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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.

648 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $414,458 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 10,523 records under the surname David, worth $8,830,094. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    L Roark David

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by W Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $45,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1028219499

  • Strong match

    L Burnett David

    Cash held by the State · Battle Creek, MI

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    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.

    $23,497.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 1085143751

  • Strong match

    L Sauer David

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Schoolsfirst Federal Credit Union

    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.

    $20,241.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 1036134394

  • Strong match

    L Dollison David

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Provident Credit Union

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $12,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1084221876

  • Strong match

    L Cain David

    Uncashed check · Oxnard, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $9,942.55
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034152363

  • Strong match

    L Gardner In David

    Insurance proceeds · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Illinois State Of

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,300.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 17828686

  • Strong match

    L Hunter Md David

    Credit balance · Scotts Valley, CA

    Reported by Merrill Lynch

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,134.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032860126

  • Strong match

    L Brown David

    Retirement account · Huntington Beach, CA

    Reported by Cca Citibank Na

    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.

    $5,696.12
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069119357

  • Strong match

    L Gardner In David

    Insurance proceeds · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Illinois State Of

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,356.63
    Start this claim

    State ID 18830337

  • Strong match

    L Armstrong David

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Patelco Credit Union

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,272.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1037490922

  • Strong match

    L Cram David

    Cash held by the State · Ukiah, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    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.

    $4,460.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 1085144100

  • Strong match

    L Green Phd David

    Cash held by the State · Santa Rosa, CA

    Reported by Liberty Mutual Insurance Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,906.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006801310

  • Strong match

    L Hahn Trustee David

    Uncashed check · Rcho Sta Marg, CA

    Reported by Us Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,738.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 1073485182

  • Strong match

    L Wen David

    Cash held by the State · Buena Park, CA

    Reported by Delaware Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,654.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 1088068774

  • Strong match

    L Lewis David

    Cash held by the State · West Covina, CA

    Reported by Colonial Penn Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,294.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069127167

  • Strong match

    L Kuster David

    Retirement account · Newport Beach, CA

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

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,186.67
    Start this claim

    State ID 1060296511

  • Strong match

    L Stephens David

    Unclaimed refund · Citrus Heights, CA

    Reported by Pennymac Loan Services Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,183.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 1060001032

  • Strong match

    L Stephens David

    Unclaimed refund · Citrus Heights, CA

    Reported by Pennymac Loan Services Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,183.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 1060001032

  • Strong match

    L Crockett David

    Money order

    Reported by Schoolsfirst Federal Credit Union

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044670009

  • Strong match

    L Crissey David

    Uncashed check · Sierra Madre, CA

    Reported by Vanguard 9956

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,685.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 1062256166

  • Strong match

    L Fleck David

    Uncashed check

    Reported by City National Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019278281

  • Strong match

    L Crissey David

    Uncashed check · Sierra Madre, CA

    Reported by Vanguard- 9956

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,377.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069489522

  • Strong match

    L Rodriguez David

    Unpaid wages · Weed, CA

    Reported by Bbsi

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,201.81
    Start this claim

    State ID 1060586356

  • Strong match

    L Ray David

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Southern California Gas Co.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,187.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 15231104

  • Strong match

    L Crissey David

    Uncashed check · Sierra Madre, CA

    Reported by Vanguard 9956

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,863.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 1062256165

  • Strong match

    L Brady Trustee David

    Cash held by the State · Beverly Hills, CA

    Reported by Att Services Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,800.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 991117557

  • Strong match

    L Brady Trustee David

    Cash held by the State · Beverly Hills, CA

    Reported by Att Services Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,799.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 991117562

  • Strong match

    L Crissey David

    Uncashed check · Sierra Madre, CA

    Reported by Vanguard- 9956

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,751.63
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069489521

  • Strong match

    L Blalock David

    Unpaid dividends · Cupertino, CA

    Reported by Boston Financial Investment Management

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,697.31
    Start this claim

    State ID 1066281805

  • Strong match

    L Stokesbary M David

    Stocks or securities · South Laguna, CA

    Reported by Chevron Corp/pure Resources Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,584.61 Chevron Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 14248681

  • Strong match

    L Boomgaarden Revocable David

    Uncashed check · Apple Valley, CA

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

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,581.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 1036289640

  • Strong match

    L Rucker David

    Unpaid dividends · Arroyo Grande, CA

    Reported by Manulife Financial Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,563.53
    Start this claim

    State ID 1084229026

  • Strong match

    L Rodriguez David

    Unpaid wages · Weed, CA

    Reported by Bbsi

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,140.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 1060586353

  • Strong match

    L June David

    Uncashed check · Kansas City, KS

    Reported by Valencia V The Original Mowbrays Tree Service Inc Fund

    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.

    $1,129.81
    Start this claim

    State ID 1084304167

  • Strong match

    L Robeson Fin'l David

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Pacific Fds Prt Op Agg-grth

    $860.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 12648256

  • Strong match

    L Lindemuth David

    Cash held by the State · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Cmfg Life Insurance Company

    $840.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 1073830329

  • Strong match

    L Araujo David

    Uncashed check · Monrovia, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Unauthorized Account Qsf

    $833.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 1057889517

  • Strong match

    L Anderson David

    Unpaid wages · Hawthorne, CA

    Reported by Anderson V Chevron Qsf

    $818.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 1057215448

  • Strong match

    L David

    Stocks or securities · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Reliastar Financial Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $757.99 Reliastar Financial Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 12182178

  • Strong match

    L Tavares David

    Unpaid wages · Queen Creek, AZ

    Reported by Freyre V Dfa Dairy Brands Fluid Qsf

    $725.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 1070634995

  • Strong match

    L Mccune David

    Uncashed check · South Lake Tahoe, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Unauthorized Account Qsf

    $705.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 1057906299

  • Strong match

    L Williams David

    Cash held by the State · Pacoima, CA

    Reported by Anthem Inc

    $688.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 987782103

  • Strong match

    L Sardeson David

    Savings account · La Verne, CA

    Reported by Credit Union West

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $630.85
    Start this claim

    State ID 1063293418

  • Strong match

    L Rakieten David

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Nw Retirement Solutions

    $603.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 1066909358

  • Strong match

    L Miller David

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Airbnb, Inc. & Affiliates

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

    $588.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033244552

  • Strong match

    L Soohoo David

    Cash held by the State · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by State Compensation Insurance Fund

    $580.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1061744763

  • Strong match

    L Soohoo David

    Cash held by the State · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by State Compensation Insurance Fund

    $580.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1061744762

  • Strong match

    L Robeson Fin'l David

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Pacific Fds Prt Op Agg-grth

    $568.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 12648257

  • Strong match

    L Smith David

    Uncashed check · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $540.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024437280

  • Strong match

    L Chittendenm D David

    Insurance proceeds · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Fremont Compensation Insurancecompany

    $537.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 13550398

  • Strong match

    L Steward David

    Escrow balance · Redlands, CA

    Reported by United Shore Financial Services Llc

    $517.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1061829776

  • Strong match

    L Brantley David

    Uncashed check · Patterson, CA

    Reported by Westamerica Bank

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1058096174

  • Strong match

    L Barg David

    Uncashed check · Encino, CA

    Reported by Fci Lender Services

    $481.98
    Start this claim

    State ID 1059361842

  • Strong match

    L Schmidt David

    Unclaimed refund · Woodland, CA

    Reported by Pacific Bell Telephone Company

    $462.47
    Start this claim

    State ID 16771652

  • Strong match

    L Sitzer David

    Unclaimed refund · Palo Alto, CA

    Reported by Sutter Health

    $447.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 1058053951

  • Strong match

    L Britton David

    Cash held by the State · Redondo Beach, CA

    Reported by Aetna Life Insurance

    $440.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1058523626

  • Strong match

    L Krasne Md David

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Pacificare Life & Health Ins Company

    $388.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 954697279

  • Strong match

    L Chittenden David

    Insurance proceeds · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Fremont Indemnity Company

    $379.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 14440612

  • Strong match

    L Markham David

    Cash held by the State · Unknwon, CA

    Reported by Ca Physicians Svcs Dba Blue Shield Of Ca (dental Bscaso)

    $372.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 968423590

  • Strong match

    L Goodman David

    Cash held by the State · Apo, CA

    Reported by World Omni Financial Corp.

    $364.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017996680

  • Strong match

    L Brock David

    Cash held by the State · Huntington Beach, CA

    Reported by Service Corporation Intl.

    $357.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071965486

  • Strong match

    L Langford David

    Uncashed check · Rowlett, TX

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a. (201)

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    $350.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004660357

  • Strong match

    L Langford David

    Uncashed check · Rowlett, TX

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a. (201)

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $350.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004660356

  • Strong match

    L Langford David

    Uncashed check · Rowlett, TX

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a. (201)

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    $350.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004660355

  • Likely match

    Lee Caputo David

    Stocks or securities · Livermore, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $60,632.22 Exponent Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071354748

  • Likely match

    Leslie Lindmark David

    Cash held by the State · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Jackson National Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $27,268.44
    Start this claim

    State ID 1058514242

  • Likely match

    Liu David

    Cash held by the State · Saratoga, CA

    Reported by Nw Retirement Solutions

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $9,376.76
    Start this claim

    State ID 1066907696

  • Likely match

    Lee Caputo David

    Credit balance · Livermore, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $8,975.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071354747

  • Likely match

    Lore R David

    Cash held by the State · Santa Rosa, CA

    Reported by National Property Investors 3 (npi3)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,983.12
    Start this claim

    State ID 18733932

  • Likely match

    Lily M David

    Deposit held · St Thomas,

    Reported by Citibank N. A.

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,011.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 10925921

  • Likely match

    La Gonzalez David

    Uncashed check · North Hollywood, CA

    Reported by Servicemac Usa

    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.

    $5,246.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 1066288372

  • Likely match

    La Mattina David

    Uncashed check · North Hollywood, CA

    Reported by Servicemac Usa

    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.

    $5,246.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 1066288372

  • Likely match

    Lore R David

    Unpaid dividends · Santa Rosa, CA

    Reported by National Property Investors 3 (npi3)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,049.12
    Start this claim

    State ID 952870133

  • Likely match

    Lu David

    Uncashed check · Campbell, CA

    Reported by Paychex, Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,839.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 1060080136

  • Likely match

    Leona David

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,118.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 18043982

  • Likely match

    Leona David

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,111.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 18043983

  • Likely match

    Lois David

    Cash held by the State · Bell, CA

    Reported by New York Life Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,926.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 974753886

  • Likely match

    Lankow David

    Uncashed check · Clearwater, FL

    Reported by Smith V Chg Medical Staffing Inc Fund

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,871.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 1072179933

  • Likely match

    Lindsay David

    Unpaid wages · Fontana, CA

    Reported by National Entertainment Corporation

    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.

    $2,683.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 1061178548

  • Likely match

    Lee David

    Cash held by the State · Alameda, CA

    Reported by 10 Provident Life And Accident Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,666.67
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024817229

  • Likely match

    Leamons David

    Uncashed check · Sunnyvale, CA

    Reported by The Bancorp Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,654.94
    Start this claim

    State ID 1062274360

  • Likely match

    Leeds David

    Credit balance · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Design Within Reach Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,623.78
    Start this claim

    State ID 1035373336

  • Likely match

    Linn David

    Uncashed check · San Diego, CA

    Reported by The Bank Of New York Mellon

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,308.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 959190447

  • Likely match

    Lace Studios David

    Stocks or securities · Marina Del Rey, CA

    Reported by First Data Merchant Services

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,298.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 959194250

  • Likely match

    Lucile Packard Foundat David

    Credit balance · Los Altos, CA

    Reported by Insight Enterprises Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,065.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 961398299

  • Likely match

    Larsen David

    Uncashed check · Rancho Cordova, CA

    Reported by The Home Depot

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,064.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 1029593704

  • Likely match

    Lopez David

    Escrow balance · Lancaster, CA

    Reported by United Shore Financial Services Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,063.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 1061829348

  • Likely match

    Leonard David

    Cash held by the State · Orange, CA

    Reported by Autonation Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 994154402

  • Likely match

    Long John David

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,850.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043538071

  • Likely match

    Lara David

    Uncashed check · Panorama City, CA

    Reported by Amwest Funding Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,825.81
    Start this claim

    State ID 1000562212

  • Likely match

    Lorraine F David

    Stocks or securities · Alameda, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,824.86 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16278011

  • Likely match

    Lazar David

    Credit balance · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Paymentech, Llc (310062)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,818.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 1057058546

  • Likely match

    Lam David

    Cash held by the State · Saratoga, CA

    Reported by Microfabrica Lab Performance

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,771.62
    Start this claim

    State ID 1058251539

  • Likely match

    La David

    Stocks or securities · Arcadia, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,723.46 American Airlines Group Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071368934

  • Likely match

    Ludwig David

    Stocks or securities · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Robinhood Securities Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,713.98 Uber Technologies Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071733094

  • Likely match

    Leadbetter Golf Academyi David

    Cash held by the State · Palm Desert, CA

    Reported by American Express Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,699.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 18174578

  • Likely match

    Lee Gonzales David

    Uncashed check · Vernonia, OR

    Reported by Jp Morgan Chase Bank, N.a. (000702)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,572.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 1073324064

  • Likely match

    Lopez David

    Uncashed check · Colton, CA

    Reported by Toyota Motor Credit Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,547.39
    Start this claim

    State ID 1058245666

  • Likely match

    Laird David

    Uncashed check · Rancho Cordova, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America N A

    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.

    $1,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 15853826

  • Likely match

    Ledford David

    Uncashed check · Fairfield, CA

    Reported by Flagstar Bank Fsb

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,490.17
    Start this claim

    State ID 1013416494

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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.

Commissioned California Notary Public $15,000 surety bond Fee capped at 10% by state law Nothing owed until you are paid
10%
Maximum fee, by statute
Code of Civil Procedure §1582 caps any recovery fee at ten percent of the property returned.
$1,000
Notarization threshold
Cash claims at or above this must be notarized. So must all securities and safe deposit boxes.
7 days
Data refresh cycle
The State Controller republishes the full record set every Thursday, and we rebuild our copy from it.
None
Deadline to claim
California places no time limit. The State holds unclaimed property indefinitely.

How This Search Differs from the Official One

The State Controller’s own search matches what you type, and nothing else. Ours also finds maiden names, married names, initials, common misspellings, hyphen variants, and business names with and without their suffixes — because the record was created by whoever held the account, not by you.

Every result comes from the Controller’s own published file, which we rebuild weekly. Each one carries the State’s own property ID, so the record you are looking at is traceable to the source rather than to us.

What We Search Under

  • Your name as typed, plus initials and middle-name variants
  • Maiden and former married names, if you tell us them
  • Common misspellings and transposed letters
  • Former addresses in California
  • Business names with and without Inc., LLC, Co. and DBAs

How You Are Protected

Our fee is capped at ten per cent of what is recovered by Code of Civil Procedure §1582, and nothing is owed until the State Controller has paid you. If we recover nothing, you owe nothing.

California Unclaimed Property Services is a private asset recovery firm. We are not the California State Controller’s Office.

Find out in About Thirty Seconds

Give us a name and we will check the State Controller’s records under every reasonable variant of it. Asking costs nothing and commits you to nothing.