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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.

932 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $469,073 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 7,330 records under the surname Cortez, worth $3,713,465. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Miguel Cortez

    Cash held by the State · West Covina, CA

    Reported by American Bonding Company Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,561.69
    Start this claim

    State ID 955023227

  • Strong match

    Miguel Cortez

    Uncashed check · Coachella, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank, Na (apecs 1009)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,556.44
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006169646

  • Strong match

    Miguel A Cortez

    Pension or retirement funds · Pacoima, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank - Pars

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,842.07
    Start this claim

    State ID 983527838

  • Strong match

    Miguel Garcia Cortez

    Uncashed check · Pico Rivera, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a. (1703)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,416.31
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044681905

  • Strong match

    Miguel M Cortez

    Insurance proceeds · Port Hueneme, CA

    Reported by Century National Insurance

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,319.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 17236660

  • Strong match

    Miguel Cortez

    Cash held by the State · San Fernando, CA

    Reported by Platinum Claims Services Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,189.61
    Start this claim

    State ID 965002871

  • Strong match

    Miguel Cortez

    Unclaimed refund · Simi Valley, CA

    Reported by Chase Home Finance Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,177.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 18840005

  • Strong match

    Miguel Cortez

    Unpaid wages · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Wal-mart Stores Inc. And Subsidiaries

    $885.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045617011

  • Strong match

    Miguel A Cortez

    Stocks or securities · Calexico, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $516.37 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16275967

  • Strong match

    Miguel Cortez

    Savings account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California-south

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $499.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 959748563

  • Strong match

    Miguel A Cortez

    Unpaid wages · El Monte, CA

    Reported by Structural I Company

    $457.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 17882245

  • Strong match

    Miguel R Cortez

    Cash held by the State · San Fernando, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    $414.43
    Start this claim

    State ID 967457755

  • Likely match

    M Martin Cortez

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,179.71
    Start this claim

    State ID 976586470

  • Likely match

    M Cortez

    Pension or retirement funds · Compton, CA

    Reported by State Of California Savings Plus

    $430.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 16579566

  • Likely match

    Miguel Angel Cortes

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,728.31
    Start this claim

    State ID 994648144

  • Likely match

    Miguel A Cardoso

    Uncashed check · Suisun City, CA

    Reported by Loancare Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,491.91
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030453435

  • Likely match

    Miguel Cortes

    Unpaid wages · Watsonville, CA

    Reported by Barrett Business Services Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,134.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025009527

  • Likely match

    Miguel A Cardoso

    Uncashed check · Suisun City, CA

    Reported by Loancare Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,066.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018164054

  • Likely match

    Miguel Cortes

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Pathward

    $996.55
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040920902

  • Worth checking

    Magali Curtis

    Uncashed check · Oceanside, CA

    Reported by Cenlar Fsb

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,100.01
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030566281

  • Worth checking

    Magali Curtis

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,100.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 987988979

  • Worth checking

    Marcella M Cortez

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Travelers Indemnity 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.

    $107,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 995079021

  • Worth checking

    Maria M Cortez

    Stocks or securities · South San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Quanta Services 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.

    $46,672.65 Quanta Services Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025526486

  • Worth checking

    Mariano C Cortez

    Uncashed check · Hayward, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $29,078.81
    Start this claim

    State ID 981547405

  • Worth checking

    Marcella M Cortez

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Travelers Indemnity 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.

    $20,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 995079022

  • Worth checking

    Maria Cortez

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $18,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 974725284

  • Worth checking

    Maria Cortez

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $17,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 974725283

  • Worth checking

    Michael G Cortez

    Stocks or securities · Cypress, CA

    Reported by The Dreyfus Fund

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $11,733.94 Dreyfus Fund Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 14672604

  • Worth checking

    Maria L Cortez

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $10,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 989567143

  • Worth checking

    Maria L Cortez

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $10,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 989567142

  • Worth checking

    Maria L Cortez

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $10,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 989567141

  • Worth checking

    Mary M Cortez

    Cash held by the State · Lemon Grove, CA

    Reported by Recon Trust Company Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,766.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 984854935

  • Worth checking

    Mike Cortez

    Cash held by the State · San Bernardino, CA

    Reported by Physicians Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,275.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024714974

  • Worth checking

    Michelle Cortez

    Cash held by the State · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Fntg Holdings Llc

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    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.

    $5,131.77
    Start this claim

    State ID 980669516

  • Worth checking

    Maria L Cortez

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California-north

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 959958526

  • Worth checking

    Maria L Cortez

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California-north

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 959958525

  • Worth checking

    Manuel M Cortez

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Park Avenue Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,948.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 984220845

  • Worth checking

    Maria Cortez

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Park Avenue Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,948.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 984220845

  • Worth checking

    Marinela Cortez

    Uncashed check · Losangeles, CA

    Reported by Sbb &t Ral Funding Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,803.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 961598567

  • Worth checking

    Michael A Cortez

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,594.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043739493

  • Worth checking

    Maria Cortez

    Uncashed check · Sun Valley, CA

    Reported by Countrywide Home Loans Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,403.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 18363822

  • Worth checking

    Michael R Cortez

    Stocks or securities · Canyon Country, CA

    Reported by National Financial Services Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,002.42 Principal Inv Disc L/c Blend Cl A
    Start this claim

    State ID 966563497

  • Worth checking

    Manuel T Cortez

    Cash held by the State · Armona, CA

    Reported by Family Service Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,794.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 984220557

  • Worth checking

    Manuel Cortez

    Unclaimed refund · Chino, CA

    Reported by Ford Motor Credit Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,785.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 14758776

  • Worth checking

    Manuel F Cortez

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,779.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 961490043

  • Worth checking

    Martin Cortez

    Savings account · Inglewood, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,501.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 15899703

  • Worth checking

    Maria A Cortez

    Stocks or securities · Granada Hills, CA

    Reported by Principal Financial Group Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,480.40 Principal Financial Group
    Start this claim

    State ID 964315431

  • Worth checking

    Michelle Cortez

    Cash held by the State · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Fntg Holdings Llc

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    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.

    $2,813.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 980669517

  • Worth checking

    Marlene Cortez

    Cash held by the State · Stockton, CA

    Reported by State Compensation Insurance Fund

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,648.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 986026153

  • Worth checking

    Mariano C Cortez

    Savings account · Hayward, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,483.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 981425092

  • Worth checking

    Maria C Cortez

    Uncashed check · Fontana, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,388.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032888084

  • Worth checking

    Mario E Cortez

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,278.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032990758

  • Worth checking

    M M Cardoza

    Stocks or securities · Redondo Beach, CA

    Reported by Honeywell International

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,124.68 Alliedsignal Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 12440228

  • Worth checking

    Mf Cortez

    Pension or retirement funds · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank - Pars

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,122.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 975651101

  • Worth checking

    Mn Cortez

    Pension or retirement funds · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Union Bank Of California, N.a.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,938.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 18148559

  • Worth checking

    Martha Cortez

    Unpaid wages

    Reported by 24 Hour Home Care

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,935.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 1038383875

  • Worth checking

    Martha L Cortez

    Credit balance · Compton, CA

    Reported by Western Dental Services Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,927.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 973048534

  • Worth checking

    Mckenna B Cortez

    Unpaid dividends · Clovis, CA

    Reported by Coca-cola Company The

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,914.28 Coca Cola Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010723050

  • Worth checking

    Maria Cortez

    Cash held by the State · Santa Rosa, CA

    Reported by Pathward

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,821.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040946744

  • Worth checking

    Mary Ann Cortez

    Stocks or securities · San Leandro, CA

    Reported by Intel Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,745.94 Intel Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 954251277

  • Worth checking

    Matthew M Cortez

    Uncashed check · Redding, CA

    Reported by Union Bank N.a.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,742.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014134726

  • Worth checking

    Manuela N Cortez

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,703.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 980971807

  • Worth checking

    Market Cortez

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California-north

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,696.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 959958528

  • Worth checking

    Michelle M Cortez

    Cash held by the State · Moorpark, CA

    Reported by Blue Cross Of Idaho

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,657.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 999078666

  • Worth checking

    Manuel P Cortez

    Stocks or securities · San Fernando,

    Reported by General Motors Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,607.49 Delphi Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 13237028

  • Worth checking

    Manuel P Cortez

    Stocks or securities · San Fernando,

    Reported by General Motors Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,607.49 Delphi Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 13237028

  • Worth checking

    Maria Cortez

    Cash held by the State · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Viking Insurance Company Of Wisconsin

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,555.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 978112362

  • Worth checking

    M Klumas Curtis

    Escrow balance · Crestline, CA

    Reported by Citimortgage Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,555.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 974575250

  • Worth checking

    Mayra Cortez

    Escrow balance · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Dovenmuehle Mortgage Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,525.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032317372

  • Worth checking

    Moises G Cortez

    Escrow balance · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Fnf Utc Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 973569047

  • Worth checking

    Marilee Cortez

    Uncashed check · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Loancare Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,494.67
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044382292

  • Worth checking

    Manuel E Cortez

    Uncashed check · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Loancare Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,494.67
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044382292

  • Worth checking

    Maria H Cortez

    Credit balance · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Synchrony Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,492.61
    Start this claim

    State ID 995725130

  • Worth checking

    Maria C Cortez

    Unclaimed refund · Porterville, CA

    Reported by State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,467.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001231548

  • Worth checking

    Meat Market Cortez

    Unclaimed refund · Porterville, CA

    Reported by Foster Dairy Farms

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,450.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 16698151

  • Worth checking

    Manuel Cortez

    Deposit held · Fresno, CA

    Reported by Citibank Na Cca

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,400.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006879479

  • Worth checking

    Matilde Cortez

    Cash held by the State · Simi Valley, CA

    Reported by Pathward

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,400.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041120292

  • Worth checking

    Marcos Jr Cortez

    Uncashed check · San Jose, 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.

    $1,400.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034111097

  • Worth checking

    Marco A Cortez

    Cash held by the State · Salinas, CA

    Reported by Express Scripts Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,400.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039217662

  • Worth checking

    Melissa E Cortez

    Pension or retirement funds · Huntington Beach, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank - Pars

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,373.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 983527837

  • Worth checking

    Maria Cortez

    Cash held by the State · Lamont, CA

    Reported by Pacific Pioneer Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,311.81
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010169314

  • Worth checking

    Maria L Cortez

    Uncashed check · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Washington Mutual Bank (68-0172274)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,298.41
    Start this claim

    State ID 13629575

  • Worth checking

    Marleny Cortez

    Deposit held

    Reported by Department Of Financial Protection And Innovation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,290.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025645983

  • Worth checking

    Maria M Cortez

    Uncashed check · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0035-san Jose Main

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,266.94
    Start this claim

    State ID 13571780

  • Worth checking

    Michael Cortez

    Insurance proceeds · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Delta Dental Of California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,251.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 18894752

  • Worth checking

    Mary Cortez

    Stocks or securities · Merced, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,222.08 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032338348

  • Worth checking

    Melendez Blanca Cortez

    Money order · Mendiota, CA

    Reported by Intermex Wire Transfer Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,200.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1020881892

  • Worth checking

    Maria Cortez

    Escrow balance · Chino, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,180.53
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045321740

  • Worth checking

    Maria E Cortez

    Uncashed check · Covina, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Pre-paid Card

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,151.43
    Start this claim

    State ID 984825182

  • Worth checking

    Maria D Cortez

    Deposit held · H Matamoros Tam,

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,150.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 16966643

  • Worth checking

    Marcos A Cortez

    Deposit held · H Matamoros Tam,

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,150.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 16966643

  • Worth checking

    Marcos E Cortez

    Deposit held · H Matamoros Tam,

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,150.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 16966643

  • Worth checking

    Mercedez Cortez

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by American National Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,119.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 988936288

  • Worth checking

    Maria P Cortez

    Savings account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Coast Savings & Loan

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,100.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 582907

  • Worth checking

    Melinda Cortez

    Escrow balance · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Nationstar Mortgage, Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,095.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025909734

  • Worth checking

    Maria N Cortez

    Cash held by the State · Sunnyvale, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,080.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 13712085

  • Worth checking

    Maria A Cortez

    Savings account · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0694-south Coast Fin Ctr Br

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,066.39
    Start this claim

    State ID 13576324

  • Worth checking

    Mercy Cortez

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles,

    Reported by Transamerica Retail Finanical Services Misc Checks

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,028.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 4854530

  • Worth checking

    Mario Cortez

    Cash held by the State · El Segundo, CA

    Reported by Paypal Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,026.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 972456667

  • Worth checking

    Maria Bandam Cortez

    Uncashed check · Culver City, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a. (908802)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,003.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 994360666

Showing the 100 most valuable of 932. That is a common name — add a first name or a city to narrow it, and try any former spelling.

Tell us if this name comes up again

Banks and insurers hand accounts to the State Controller roughly twice a year, and the file grows every time. We will keep checking this name against each new file and write to you if it appears.

Only about this name, and you can stop it from any email. We do not sell or share the address.

How You Are Protected

Our fee is capped at ten per cent of what is recovered by Code of Civil Procedure §1582, and nothing is owed until the State Controller has paid you. If we recover nothing, you owe nothing.

There is no deadline. The State holds unclaimed property indefinitely, so nothing here is urgent.

A Second State File

2 probate estates carry that name

Separately from unclaimed accounts, the State Controller publishes the estates of deceased people that reached it through county probate. This file names the decedent and the heirs on record, which the main file does not.

2 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.

  • Cortez Maria J

    Probate estate · San Diego County · 2005

    Matched on Cortez Maria J (decedent)

    3 heirs named on the State’s record

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

    $2,694.32 closed

    State ID 956828067
    Case P 179530

  • Cortez Adela G

    Probate estate · Los Angeles County · 2004

    Matched on Cortez Mary (heir)

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

    $1,692.10 closed

    State ID 956825045
    Case TP001981

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.