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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.

24 exact, and 76 close matches worth a look

The 100 shown below are worth $138,589 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 336 records under the surname Jill, worth $326,459. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    L Milano Jill

    Unpaid dividends

    Reported by Keycorp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $706.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 1087285548

  • Strong match

    L Ambrust Md Jill

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Fdic 10543 First Republic Bank

    $350.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040083226

  • Strong match

    L Jill

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Chicago Title Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $221.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 963583612

  • Strong match

    L Johnson Jill

    Uncashed check · Whittier, CA

    Reported by Contreras V Ralphs Grocery Company Fund

    $214.55
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069816976

  • Strong match

    L Milano Jill

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Keycorp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $197.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 1067896984

  • Likely match

    Louise Sparks Trustee Jill

    Mineral or royalty payments

    Reported by Maverick Natural Resources

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $8,831.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045386668

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    Lee Jill

    Uncashed check · Walnut Creek, CA

    Reported by Clarke V Amn Services Llc Fund

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,106.41
    Start this claim

    State ID 1067915756

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    Long Jill

    Uncashed check · Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

    Reported by Dental Service Of Massachusetts

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,102.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 987421630

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    Lauren Jill

    Cash held by the State · Felton, CA

    Reported by Aig

    $688.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 1061173555

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    Layman Jill

    Cash held by the State · Woodside, CA

    Reported by Guardian Life Insurance Co The

    $635.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 988942077

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    Liebesman Jill

    Uncashed check · Temecula, CA

    Reported by Bennett V Wyndham Vacation Ownership Inc Fund

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

    $501.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069757891

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    Leavitt Jill

    Cash held by the State · Lake Elsinore, CA

    Reported by Wave Financial Usa Inc

    $413.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 1059320963

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    Larrabee Jill

    Cash held by the State · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Frontdoor Inc And Subs

    $357.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1059766856

  • Likely match

    Lummus Psyd Jill

    Cash held by the State · Beverly Hills, CA

    Reported by Darling Ingredients Inc

    $310.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 999196715

  • Likely match

    Lasersohn Jill

    Unclaimed refund · Los Gatos, CA

    Reported by Clubcorp Holdings Inc

    $250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1065712224

  • Likely match

    Lynn Hill Jill

    Retirement account · Chula Vista, CA

    Reported by Income Fund

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $197.26 Victory Income Fund
    Start this claim

    State ID 1073686261

  • Likely match

    Laue-courtesy Jill

    Unclaimed refund · Redondo Beach, CA

    Reported by Frontier Communications Corporation

    $187.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030451701

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    Lee Dds Pc Jill

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Pacificsource Health Plans

    $164.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 973026013

  • Likely match

    Looney Jill

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Albertsons Llc

    $160.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 958836794

  • Likely match

    Liang Jill

    Unclaimed refund · San Mateo, CA

    Reported by Sutter Bay Medical Foundation

    $150.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069972900

  • Likely match

    Lynn Hill Jill

    Retirement account · Chula Vista, CA

    Reported by High Income Fund

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $135.57 Usaa High Income Fund
    Start this claim

    State ID 1073686182

  • Likely match

    Larimore Jill

    Cash held by the State · Sandiego, CA

    Reported by New York University

    $135.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 964766380

  • Likely match

    Liang Jill

    Unclaimed refund · San Mateo, CA

    Reported by Sutter Bay Medical Foundation

    $134.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069972899

  • Likely match

    Lin Jill

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Robinhood Securities Llc

    $100.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071596172

  • Likely match

    L Kulk Julia

    Mineral or royalty payments · Gridley,

    Reported by Mustang Fuel Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $8,339.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 1007789483

  • Likely match

    L Sereboff Joel

    Stocks or securities · Westlake Village, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

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

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,253.40 Bwx Technologies Co
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071369809

  • Likely match

    L Renick Julie

    Cash held by the State · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Block Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,580.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 1089632344

  • Likely match

    L Vener Julia

    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.

    $2,427.81
    Start this claim

    State ID 1085147246

  • Likely match

    L Praslin Julie

    Cash held by the State · Pomona, CA

    Reported by C. H. Robinson Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,310.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 954154293

  • Likely match

    L Elizagoyen Julie

    Uncashed check · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Murdock V Aspen Surgery Center

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,002.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 1085114185

  • Likely match

    L Melena Joel

    Cash held by the State · Manteca, CA

    Reported by Block Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1089613688

  • Likely match

    L S Jolly

    Stocks or securities · Imperial Beach, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $881.82 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15487713

  • Likely match

    L Coladilla Julia

    Cash held by the State · Spring Valley, CA

    Reported by Service Corporation Intl.

    $755.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071966026

  • Likely match

    L Bongcayao Julie

    Uncashed check · Elk Grove, CA

    Reported by Valdez V Genesis Healthcare Fund 2

    $628.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 1070630609

  • Likely match

    L Soto Joel

    Unpaid wages · Victorville, CA

    Reported by Wheatley V Masterbrand Cabinets Inc

    $573.81
    Start this claim

    State ID 1072003007

  • Likely match

    L Cipolla Julie

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank National Assocation

    $536.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069292396

  • Likely match

    L Tucker Jillia

    Cash held by the State · Hesperia, CA

    Reported by Block Inc

    $499.76
    Start this claim

    State ID 1089652940

  • Likely match

    L Moore Joel

    Uncashed check · Richmond, CA

    Reported by Triad Financial Corporation

    $482.41
    Start this claim

    State ID 958368047

  • Likely match

    L Kretschmer Julia

    Pension or retirement funds · Oceanside, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank - Pars

    $382.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069110221

  • Likely match

    L Greenlaw-o'toole Dds Julie

    Uncashed check · Walnut Creek, CA

    Reported by Best Life And Health Insurance Company

    $375.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 963615781

  • Likely match

    L Cooney Julie

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Interinsurance Exchange Of The Automobil

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $361.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 962447222

  • Likely match

    L Price Julie

    Uncashed check · Hemet, CA

    Reported by Tuttle Click Inc

    $307.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001808211

  • Likely match

    L Moore Julia

    Unpaid wages · West Point, CA

    Reported by Pacific Gas & Electric Company

    $269.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 1065169924

  • Likely match

    L Torres Julio

    Uncashed check · Santa Rosa, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Unauthorized Account Qsf

    $263.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 1057916700

  • Likely match

    L Scotton Julia

    Unclaimed refund · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Pacific Bell Telephone Company

    $212.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 16777426

  • Likely match

    L Julio

    Unclaimed refund · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America, Na, Usa

    $209.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 18494487

  • Likely match

    L Gruver Julie

    Cash held by the State · Costa Mesa, CA

    Reported by Nc Dept Of Revenue Witholding Tax Refund

    $200.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 1059508717

  • Likely match

    L Nunez Julia

    Unpaid wages

    Reported by Phoenix Settlement Admn. (evans V. Walmart 2023)

    $170.53
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071905567

  • Worth checking

    Labs Juul

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Federal Express Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $11,883.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025839594

  • Worth checking

    Lorenzini Julia

    Cash held by the State · Pasadena, CA

    Reported by American General Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,255.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 1068997717

  • Worth checking

    Leo Julie

    Unpaid wages · San Mateo, CA

    Reported by Stanford Health Care Settlement 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.

    $4,374.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069320492

  • Worth checking

    Leonard E Juull

    Savings account · Oceanside, CA

    Reported by Bay View Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,708.46
    Start this claim

    State ID 1808862

  • Worth checking

    Lucatero O Joel

    Cash held by the State · Compton Gardens, CA

    Reported by Supply Chain Solutions Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,200.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 17805989

  • Worth checking

    Lucatero Ortiz Joel

    Cash held by the State · Compton Gardens, CA

    Reported by Supply Chain Solutions Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,800.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 18278073

  • Worth checking

    Labs Juul

    Credit balance · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by American Express Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,625.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041891297

  • Worth checking

    Lopez Joel

    Escrow balance · Bellflower, CA

    Reported by Wfg National Title Company Of Ca

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,600.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 1059745539

  • Worth checking

    Larralde Md Joel

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of So Cal

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,450.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1015059567

  • Worth checking

    Le Julie

    Cash held by the State · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Stripe Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,414.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 1058992142

  • Worth checking

    Lim Julia

    Cash held by the State · Los Altos, CA

    Reported by Echelon Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,405.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1057548768

  • Worth checking

    Lamont Dunn Joel

    Unpaid wages · Stockton, CA

    Reported by United Airlines Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,874.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 1064472345

  • Worth checking

    Lennon Julia

    Credit balance · Valley Village, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

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

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,626.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071351011

  • Worth checking

    Lule Julio

    Uncashed check · Ontario, CA

    Reported by New Asurion Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,508.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 1059451482

  • Worth checking

    Laura Anne Jolly

    Stocks or securities · Lake Forest, CA

    Reported by The Walt Disney Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,474.51 Disney Walt Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 1008511585

  • Worth checking

    Lawrence E Juell

    Stocks or securities · Santa Cruz, CA

    Reported by Transocean Ltd

    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.

    $1,417.86 Transocean Ltd
    Start this claim

    State ID 968032313

  • Worth checking

    Lederer Julia

    Cash held by the State · Chico, CA

    Reported by Block Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,400.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1089603007

  • Worth checking

    Labs Juul

    Credit balance · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Salesforce Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,347.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1026040616

  • Worth checking

    Lopez Guardian Julia

    Cash held by the State · Covina, CA

    Reported by Liberty Mutual Insurance Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,272.98
    Start this claim

    State ID 997692526

  • Worth checking

    Lopez Guardian Julia

    Cash held by the State · Covina, CA

    Reported by Liberty Mutual Insurance Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,272.98
    Start this claim

    State ID 997692525

  • Worth checking

    Lawrence E Juell

    Cash held by the State · Santa Cruz, CA

    Reported by Transocean Ltd

    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.

    $1,255.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 968032312

  • Worth checking

    Lozano Joel

    Uncashed check · Pomona, CA

    Reported by Ferrer V Easter Seals Southern California 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.

    $1,233.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069736463

  • Worth checking

    Lastra Julia

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,222.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 16125616

  • Worth checking

    Larralde M D Joel

    Cash held by the State · La Mesa, CA

    Reported by California Health And Wellness

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,218.91
    Start this claim

    State ID 1028022479

  • Worth checking

    Lujan Joel

    Uncashed check · Escondido, CA

    Reported by Oak River Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,212.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 992267680

  • Worth checking

    Laurene Jolly

    Stocks or securities · Oxnard, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,128.81 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15487714

  • Worth checking

    Lopez Villalobos Julio

    Unpaid wages

    Reported by Phoenix Settlement Admn (degourville V Tps Parking Management Llc)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,123.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071985326

  • Worth checking

    Lourdes M Julao

    Escrow balance

    Reported by Department Of Financial Protection And Innovation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,068.67
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039509478

  • Worth checking

    Lieginger Joel

    Uncashed check · Mill Valley, CA

    Reported by Awin Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,056.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 1073142961

  • Worth checking

    Ly Julie

    Credit balance · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Louis Vuitton N.a. Inc. & Affiliates

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,029.01
    Start this claim

    State ID 1065767256

  • Worth checking

    Lela R Jola

    Stocks or securities · Lancaster, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,023.01 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15487697

  • Worth checking

    Likuyani Joel

    Unpaid wages · Pfafftown, NC

    Reported by Phoenix Settlement Admn. (mccoy, Et Al. V. Road Runner 2023)

    $934.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 1089706688

  • Worth checking

    Labs Juul

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Staples Inc

    $902.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 1026081223

  • Worth checking

    Larralde Md Joel

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of So Cal

    $900.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1015059566

  • Worth checking

    Larralde Md Joel

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of So Cal

    $900.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1015059565

  • Worth checking

    Lois B Jolley

    Savings account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Washington Mutual Bank F.a.

    $889.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 11309104

  • Worth checking

    Lazo Julie

    Insurance proceeds · Dana Point, CA

    Reported by United Concordia Companies Inc.

    $873.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 15236789

  • Worth checking

    Lynn Jelley

    Stocks or securities · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Corning Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $860.68 Corning Incorporated
    Start this claim

    State ID 14257391

  • Worth checking

    Lydia L Juhl

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Jhusa John Hancock Life Ins Co Usa

    $852.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 967527762

  • Worth checking

    Larralde Md Joel

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan

    $850.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1007349889

  • Worth checking

    Leverson Julie

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Goldman Sachs Bank Usa

    $849.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1062942915

  • Worth checking

    Larson Juhl

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

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

    $804.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043536636

  • Worth checking

    Lobato Julio

    Cash held by the State · Greenfield, CA

    Reported by Amtrust North America Inc

    $791.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044378348

  • Worth checking

    Ledesma Joel

    Cash held by the State · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Block Inc

    $783.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 1089603016

  • Worth checking

    Leonin Joel

    Uncashed check · Santa Clara, CA

    Reported by Ortuno V Hertz

    $773.63
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069793066

  • Worth checking

    Lynch Joell

    Deposit held · Truckee, CA

    Reported by Nordstrom Card Services Inc

    $750.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024734258

  • Worth checking

    Lopez Julio

    Unpaid wages

    Reported by Phoenix Settlement Admn. (ugarte V. S.p. Carpet)

    $731.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069729234

  • Worth checking

    Lastra Julia

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $711.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 16125617

  • Worth checking

    Long Julie

    Stocks or securities · San Rafael, CA

    Reported by Mhc Operating Limited Partnership

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $699.39
    Start this claim

    State ID 1057585428

  • Worth checking

    Lara Mendoza Joel

    Cash held by the State · Keyes, CA

    Reported by Penchecks Missing Distributee

    $674.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 1058899697

  • Worth checking

    Luis Santiago Joel

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Culver City Toyota

    $659.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 1065761880

  • Worth checking

    Leon Julio

    Uncashed check · San Gabriel, CA

    Reported by Catholic Healthcare West

    $636.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 961494047

Showing the 100 most valuable of 208. 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 are still open, holding $15,071.

  • Lang Kathline

    Probate estate · 2014

    Matched on Juul Lene (heir)

    17 heirs named on the State’s record

    $12,454.99
    Ask about this estate

    State ID 974919088
    Case pes00280613

  • Quinlan Clara

    Probate estate · Los Angeles County · 2022

    Matched on Jelly Linda R (heir)

    $2,615.63
    Ask about this estate

    State ID 1017795168
    Case EAP2479052

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.