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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.

96 exact, and 2 close matches worth a look

The 98 shown below are worth $362,714 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 793 records under the surname Vela, worth $585,271. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Maria Vela

    Money order · Cathedral City, CA

    Reported by Western Union Financial Services Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,004.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 970744264

  • Strong match

    Maria D Vela

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Golden Escrow Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 13615540

  • Strong match

    Maria T Vela

    Stocks or securities · Granada Hills, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $794.51 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16344221

  • Likely match

    Maria C Valle

    Cash held by the State · Garden Grove, CA

    Reported by New York Life Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,637.07
    Start this claim

    State ID 974754612

  • Likely match

    Maria D Valle

    Savings account · Stevenson Ranch, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,328.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043501756

  • Likely match

    Maria C Valle

    Uncashed check · Caracas,

    Reported by Citibank N. A.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,984.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 16797914

  • Likely match

    Maria Villa

    Cash held by the State · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by American National Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,157.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 988938592

  • Likely match

    Maria G Villa

    Escrow balance · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by First American Title Co

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,502.44
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044619880

  • Likely match

    Maria Theresa O Villa

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Elevance Health Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,116.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032838138

  • Likely match

    Maria C Valle

    Uncashed check · Inglewood, CA

    Reported by Addison Escrow Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 10222894

  • Likely match

    Maria Velo

    Uncashed check · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by Amex Assurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,854.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 991227414

  • Likely match

    Maria Valle

    Uncashed check · Temecula, CA

    Reported by Rocket Mortgage Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,408.63
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047358422

  • Likely match

    Maria Luisa Vale

    Uncashed check · Azusa, CA

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

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,154.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047627269

  • Likely match

    Maria Valle

    Unclaimed refund · Rch Palos Vrd, CA

    Reported by California Automobile Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,107.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 997788567

  • Likely match

    Maria Villa

    Escrow balance · Madera, CA

    Reported by First American Title Company

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 963572083

  • Likely match

    Maria A Villa

    Savings account · Calexico, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    $900.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034143316

  • Likely match

    Maria Valle

    Cash held by the State · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Continental Exchange Solutions Inc

    $900.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018940098

  • Likely match

    Maria Viola

    Unpaid dividends · Fontana, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $867.74 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 953657954

  • Likely match

    Maria Healthcare Villa

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Anthem Inc

    $866.34
    Start this claim

    State ID 977647754

  • Likely match

    Maria Valle

    Pension or retirement funds · San Jose, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank - Pars

    $845.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 987464959

  • Likely match

    Maria E Villa

    Uncashed check · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Pre-paid Card

    $810.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 984835191

  • Likely match

    Maria Villa

    Deposit held · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Richard Weissman Receiver Bc097765

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $801.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 980372980

  • Likely match

    Maria P Villa

    Stocks or securities · Salinas, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $794.78 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16344573

  • Worth checking

    Mary Louise Vella

    Stocks or securities · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Invesco Investment Svcs Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $17,022.54 Invesco Oppenheimer Discovery Mid Cap Grth Fd A
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045796805

  • Worth checking

    Mri Valley

    Uncashed check · Woodland Hills, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Arizona

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $12,571.71
    Start this claim

    State ID 974719329

  • Worth checking

    Mary Sr Valle

    Uncashed check · Montebello, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank, Na (apecs 1009)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $10,881.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011082871

  • Worth checking

    Mario Self Valle

    Cash held by the State · Pico Rivera, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $8,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 998816239

  • Worth checking

    Mario J Valle

    Money order · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Western Union Financial Services Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,757.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 970744149

  • Worth checking

    Mary V Valli

    Cash held by the State · Vallejo, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,185.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 975903595

  • Worth checking

    Mario G Val

    Unclaimed refund · Huntington Bch, CA

    Reported by Progressive West Insurance Com

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,827.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 14856736

  • Worth checking

    Mary K Veal

    Stocks or securities · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,666.98 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 969458206

  • Worth checking

    Mario Villa

    Uncashed check · Indio, CA

    Reported by Pathward, National Association

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,603.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 1026510423

  • Worth checking

    Mary Ann Jt Vail

    Credit balance · Agoura Hills, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Clearing Services Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,549.78
    Start this claim

    State ID 1009551670

  • Worth checking

    Mary E Veale

    Stocks or securities · Indian Wells, CA

    Reported by American Electric Power Co Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,503.66 American Electric Power Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 13534790

  • Worth checking

    Mri A Valley

    Insurance proceeds · Newport Beach, CA

    Reported by Anthem Insurance Companies 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.

    $1,439.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 14733988

  • Worth checking

    Mar Apts Val

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,200.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 989667294

  • Worth checking

    Mary Ann Villa

    Escrow balance · San Leandro, CA

    Reported by First American Title Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 976542660

  • Worth checking

    Mary N Villa

    Unpaid dividends · Covina, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $875.90 Bank Of America Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010462049

  • Worth checking

    Mary Viale

    Cash held by the State · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Jhusa John Hancock Life Ins Co Usa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $803.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 968669296

  • Worth checking

    Maura Valle

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Alliance United Ins. Co Llc

    $799.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 1008171242

  • Worth checking

    Madeline Vela

    Cash held by the State · Covina, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $112,192.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 1013649130

  • Worth checking

    M D Villa

    Stocks or securities · Chula Vista, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $9,267.92 Prudential Financial Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 971805394

  • Worth checking

    M Prescott Viola

    Cash held by the State · Seal Beach, CA

    Reported by Service Corporation Intl.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,579.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071970057

  • Worth checking

    M Villa

    Pension or retirement funds · Wilmington, CA

    Reported by Union Bank N.a.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,370.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 955961118

  • Worth checking

    Maxine P Vela

    Mineral or royalty payments · Santa Paula, CA

    Reported by Citation Oil & Gas Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,695.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 993145187

  • Worth checking

    M Waelty Viola

    Cash held by the State · Red Bluff, CA

    Reported by Click N Close Inc. Fka Mid America Mort

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,334.78
    Start this claim

    State ID 1060587460

  • Worth checking

    Maricella Vela

    Cash held by the State · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Loya Casualty Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,704.77
    Start this claim

    State ID 1046032429

  • Worth checking

    M Allen Est Viola

    Mineral or royalty payments · Azusa, CA

    Reported by Sentinel Peak Resources California Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,473.77
    Start this claim

    State ID 996046717

  • Worth checking

    Miguel Sandoval Vela

    Escrow balance

    Reported by Cenlar Fsb

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,323.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 988508640

  • Worth checking

    Miguel Sandoval Vela

    Escrow balance · Stanton, CA

    Reported by Cenlar Fsb

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,323.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 988508640

  • Worth checking

    Manuel Vela

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange (manual Entries)

    $899.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 15629169

  • Worth checking

    Miriam S Vela

    Money order

    Reported by Union Bank N.a.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $875.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025173267

  • Worth checking

    M E Valle

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Equity Group Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $826.86 Eaton Vance Balanced Fund A
    Start this claim

    State ID 16930673

  • Worth checking

    Vela

    Uncashed check · La Puente, CA

    Reported by Select Portfolio Servicing Inc

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

    $813.31
    Start this claim

    State ID 954180643

  • Worth checking

    Maria A Velazquez

    Savings account · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $14,820.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 976595411

  • Worth checking

    Maria T Velasquez

    Escrow balance · Fontana, CA

    Reported by Landamerica Financial Group Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $8,700.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 962711882

  • Worth checking

    Maria Luisa Arredondo Velasco

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Banc Of California

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,576.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030668853

  • Worth checking

    Maria C Velarde

    Stocks or securities · Moorpark, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,427.76 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 957507099

  • Worth checking

    Maria G Velazquez

    Uncashed check · Ontario, CA

    Reported by Arrowhead Central Credit Union

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,721.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045930421

  • Worth checking

    Maria D Velasquez

    Stocks or securities · Venice, CA

    Reported by National Financial Services Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,472.39 Principal Funds Inc Cap Appreciation Fd Cl A
    Start this claim

    State ID 981368889

  • Worth checking

    Maria Meza Velasco

    Cash held by the State · Huntington Park, CA

    Reported by Isi Trust Fund

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,347.43 Providentmutual Investment Shs
    Start this claim

    State ID 1475441

  • Worth checking

    Maria Velasquez

    Uncashed check · Hercules, CA

    Reported by Loancare Llc

    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.

    $3,261.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044389433

  • Worth checking

    Maria R Velasquez

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,903.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 989614430

  • Worth checking

    Maria Socorro Velasquez

    Escrow balance · Oxnard, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Home Loans

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,609.67
    Start this claim

    State ID 994775163

  • Worth checking

    Maria Velasquez

    Unpaid wages · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Talent Partners Commercial Services

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,303.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004441434

  • Worth checking

    Maria Velasquez

    Uncashed check · Esconido, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank, Na (apecs 1009)

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

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,256.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011101591

  • Worth checking

    Maria I Velasco

    Escrow balance · Stevenson Ranch, CA

    Reported by Dovenmuehle Mortgage Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,170.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 1012746707

  • Worth checking

    Maria I Velazquez

    Uncashed check · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0158-washington Square Branch

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,168.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 12190705

  • Worth checking

    Maria E Velasco

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America N A

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,985.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 16959870

  • Worth checking

    Maria Velasco

    Cash held by the State · El Sobrante, CA

    Reported by Whole Foods Market Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,733.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 991582155

  • Worth checking

    Maria Velasquez

    Uncashed check · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Jp Morgan Chase Bank Na 703

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,732.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014315114

  • Worth checking

    Maria Velazquez

    Cash held by the State · Avenal, CA

    Reported by Highmark Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,669.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 993079553

  • Worth checking

    Maria Vela-renteria

    Cash held by the State · Freedom, CA

    Reported by Pathward

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,600.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041120584

  • Worth checking

    Maria Velarde

    Cash held by the State · Modesto, CA

    Reported by Continental Exchange Solutions Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1012944185

  • Worth checking

    Maria C Velasco

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Primerica Shareholder Services

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,434.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 985398421

  • Worth checking

    Maria S Velazco

    Savings account · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,411.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 968891110

  • Worth checking

    Maria Velazquez

    Cash held by the State · Avenal, CA

    Reported by Highmark Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,405.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1008738921

  • Worth checking

    Maria Velasco

    Cash held by the State · Pico Rivera, CA

    Reported by Pathward

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,400.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040967010

  • Worth checking

    Maria D Velasco

    Escrow balance · Lancaster, CA

    Reported by Dovenmuehle Mortgage Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,396.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032320212

  • Worth checking

    Maria R Velazquez

    Uncashed check · Lincoln, CA

    Reported by Loancare Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,233.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044389441

  • Worth checking

    Maria Isabel Velasquez

    Stocks or securities · Clovis, CA

    Reported by Duke Realty Corporation Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,228.67 Duke Realty Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005178111

  • Worth checking

    Maria E Velasco

    Stocks or securities · N Hollywood, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc (ca)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,227.69 Prudential Financial Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 956599261

  • Worth checking

    Maria Velazquez

    Cash held by the State · Avenal, CA

    Reported by Highmark Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,187.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 997256351

  • Worth checking

    Maria Elena Velazquez

    Cash held by the State · Canoga Park, CA

    Reported by Alliance United Ins. Co Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,068.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 999410402

  • Worth checking

    Maria A Velasquez

    Uncashed check · San Bernardino, CA

    Reported by E*trade Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,030.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 955458330

  • Worth checking

    Maria E Velasquez

    Savings account · San Ysidro, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,028.78
    Start this claim

    State ID 15901130

  • Worth checking

    Maria S Velasquez

    Uncashed check · Panorama City, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank, Na (apecs 1009)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,009.43
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006145733

  • Worth checking

    Maria Elenes Velazquez

    Escrow balance · Compton, CA

    Reported by International City Escrow Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 959102803

  • Worth checking

    Maria De L Velazquez-pastrana

    Savings account · Tlalpan Df,

    Reported by Citibank (banamex Usa)

    $954.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 19000383

  • Worth checking

    Maria D Velazco

    Cash held by the State · Hayward, CA

    Reported by Sigue Corporation

    $950.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 968608972

  • Worth checking

    Maria Velazquez

    Cash held by the State · Avenal, CA

    Reported by Highmark Inc.

    $879.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1000978490

  • Worth checking

    Maria D Velasquez

    Stocks or securities · Chatsworth, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $871.88 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 18879858

  • Worth checking

    Maria Alexandra Velazquez

    Savings account · Pixley, CA

    Reported by Tucoemas Federal Credit Union

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $865.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 1028181113

  • Worth checking

    Maria Velasco

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Moneygram Payment Systems Inc

    $800.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027966454

  • Worth checking

    Maria Velazquez

    Savings account · Hawthorne, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    $798.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024277648

  • Worth checking

    Maria Velazquez

    Escrow balance · Moreno Valley, CA

    Reported by Countrywide Home Loans Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $792.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 956459506

  • Worth checking

    Maria J Velazquez

    Escrow balance · Oxnard, CA

    Reported by Chicago Title Company

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    $791.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 952694233

  • Worth checking

    Maria Velasquez

    Unclaimed refund · Chatsworth, CA

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

    $785.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 961653722

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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 $45,457.

  • Vela Manuel

    Probate estate · Fresno County · 2018

    Matched on Vela Manuel (decedent)

    $45,456.75
    Ask about this estate

    State ID 993681642
    Case PA 209151

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.

  • Valla Mary Frances

    Probate estate · Riverside County · 2000

    Matched on Valla Mary Frances (decedent)

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

    $1.07 closed

    State ID 956806288
    Case RP71343

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.