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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.

559 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $371,620 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 10,536 records under the surname Michael, worth $8,272,610. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    L Sodja Michael

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Stanford Federal Credit Union

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $45,070.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044277395

  • Strong match

    L Ray Michael

    Credit balance · Santa Cruz, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,966.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071371318

  • Strong match

    L Ozimch Michael

    Cash held by the State · Pls Vrds Est, CA

    Reported by New Wind Parent Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,750.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1035690899

  • Strong match

    L Swain Michael

    Cash held by the State · Tustin, CA

    Reported by Mercedes-benz Financial Services Usa Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,277.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018630879

  • Strong match

    L Rothman Michael

    Cash held by the State · Carlsbad, CA

    Reported by American General Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,036.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 1058542109

  • Strong match

    L Spurlin Michael

    Cash held by the State · Seal Beach, CA

    Reported by Anthem Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,294.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 987716804

  • Strong match

    L Copeland Michael

    Uncashed check · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,266.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 983540461

  • Strong match

    L Holmes Michael

    Unpaid wages · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Alameda County Industries - Sld

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,726.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 1059807351

  • Strong match

    L Abelson Michael

    Unclaimed refund · Valencia, CA

    Reported by The Dentists Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,714.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1061125399

  • Strong match

    L Holmes Michael

    Unpaid wages · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Alameda County Industries - Sld

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,642.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 1059807352

  • Strong match

    L Luther Michael

    Unpaid wages · Temecula, CA

    Reported by Bbsi

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,617.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 1060585476

  • Strong match

    L Obannon Michael

    Mineral or royalty payments · Redding, CA

    Reported by Sunoco Partners Marketing & Terminals Lp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,539.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018821884

  • Strong match

    L Hallmark Michael

    Unclaimed refund · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Clubcorp Holdings Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1065711617

  • Strong match

    L Thompson Michael

    Unclaimed refund · San Capistrano, CA

    Reported by Pennymac Loan Services Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,490.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 1060001246

  • Strong match

    L Higuera Michael

    Cash held by the State · Napa, CA

    Reported by Amtrust North America Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,413.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044378787

  • Strong match

    L Cogan Md Michael

    Cash held by the State · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Applecare Medical Group Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,390.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 1037020813

  • Strong match

    L Kreiss Michael

    Insurance proceeds · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Health Net Life Insurance Co.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,323.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 17963831

  • Strong match

    L Rothman Michael

    Cash held by the State · Carlsbad, CA

    Reported by American General Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,286.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 1058542110

  • Strong match

    L Spurlin Michael

    Cash held by the State · Seal Beach, CA

    Reported by Anthem Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,242.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 987716893

  • Strong match

    L Michael

    Stocks or securities · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,112.57 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16301622

  • Strong match

    L Lhuillier Michael

    Unclaimed refund · Calabasas, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a. (500009)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,065.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 1068989349

  • Strong match

    L Nickell Michael

    Savings account

    Reported by Tri Counties Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 1022714735

  • Strong match

    L Heath Michael

    Uncashed check · Auburn, CA

    Reported by Keybank National Association

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.01
    Start this claim

    State ID 1065579342

  • Strong match

    L Niederberger Michael

    Money order

    Reported by Schoolsfirst Federal Credit Union

    $990.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 995065230

  • Strong match

    L Cogan Md Michael

    Uncashed check · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Memorialcare Select Health Plan

    $950.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1036129359

  • Strong match

    L Francisco Michael

    Uncashed check · Fresno, CA

    Reported by Aviles V Vigilant Private Security Inc Fund

    $916.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 1072187609

  • Strong match

    L Cross Md Michael

    Insurance proceeds · Corona, CA

    Reported by Great-west Life & Annuity Ins. Co.

    $816.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 16206421

  • Strong match

    L Fitzhenry Michael

    Uncashed check · Fresno, CA

    Reported by Servicemac Usa

    $787.76
    Start this claim

    State ID 1066289689

  • Strong match

    L Jones Michael

    Uncashed check · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Garcia V Center For Employment Opportunities Inc

    $759.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 1063749503

  • Strong match

    L Czovek Michael

    Uncashed check · San Bernardino, CA

    Reported by Maldonado V World Class Distribution Inc Fund

    $757.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069859431

  • Strong match

    L Cross Md Michael

    Cash held by the State · Murrieta, CA

    Reported by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan

    $743.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 971743599

  • Strong match

    L T Michael

    Cash held by the State · El Cajon, CA

    Reported by Pershing Llc

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $735.01
    Start this claim

    State ID 13587197

  • Strong match

    L Whited Michael

    Unpaid wages · Suisun City, CA

    Reported by Shell Oil Products Us

    $699.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 18534497

  • Strong match

    L T Michael

    Cash held by the State · El Cajon, CA

    Reported by Pershing Llc

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $673.09
    Start this claim

    State ID 13587192

  • Strong match

    L Rothman Michael

    Cash held by the State · Carlsbad, CA

    Reported by American General Life Insurance Company

    $665.31
    Start this claim

    State ID 1058542111

  • Strong match

    L Spurlin Michael

    Cash held by the State · Seal Beach, CA

    Reported by Anthem Inc

    $644.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 987717018

  • Strong match

    L Spurlin Michael

    Cash held by the State · Seal Beach, CA

    Reported by Anthem Inc

    $644.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 987716858

  • Strong match

    L Chapman Michael

    Uncashed check · Rocklin, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Unauthorized Account Qsf

    $623.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 1057893154

  • Strong match

    L Kinney Michael

    Cash held by the State · No City, CA

    Reported by Southern California Edison 4.78%

    $620.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 16709659

  • Strong match

    L Keeler Jr Michael

    Escrow balance · Springville, CA

    Reported by Stewart Title Of California

    $599.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 1060027686

  • Strong match

    L Shifflet Michael

    Credit balance · Oroville, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

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

    $555.94
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071360296

  • Strong match

    L Gillespie Michael

    Savings account · Antioch, CA

    Reported by Oregon State Credit Union

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $551.71
    Start this claim

    State ID 1066013741

  • Strong match

    L Gillespie Michael

    Savings account · Antioch, CA

    Reported by Oregon State Credit Union

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $551.71
    Start this claim

    State ID 1066013741

  • Strong match

    L Senderovich Michael

    Credit balance · Calabasas, CA

    Reported by North American Company For Life & Health

    $549.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 1058548844

  • Strong match

    L Brannon Michael

    Unpaid dividends · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Souther Company

    $514.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 1068948875

  • Strong match

    L Booth Michael

    Pension or retirement funds · Napa, CA

    Reported by Delaware Charter Guarantee And Trust

    $487.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 1066189190

  • Strong match

    L Goddard Dpminc Michael

    Cash held by the State · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by Aetna Life Insurance Company

    $440.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 974844768

  • Strong match

    L Henry Michael

    Uncashed check · Truckee, CA

    Reported by Muir V Dave's World Inc Dba Tahoe Dave's Skis & Boards

    $438.85
    Start this claim

    State ID 1089475628

  • Strong match

    L Henry Michael

    Uncashed check · Truckee, CA

    Reported by Muir V Dave's World Inc Dba Tahoe Dave's Skis & Boards

    $438.69
    Start this claim

    State ID 1089475627

  • Strong match

    L Schreiber Do Michael

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by United Of Omaha Life Insurance Company

    $437.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 967503204

  • Strong match

    L Stinson Assocs Michael

    Insurance proceeds · Chico, CA

    Reported by Travelers Casualty And Surety

    $411.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 12269813

  • Strong match

    L Whitten Michael

    Uncashed check · Rio Linda, CA

    Reported by Servicemac Usa

    $365.42
    Start this claim

    State ID 1066290809

  • Strong match

    L Daveiga None Michael

    Cash held by the State · Cypress, CA

    Reported by Toyota Mdl Qualified Settlement Fund

    $360.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 1003322574

  • Likely match

    Lerer Michael

    Cash held by the State · North Hollywood, CA

    Reported by Augustar 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.

    $39,280.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 1058347796

  • Likely match

    Leyn Michael

    Cash held by the State · Redondo Beach, CA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    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.

    $26,999.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 1070702600

  • Likely match

    Lecht Michael

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Comerica Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $23,606.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 1064389030

  • Likely match

    Lynch Michael

    Cash held by the State · Longbeach, CA

    Reported by Comerica Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $22,892.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 1064389589

  • Likely match

    Lopiano A Jr Michael

    Uncashed check · Pasadena, CA

    Reported by California Bank & Trust

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $14,933.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 969725942

  • Likely match

    Lund Michael

    Uncashed check · Moreno Valley, CA

    Reported by Clarke V Amn Services Llc 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.

    $14,547.67
    Start this claim

    State ID 1067915829

  • Likely match

    Leffew Michael

    Savings account

    Reported by Dept Of Corrections And Rehabilitation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $11,446.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 981125278

  • Likely match

    Loijos Michael

    Cash held by the State · Santa Rosa, CA

    Reported by Allstate Northbrook Indemnity Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $10,206.39
    Start this claim

    State ID 1026483855

  • Likely match

    Lucero Steven Michael

    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.

    $9,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043538714

  • Likely match

    Lawrence Hernandez Michael

    Retirement account · Sunnyvale, 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.

    $8,244.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071347115

  • Likely match

    Logan Michael

    Cash held by the State · Marina, CA

    Reported by Comerica Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,717.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 1064389553

  • Likely match

    Luciano Michael

    Unpaid wages · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Emerson Electric Co. & Subsidiaries

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,429.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 1059555146

  • Likely match

    Larkin Michael

    Cash held by the State · Rosemead, CA

    Reported by Comerica Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,721.21
    Start this claim

    State ID 1064390599

  • Likely match

    La Brusciano Michael

    Cash held by the State · Studio City, CA

    Reported by Comcast Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,100.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1057075987

  • Likely match

    Levine Managemen Michael

    Uncashed check

    Reported by City National Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,783.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017758336

  • Likely match

    Lin Michael

    Unclaimed refund · Vista, CA

    Reported by Clubcorp Holdings Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1065712154

  • Likely match

    Lucid Michael

    Uncashed check · San Leadro, CA

    Reported by Pharmerica Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,032.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 953022134

  • Likely match

    Lawson Michael

    Cash held by the State · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by Comerica Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,920.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 1064392050

  • Likely match

    Lamar Gibson Michael

    Uncashed check · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Wheeler V Safeway Inc Fund

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,839.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 1084304635

  • Likely match

    Lafond Michael

    Cash held by the State · Redding, CA

    Reported by Permanent General Assurance Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,375.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 982089873

  • Likely match

    Lack Michael

    Cash held by the State · Chico, CA

    Reported by Comerica Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,363.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 1064390729

  • Likely match

    Lau Michael

    Stocks or securities

    Reported by Palmer Flower Street Properties Lp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,100.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1026167633

  • Likely match

    Lynn Wach Dpm Michael

    Cash held by the State · Ontario, CA

    Reported by Scan Health Plan

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,044.34
    Start this claim

    State ID 1021782112

  • Likely match

    Lee Michael

    Uncashed check · La Mirada, CA

    Reported by Tappin V Tforce Freight Inc Fund

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,009.17
    Start this claim

    State ID 1072136751

  • Likely match

    Liderman Md Michael

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Saint Francis Memorial Hospita

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 18580238

  • Likely match

    Lafontaine Michael

    Unclaimed refund · Huntington Beach, CA

    Reported by California Fair Plan Association

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,980.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1073531928

  • Likely match

    Lane Villas Hoa Michael

    Uncashed check · Sherman Oaks, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,910.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027301180

  • Likely match

    Lauta Michael

    Unpaid wages · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Phoenix Settlement Admn.(mangham V. Cost Plus)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,801.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 1072171182

  • Likely match

    Laub Michael

    Unpaid wages · Sherman Oaks, CA

    Reported by New C.a.p.s Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,713.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 1059298690

  • Likely match

    Laub Michael

    Unpaid wages · Sherman Oaks, CA

    Reported by New C.a.p.s Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,713.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 1059298689

  • Likely match

    Lapschies Michael

    Cash held by the State · Coarsegold, CA

    Reported by Comerica Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,404.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 1064390396

  • Likely match

    Lcdr Michael

    Insurance proceeds · San Jose, CA

    Reported by United Services Automobile Association

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,392.73
    Start this claim

    State ID 18053694

  • Likely match

    Loretta Michael

    Stocks or securities · Maywood, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,390.71 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16314092

  • Likely match

    Letha Michael

    Cash held by the State · Chula Vista, CA

    Reported by Jhusa John Hancock Life Ins Co Usa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,343.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 967816804

  • Likely match

    Latzky Michael

    Cash held by the State · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Anthem Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,324.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 987716826

  • Likely match

    Lubanski Michael

    Unclaimed refund · Pittsburg, CA

    Reported by Arrowhead General Insurance Agency Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,300.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 1065675779

  • Likely match

    Lingle Michael

    Uncashed check · Fremont, CA

    Reported by Fremont Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,281.41
    Start this claim

    State ID 1066150323

  • Likely match

    Louis Loftis Michael

    Money order

    Reported by Schoolsfirst Federal Credit Union

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,272.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1000248393

  • Likely match

    Lozano Michael

    Unclaimed refund · Wilton, CA

    Reported by Sagesure Insurance Managers Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,219.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1063405783

  • Likely match

    Lucy Michael

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Apple Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,147.76 Apple Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 983684753

  • Likely match

    Lee Michael

    Cash held by the State · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Porsche Enterprises, Incorporated

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,137.09
    Start this claim

    State ID 1059185516

  • Likely match

    Lavon Deans Michael

    Cash held by the State · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Block Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,100.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1089567571

  • Likely match

    Layman Michael

    Cash held by the State · Anaheim, CA

    Reported by The Bancorp Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,083.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 1070740221

  • Likely match

    Lovell Michael

    Unclaimed refund · Willits, CA

    Reported by Pacific Gas & Electric Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,058.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 986194480

  • Likely match

    Levin Michael

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Union Bank N.a.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 978167323

  • Likely match

    Luttrell Michael

    Cash held by the State · Napa, CA

    Reported by Upwork Escrow Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1065800022

  • Likely match

    Li Michael

    Uncashed check · Elmante, CA

    Reported by Lithia Motors Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 992393973

Showing the 100 most valuable of 559. 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

5 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 $202.

  • Hutson Ralph

    Probate estate · Contra Costa County · 2024

    Matched on Mitchell Lawrence Paul (heir)

    2 heirs named on the State’s record

    $202.04
    Ask about this estate

    State ID 1031554764
    Case N/A

4 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.

  • Bowering William Martyn

    Probate estate · 2015

    Matched on Mitchell Linda Marie (heir)

    4 heirs named on the State’s record

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

    $10.91 closed

    State ID 979585551
    Case 2008 0609

  • Mitchell Doranndoregton

    Probate estate · Los Angeles County · 1994

    Matched on Mitchell Louis (heir)

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

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956817102
    Case GP000804

  • Mitchell Louister

    Probate estate · Stanislaus County · 1992

    Matched on Mitchell Louister (decedent)

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

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956805686
    Case 250188

  • Micheli Luigind Joseph

    Probate estate · Stanislaus County · 1980

    Matched on Micheli Luigind Joseph (decedent)

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

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956823272
    Case 165629-1

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

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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.

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