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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.

32 exact, and 68 close matches worth a look

The 100 shown below are worth $181,449 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 310 records under the surname Alison, worth $201,212. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    M Goonetilleke Alison

    Pension or retirement funds · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank - Pars

    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.

    $11,138.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069109422

  • Strong match

    M Martin Alison

    Cash held by the State · Hermosa Beach, CA

    Reported by Volkswagen Credit Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,663.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 1060608462

  • Strong match

    M Tourville Alison

    Unclaimed refund · Marina Del Rey, CA

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

    $328.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 1068995550

  • Strong match

    M Miller Alison

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Anthem Inc

    $200.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 1020217312

  • Strong match

    M Dowse Md Alison

    Insurance proceeds · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Unitedhealthcare Insurance Co

    $187.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 14442356

  • Strong match

    M Saar Alison

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Claremont Colleges Services

    $150.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1061140930

  • Strong match

    M Hagen Alison

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Elevance Health Inc

    $132.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025732795

  • Strong match

    M Reminick Alison

    Cash held by the State · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Anthem Inc

    $128.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 987785893

  • Strong match

    M Lam Alison

    Cash held by the State · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Alcatel Lucent

    $112.41
    Start this claim

    State ID 1068932775

  • Likely match

    Millar-camp Alison

    Uncashed check · Foresthill, CA

    Reported by Clarke V Amn Services Llc Fund

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $8,019.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 1067916013

  • Likely match

    Martin Alison

    Uncashed check · Hermosa Beach, CA

    Reported by Esteban V American Airlines Inc Fund

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,123.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069794156

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    Morgan Alison

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Frontdoor Inc And Subs

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1059766958

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    Meuy Worcester Alison

    Uncashed check · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Servicemac Usa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,629.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 1066289827

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    Meuy Saepharn Alison

    Uncashed check · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Servicemac Usa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,629.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 1066289827

  • Likely match

    Markinson Alison

    Credit balance · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Oath Inc

    $304.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 1009758853

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    Mike Alison

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Paypal Inc

    $300.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1012887275

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    Mirviss Alison

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Aetna Life Insurance

    $294.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1058531353

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    Marie Marouk Coe Alison

    Cash held by the State · Montclair, CA

    Reported by Claremont Colleges Services

    $250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047942619

  • Likely match

    Miller Alison

    Unclaimed refund · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Laboratory Corp. Of America Holdings And

    $222.07
    Start this claim

    State ID 968609895

  • Likely match

    Maffucci Alison

    Unpaid wages · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Uber Technologies Inc

    $221.07
    Start this claim

    State ID 1062851436

  • Likely match

    Monique Alison

    Deposit held · Lancaster, CA

    Reported by Southern California Edison Company

    $214.17
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001419399

  • Likely match

    Mcclure Alison

    Credit balance · Yorba Linda, CA

    Reported by Nordstrom Card Services Inc

    $213.98
    Start this claim

    State ID 1061733677

  • Likely match

    Michelle Diaz Alison

    Unclaimed refund · Huntington Beach, CA

    Reported by Alliance United Ins. Svcs Llc

    $179.47
    Start this claim

    State ID 1057261286

  • Likely match

    Mcdonald Alison

    Cash held by the State · Altadena, CA

    Reported by Anthem Inc

    $173.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 977625337

  • Likely match

    Mack Alison

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Cingular Restitution Plan Claims Admin

    $165.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 957517673

  • Likely match

    Migas Alison

    Uncashed check · Beverly Hills, CA

    Reported by Sally Beauty Supply Llc

    $152.17
    Start this claim

    State ID 1061289451

  • Likely match

    Marquis Alison

    Cash held by the State · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Autonation Inc.

    $136.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 994154209

  • Likely match

    Moore Alison

    Credit balance · Thousand Oaks, CA

    Reported by American Express Company

    $134.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 1028080512

  • Likely match

    Marsha Alison

    Unclaimed refund · Coronado, CA

    Reported by California Earthquake Authority

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

    $133.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047003129

  • Likely match

    Miller Alison

    Cash held by the State · Newport Beach, CA

    Reported by San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corrido

    $125.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069565216

  • Likely match

    Miller Alison

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by The Bancorp Bank

    $120.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 1062306788

  • Likely match

    Marsha Alison

    Credit balance · Coronado, CA

    Reported by Holland America Line N.v.

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

    $100.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010120561

  • Likely match

    M Bader Allyson

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Schoolsfirst Federal Credit Union

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,579.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019249459

  • Likely match

    M R Allison

    Savings account · Whittier, CA

    Reported by California Credit Union

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,624.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 12737370

  • Likely match

    M Cormick Allison

    Unclaimed refund · Auburn, CA

    Reported by Sutter Health

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,229.47
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069979640

  • Likely match

    M Huie Allison

    Stocks or securities · Richmond, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,049.75 Usaa Cornerstone Equit
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071360765

  • Likely match

    M Hook Allison

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Meriwest Credit Union

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,003.67
    Start this claim

    State ID 1013073190

  • Likely match

    M De Franco Allison

    Cash held by the State · Mentone, CA

    Reported by Nw Retirement Solutions

    $658.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 1066905413

  • Likely match

    M Butterfield Alyson

    Cash held by the State · Grass Valley, CA

    Reported by California Physicians Service

    $583.07
    Start this claim

    State ID 978635441

  • Likely match

    M Budzinski Allison

    Money order

    Reported by Schoolsfirst Federal Credit Union

    $488.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 995061288

  • Likely match

    M Romero Allison

    Cash held by the State · Walnut Creek, CA

    Reported by Excellus Health Plan Inc

    $450.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032327421

  • Likely match

    M Mcconaghay Shu Allison

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Nw Retirement Solutions

    $438.81
    Start this claim

    State ID 1042432988

  • Likely match

    M Echaves Allison

    Cash held by the State · Fullerton, CA

    Reported by Nw Retirement Solutions

    $421.43
    Start this claim

    State ID 1066905671

  • Likely match

    M Riviers Alyson

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by King V Samantha Sanson Settlement Fund

    $416.97
    Start this claim

    State ID 1068776924

  • Likely match

    M Fonseca Allison

    Cash held by the State · Pico Rivera, CA

    Reported by Nw Retirement Solutions

    $389.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 1066905961

  • Likely match

    M D Daniel Allison

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Health Net Community Solutions Inc

    $383.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045957734

  • Likely match

    M Topp Allyson

    Pension or retirement funds · Oceanside, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank - Pars

    $372.91
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069112702

  • Likely match

    M Yin Allison

    Unclaimed refund · Fresno, CA

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

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $364.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 1068996854

  • Likely match

    M Yin Allison

    Unclaimed refund · Fresno, CA

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

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $364.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 1068996854

  • Likely match

    M S Allison

    Insurance proceeds · Montclair, CA

    Reported by John Alden Life Insurance Company

    $328.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 12615156

  • Likely match

    M D Daniel Allison

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Health Net Community Solutions Inc

    $312.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 1035103690

  • Likely match

    M Darcy Allison

    Unpaid wages

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

    $307.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071862888

  • Likely match

    M Riviers Alyson

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by King V Samantha Sanson Settlement Fund

    $261.07
    Start this claim

    State ID 1068776925

  • Likely match

    M Weier Allison

    Cash held by the State · Hermosa Beach, CA

    Reported by Anthem Inc

    $250.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 1020190521

  • Likely match

    M Dailey Allison

    Unpaid wages · Whittier, CA

    Reported by Miess V Covid Clinic Qsf

    $198.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 1085080179

  • Likely match

    M Allison

    Savings account

    Reported by Educational Employee's Credit Union

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $171.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044845280

  • Likely match

    M Schmitt Allison

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by 70 Unum Life Insurance Company Of America

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $166.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031765569

  • Likely match

    M Enner Allison

    Unpaid wages

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

    $151.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071867665

  • Likely match

    M Betts Allison

    Unpaid wages

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

    $148.91
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071851300

  • Likely match

    M Hewitt Allison

    Cash held by the State · Fullerton, CA

    Reported by Carvana Operations Hc Llc

    $147.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1061158816

  • Likely match

    M Marks Allison

    Uncashed check · Encino, CA

    Reported by Citibank Na Cca

    $142.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024360228

  • Likely match

    M De Tal Allison

    Unclaimed refund · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Grange Insurance Association

    $141.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1059753127

  • Likely match

    M Oliver Allison

    Uncashed check · Burbank, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Unauthorized Account Qsf

    $138.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 1057909082

  • Likely match

    M Nicholson Allison

    Unclaimed refund · Costa Mesa, CA

    Reported by Pacific Bell Telephone Company

    $134.85
    Start this claim

    State ID 18962835

  • Likely match

    Michael Laison

    Escrow balance

    Reported by Stewart Title Of California

    $875.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 973618527

  • Worth checking

    Wm R Allison

    Unclaimed refund · Morro Bay, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    $479.78
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034116971

  • Worth checking

    Melinda S Alesana

    Cash held by the State · Granada Hills, CA

    Reported by Boston Private Financial Holdings Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $18,356.67 Svb Financial Group
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010464851

  • Worth checking

    Maguire Trustee Allison

    Cash held by the State · Rolling Hills, CA

    Reported by State Of Maine Treasurer

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $17,325.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039962124

  • Worth checking

    Mary R Allison

    Stocks or securities · N Hollywood, CA

    Reported by First Chicago Corp. Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,260.02 Southwestern Energy Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 13108966

  • Worth checking

    Mildred F Allison

    Cash held by the State · Fontana, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,363.61
    Start this claim

    State ID 958995318

  • Worth checking

    Matthew M Allison

    Stocks or securities · No18 Harbour Ro,

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,301.73 Viacom Inca
    Start this claim

    State ID 17775132

  • Worth checking

    Mary Jane Allison

    Cash held by the State · Walnut Creek, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,216.35
    Start this claim

    State ID 974908643

  • Worth checking

    Mark Allison

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Kent Financial Services Incorporated

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,784.16 Kent Financial Services Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 14258497

  • Worth checking

    Murphy Allison

    Retirement account · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Washington Mutual Bank (68-0172274)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,639.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 13630808

  • Worth checking

    Milmoe Allison

    Uncashed check · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Peet's Coffee Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,100.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1061172538

  • Worth checking

    Melanie A Allison

    Stocks or securities · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,728.75 Prudential Financial Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 975643401

  • Worth checking

    Matthew J Allison

    Cash held by the State · Anaheim, CA

    Reported by State Farm General Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,581.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 977986127

  • Worth checking

    Mok Allison

    Uncashed check · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Archway Marketing Services Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,174.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 1066825313

  • Worth checking

    Melinda S Alesana

    Stocks or securities · Granada Hills, CA

    Reported by Kaman Corp Cl A P$1

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,170.37 Kaman Corporationa
    Start this claim

    State ID 964433752

  • Worth checking

    Matthew M Allison

    Stocks or securities · No18 Harbour Ro,

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,694.08 Genentech Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 17774904

  • Worth checking

    Mary J Allison

    Stocks or securities · Walnut Creek, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,381.46 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15440183

  • Worth checking

    Melanie Ann Allison

    Mineral or royalty payments · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Diamondback E&p Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,245.12
    Start this claim

    State ID 1015955773

  • Worth checking

    Marjorie Allison

    Stocks or securities · Newport Beach, CA

    Reported by Amerus Group Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,158.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 15919071

  • Worth checking

    Matthew S Allison

    Pension or retirement funds · San Luis Obispo, CA

    Reported by State Of California Savings Plus

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,140.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 15771896

  • Worth checking

    Majorie M Allison

    Cash held by the State · Upland, CA

    Reported by Athene Annuity And Life Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,101.21
    Start this claim

    State ID 958960611

  • Worth checking

    Marion C Allison

    Stocks or securities · Anaheim, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,934.87 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15440184

  • Worth checking

    Melinda Alesana

    Stocks or securities · Granada Hills, CA

    Reported by Boston Private Financial Holdings

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,847.68 Boston Private Finl Hldgs Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 955247392

  • Worth checking

    Melinda S Alesana

    Stocks or securities · Granada Hill, CA

    Reported by Boston Private Financial Holdings

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,847.68 Boston Private Finl Hldgs Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 955247390

  • Worth checking

    Melinda S Alesana

    Stocks or securities · Granada Hills, CA

    Reported by Gen Digital Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,804.97 Nortonlifelock Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010689561

  • Worth checking

    Matthew M Allison

    Credit balance · No18 Harbour Ro,

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,758.42
    Start this claim

    State ID 17773660

  • Worth checking

    Michel G Allison

    Stocks or securities · Wilmington, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc (ca)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,640.17 Prudential Financial Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15920026

  • Worth checking

    Matthew Allison

    Pension or retirement funds · Pittsburg, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank - Pars

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,524.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 973281508

  • Worth checking

    Minnie Allison

    Unpaid dividends · Merced,

    Reported by Pierce Brothers

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,443.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 4836812

  • Worth checking

    Melinda S Alesana

    Stocks or securities · Granada Hills, CA

    Reported by Kaman Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,432.56 Kaman Corporationa
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010505690

  • Worth checking

    Matthew Allison

    Stocks or securities · Anaheim, CA

    Reported by Northrop Grumman Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,406.68 Northrop Grumman Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 968606965

  • Worth checking

    Mandy Allison

    Uncashed check · Apple Valley, CA

    Reported by Educational Credit Management Corporatio

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,387.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 986081484

  • Worth checking

    Mary M Allison

    Stocks or securities · Castro Valley, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,311.14 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16261404

  • Worth checking

    Michael X Allison

    Stocks or securities · Emeryville, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,204.70 Prudential Financial Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 968066684

  • Worth checking

    Martini Allison

    Cash held by the State · Agoura Hills, CA

    Reported by State Of Indiana

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,081.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069117486

  • Worth checking

    Marie Walker Allison

    Unpaid wages · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Phnix Sett Adm Williams V Complex Legal

    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.

    $1,043.41
    Start this claim

    State ID 1068917613

Showing the 100 most valuable of 252. 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

1 probate estate carries 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 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.

  • Alleeson Mark Russelle

    Probate estate · San Francisco County · 1994

    Matched on Alleeson Mark Russelle (decedent)

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

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956822944
    Case 258506

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.