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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.

54 exact, and 46 close matches worth a look

The 100 shown below are worth $805,080 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 538 records under the surname Smyth, worth $610,053. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    James P Smyth

    Stocks or securities · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Educational Development Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,350.33 Educational Development Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 994332968

  • Strong match

    James Raymond Smyth

    Uncashed check · Sausalito, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,102.09
    Start this claim

    State ID 956332081

  • Strong match

    James R Smyth

    Retirement account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    $706.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 999827668

  • Strong match

    James A Smyth

    Cash held by the State · Corcoran, CA

    Reported by Nynex Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $330.87 Bell Atlantic Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 4551299

  • Strong match

    James P Smyth

    Unpaid dividends · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Educational Development Corporation

    $326.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004498999

  • Strong match

    James E Smyth

    Cash held by the State · Antelope, CA

    Reported by Pacific Fds Prt Op Agg-grth

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $306.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 998534622

  • Strong match

    James L Smyth

    Cash held by the State · Oceanside, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Kba

    $284.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 17185581

  • Strong match

    James A Smyth

    Stocks or securities · Corcoran, CA

    Reported by Airtouch Communications

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $272.45 Vodafone Airtouch Plcspdadr
    Start this claim

    State ID 12496944

  • Strong match

    James P Smyth

    Unpaid dividends · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Educational Development Corporation

    $236.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 994332967

  • Strong match

    James A Smyth

    Stocks or securities · Corcoran, CA

    Reported by U.s. West Inc - Media Group

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $207.86 At & T Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 12368611

  • Strong match

    James E Smyth

    Uncashed check · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Pre-paid Card

    $198.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 989642392

  • Strong match

    James A Smyth

    Stocks or securities · Corcoran, CA

    Reported by At&t Teleholdings Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $165.79 Sbc Communications Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 12502703

  • Strong match

    James D Smyth

    Insurance proceeds · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Blue Cross Of California

    $123.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 16403896

  • Strong match

    James R Smyth

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na (908802)

    $117.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004705034

  • Strong match

    James A Smyth

    Stocks or securities · Corcoran, CA

    Reported by At&t Teleholdings Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $110.52 Sbc Communications Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 12502705

  • Strong match

    James And A Smyth

    Stocks or securities · Corcoran, CA

    Reported by U.s. West Inc - Media Group

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $100.99 U S West Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 12368181

  • Likely match

    J Deryck Smyth

    Cash held by the State · Palm Springs, CA

    Reported by National Insurance Underwriters

    $789.01
    Start this claim

    State ID 12346326

  • Likely match

    James E Smith

    Stocks or securities · Yuba City, CA

    Reported by Manulife Financial Corp/john Hancock Fin

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $39,802.78 Manulife Financial
    Start this claim

    State ID 18087723

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    James L Smith

    Uncashed check · San Leandro, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Na (california Foreign)

    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.

    $38,797.09
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047294937

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    James V Smith

    Stocks or securities · Redwood City, CA

    Reported by Honeywell International Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $31,809.77 Honeywell Intl Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 990213942

  • Likely match

    James V Smith

    Uncashed check · Redwood City, CA

    Reported by Union Bank N.a.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $26,857.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 998406675

  • Likely match

    James V Smith

    Cash held by the State · Redwood City, CA

    Reported by Berkshire Hathaway Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $24,600.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 980547654

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    James A Smith

    Retirement account · Walnut Creek, CA

    Reported by Victory Usaa Funds

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $22,106.33 Usaa Aggressive Growth
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011168683

  • Likely match

    James D Smith

    Cash held by the State · Citrus Heights, CA

    Reported by American General Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $21,769.97
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004291457

  • Likely match

    James D Smith

    Cash held by the State · Citrus Heights, CA

    Reported by American General Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $21,769.97
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004291456

  • Likely match

    James A Smith

    Uncashed check · Pasadena, CA

    Reported by Citibank Na Cca

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $17,882.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024364200

  • Likely match

    James J Smith

    Unpaid wages · Acton, CA

    Reported by Gepsw Llc Dba Entertainment Partners

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $17,826.98
    Start this claim

    State ID 977234930

  • Likely match

    James V Smith

    Stocks or securities · Redwood City, CA

    Reported by Honeywell International Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $15,904.88 Honeywell Intl Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 990213941

  • Likely match

    James V Smith

    Stocks or securities · Redwood City, CA

    Reported by Honeywell International Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $15,904.88 Honeywell Intl Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 990213940

  • Likely match

    James H Smith

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by One United Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $15,743.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 962875160

  • Likely match

    James Marcus Smith

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Mercury Casualty Company

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $15,250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018595431

  • Likely match

    James H Smith

    Uncashed check · Crestline, CA

    Reported by Farmers & Merchants Bank Of Lb - 14

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $14,773.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033080186

  • Likely match

    James V Smith

    Stocks or securities · Redwood City, CA

    Reported by National Financial Services Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $13,599.34 Principal Short-term Income Fund Class C
    Start this claim

    State ID 986100802

  • Likely match

    James T Smith

    Uncashed check · La Mesa, CA

    Reported by Union Bank Of California, N.a.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $13,571.91
    Start this claim

    State ID 16033326

  • Likely match

    James A Smith

    Retirement account · Walnut Creek, CA

    Reported by Victory Usaa Funds

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $13,518.93 Usaa Science Technology Fund
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011168682

  • Likely match

    James Jonathan Smith

    Deposit held · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Duval County Clerk Of The Circuit Court

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $9,889.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004862470

  • Likely match

    James R Smith

    Cash held by the State · Camarillo, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $9,704.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 17258467

  • Likely match

    James R Smith

    Stocks or securities · Alpine, CA

    Reported by Southwest Gas Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $9,602.70 Southwest Gas Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 961295988

  • Likely match

    James S Sr Smith

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by American Natural Resources Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $8,488.09
    Start this claim

    State ID 11415868

  • Likely match

    James F Smith

    Savings account · Sf, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0696-mission-bay Branch

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $8,175.69
    Start this claim

    State ID 11331786

  • Likely match

    James J Smith

    Uncashed check · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0194-hillcrest Branch

    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.

    $7,926.07
    Start this claim

    State ID 12718837

  • Likely match

    James H Smith

    Cash held by the State · Fresno, CA

    Reported by New York Life Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,711.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 974754528

  • Likely match

    James Smith

    Stocks or securities · Vista, CA

    Reported by Morgan Stanley & Co Llc

    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.

    $7,588.31 Costco Wholesale Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 1023409542

  • Likely match

    James F Jr Smith

    Cash held by the State · Lynwood, CA

    Reported by American General Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,420.85
    Start this claim

    State ID 979471208

  • Likely match

    James H Smith

    Cash held by the State · Fresno, CA

    Reported by New York Life Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,310.44
    Start this claim

    State ID 974754527

  • Likely match

    James A Jr Smith

    Uncashed check · Glendale, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,078.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043992485

  • Likely match

    James C Smith

    Uncashed check · North Fork, CA

    Reported by Citizens Bank N.a. (001)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,075.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006802839

  • Likely match

    James Smythe

    Stocks or securities · Hawthorne, CA

    Reported by Boeing Company The

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,534.73 Boeing Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 971976437

  • Likely match

    James W Smith

    Cash held by the State · Coronado, CA

    Reported by John Hancock Life Ins Co (usa)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,483.31
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017780689

  • Likely match

    James Smith

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Lincoln National Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,280.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 975338415

  • Likely match

    James V Smith

    Stocks or securities · Redwood City, CA

    Reported by Sierra Pacific Resources New Common(spr1

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,948.64 Sierra Pacific Resources
    Start this claim

    State ID 17533227

  • Likely match

    James Smith

    Uncashed check · Glendale, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,319.01
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033132424

  • Likely match

    James L Smith

    Mineral or royalty payments · San Leandro, CA

    Reported by Camino Natural Resources Llc

    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.

    $5,312.76
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027691172

  • Likely match

    James K Smith

    Cash held by the State · La Habra, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,293.01
    Start this claim

    State ID 975612287

  • Likely match

    James E Smith

    Stocks or securities · Pleasanton, CA

    Reported by Ford Motor Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,205.79 Ford Motor Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 4298821

  • Likely match

    James S Smith

    Uncashed check · Blythe, CA

    Reported by Wynwood Agency Of California, Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,189.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 12765509

  • Likely match

    James M Smith

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Reassure America Life Ins Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,161.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 962758572

  • Likely match

    James Smith

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank, Na (apecs 1009)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011099068

  • Likely match

    James F Smith

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Brighthouse Life Ins Co Fka Metlife Ins Co Usa

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 10854233

  • Likely match

    James H Smith

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,652.91
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004375676

  • Likely match

    James L Smith

    Mineral or royalty payments · San Leandro, CA

    Reported by Camino Natural Resources Llc

    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.

    $4,631.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027691171

  • Likely match

    James L Smith

    Pension or retirement funds · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by State Of California Savings Plus

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,579.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 991310064

  • Likely match

    James Smith

    Unpaid dividends · Aptos, CA

    Reported by Computershare

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,493.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 964444693

  • Likely match

    James Smith

    Retirement account · Huntington Beach, CA

    Reported by Putnam International Equity-a

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,225.03 Putnam Intl Equity Fund Cl A
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018698010

  • Likely match

    James Smith

    Cash held by the State · Williams, CA

    Reported by L Brands Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,182.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 999180830

  • Likely match

    James N Smith

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Washington Mutual Bank (68-0172274)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,063.91
    Start this claim

    State ID 16735589

  • Likely match

    James Smith

    Cash held by the State · Unknown, CA

    Reported by American National Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004280666

  • Likely match

    James H Smith

    Stocks or securities · Fullerton, CA

    Reported by Cousins Properties Incorporated

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,983.91 Cousins Pptys Inc New
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033258492

  • Likely match

    James V Smith

    Stocks or securities · Redwood City, CA

    Reported by Firstenergy Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,893.42 Firstenergy Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 985251929

  • Likely match

    James Smythe

    Cash held by the State · Hawthorne, CA

    Reported by Tradestation Securities Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,092.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 998912121

  • Likely match

    James H Smythe

    Stocks or securities · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,465.44 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 957504675

  • Likely match

    James K Mr Smythe

    Unpaid wages · Hawthorne, CA

    Reported by The Boeing Company

    $519.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 963770957

  • Likely match

    James Smythe

    Uncashed check · Hawthorne, CA

    Reported by The Boeing Company

    $385.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 955793269

  • Likely match

    James H Smythe

    Unpaid dividends · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    $170.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 957504674

  • Worth checking

    John Smyth

    Cash held by the State · Oceanside, CA

    Reported by Midland National Life Ins Co

    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.

    $41,071.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 988760119

  • Worth checking

    Janet Smyth

    Credit balance · Agoura Hills, CA

    Reported by Apex Clearing Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $35,368.85
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017751470

  • Worth checking

    J F Smith

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0213-beverly-wilshire Branch

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $33,988.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 12719080

  • Worth checking

    John J Smyth

    Cash held by the State · Oceanside, CA

    Reported by Oxford Life Insurance Company

    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.

    $27,703.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024979755

  • Worth checking

    John J Smyth

    Cash held by the State · Oceanside, CA

    Reported by Midland National Life Ins Co

    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.

    $13,890.21
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010119324

  • Worth checking

    J D Smith

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Apria Healthcare Group Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $9,954.40 Apria Healthcare Group Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16418305

  • Worth checking

    Janet Smyth

    Stocks or securities · Agoura Hills, CA

    Reported by Apex Clearing Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,764.93 Skyworks Solutions Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017751202

  • Worth checking

    J B Smith

    Stocks or securities · Fountain Valley, CA

    Reported by Washington Mutual

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,599.98 Washington Mutual Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 14309045

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    J A Smith

    Uncashed check · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Old Republic Title Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,574.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 14504374

  • Worth checking

    J Winter Smith

    Savings account · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Washington Mutual Bank F.a.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,770.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 11153346

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    J B Smith

    Uncashed check · Crescent City, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,511.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 983471970

  • Worth checking

    Juliann M Smyth

    Uncashed check · Martinez, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank, Na (apecs 1009)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,829.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011124408

  • Worth checking

    John J Smyth

    Stocks or securities · El Verano, CA

    Reported by Teradata Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,249.28 Teradata Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 994622440

  • Worth checking

    John J Smyth

    Stocks or securities · El Verano, CA

    Reported by Ncr Atleos Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $703.21 Ncr Atleos Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044643597

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    Joseph B Smyth

    Unpaid dividends · Saint Helena, CA

    Reported by Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $550.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 5330679

  • Worth checking

    Juliann M Smyth

    Uncashed check · Martinez, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank, Na (apecs 1009)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $488.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011124132

  • Worth checking

    Judith F Smyth

    Cash held by the State · Palm Desert, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    $469.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 16652300

  • Worth checking

    Joseph F Smyth

    Credit balance · Aptos, CA

    Reported by American Express Company

    $468.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 18167975

  • Worth checking

    John Smyth

    Uncashed check · Warner Robins, CA

    Reported by Washington Mutual Bank (68-0172274)

    $438.12
    Start this claim

    State ID 16863567

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    Juliet H Smyth

    Stocks or securities · Pasadena, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $426.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 16077069

  • Worth checking

    John B Smyth

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by San Diego Gas & Electric C0

    $420.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 9259708

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    John Smyth

    Unclaimed refund · Coto De Caza, CA

    Reported by State Farm General Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $374.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033275388

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    Jamie Smyth

    Unclaimed refund · Vista, CA

    Reported by State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $357.44
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019431343

  • Worth checking

    Joan S Smyth

    Unclaimed refund · Malibu, CA

    Reported by United Services Automobile Association

    $344.42
    Start this claim

    State ID 999049313

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    Joan S Smyth

    Uncashed check · Chatsworth, CA

    Reported by United Services Automobile Association

    $280.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025306458

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    John J Smyth

    Unpaid dividends · El Verano, CA

    Reported by Ncr Voyix Corp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $224.59 Ncr Voyix Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044674815

Showing the 100 most valuable of 118. 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

6 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 $84,215.

  • Smith James Coleman

    Probate estate · Riverside County · 2020

    Matched on Smith James Coleman (decedent)

    $84,215.11
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    State ID 1004390475
    Case MCP 1600747

5 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.

  • Smith James T.

    Probate estate · Los Angeles County · 2022

    Matched on Smith James T (decedent)

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

    $96.81 closed

    State ID 1017797663
    Case EAP3169901D

  • Crabtree Henry S Jr.

    Probate estate · Sacramento County · 2002

    Matched on Smith J C (heir)

    2 heirs named on the State’s record

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

    $18.74 closed

    State ID 956830801
    Case 88368

  • Smith James Anthony

    Probate estate · San Diego County · 2001

    Matched on Smith James Anthony (decedent)

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

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956811496
    Case P170680

  • Smith James Patrickenge

    Probate estate · Los Angeles County · 1982

    Matched on Smith James Patrickenge (decedent)

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

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956814802
    Case P 650985

  • Smith J H

    Probate estate · Sacramento County · 1979

    Matched on Smith J H (decedent)

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

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956817316
    Case 80564

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.