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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.

112 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $266,525 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 1,837 records under the surname Michelle, worth $1,280,648. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    R Sgro Michelle

    Unpaid wages · Chatsworth, CA

    Reported by Mushfiqur Chowdhury V Cwt Us Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,434.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 1072180031

  • Strong match

    R Bautista Michelle

    Cash held by the State · San Mateo, CA

    Reported by Bcbs Of Ma - Corporate

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,443.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 1063056891

  • Strong match

    R Martinez Michelle

    Credit balance · San Marcos, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,429.17
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071360505

  • Strong match

    R Beatty Michelle

    Cash held by the State · Hermosa Beach, CA

    Reported by Providence Health System Southern California

    $805.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 987202870

  • Strong match

    R Galaz Michelle

    Cash held by the State · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Voya Institutional Trust Co

    $334.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 987959872

  • Strong match

    R Salais Michelle

    Unpaid wages

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

    $307.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071920035

  • Strong match

    R Caudillo Michelle

    Uncashed check · Ontario, CA

    Reported by Ramirez V St George Auto Sales Inc Fund

    $296.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 1084310479

  • Strong match

    R Delamadrid Michelle

    Cash held by the State · Brentwood, CA

    Reported by Service Corporation Intl.

    $276.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071966345

  • Strong match

    R Pietrangelo Michelle

    Credit balance · Costa Mesa, CA

    Reported by Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    $273.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 1066330246

  • Strong match

    R Thomas Michelle

    Cash held by the State · Chico, CA

    Reported by Nw Retirement Solutions

    $273.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 1066910615

  • Strong match

    R Bradley Michelle

    Unpaid wages

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

    $231.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071852692

  • Strong match

    R Hill Michelle

    Cash held by the State · Camarillo, CA

    Reported by Treasurer Of Virginia

    $220.34
    Start this claim

    State ID 1059365649

  • Strong match

    R W Michelle

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Chicago Title Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $216.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 963588360

  • Strong match

    R Woodlyn Michelle

    Unpaid wages

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

    $213.77
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071936655

  • Strong match

    R La Bruno Michelle

    Cash held by the State · Temecula, CA

    Reported by Unitedhealthcare Insurance Co

    $208.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 985846635

  • Strong match

    R Downs Michelle

    Unpaid wages · Lathrop, CA

    Reported by United Parcel Service Inc. (oh)

    $203.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 1070640042

  • Strong match

    R T Michelle

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Chicago Title Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $192.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 963587912

  • Strong match

    R Fong Michelle

    Unclaimed refund · San Mateo, CA

    Reported by Pacific Bell Telephone Company

    $160.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 16780969

  • Strong match

    R Pitt Mcqueen Michelle

    Cash held by the State · Oak View, CA

    Reported by Anthem Inc

    $147.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 1020204827

  • Strong match

    R Campbell Michelle

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by At&t Services Inc.

    $137.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 18583682

  • Strong match

    R Poe Michelle

    Cash held by the State · Corona, CA

    Reported by Block Inc

    $130.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1089628298

  • Strong match

    R Sanchez L Michelle

    Pension or retirement funds · Bellflower, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank - Pars

    $122.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018781767

  • Strong match

    R Parker Michelle

    Unclaimed refund · Sunnyvale, CA

    Reported by Pacific Bell Telephone Company

    $121.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 16780970

  • Strong match

    R Yoshida Michelle

    Unpaid wages

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

    $111.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071937547

  • Strong match

    R Unger Michelle

    Unpaid wages

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

    $105.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071930270

  • Strong match

    R Congleton Mspt Michelle

    Insurance proceeds · Claremont, CA

    Reported by Pacificare Life & Health Ins Company

    $102.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 18809525

  • Strong match

    R Trujilloattorney Cl Michelle

    Uncashed check · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:1664-atty/client Trust-iolta

    $100.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 12727199

  • Strong match

    R Penney Michelle

    Credit balance · Oceanside, CA

    Reported by Kohls Inc

    $100.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 981703152

  • Likely match

    Rix Michelle

    Cash held by the State · Santa Cruz, CA

    Reported by American Maturity Life

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $224,713.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069846491

  • Likely match

    Rosales Michelle

    Uncashed check · Fpo, AE

    Reported by Clarke V Amn Services Llc Fund

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,951.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 1067916449

  • Likely match

    Ruth Ollie Michelle

    Uncashed check · Newberg, OR

    Reported by Inland Counties Regional Center Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,879.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 1066019882

  • Likely match

    Ruiz Albor Michelle

    Cash held by the State · Santa Rosa, CA

    Reported by Nw Retirement Solutions

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,985.53
    Start this claim

    State ID 1066903943

  • Likely match

    Rodriguez Michelle

    Uncashed check · Bell, CA

    Reported by Helaire V Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp Et Al

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,576.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 1072301676

  • Likely match

    Ripplinger Michelle

    Escrow balance · Clovis, CA

    Reported by United Shore Financial Services Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,170.76
    Start this claim

    State ID 1061829644

  • Likely match

    Russ Michelle

    Cash held by the State · Clovis, CA

    Reported by National Union Fire Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,110.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014991120

  • Likely match

    Roulston Michelle

    Cash held by the State · Camarillo, CA

    Reported by Stripe Inc

    $798.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 1059006476

  • Likely match

    Reddington Michelle

    Unpaid wages · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Hilton Domestic Operating Company, Inc.

    $767.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 1022828227

  • Likely match

    Romero Michelle

    Unpaid wages · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Paychex, Inc.

    $742.98
    Start this claim

    State ID 1060079294

  • Likely match

    Row Michelle

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Airbnb, Inc. & Affiliates

    $665.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033247149

  • Likely match

    Ronchetti Michelle

    Unpaid wages

    Reported by Phoenix Settlement Admn. (acuna V. Bass Pro)

    $655.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071415343

  • Likely match

    Rice Michelle

    Credit balance · Moreno Valley, CA

    Reported by Sahawneh Dental Corporation

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

    $612.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069322091

  • Likely match

    Rodriquez Michelle

    Stocks or securities · Chula Vista, CA

    Reported by Prime Asset Management

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $600.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1057868280

  • Likely match

    Rendon Michelle

    Unpaid wages · Tustin, CA

    Reported by Townsend V. Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc

    $598.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 1088080957

  • Likely match

    Ruben Interiors Michelle

    Credit balance · Unknown, CA

    Reported by Ferguson Enterprises Llc

    $548.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024730775

  • Likely match

    Reddington Michelle

    Unpaid wages · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Hilton Domestic Operating Company, Inc.

    $493.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 1009844926

  • Likely match

    Romualdo Michelle

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Beneficial State Bank

    $449.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 1064355903

  • Likely match

    Reed Michelle

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Valdez V Genesis Healthcare Fund 2

    $433.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 1070633019

  • Likely match

    Roti Michelle

    Uncashed check · Sunnyvale, CA

    Reported by Finco Services Inc Dba Current

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $384.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1066282261

  • Likely match

    Roti Michelle

    Uncashed check · Sunnyvale, CA

    Reported by Finco Services Inc Dba Current

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $384.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1066282261

  • Likely match

    Ragsdale Michelle

    Unpaid wages · San Pedro, CA

    Reported by Phnix Sett Adm Williams V Complex Legal

    $355.73
    Start this claim

    State ID 1068917539

  • Likely match

    Ramos Michelle

    Cash held by the State · Bellflower, CA

    Reported by W Insurance Company

    $337.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045939506

  • Likely match

    Romero Michelle

    Stocks or securities · Yorba Linda, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $329.99 American International Group Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071354877

  • Likely match

    Ruan Michelle

    Unpaid wages · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Travis V Amn Staffing Services, Llc, Et Al

    $323.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069855331

  • Likely match

    Ramirez Michelle

    Credit balance · Woodland Hls, CA

    Reported by 1661 Inc Dba Goat

    $318.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1037213886

  • Likely match

    Rhyner Michelle

    Uncashed check · Newport Coast, CA

    Reported by Clarke V Amn Services Llc Fund

    $293.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 1067916391

  • Likely match

    Rogel Michelle

    Uncashed check · Pacoima, CA

    Reported by Mutual Of America Life Insurance

    $292.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 1058627999

  • Likely match

    Renee Martin Michelle

    Unpaid wages · Harbor City, CA

    Reported by Hcsg West Llc

    $290.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 1061172644

  • Likely match

    Roy Designs Michelle

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by First Data Merchant Services

    $282.43
    Start this claim

    State ID 998998244

  • Likely match

    Randall Michelle

    Unclaimed refund · Ventura, CA

    Reported by Southern California Gas Co.

    $282.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 970342331

  • Likely match

    Roy Michelle

    Uncashed check · Fontana, CA

    Reported by Contreras V Ralphs Grocery Company Fund

    $279.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069832848

  • Likely match

    Reyesleon Michelle

    Pension or retirement funds · Sanger, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank - Pars

    $272.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069111841

  • Likely match

    Rallo Michelle

    Cash held by the State · Rocklin, CA

    Reported by Alaska Airlines

    $261.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 1066114468

  • Likely match

    Roberts Michelle

    Unpaid wages · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Salesforce.com Inc

    $250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1013471613

  • Likely match

    Rauschenbach Michelle

    Cash held by the State · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

    Reported by Stoneledge Furniture Llc

    $250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1035365742

  • Likely match

    Rowland Michelle

    Cash held by the State · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Stripe Inc

    $240.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1059006502

  • Likely match

    Reed Michelle

    Unpaid wages

    Reported by Phoenix Settlement Admn (magadia V Walmart)

    $237.98
    Start this claim

    State ID 1072072301

  • Likely match

    Rankish Michelle

    Unclaimed refund · Fontana, CA

    Reported by Living Spaces Furniture Llc

    $237.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 1059155332

  • Likely match

    Reddington Michelle

    Unpaid wages · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Hilton Domestic Operating Company, Inc.

    $226.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 1009845006

  • Likely match

    Routt Michelle

    Unclaimed refund · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Extra Space Management Inc.

    $217.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1061872002

  • Likely match

    Rachel Michelle

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Paypal Inc

    $200.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024242298

  • Likely match

    Rutherford Michelle

    Cash held by the State · Corona, CA

    Reported by Terminix Int L Company Lp The

    $200.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 16847203

  • Likely match

    Rodriguez Michelle

    Uncashed check · Panorama City, CA

    Reported by Cohen V Sharemeen's Enterprises Inc

    $195.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 1087320444

  • Likely match

    Roland W Michelle

    Unclaimed refund · Caruthers, CA

    Reported by Trinity Universal Insurance

    $193.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 980717405

  • Likely match

    Romo Michelle

    Cash held by the State · San Bernardino, CA

    Reported by Ean Services Llc

    $187.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 997806603

  • Likely match

    Robinson Michelle

    Unpaid wages · Visalia, CA

    Reported by Wilcox V Jsm Osf

    $181.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 1057415778

  • Likely match

    Rosales Michelle

    Unpaid wages

    Reported by Phoenix Settlement Admn (magadia V Walmart)

    $174.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 1072076438

  • Likely match

    Rodriguez Michelle

    Unclaimed refund · La Verne, CA

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

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $173.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 1068993392

  • Likely match

    Rodriguez Michelle

    Unclaimed refund · La Verne, CA

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

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $173.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 1068993392

  • Likely match

    Rivas Michelle

    Unpaid wages

    Reported by Phoenix Settlement Admn (esenwein V Learning Solutions Kids, Inc)

    $173.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071978477

  • Likely match

    Rebboah Michelle

    Unclaimed refund · Newport Beach, CA

    Reported by Cingular Restitution Plan Claims Admin

    $168.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 958048183

  • Likely match

    Rebboah Michelle

    Unclaimed refund · Newport Beach, CA

    Reported by Cingular Restitution Plan Claims Admin

    $167.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 958048182

  • Likely match

    Renteria Michelle

    Unclaimed refund · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Cingular Restitution Plan Claims Admin

    $163.71
    Start this claim

    State ID 958048184

  • Likely match

    Resendez K Michelle

    Cash held by the State · Whittier, CA

    Reported by Compass Group Usa Inc

    $156.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041126789

  • Likely match

    Raya Michelle

    Uncashed check · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Long V Vicar Operating Inc Fund

    $156.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 1084308450

  • Likely match

    Renee Geiszler Michelle

    Unpaid dividends · Lodi, CA

    Reported by General Mills Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $155.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 1073806462

  • Likely match

    Rae Michelle

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Paypal

    $140.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041229990

  • Likely match

    Rodriguez Michelle

    Uncashed check · Monrovia, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Unauthorized Account Qsf

    $138.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 1057912526

  • Likely match

    Rae Bautista Michelle

    Unpaid wages · Clovis, CA

    Reported by Gonzalez V Costco Settlement Fund

    $135.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069065142

  • Likely match

    Rullo Michelle

    Cash held by the State · Orange, CA

    Reported by Unitedhealthcare Insurance Co

    $131.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 956506133

  • Likely match

    Rennahan Michelle

    Cash held by the State · La Quinta, CA

    Reported by The Bancorp Bank

    $130.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 1070749505

  • Likely match

    Roll Michelle

    Uncashed check · Santa Rosa, CA

    Reported by Handy Technologies Settlement Fund

    $129.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069315444

  • Likely match

    Rose Michelle

    Uncashed check · Palmdale, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Unauthorized Account Qsf

    $127.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 1057912803

  • Likely match

    Rios Michelle

    Uncashed check · Spring Valley, CA

    Reported by Marsh V Xcite Steps Inc Fund

    $127.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 1084309544

  • Likely match

    Raja Michelle

    Escrow balance

    Reported by Sierra Escrow Inc

    $125.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 961063363

  • Likely match

    Romano Michelle

    Uncashed check · Vienna 09th District Alsergr,

    Reported by Wells Fargo Unauthorized Account Qsf

    $124.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 1057912665

  • Likely match

    Ruben Michelle

    Cash held by the State · Hermosa Beach, CA

    Reported by Vpi - Veterinary Pet Ins Co.

    $123.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 1066898545

  • Likely match

    Ruiz Michelle

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Promotional Fulfillment

    $120.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 972098988

  • Likely match

    Rodriguez Michelle

    Cash held by the State · Watsonville, CA

    Reported by San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corrido

    $119.76
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069566911

  • Likely match

    Russell Michelle

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Employers Compensation Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $117.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 967842336

  • Likely match

    Raimo K Michelle

    Cash held by the State · Studio City, CA

    Reported by Anthem Inc

    $115.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 977568858

Showing the 100 most valuable of 356. 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

7 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.

7 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.

  • Michael Raymond Jerry

    Probate estate · San Bernardino County · 2019

    Matched on Michael Raymond Jerry (decedent)

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

    $640.14 closed

    State ID 1002205494
    Case PROPS 1600825

  • Mitchell Rema Jean

    Probate estate · San Francisco County · 2004

    Matched on Mitchell Rema Jean (decedent)

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

    $112.37 closed

    State ID 956814372
    Case 270624

  • Mitchell Roy Eugeneayste

    Probate estate · Alameda County · 1983

    Matched on Mitchell Roy Eugeneayste (decedent)

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

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956811870
    Case 216659-1

  • Michel Raulllard Ceaester

    Probate estate · Los Angeles County · 1984

    Matched on Michel Raulllard Ceaester (decedent)

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

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956825206
    Case P-650 647

  • Michael Ruth Elizabethria M

    Probate estate · Alameda County · 1982

    Matched on Michael Ruth Elizabethria M (decedent)

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

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956805953
    Case 219059-0

  • Michell Robert

    Probate estate · Los Angeles County · 1980

    Matched on Michell Robert (decedent)

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

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956815619
    Case 574 470

  • Michael Raymond Jerry

    Probate estate · San Bernardino County · 2019

    Matched on Michael Raymond Jerry (decedent)

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

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 998771959
    Case PROPS 1600825

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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