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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.

878 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $243,228 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 7,318 records under the surname Valdez, worth $4,004,131. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Manuel Valdez

    Escrow balance · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Countrywide Home Loans Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,876.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 959375728

  • Strong match

    Manuel Valdez

    Unpaid dividends · Carlsbad, CA

    Reported by 112 Franklin California Tax-free Income

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,308.35
    Start this claim

    State ID 14696435

  • Strong match

    Manuel Valdez

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Fund 1 Independent Foreclosure Review Pa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 984733943

  • Strong match

    Manuel Valdez

    Uncashed check

    Reported by California Sunset Escrow

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 10180813

  • Strong match

    Manuel R Valdez

    Uncashed check · Half Moon Bay, CA

    Reported by Western Union Financial Services Inc

    $800.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 971349022

  • Strong match

    Manuel J Valdez

    Stocks or securities · Fort Ord, CA

    Reported by Boston Financial Data Services

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $700.85 Neuberger & Berman Manhattan Fd
    Start this claim

    State ID 13220629

  • Strong match

    Manuel Valdez

    Cash held by the State · Stockton, CA

    Reported by State Comp Insurance Fund

    $648.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 959178825

  • Strong match

    Manuel Valdez

    Savings account · Tijuana Bc,

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    $627.46
    Start this claim

    State ID 9124637

  • Strong match

    Manuel V Valdez

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by San Francisco Federal Credit Union

    $618.41
    Start this claim

    State ID 978883699

  • Strong match

    Manuel Valdez

    Unpaid wages · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Bbsi

    $503.34
    Start this claim

    State ID 981381961

  • Strong match

    Manuel A Valdez

    Uncashed check · Nonrovia, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America N A

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $496.94
    Start this claim

    State ID 17434742

  • Strong match

    Manuel Valdez

    Credit balance · Nipomo, CA

    Reported by Citibank N A

    $479.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 1035014301

  • Strong match

    Manuel Valdez

    Unpaid wages · El Monte, CA

    Reported by Allegis Group Inc

    $423.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 1021928725

  • Strong match

    Manuel Valdez

    Unclaimed refund · Porterville, CA

    Reported by Tennille V Western Union Qsf

    $406.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 1003844159

  • Strong match

    Manuel Jr Valdez

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Pacific Gypsum Supply Inc

    $400.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045323947

  • Strong match

    Manuel Jr Valdez

    Cash held by the State · San Bernardino, CA

    Reported by Capital One Na

    $400.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1035537072

  • Strong match

    Manuel Valdez

    Cash held by the State · San Bernardino, CA

    Reported by State Comp Insurance Fund

    $397.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 963537702

  • Strong match

    Manuel Valdez

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - North Carolina

    $370.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 989534800

  • Strong match

    Manuel R Valdez

    Credit balance · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Mass Mutual Ascend Life Insurance Company

    $370.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 998797711

  • Strong match

    Manuel Valdez

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by State Of Washington

    $364.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 9738060

  • Strong match

    Manuel Valdez

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    $353.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 977263390

  • Likely match

    Manuela Valdez

    Savings account · Vienna,

    Reported by Golden 1 Credit Union

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $9,168.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 995218061

  • Likely match

    Manuela Valdez

    Cash held by the State · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Capital One Accounts Payable And Credit

    $510.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 18137281

  • Likely match

    Manuela A Valdez

    Savings account · Glendale, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    $431.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027293135

  • Likely match

    Manual Valdez

    Unpaid wages · Arleta, CA

    Reported by Paychex Business Solutions And Subs

    $394.63
    Start this claim

    State ID 988399353

  • Likely match

    Manual Valdez

    Stocks or securities · Santa Barbara, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $352.70 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15533401

  • Likely match

    M M Valdez

    Stocks or securities · Alhambra, CA

    Reported by Airtouch Communications

    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.

    $4,292.70 Vodafone Airtouch Plcspdadr
    Start this claim

    State ID 12497068

  • Likely match

    M Valdez

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $549.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 982750281

  • Likely match

    M Valdez

    Unclaimed refund · Walnut, CA

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $506.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 964070513

  • Likely match

    M Valdez

    Insurance proceeds · Fremont, CA

    Reported by Lincoln National Life Insurance Company

    $435.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 17242241

  • Likely match

    M M Valdez

    Unclaimed refund · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $421.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 18946172

  • Likely match

    Manuel Valdes

    Cash held by the State · Reseda, CA

    Reported by The Bancorp Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,709.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017352370

  • Likely match

    Manuel Valadez

    Uncashed check · Oxnard, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Pre-paid Card

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,381.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011029834

  • Likely match

    Manuel Valadez

    Uncashed check · Palm Desert, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,102.94
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043938859

  • Likely match

    Manuel Jr Valdes

    Unpaid wages · Manteca, CA

    Reported by Parker Hannifin Corporation

    $884.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 969294157

  • Likely match

    Manuel Valadez

    Uncashed check · Nice, CA

    Reported by New Asurion Corporation

    $621.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 1020176015

  • Likely match

    Manuel I Valadez

    Cash held by the State · Merced, CA

    Reported by Sears Holdings Corp

    $600.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 990460555

  • Likely match

    Manuel Valdes

    Savings account · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Century Federal Savings & Loan Assoc

    $515.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 1449243

  • Likely match

    Manuel Valdes

    Unclaimed refund · Turlock, CA

    Reported by Foremost Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $474.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 969490286

  • Worth checking

    Manuela Valadez

    Retirement account · Concord, CA

    Reported by Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner And Smith

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,581.35 Putnam Large Cap Value Fund, Cl A
    Start this claim

    State ID 1015727800

  • Worth checking

    Manuela Valadez

    Unclaimed refund · Concord, CA

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

    $550.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 982750275

  • Worth checking

    Manuela Valadez

    Retirement account · Concord, CA

    Reported by Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner And Smith

    $473.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 1015727621

  • Worth checking

    Marvin A Valdez

    Uncashed check · Chino Hills, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America 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.

    $26,198.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045310353

  • Worth checking

    Mary E Valdez

    Cash held by the State · Arleta, CA

    Reported by Jackson National Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $21,824.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039612967

  • Worth checking

    Mary E Valdez

    Cash held by the State · Arleta, CA

    Reported by Jackson National Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $10,030.41
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039612966

  • Worth checking

    Maria V Valdez

    Uncashed check · Dededo Guam,

    Reported by Cardinal Escrow Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $8,650.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 15820223

  • Worth checking

    Maria Valdez

    Uncashed check · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Union Bank N A

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,978.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 971583913

  • Worth checking

    Maria P Valdez

    Cash held by the State · El Monte, CA

    Reported by General Electric Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,194.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 955377054

  • Worth checking

    Margarita C Valdez

    Stocks or securities · La Mirada, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,625.88 Prudential Financial Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018415064

  • Worth checking

    Ma T Valdez

    Savings account · Modesto, CA

    Reported by Bank Of The West

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,305.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 969016589

  • Worth checking

    Mara Valdez

    Pension or retirement funds · Los Angeles, 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.

    $4,809.46
    Start this claim

    State ID 1000528637

  • Worth checking

    Maria Valdez

    Uncashed check · Oxnard, CA

    Reported by Intuit Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,765.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004987263

  • Worth checking

    Michelle Valdez

    Uncashed check · Pacoima, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,660.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043716652

  • Worth checking

    Magdalena C Valdez

    Stocks or securities · Miltitas, CA

    Reported by Manulife Financial Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,524.62 Manulife Financial
    Start this claim

    State ID 989168358

  • Worth checking

    Membreno Jose Salomon Valdez

    Uncashed check · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Loancare Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,437.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030456155

  • Worth checking

    Michael A Valdez

    Stocks or securities · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Cvs Health Corp

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

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,036.99 Cvs Health Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033648255

  • Worth checking

    Michael S Valdez

    Unpaid dividends · Lakewood, CA

    Reported by Shire Plc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,554.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 1028291147

  • Worth checking

    Maria T Valdez

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Transamerica Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,258.31
    Start this claim

    State ID 972378487

  • Worth checking

    Madera Roman Valdez

    Escrow balance · Stockton, CA

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

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,183.85
    Start this claim

    State ID 1036321733

  • Worth checking

    Mary Valdez

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins Co

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,174.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 968950529

  • Worth checking

    Maria S Valdez

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,140.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 971006979

  • Worth checking

    Michele M Valdez

    Unpaid wages · Van Nuys, CA

    Reported by Cedars-sinai Medical Center

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,838.76
    Start this claim

    State ID 1046054900

  • Worth checking

    Maria C Valdez

    Uncashed check · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,681.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044125350

  • Worth checking

    Margarita Valdez

    Cash held by the State · Oakley, CA

    Reported by Comerica Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,584.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005159646

  • Worth checking

    Mary Valdez

    Escrow balance · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by Financial Title

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 968472730

  • Worth checking

    Maria E Valdez

    Credit balance · Oceanside, CA

    Reported by Citibank N A

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,431.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 970268558

  • Worth checking

    Maximino V Valdez

    Uncashed check · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America N A

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,384.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 15853082

  • Worth checking

    Mary T Valdez

    Savings account · Glendale, CA

    Reported by Crocker National Bank #301

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,338.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 490882

  • Worth checking

    Margarita Valdez

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Freeport Mcmoran Copper & Gold Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,334.21
    Start this claim

    State ID 1037530966

  • Worth checking

    Mary Valdez

    Escrow balance · Temple City, CA

    Reported by Dovenmuehle Mortgage Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,292.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 952889248

  • Worth checking

    Mary Valdez

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank National Assocation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,268.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 994866646

  • Worth checking

    Mesa Wendy Valdez

    Credit balance · Monterey, CA

    Reported by Citibank N A

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,212.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 1035014357

  • Worth checking

    Maria E Valdez

    Savings account · Santa Barbara, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,020.76
    Start this claim

    State ID 9121832

  • Worth checking

    May Valdez

    Uncashed check · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by Fund 1 Independent Foreclosure Review Pa

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,950.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 984733991

  • Worth checking

    Matthew J Valdez

    Pension or retirement funds · Pico Rivera, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank - Pars

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,872.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 987464934

  • Worth checking

    Valdez

    Uncashed check · Montebello, CA

    Reported by Select Portfolio Servicing Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,756.55
    Start this claim

    State ID 954180589

  • Worth checking

    Marcelo Valdez

    Unclaimed refund · San Diego, CA

    Reported by San Diego Gas And Electric

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,596.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 987445918

  • Worth checking

    Mason Valdez

    Uncashed check · Wildomar, CA

    Reported by Loancare Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,546.81
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044389293

  • Worth checking

    Maria E Valdez

    Uncashed check · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Loancare Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,542.62
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044389292

  • Worth checking

    Marco Antonio Valdez

    Uncashed check · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,500.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014971847

  • Worth checking

    Michele Valdez

    Uncashed check

    Reported by National Mortgage Direct Payment Settlem

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,484.21
    Start this claim

    State ID 995639466

  • Worth checking

    Maria L Valdez

    Savings account · Hacienda Height, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America N A

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,475.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 16962565

  • Worth checking

    Marcelo Valdez

    Uncashed check · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Loancare Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,450.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011562130

  • Worth checking

    Margaret L Valdez

    Savings account · Santa Rosa, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,433.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 981597669

  • Worth checking

    Matthew M Valdez

    Uncashed check · Santa Clarita, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,412.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043558583

  • Worth checking

    Mario A Valdez

    Escrow balance · Fontana, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,402.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 960333592

  • Worth checking

    Maria Valdez

    Cash held by the State · Fresno, CA

    Reported by Arch Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,365.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 1012204982

  • Worth checking

    Marbella Valdez

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    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.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,352.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043577095

  • Worth checking

    Mary H Valdez

    Savings account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Union Bank N.a.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,287.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 958978723

  • Worth checking

    Maria Valdez

    Uncashed check · Rancho Cordova, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America N A

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,285.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 17212350

  • Worth checking

    Michelle J Valdez

    Stocks or securities · Daly City, CA

    Reported by Morgan Stanley/glenborough Realty Trust

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,283.70 Morgan Stanley
    Start this claim

    State ID 16058330

  • Worth checking

    Mercedes Valdez

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,247.53
    Start this claim

    State ID 959044000

  • Worth checking

    Madeline Valdez

    Uncashed check · Temecula, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America 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.

    $1,200.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045310352

  • Worth checking

    Mike V Valdez

    Stocks or securities · Campbell, CA

    Reported by Oppenheimerfunds Distributor Inc

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,177.06 Oppenheimer Champion Incm A
    Start this claim

    State ID 14425574

  • Worth checking

    Martha Valdez

    Uncashed check · Pacoima, CA

    Reported by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,173.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 986812332

  • Worth checking

    Maria Valdez

    Cash held by the State · Montebello, CA

    Reported by Esurance Property & Casualty Insurance

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,165.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 1026500335

  • Worth checking

    Milagros Valdez

    Unclaimed refund · Fremont, CA

    Reported by First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,164.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 14628186

  • Worth checking

    Valdez

    Escrow balance · San Pablo, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,143.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 964254050

  • Worth checking

    Miguel M Valdez

    Stocks or securities · San Ysidro, CA

    Reported by Union Pacific Corp Espp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,114.80 Union Pacific Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 18130483

  • Worth checking

    Maria Valdez

    Escrow balance · Sun Valley, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,097.41
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045322805

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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.

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.

1 is still open, holding $2,390.

  • Magana Anita

    Probate estate · Fresno County · 2020

    Matched on Valdez Manual Jesse (heir), Valdez Michael David (heir)

    12 heirs named on the State’s record

    $2,389.51
    Ask about this estate

    State ID 1004297619
    Case 209705

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.

  • Plummer Josephclarence

    Probate estate · San Francisco County · 1982

    Matched on Valdez Mary Jo (heir)

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

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956813937
    Case 217 791

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.