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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.

233 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $453,692 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 1,981 records under the surname Parsons, worth $1,692,945. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    James Parsons

    Cash held by the State · Atascadero, CA

    Reported by Trinity Universal Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,037.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 974758024

  • Strong match

    James D Parsons

    Cash held by the State · Ontario, CA

    Reported by Ameritas Life Insurance Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,090.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024796582

  • Strong match

    James E Parsons

    Cash held by the State · Coalinga, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,303.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 970869201

  • Strong match

    James E Parsons

    Stocks or securities · Coalinga, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,785.28 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16321469

  • Strong match

    James E Parsons

    Cash held by the State · San Pedro, CA

    Reported by American General Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,784.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 975335914

  • Strong match

    James Parsons

    Uncashed check · Ontario, CA

    Reported by U. S. Bank, N. A.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,410.91
    Start this claim

    State ID 1046135988

  • Strong match

    James Parsons

    Uncashed check · Ontario, CA

    Reported by Us Bank Na

    $700.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019089794

  • Strong match

    James T Parsons

    Uncashed check · Placerville, CA

    Reported by New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority

    $603.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025155863

  • Strong match

    James Parsons

    Unclaimed refund · Diamond Bar, CA

    Reported by Sprint United Management

    $494.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 970338105

  • Strong match

    James E Parsons

    Stocks or securities · Coalinga, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $387.94 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15510702

  • Strong match

    James W Parsons

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan

    $368.98
    Start this claim

    State ID 12040325

  • Strong match

    James Harvey Parsons

    Stocks or securities

    Reported by Walt Disney Co & Affiliates The

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $292.72 Disney Walt Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 952995335

  • Strong match

    James Parsons

    Uncashed check · Calimesa, CA

    Reported by Loma Linda University

    $281.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1002192236

  • Strong match

    James P Parsons

    Escrow balance · Rmv, CA

    Reported by U. S. Bank, N. A.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $251.12
    Start this claim

    State ID 1046139078

  • Strong match

    James F Parsons

    Uncashed check · Pollock Pines, CA

    Reported by Us Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033254147

  • Strong match

    James M Parsons

    Unclaimed refund · Folsom, CA

    Reported by State Farm General Insurance Company

    $222.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045900246

  • Strong match

    James C Parsons

    Mineral or royalty payments · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Xto Energy Inc

    $179.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 993877872

  • Strong match

    James C Parsons

    Cash held by the State · Glendora, CA

    Reported by Anthem Inc

    $177.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 982708389

  • Strong match

    James Parsons

    Unclaimed refund · San Bernardino, CA

    Reported by Interinsurance Exchange Of The Automobile Club

    $156.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033857469

  • Strong match

    James Parsons

    Unclaimed refund · Elk Grove, CA

    Reported by Comcast Cable Communications Llc

    $153.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044536131

  • Strong match

    James Parsons

    Unpaid wages · Catheys Valley, CA

    Reported by Ncr Corporation

    $150.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 953699282

  • Strong match

    James Parsons

    Unclaimed refund · Norco, CA

    Reported by Interinsurance Exchange Of The Automobil

    $147.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017850182

  • Strong match

    James Parsons

    Deposit held · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    $133.78
    Start this claim

    State ID 994636380

  • Strong match

    James C Parsons

    Cash held by the State · Altadena, CA

    Reported by Anthem Inc

    $132.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005911667

  • Strong match

    James P Parsons

    Escrow balance · Rmv, CA

    Reported by U. S. Bank, N. A.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $117.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 1046139080

  • Strong match

    James Parsons

    Unclaimed refund · Chino, CA

    Reported by W Insurance Company

    $116.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 17542116

  • Strong match

    James C Parsons

    Mineral or royalty payments · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Xto Energy Inc

    $115.35
    Start this claim

    State ID 998941313

  • Strong match

    James Parsons

    Credit balance · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Pacific Sales Kitchen & Bath Centers Inc

    $115.17
    Start this claim

    State ID 964855000

  • Strong match

    James G Parsons

    Savings account · King City, CA

    Reported by Cahp Credit Union

    $114.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 1042009061

  • Strong match

    James Parsons

    Cash held by the State · Van Nuys, CA

    Reported by Gutierrez V Wells Fargo Bank Na Qualified Settlement

    $111.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 1012345490

  • Strong match

    James Parsons

    Unclaimed refund · Beverly Hills, CA

    Reported by Att Services Inc

    $106.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 986974565

  • Strong match

    James Parsons

    Cash held by the State · Placerville, CA

    Reported by Barclays Bank Delaware

    $100.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040997692

  • Likely match

    J B Parsons

    Stocks or securities · Placentia, CA

    Reported by Symmetricom Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,059.00 Symmetricom Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 14492282

  • Likely match

    J B Parsons

    Stocks or securities · Placentia, CA

    Reported by Symmetricom Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $683.35 Symmetricom Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 964957770

  • Likely match

    J W Parsons

    Stocks or securities · El Cajon, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $568.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 16143470

  • Likely match

    J K Parsons

    Pension or retirement funds · Moreno Valley, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank - Pars

    $334.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 983532836

  • Likely match

    J W Parsons

    Cash held by the State · Hawthorne, CA

    Reported by Ncr Corporation

    $186.17
    Start this claim

    State ID 576069

  • Likely match

    J L Parsons

    Cash held by the State · Menlo Park, CA

    Reported by Safeco Ins Co Of America

    $156.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 562980

  • Likely match

    J Parsons

    Unclaimed refund · Vista, CA

    Reported by Prematic Service Corp - Ca

    $116.81
    Start this claim

    State ID 12434427

  • Likely match

    J Laird Parsons

    Uncashed check · Venice, CA

    Reported by First Citizens Bank & Trust Company

    $112.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 1022434811

  • Likely match

    J Parsons

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Pacific Bell Telephone Company

    $107.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 5210160

  • Likely match

    J Michael Parsons

    Deposit held · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by F.m. Tarbell

    $100.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 968045534

  • Worth checking

    Jennifer Marafka Parsons

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    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.

    $321,617.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 980719038

  • Worth checking

    Jessica M Parsons

    Uncashed check · Montebello, CA

    Reported by Peoples Bancorp Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $25,175.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041455060

  • Worth checking

    Jacqueline Parsons

    Uncashed check · Sunland, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California-south

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,986.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 959746945

  • Worth checking

    Jesse M Parsons

    Stocks or securities · Laguna Hills, CA

    Reported by Edison International

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,740.04 Edison International
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004861487

  • Worth checking

    Jack C Parsons

    Cash held by the State · Maywood, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,227.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 969578528

  • Worth checking

    Jennifer A Parsons

    Uncashed check · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,214.61
    Start this claim

    State ID 989589339

  • Worth checking

    Justin T Parsons

    Uncashed check · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Fund 1 Independent Foreclosure Review Pa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 984718494

  • Worth checking

    Johnson Sharon Parsons

    Uncashed check · Livermore, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,971.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 989586745

  • Worth checking

    Josephine Parsons

    Cash held by the State · Forest Ranch, CA

    Reported by American General Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,826.61
    Start this claim

    State ID 998887776

  • Worth checking

    Jessica Parsons

    Uncashed check · Auburn, CA

    Reported by Western Union Financial Services Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,488.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 971333326

  • Worth checking

    Joseph C Parsons

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Eastern Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,461.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006758841

  • Worth checking

    John R Parsons

    Stocks or securities · Littlerock, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,408.45 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16321473

  • Worth checking

    Parsons

    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.

    $2,364.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 970772167

  • Worth checking

    John Parsons

    Cash held by the State · Covelo, CA

    Reported by Comerica Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,261.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024335158

  • Worth checking

    Jack C Parsons

    Uncashed check · Monterey Park, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - North Carolina

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,255.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 976569442

  • Worth checking

    Jeanette A Parsons

    Stocks or securities · Mission Viejo, CA

    Reported by Verizon Communications Inc/gte Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,178.39 Verizon Communications Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 18697398

  • Worth checking

    Jeffrey W Parsons

    Savings account · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,020.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024438704

  • Worth checking

    Jedediah Parsons

    Stocks or securities · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by E*trade Clearing Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,927.36 Rogers Communications Inc Class B
    Start this claim

    State ID 961165929

  • Worth checking

    Jeanne M Parsons

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,824.86 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16321470

  • Worth checking

    Jerry Parsons

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Paypal Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 997447546

  • Worth checking

    Jedediah Parsons

    Stocks or securities · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by E*trade Clearing Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,396.33 Red Hat Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 961165928

  • Worth checking

    Jeanne M Parsons

    Mineral or royalty payments · Red Bluff, CA

    Reported by Chevron North America Exploration

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,260.85
    Start this claim

    State ID 970024099

  • Worth checking

    Jon Parsons

    Uncashed check · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Na (california Foreign)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,243.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047292557

  • Worth checking

    Joel Parsons

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Paypal

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,170.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1036827938

  • Worth checking

    Joshua G Parsons

    Stocks or securities · Castro Valley, CA

    Reported by At&t Corp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,150.54 At & T Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 11931440

  • Worth checking

    Jr John Cust Parsons

    Stocks or securities · Antelope, CA

    Reported by Franklin Templeton Investor Services Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,115.11 Franklin Dynatech Fund
    Start this claim

    State ID 990464327

  • Worth checking

    Janet Parsons

    Stocks or securities · Littlerock, CA

    Reported by Lucent Technologies Inc Odd Lot Tender C

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,032.68 Lucent Technologies Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15098001

  • Worth checking

    Jason M Parsons

    Savings account · Hollister, CA

    Reported by The Bank Of New York Mellon

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,026.67
    Start this claim

    State ID 981016164

  • Worth checking

    Parsons

    Unclaimed refund · Hawthorne, CA

    Reported by At&t Corp

    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.

    $1,019.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 16824142

  • Worth checking

    Jay Parsons

    Cash held by the State · Corona, CA

    Reported by Autonation Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,006.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 967896574

  • Worth checking

    John Charles Parsons

    Escrow balance · Guerneville, CA

    Reported by First American Title Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010309853

  • Worth checking

    John L Parsons

    Deposit held · Fairfax, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 11360062

  • Worth checking

    Parsons

    Credit balance · Chula Vista, CA

    Reported by Cdw Llc

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

    $943.94
    Start this claim

    State ID 964229449

  • Worth checking

    Jeanne M Parsons

    Mineral or royalty payments · Red Bluff, CA

    Reported by Chevron North America

    $905.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 988066906

  • Worth checking

    Jeanne M Parsons

    Mineral or royalty payments · Red Bluff, CA

    Reported by Chevron North America Exploration

    $873.43
    Start this claim

    State ID 964813460

  • Worth checking

    Jeanne M Parsons

    Mineral or royalty payments · Red Bluff, CA

    Reported by Chevron North America

    $866.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 997499498

  • Worth checking

    Jeanne M Parsons

    Mineral or royalty payments · Red Bluff, CA

    Reported by Chevron North America

    $808.35
    Start this claim

    State ID 992814966

  • Worth checking

    Jacqueline Parsons

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by California Capital Ins Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $808.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 956244690

  • Worth checking

    Jason E Parsons

    Uncashed check · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Umpqua Bank

    $801.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032712523

  • Worth checking

    Jack Parsons

    Uncashed check · Carlsbad, CA

    Reported by Western Union Financial Services Inc

    $780.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 971333325

  • Worth checking

    Joan Natalie Parsons

    Unpaid dividends · Lakeside, CA

    Reported by Paychex Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $771.80 Paychex Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 989175481

  • Worth checking

    Jeanne M Parsons

    Mineral or royalty payments · Red Bluff, CA

    Reported by Chevron North America

    $757.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 978723606

  • Worth checking

    Jeanne M Parsons

    Mineral or royalty payments · Red Bluff, CA

    Reported by Chevron North America Exploration

    $754.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 972369573

  • Worth checking

    John M Parsons

    Credit balance · Fallbrook, CA

    Reported by Allianz Life Insurance Company

    $695.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025015986

  • Worth checking

    John M Parsons

    Credit balance · Fallbrook, CA

    Reported by Allianz Life Insurance Company

    $693.07
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031500102

  • Worth checking

    John M Parsons

    Credit balance · Fallbrook, CA

    Reported by Allianz Life Insurance Company

    $691.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031500103

  • Worth checking

    Jason C Parsons

    Unclaimed refund · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - North Carolina

    $670.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 994721488

  • Worth checking

    John M Parsons

    Credit balance · Fallbrook, CA

    Reported by Allianz Life Insurance Company

    $645.17
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031500104

  • Worth checking

    John M Parsons

    Credit balance · Fallbrook, CA

    Reported by Allianz Life Insurance Company

    $643.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031500105

  • Worth checking

    Jesse M Parsons

    Unpaid dividends · Laguna Hills, CA

    Reported by Edison International

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $618.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004861485

  • Worth checking

    Jeanne M Parsons

    Mineral or royalty payments · Red Bluff, CA

    Reported by Chevron North America

    $598.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 1000881781

  • Worth checking

    Jack C Parsons

    Unclaimed refund · Monterey Park, CA

    Reported by Progressive Casualty Insurance Comp

    $594.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 978274854

  • Worth checking

    Parsons

    Credit balance · Pasadena, CA

    Reported by American Express Company

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

    $523.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 991434396

  • Worth checking

    John K Parsons

    Uncashed check · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na (703)

    $517.41
    Start this claim

    State ID 999612055

  • Worth checking

    Janet Parsons

    Stocks or securities · Littlerock, CA

    Reported by Lucent Technologies Inc Odd Lot Tender C

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $516.34 Lucent Technologies Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15098002

  • Worth checking

    Janet Parsons

    Stocks or securities · Littlerock, CA

    Reported by Lucent Technologies Inc Odd Lot Tender C

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $516.34 Lucent Technologies Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15098003

  • Worth checking

    Parsons

    Credit balance · Pasadena, CA

    Reported by American Express Company

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

    $514.97
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041871021

  • Worth checking

    Jullian Parsons

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Allstate Indemnity Company

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 974163790

Showing the 100 most valuable of 250. 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.

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.

  • Parsons, James

    Probate estate · Los Angeles County · 1984

    Matched on Parsons James (decedent)

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

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956818707
    Case P 639 299

  • Parsons Jackson L

    Probate estate · Los Angeles County · 1988

    Matched on Parsons Jackson L (decedent)

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

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956821709
    Case SOP 26564

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.