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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.

22 exact, and 68 close matches worth a look

Worth $746,552 in total. 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 217 records under the surname Smythe, worth $156,342. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    John Smythe

    Cash held by the State · Laverne, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,734.47
    Start this claim

    State ID 969281239

  • Strong match

    John Smythe

    Stocks or securities · La Verne, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $794.51 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16336196

  • Strong match

    John Smythe

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na (908802)

    $400.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018149989

  • Strong match

    John W Smythe

    Cash held by the State · Torrance, CA

    Reported by Fia Card Services N.a.

    $315.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 958372338

  • Strong match

    John Smythe

    Unclaimed refund · Lawndale, CA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    $171.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 1007730757

  • Likely match

    Joan Smythe

    Cash held by the State · Exeter, CA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030319141

  • Likely match

    Joann M Smythe

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Kba

    $511.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 17185582

  • Likely match

    John E Smith

    Cash held by the State · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Smith Barney (gcib)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $52,026.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 18912002

  • Likely match

    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

  • Likely match

    John N Jr Smith

    Cash held by the State · Ducor, CA

    Reported by Bank Of The Sierra

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $28,914.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 999011241

  • Likely match

    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

  • Likely match

    John D Smith

    Stocks or securities · Pomona, CA

    Reported by Scpie Holdings Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $24,476.31 Scpie Holdings Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 14289517

  • Likely match

    John C Smith

    Uncashed check · San Francisco, CA

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

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $19,713.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 1046138566

  • Likely match

    John L Mr Smith

    Unclaimed refund · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Barrett Daffin Frappier Treder & Weiss

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $14,195.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033215705

  • Likely match

    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

  • Likely match

    John Smith

    Cash held by the State · San Gabriel, CA

    Reported by Pathward

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $10,955.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040947196

  • Likely match

    John B Smith

    Stocks or securities

    Reported by Amcap Fund

    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.

    $10,912.63 American Fd Amcap Fd A
    Start this claim

    State ID 1829797

  • Likely match

    John E Smith

    Stocks or securities · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Smith Barney (gcib)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $10,854.25 Western Asset High Inc Fd Ii Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 18912567

  • Likely match

    John L Smith

    Cash held by the State · Duarte, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,683.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 970973764

  • Likely match

    John H Smith

    Retirement account · Oakland, CA

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

    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.

    $6,640.67
    Start this claim

    State ID 1022593095

  • Likely match

    John J Smith

    Savings account · Cerritos, CA

    Reported by Cal State La Federal Credit Union

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,638.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 999725418

  • Likely match

    John V Smith

    Cash held by the State · Buena Park, CA

    Reported by Liberty National Life

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,270.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 993575465

  • Likely match

    John A Smith

    Stocks or securities · Arroryo Grande, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,228.65 Weatherford Intl Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 979482458

  • Likely match

    John Smith

    Uncashed check · Tujunga, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,026.07
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024444909

  • Likely match

    John W Smith

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,494.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 12761314

  • Likely match

    John C Smith

    Cash held by the State · Fresno, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,315.35
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043527372

  • Likely match

    John Smith

    Cash held by the State · Concord, CA

    Reported by Moneygram International Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,090.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1020627956

  • Likely match

    John Charles Smith

    Uncashed check · Spring Valley, CA

    Reported by Pnc Bank National Association

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,794.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030280267

  • Likely match

    John Smith

    Savings account · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Hsa Bank A Division Of Webster Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,771.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033535220

  • Likely match

    John Smith

    Stocks or securities · Garberville, CA

    Reported by The Cooper Companies

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,759.38 Cooper Companies Incnew
    Start this claim

    State ID 14479956

  • Likely match

    John F Smith

    Stocks or securities · Pismo Beach, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,754.78 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 957504562

  • Likely match

    John A Smith

    Cash held by the State · Ramona, CA

    Reported by Lifemark Group, Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,317.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040266322

  • Likely match

    John Smith

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,061.46
    Start this claim

    State ID 979533597

  • Likely match

    John R Smith

    Retirement account · Chico, CA

    Reported by Invesco Investment Svcs Inc

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,987.31 Invesco Charter Fund Cl A
    Start this claim

    State ID 984963310

  • Likely match

    John Smith

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Transamerica Occidental Life Insurance Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,895.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 11605954

  • Worth checking

    Joan L Smith

    Stocks or securities · Los Angelse, CA

    Reported by U S Bancorp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $54,199.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 14625681

  • Worth checking

    Joan P Smith

    Cash held by the State · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $30,070.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 970940438

  • Worth checking

    Johnny E Smith

    Credit balance · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Pershing Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $16,178.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033612685

  • Worth checking

    Joan Smith

    Cash held by the State · Santa Cruz, CA

    Reported by Reynolds Group Holdings Ltd

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $13,167.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 980971128

  • Worth checking

    Jean A Smith

    Uncashed check · Atascadero, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank, Na (apecs 1009)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $12,903.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011085444

  • Worth checking

    Jeanne R Smith

    Stocks or securities · Santa Rosa, CA

    Reported by Merrill Lynch 4

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $12,022.97 Black Rock High Yield Bond A
    Start this claim

    State ID 974580775

  • Worth checking

    Jean Smith

    Stocks or securities · Van Nuys, CA

    Reported by Entergy Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $11,224.18 Entergy Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 14219265

  • Worth checking

    Johnny E Smith

    Stocks or securities · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Pershing Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $10,779.96 John Hancock New Opportunities A
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033611866

  • Worth checking

    Jane Smith

    Stocks or securities · Anaheim, CA

    Reported by Washington Mutual

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $10,706.85 Washington Mutual Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 14699634

  • Worth checking

    June M Smith

    Cash held by the State · Milpitas, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $10,627.61
    Start this claim

    State ID 968006058

  • Worth checking

    Jane L Smith

    Stocks or securities · Orange, CA

    Reported by The Hanover Insurance Group Inc

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $9,336.39 Hanover Insurance Group Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 959982653

  • Worth checking

    Joann Smith

    Insurance proceeds · Van Nuys, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $8,827.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 17263199

  • Worth checking

    Jean Webb Smith

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Af U.s. Government Money Market-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,749.14 American Fd Money Market Fd - Cl A
    Start this claim

    State ID 979969152

  • Worth checking

    Jane M Smith

    Unpaid dividends

    Reported by Gerdau Sa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,664.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 967780233

  • Worth checking

    Jane Smith

    Unpaid dividends · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Gerdau Sa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,664.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 967780233

  • Worth checking

    Jon Mccauley Smith

    Cash held by the State · Vacaville, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na-f/k/a/ Fia Card Services Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,849.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011048068

  • Worth checking

    Jane M Smith

    Stocks or securities · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Quanex Building Products Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,838.78 Quanex Bldg Prods Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 971192327

  • Worth checking

    Johnny E Smith

    Stocks or securities · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Pershing Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,759.08 John Hancock Us Glbl Lders Grwth Cl A
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033611718

  • Worth checking

    Jean C Smith

    Cash held by the State · Escondido, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,584.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 975515688

  • Worth checking

    Jean Smith

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,423.34
    Start this claim

    State ID 988955341

  • Worth checking

    Jane M Smith

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Gerdau Sa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,331.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 967780354

  • Worth checking

    Jane Smith

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Gerdau Sa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,331.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 967780354

  • Worth checking

    Jean E Smith

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,274.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 971009766

  • Worth checking

    Janie A Smith

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Reliastar Financial 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.

    $5,184.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 15578330

  • Worth checking

    Jean Smith

    Cash held by the State · Fresno, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a. (703)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,134.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 996715246

  • Worth checking

    Joann Smith

    Stocks or securities · Van Nuys, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,896.10 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16335712

  • Worth checking

    Jon A Smith

    Escrow balance · Lake Sherwood, CA

    Reported by Nationstar Mortgage, Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,747.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040941692

  • Worth checking

    Jeanne M Smith

    Stocks or securities · Rch Cucamonga, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Kba

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,546.21 Prudential Financial Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 17200891

  • Worth checking

    Jean Lawyer Smith

    Uncashed check · Santa Barbara, CA

    Reported by Community West Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,542.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 965232262

  • Worth checking

    Gene B Smith

    Unpaid dividends · Oroville, CA

    Reported by Hp Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,206.54 Hp Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025935292

  • Worth checking

    Joan Smith

    Cash held by the State · Santa Cruz, CA

    Reported by Northrop Grumman Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,040.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 17371324

  • Worth checking

    Jeanne L Smith

    Cash held by the State · San Mateo, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,021.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 974556166

  • Worth checking

    Jane Smith

    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.

    $3,910.81
    Start this claim

    State ID 15161283

  • 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

    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

    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

  • Worth checking

    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

    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

  • 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

  • Worth checking

    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

    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

  • Worth checking

    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

  • Worth checking

    Smythe

    Money order

    Reported by Wells Fargo & 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.

    $2,200.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 989558785

  • Worth checking

    Jerry R Smythe

    Stocks or securities · Crockett, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,540.76 Wells Fargo & Co
    Start this claim

    State ID 11780465

  • Worth checking

    Jeffrey Smythe

    Unpaid wages · Torrance, CA

    Reported by Dfs Group Lp

    $550.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 12579147

  • Worth checking

    James K Mr Smythe

    Unpaid wages · Hawthorne, CA

    Reported by The Boeing Company

    $519.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 963770957

  • Worth checking

    Jr Jerry Leroy Smythe

    Escrow balance · San Leandro, CA

    Reported by First American Title Company

    $400.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 954473256

  • Worth checking

    James Smythe

    Uncashed check · Hawthorne, CA

    Reported by The Boeing Company

    $385.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 955793269

  • Worth checking

    Jeremy Smythe

    Unpaid wages · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Maag V Us Bancorp Et Al

    $377.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031922230

  • Worth checking

    Janet E Smythe

    Uncashed check · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Sears Roebuck And Co

    $199.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 954054359

  • Worth checking

    Jennifer Smythe

    Unclaimed refund · Fullerton, CA

    Reported by Connectyourcare Llc

    $179.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045934904

  • Worth checking

    James H Smythe

    Unpaid dividends · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    $170.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 957504674

  • Worth checking

    Jessica R Smythe

    Uncashed check · Hayward, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Pre-paid Card

    $148.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 1000362892

  • Worth checking

    Jhri Smythe

    Savings account · Chatsworth, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0891-devonshire-reseda Branch

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $140.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 9132568

  • Worth checking

    Janet M Smythe

    Unclaimed refund · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Fireman's Fund Insurance Company

    $133.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 954603463

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

10 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 are still open, holding $9,360.

  • Smith Joan Journeay

    Probate estate · Sonoma County · 2015

    Matched on Smith Joan Journeay (decedent)

    3 heirs named on the State’s record

    $7,500.00
    Ask about this estate

    State ID 979690907
    Case NONE

  • Smith Margaret

    Probate estate · Contra Costa County · 2020

    Matched on Smith John R (heir)

    $1,859.93
    Ask about this estate

    State ID 1004487618
    Case N/A

8 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.

  • Schano Juliana

    Probate estate · Los Angeles County · 2006

    Matched on Smith John (heir)

    3 heirs named on the State’s record

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

    $2,835.87 closed

    State ID 956817510
    Case BP063977

  • Smith John Lyon

    Probate estate · Riverside County · 1999

    Matched on Smith John Lyon (decedent)

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

    $328.10 closed

    State ID 956816237
    Case 69124

  • Smith Johnny

    Probate estate · Los Angeles County · 2004

    Matched on Smith Johnny (heir), Smith Johnny (decedent)

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

    $320.66 closed

    State ID 956827029
    Case ZE021915

  • 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 John Carl Augusthonn

    Probate estate · Los Angeles County · 1986

    Matched on Smith John Carl Augusthonn (decedent)

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

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956811436
    Case P 689 096

  • Smith John Williamel

    Probate estate · Lake County · 1983

    Matched on Smith John Williamel (decedent)

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

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956806179
    Case 7118

  • Smith Jennie P B

    Probate estate · Los Angeles County · 1977

    Matched on Smith Jennie P B (decedent)

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

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956822351
    Case 612354

  • 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.