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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.

597 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $154,274 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 2,626 records under the surname Santa, worth $2,114,781. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Monica Pier Santa

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Pepsi Bottling Group

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $8,478.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 973406322

  • Strong match

    Monica Auto Detail Santa

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Cca Citibank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,598.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 989708385

  • Strong match

    Monica Mitsubishi Santa

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Universal Underwriters Service Corporati

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,429.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 957026789

  • Strong match

    Monica Hyundai Santa

    Cash held by the State · West Los Angele, CA

    Reported by Hyundai Motor America

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,223.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 12862267

  • Strong match

    Monica European Santa

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na (908802)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018149665

  • Strong match

    Monica Fertility Specialists Santa

    Credit balance · Venice, CA

    Reported by Steris Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,627.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 968046419

  • Strong match

    Monica Acu Santa

    Insurance proceeds · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,599.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 15816995

  • Strong match

    Monica Florist Santa

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Uber Technologies Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,180.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 1072577452

  • Strong match

    Monica Acura Santa

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by American Honda Motor Co. Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 14648706

  • Strong match

    Monica Proper Hotel Santa

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Expedia Group, Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1037062060

  • Strong match

    Monica H Santa

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Delaware Vs New York Settlement

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,968.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 2070677

  • Strong match

    Monica Audi Santa

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,960.63
    Start this claim

    State ID 987987888

  • Strong match

    Monica Volkswagen Lexus Santa

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Travelers Indemnity Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,599.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 966314607

  • Strong match

    Monica C Santa

    Uncashed check · Santa Monica,

    Reported by Santa Monica Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,596.34
    Start this claim

    State ID 4180019

  • Strong match

    Monica Rent Control Santa

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Premier America Credit Union

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,544.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 956731281

  • Strong match

    Monica Seafood Santa

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Coasthills Credit Union

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030821324

  • Strong match

    Monica Post Office Santa

    Uncashed check · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Us Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,445.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011501727

  • Strong match

    Monica Chrysle Santa

    Cash held by the State · Santa Maria, CA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,359.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 987071836

  • Strong match

    Monica Gyn Obmedic Santa

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by American General Life & Accident Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,276.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 5400919

  • Strong match

    Monica Seafood Santa

    Uncashed check · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Microsoft Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,107.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019202810

  • Strong match

    Monica Honda Of Santa

    Uncashed check · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by American Honda Finance Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,087.78
    Start this claim

    State ID 1037845159

  • Strong match

    Monica Hospitamed Ctr Santa

    Insurance proceeds · Calabasas, CA

    Reported by Aet Health Care Plan Of California, Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,058.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 16691115

  • Strong match

    Monica Family Santa

    Unclaimed refund · Santa Moni, CA

    Reported by Delaware Vs New York Settlement

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,006.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 11114105

  • Strong match

    Monica Mountains Santa

    Savings account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by California Federal Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,859.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 11529241

  • Strong match

    Monica Fertility Santa

    Credit balance · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Fisher Scientific Company Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,788.69
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030451354

  • Strong match

    Monica Gynecologica Santa

    Insurance proceeds · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Aetna Health Of California Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,759.21
    Start this claim

    State ID 18766327

  • Strong match

    Monica Immediate Santa

    Uncashed check · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank Na

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,746.73
    Start this claim

    State ID 983472141

  • Strong match

    Monica Coa Santa

    Savings account · Orange, CA

    Reported by Eagle Community Credit Union

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,726.55
    Start this claim

    State ID 993054339

  • Strong match

    Monica Bay Phy Santa

    Stocks or securities · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Change Healthcare Solutions Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,600.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 963044352

  • Strong match

    Monica Chrysle Santa

    Cash held by the State · Santa Maria, CA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,590.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 987071837

  • Strong match

    Monica Auto Body Santa

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by American Express Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,516.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 18029066

  • Strong match

    Monica Ford Santa

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Government Employees Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,493.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031005036

  • Strong match

    Monica Importmotors Santa

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Universal Underwriters Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,413.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 13278120

  • Strong match

    Monica Western Santa

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Truck Insurance Exchange

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,366.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 981966551

  • Strong match

    Monica Seafood Santa

    Unpaid wages · Rancho Dominguez, CA

    Reported by Ceridian Hcm Holding Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,289.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1028416629

  • Strong match

    Monica Ford Santa

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Balboa Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,288.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 13561723

  • Strong match

    Monica Bay Physicians Santa

    Uncashed check · Culver City, CA

    Reported by E! Entertainment Television Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,200.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 982239524

  • Strong match

    Monica Aids Project Santa

    Stocks or securities · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Blackrock Balanced Capital Fund Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,172.33 Blackrock Balanced Capital Cl I
    Start this claim

    State ID 985485048

  • Strong match

    Monica Montessori Santa

    Insurance proceeds · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Union Security Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,151.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 15004301

  • Strong match

    Monica Vw Santa

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by State Farm Fire And Casualty Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,138.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 10940326

  • Strong match

    Monica Mitsubishi Santa

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Hsbc Finance Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,108.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 17724058

  • Strong match

    Monica Bay Physicians Santa

    Credit balance · Culver City, CA

    Reported by Pfizer Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,087.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025051683

  • Strong match

    Monica Helth Ins Santa

    Cash held by the State · Oxnard, CA

    Reported by 70 Unum Life Insurance Company Of America

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,074.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 970870731

  • Strong match

    Monica Healthcare Santa

    Uncashed check · Unknown, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na (908802)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,063.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011900360

  • Strong match

    Monica Chrysle Santa

    Cash held by the State · Santa Maria, CA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,049.71
    Start this claim

    State ID 987071838

  • Strong match

    Monica Seafood Santa

    Cash held by the State · West Los Angele, CA

    Reported by Times Mirror Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,045.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 13767590

  • Strong match

    Monica Auto Body Santa

    Insurance proceeds · Culver City, CA

    Reported by Lyndon Property Insurance

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,025.63
    Start this claim

    State ID 15114579

  • Strong match

    Monica Girls Fastpitch Santa

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Paypal Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,024.81
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024177270

  • Strong match

    Monica Lexus Santa

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by United Financial Casualty Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 17633296

  • Strong match

    Monica Neighborhood Santa

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Rli Insurance Company

    $988.46
    Start this claim

    State ID 13073099

  • Strong match

    Monica B Santa

    Credit balance · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Vision Service Plan

    $986.62
    Start this claim

    State ID 987952867

  • Strong match

    Monica Pediatric Me Santa

    Insurance proceeds · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Blue Cross Of California

    $956.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 16403642

  • Strong match

    Monica Body Craft Santa

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Hartford Fire Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $943.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 1026111373

  • Strong match

    Monica Transportation Santa

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by P.f. Chang's China Bistro, Inc.

    $935.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039525820

  • Strong match

    Monica Healthcare C Santa

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Anthem Inc

    $912.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001467991

  • Strong match

    Monica Mitsubishi Santa

    Uncashed check · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Global Payments Check Recovery Services

    $900.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 965156207

  • Strong match

    Monica Hematology O Santa

    Insurance proceeds · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Unitedhealthcare Insurance Co

    $880.34
    Start this claim

    State ID 16608797

  • Strong match

    Monica Shoes Santa

    Credit balance · Glendale, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    $874.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045256559

  • Strong match

    Monica Pl Collection Santa

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Stewart Title Of Calif., Inc. State Division

    $860.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 14656564

  • Strong match

    Monica Mitsubishi Santa

    Uncashed check · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Computerized Vehicle Registration

    $858.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 964986654

  • Strong match

    Monica Plaza Med Santa

    Uncashed check · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Ghmsi Inc

    $857.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 979688261

  • Strong match

    Monica Plaza Med Santa

    Uncashed check · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Ghmsi Inc

    $857.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 979688211

  • Strong match

    Monica Art Dealer Santa

    Savings account · Venice, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank Na

    $855.97
    Start this claim

    State ID 15618779

  • Strong match

    Monica Pediatric Me Santa

    Insurance proceeds · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Blue Cross Of California

    $855.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 17093884

  • Strong match

    Monica Shores Santa

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    $853.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 974730123

  • Strong match

    Monica Ford Santa

    Insurance proceeds · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by State Farm General Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $846.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 15065636

  • Strong match

    Monica Hospita Santa

    Insurance proceeds · Calabasas, CA

    Reported by Aet Health Care Plan Of California, Inc.

    $807.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 16691151

  • Strong match

    Monica Orthopaedic Santa

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Cedars-sinai Medical Center

    $791.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 1046067290

  • Strong match

    Monica Lexus Santa

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by United Financial Casualty Co

    $780.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 18530773

  • Strong match

    Monica Ford Santa

    Credit balance · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Lkq Corporation

    $759.78
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017918119

  • Strong match

    Monica Seafoods Santa

    Cash held by the State · Rancho Dominguez, CA

    Reported by Nicholas & Co. Inc.

    $759.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 1059557807

  • Strong match

    Monica Audi Santa

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Autonation Inc.

    $752.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1015055814

  • Strong match

    Monica H Santa

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    $734.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 13841005

  • Strong match

    Monica Bodycraft Santa

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by W Insurance Company

    $732.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019024842

  • Strong match

    Monica D Santa

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by The Doctors Management Company

    $731.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 9341467

  • Strong match

    Monica Ford Lincoln Santa

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Nissan Motor Acceptance Company Llc

    $722.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 1037724573

  • Strong match

    Monica Ford Santa

    Credit balance · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Lkq Corporation

    $713.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017918118

  • Strong match

    Monica Courthouse Santa

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    $700.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 976583778

  • Strong match

    Monica Audi Santa

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Government Employees Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $699.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 1046207272

  • Strong match

    Monica Western Santa

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Truck Insurance Exchange

    $688.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 981966550

  • Strong match

    Monica C Santa

    Uncashed check · Santa Monica,

    Reported by Santa Monica Bank

    $668.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 4180015

  • Strong match

    Monica Young Republican Santa

    Savings account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Security Pacific National Bank Sixth & Flower

    $657.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 10039432

  • Strong match

    Monica Dermatology Santa

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Health Net Life Insurance Co

    $653.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 1028045648

  • Strong match

    Monica Community Santa

    Cash held by the State · Cerritos, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $625.12
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031664624

  • Strong match

    Monica Glass Santa

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by The Ohio Casualty Insurance

    $623.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 15240763

  • Strong match

    Monica Auto Bo Santa

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica Ca, CA

    Reported by Hertz Corporation

    $617.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 14525861

  • Strong match

    Monica Ford Santa

    Insurance proceeds · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by State Farm General Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $612.94
    Start this claim

    State ID 15060318

  • Strong match

    Monica Motorcars L Santa

    Unclaimed refund · Signal Hill, CA

    Reported by Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp

    $612.31
    Start this claim

    State ID 963636462

  • Strong match

    Monica Body Craft Santa

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Hartford Fire Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $601.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033006690

  • Strong match

    Monica Cardiop Santa

    Insurance proceeds · Beverly Hills, CA

    Reported by Fremont Compensation Insurancecompany

    $600.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 15296441

  • Strong match

    Monica Protect Santa

    Uncashed check · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Citibank N A

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $588.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018441516

  • Strong match

    Monica Collision Ctr Santa

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Trinity Universal Insurance

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $587.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 1008178109

  • Strong match

    Monica Orthopaedi Santa

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Office Of Special Deputy Receiver

    $583.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 962897105

  • Strong match

    Monica Dialysis Santa

    Insurance proceeds · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Horizon Healthcare

    $575.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 16825094

  • Strong match

    Monica Dialysis Santa

    Insurance proceeds · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Horizon Healthcare

    $571.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 16825095

  • Strong match

    Monica Animal Shelter Santa

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Paypal

    $566.53
    Start this claim

    State ID 1036858229

  • Strong match

    Monica R Restaurant Santa

    Unclaimed refund · Malibu, CA

    Reported by American Family Life Assurance Co. Of Columbus

    $562.44
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025081296

  • Strong match

    Monica Chmber Ofcommerce Santa

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by P.f. Chang's China Bistro, Inc.

    $550.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039525860

  • Strong match

    Monica Seafood Santa

    Cash held by the State · Ranco Dominguez, CA

    Reported by Ryder Truck Rental Inc

    $550.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 965477660

  • Strong match

    Monica Body Craft Santa

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Hartford Fire Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $548.07
    Start this claim

    State ID 1026111374

Showing the 100 most valuable of 597. 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.

  • Santa Tony

    Probate estate · Riverside County · 1996

    Matched on Santa Mark (heir)

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

    $1,028.49 closed

    State ID 956813343
    Case IP14186

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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