match

    J C Gaines

    Cash held by the State · Palo Verde, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,003.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 17255025

  • Likely match

    J C Gaines

    Stocks or securities · Covina, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $455.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 16113558

  • Likely match

    J H Gaines

    Savings account

    Reported by Collins Western Credit Union

    $173.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 1826179

  • Likely match

    J C Gaines

    Savings account · West Covina, CA

    Reported by United California Bank

    $131.46
    Start this claim

    State ID 487004

  • Likely match

    J Gaines

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

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

    $119.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 5286377

  • Likely match

    J W Gaines

    Cash held by the State · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Blue Cross Of California

    $105.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 5066177

  • Likely match

    James Goins

    Escrow balance · Hawthorne, CA

    Reported by Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation

    $285.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 960696295

  • Likely match

    James D Goins

    Savings account · Colton, CA

    Reported by Security Pacific Institutional Services Corp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $220.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 5183861

  • Likely match

    James Ganus

    Cash held by the State · Modesto, CA

    Reported by Paypal

    $150.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1036732052

  • Likely match

    James Goins

    Savings account · Westminster, CA

    Reported by Juvenile Court Fifth Dist

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $121.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 17656856

  • Worth checking

    Janet Gaines

    Cash held by the State · San Bruno, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank, N.a. (apecs 1)

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $14,339.98
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017402365

  • Worth checking

    Jake L Gaines

    Cash held by the State · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $8,196.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 967542073

  • Worth checking

    John F Gaines

    Unpaid wages · Porter Ranch, CA

    Reported by Extreme Reach Talent 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.

    $4,880.07
    Start this claim

    State ID 1028218734

  • Worth checking

    Judy Gaines

    Credit balance · East Palo Alto, CA

    Reported by University Of The Pacific

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,142.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 973508602

  • Worth checking

    Janae Gaines

    Escrow balance · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by First American Title Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044619915

  • Worth checking

    Jake L Gaines

    Stocks or securities · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,763.93 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16286878

  • Worth checking

    Joan M Gaines

    Cash held by the State · Whittier, CA

    Reported by Physicians Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,779.76
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017432709

  • Worth checking

    Jamilla E Gaines

    Unpaid dividends · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Paychex Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,731.26 Paychex Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 989175344

  • Worth checking

    Janet A Gaines

    Stocks or securities · San Bruno, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,727.71 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 983754077

  • Worth checking

    Juda Gaines

    Savings account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,670.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 11362368

  • Worth checking

    Janet Gaines

    Savings account

    Reported by Patelco Credit Union

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,565.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 992400269

  • Worth checking

    Jordan A Gaines

    Savings account · San Rafael, CA

    Reported by Capital One Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,294.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 993452635

  • Worth checking

    John Andrew Gaines

    Deposit held · Lake Elsinore, CA

    Reported by Alaska Court System

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,004.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039249839

  • Worth checking

    Joyce Gaines

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by American General Life & Accident Ins Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 970909662

  • Worth checking

    Jack T Gaines

    Uncashed check · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    $977.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 971468586

  • Worth checking

    Judy L Gaines

    Unclaimed refund · Moreno Valley, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na (500008)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $910.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 1022163685

  • Worth checking

    Jerome D Gaines

    Cash held by the State · Rancho Cucamong, CA

    Reported by American Express Company

    $879.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 9659202

  • Worth checking

    Jr Julian Gaines

    Unpaid wages · Vista, CA

    Reported by Barrett Business Services Inc

    $802.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005013505

  • Worth checking

    Jerald C Gaines

    Stocks or securities · West Covina, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $695.91 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 17852235

  • Worth checking

    Justin P Gaines

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    $685.91
    Start this claim

    State ID 996543527

  • Worth checking

    Juanita Gaines

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

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

    $579.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 976580706

  • Worth checking

    Jonathan Gaines

    Stocks or securities · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $566.12 Lions Gate Entertainment Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 13384086

  • Worth checking

    Jeanette Gaines

    Unclaimed refund · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a. (500005)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $542.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 994040645

  • Worth checking

    Junior Gaines

    Unpaid wages · Antioch, CA

    Reported by Ballard Smith Qualified Settlement Fund

    $516.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 970957697

  • Worth checking

    John M Gaines

    Unpaid wages · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Raquedan Et Al V Centerplate Of Delaware Inc.

    $514.34
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014610746

  • Worth checking

    Jess Gaines

    Uncashed check · Oakdale, CA

    Reported by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 960686810

  • Worth checking

    Joseph D Gaines

    Savings account · San Marcos, CA

    Reported by Navy Federal Credit Union

    $487.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 994336749

  • Worth checking

    Joyce B Gaines

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $477.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 15924359

  • Worth checking

    John F Gaines

    Cash held by the State · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Progressive Choice Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $424.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 965621739

  • Worth checking

    John Gaines

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Nationwide Mutual Insurance

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $407.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 9425987

  • Worth checking

    J D Ganes

    Stocks or securities · Mountain View, CA

    Reported by Keystone Investor Resource Center

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $392.76 Keystone Omega Fund
    Start this claim

    State ID 4418232

  • Worth checking

    Joeanne Gaines

    Cash held by the State · Orange, CA

    Reported by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance C

    $359.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 1026639807

  • Worth checking

    Julian S Gaines

    Unpaid wages · Moreno Valley, CA

    Reported by Ortiz V Genco Qsf

    $358.78
    Start this claim

    State ID 1020521165

  • Worth checking

    Gaines

    Uncashed check · Rancho Cucamong, CA

    Reported by Citimortgage Inc.

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

    $357.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 977210788

  • Worth checking

    John C Gaines

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $352.70 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15473408

  • Worth checking

    Julian Gaines

    Unclaimed refund · Moreno Valley, CA

    Reported by Allstate Northbrook Indemnity Company

    $352.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 1026487639

  • Worth checking

    Juanita Gaines

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Homefed Trust Co

    $346.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 4408842

  • Worth checking

    Jewerl Gaines

    Savings account · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0269-buena Vista Park

    $345.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 11017510

  • Worth checking

    Juanita Gaines

    Unpaid wages · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by The Geo Group Inc

    $341.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 979692599

  • Worth checking

    Joseph Gaines

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Interinsurance Exchange Of The Automobil

    $341.21
    Start this claim

    State ID 976778348

  • Worth checking

    Joe J Gaines

    Stocks or securities · Manteca, CA

    Reported by Texaco Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $333.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 14512690

  • Worth checking

    Julius Gaines

    Cash held by the State · Daly City, CA

    Reported by State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins Co

    $309.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001237196

  • Worth checking

    Juanita Gaines

    Savings account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Security Pacific National Bank So. Pasadena

    $304.12
    Start this claim

    State ID 9154710

  • Worth checking

    Joyce C Gaines

    Uncashed check · Moraga, CA

    Reported by Central Bank

    $289.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 1399031

  • Worth checking

    J A Goins

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Prematic Service Corp - Ca

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $285.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 18946957

  • Worth checking

    Jerome Gaines

    Unclaimed refund · Northridge, CA

    Reported by Aig Centennial Insurance Co.

    $283.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 12321220

  • Worth checking

    John Gaines

    Cash held by the State · Santa Maria, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    $282.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017945227

  • Worth checking

    Joseph D Gaines

    Uncashed check · San Marcos, CA

    Reported by Navy Federal Credit Union

    $281.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 994335967

  • Worth checking

    Julian Gaines

    Unclaimed refund · Moreno Valley, CA

    Reported by Interinsurance Exchange Of The Automobil

    Held jointly with 1 other person

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

    $271.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 981019232

  • Worth checking

    Jennifer Cassandra Gaines

    Cash held by the State · Napa, CA

    Reported by Allianceone Receivables Management Inc

    $268.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1009657331

  • Worth checking

    Jeremiah Gaines

    Cash held by the State · Imperial, CA

    Reported by Nw Retirement Solutions

    $260.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033811616

  • Worth checking

    Joseph Gaines

    Cash held by the State · San Marcos, CA

    Reported by In Re Apple Iphone Ipad Warranty Litigation Qsf

    $251.55
    Start this claim

    State ID 998482423

  • Worth checking

    Jeffrey H Gaines

    Uncashed check · Brea, CA

    Reported by Gmac Mortgage Llc.

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $251.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 959753143

  • Worth checking

    Gaines

    Credit balance · Ontario, CA

    Reported by Staples Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

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

    $236.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 972569048

  • Worth checking

    Joseph Gaines

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan

    $234.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 961630170

  • Worth checking

    Judy F Gaines

    Uncashed check · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Pre-paid Card

    $232.39
    Start this claim

    State ID 994811438

  • Worth checking

    Johnnie Gaines

    Unclaimed refund · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Smile Brands Inc

    $215.97
    Start this claim

    State ID 1028602811

  • Worth checking

    J T Ganz

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Fireman's Fund Insurance Company

    $212.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 14369317

  • Worth checking

    Jeremy Gaines

    Unclaimed refund · Hollywood, CA

    Reported by Extra Space Management Inc.

    $209.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 997347141

  • Worth checking

    Jeremy Gaines

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Sbb &t Ral Funding Corporation

    $204.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 953262492

  • Worth checking

    Jimmy R Gaines

    Cash held by the State · Wildomar, CA

    Reported by Gutierrez V Wells Fargo Bank Na Qualified Settlement

    $201.73
    Start this claim

    State ID 1012098550

  • Worth checking

    Jason J Mr Gaines

    Savings account · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by One United Bank

    $200.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 1042345770

  • Worth checking

    Joseph Gaines

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Interinsurance Exchange Of The Automobil

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $198.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 969933502

  • Worth checking

    Jill Gaines

    Insurance proceeds · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Health Net Dental Inc

    $198.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 12876261

  • Worth checking

    Jo Anne Gaines

    Insurance proceeds · Marina, CA

    Reported by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

    $193.71
    Start this claim

    State ID 12997484

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.

  • Gaines Jamesul

    Probate estate · Riverside County · 1978

    Matched on Gaines Jamesul (decedent)

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

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956824518
    Case 37279

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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