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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.

47 exact, and 53 close matches worth a look

The 100 shown below are worth $272,512 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 559 records under the surname Rene, worth $276,018. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    R Real Rene

    Unpaid wages · Compton, CA

    Reported by Santellan V National Ready Mixed Qsf

    $430.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071279357

  • Strong match

    R Lainez Rene

    Uncashed check · Santa Cruz, CA

    Reported by Santander Multi State Qsf

    $261.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 1058011046

  • Strong match

    R Rodriguez Velazquez Rene

    Unpaid wages · Hesperia, CA

    Reported by Jack In The Box Inc.

    $226.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 1059524820

  • Strong match

    R Lara Rene

    Unpaid wages

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

    $160.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071889856

  • Strong match

    R Martinez Rene

    Unpaid wages · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Hornberger Et Al V Total Western Qsf

    $126.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069911192

  • Likely match

    Rodriguez Rene

    Uncashed check · Seaside, CA

    Reported by Ramirez V Hv Global Management

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,129.42
    Start this claim

    State ID 1072273971

  • Likely match

    Ramirez Rene

    Unpaid wages · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Argonaut California Ventures Inc

    $724.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 1065621168

  • Likely match

    Rosa Ins Svcs Rene

    Cash held by the State · Colton, CA

    Reported by Progressive Casualty Insurance Co

    $710.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 1026520058

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    Reyes Rene

    Unpaid wages · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Phoenix Settlement Admn (jones V The Chrysalis)

    $627.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 1084318682

  • Likely match

    Roman Rene

    Uncashed check · Tijuana, CA

    Reported by Figueroa V. Solar Turbines

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

    $579.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 1087287633

  • Likely match

    Rugamas Rene

    Uncashed check · Moreno Valley, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Unauthorized Account Qsf

    $555.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 1057912971

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    Roldan Rene

    Unpaid wages · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Uber Technologies Inc

    $507.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 1062895418

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    Roman Favio Rene

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Block Inc

    $390.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1089574604

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    Rafael Rene

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Allstate Property & Casualty Insurance C

    $381.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 961034495

  • Likely match

    Ramirez Rene

    Unpaid wages · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Uber Technologies Inc

    $378.12
    Start this claim

    State ID 1062886881

  • Likely match

    Rodriguez Rene

    Cash held by the State · San Antonio, CA

    Reported by Columbia Pacific Finance Llc

    $353.12
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044155348

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    Rivera Rene

    Uncashed check · Pacoima, CA

    Reported by Valdez V Genesis Healthcare Fund 2

    $300.35
    Start this claim

    State ID 1070633091

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    Rodarte Rene

    Unpaid wages

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

    $290.63
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071916871

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    Russell J Rene

    Stocks or securities · Chico, CA

    Reported by 3m Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $270.72 Minnesota Mining & Mfg
    Start this claim

    State ID 11776131

  • Likely match

    Rafael L Rene

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - North Carolina

    $269.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 994724087

  • Likely match

    Rayo Carranza Rene

    Uncashed check · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Blandi V Francesca Restaurant Llc Et Al

    $255.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 1072297376

  • Likely match

    Romero Compan Rene

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Fedex Freight West Inc

    $240.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 14649872

  • Likely match

    Rubalcava Rene

    Escrow balance · Merced, CA

    Reported by Urban Escrow Services Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $221.21
    Start this claim

    State ID 1060291323

  • Likely match

    Randy Rene

    Escrow balance · Spring Valley, CA

    Reported by Fntg Holdings Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $213.47
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034301331

  • Likely match

    Rowe Webber Rene

    Unpaid wages · Chicago, IL

    Reported by Phoenix Settlement Admn (hayes V Salt & Straw)

    $175.55
    Start this claim

    State ID 1072177670

  • Likely match

    Rafael L Rene

    Mineral or royalty payments · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by American Society Of Composers Authors And Publishers

    $171.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 16233559

  • Likely match

    Rodriguez Rene

    Unclaimed refund · South San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Csaa Insurance Exchange

    $171.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 1059832159

  • Likely match

    Rodriguez Rene

    Uncashed check · Chula Vista, CA

    Reported by Hca Moss St. Apartments Lp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $168.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 1060422978

  • Likely match

    Roe Rene

    Cash held by the State · Encinitas, CA

    Reported by Delta Dental Of New York

    $168.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1060715586

  • Likely match

    Rylander Rene

    Cash held by the State · Los Gatos, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    $153.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 10847594

  • Likely match

    Reyes Rene

    Uncashed check · San Fernando, CA

    Reported by Tnc (us) Holdings Inc.

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

    $150.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1059501485

  • Likely match

    Reyes Rene

    Uncashed check · San Fernando, CA

    Reported by Tnc (us) Holdings Inc.

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

    $150.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1059501484

  • Likely match

    Raya Valerie Rene

    Uncashed check · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    $150.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043901880

  • Likely match

    Romero Custom B Rene

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Fedex Freight West Inc

    $148.61
    Start this claim

    State ID 14649873

  • Likely match

    Rizo Rene

    Unpaid wages · Palmdale, CA

    Reported by Bbsi

    $141.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 1060586335

  • Likely match

    Rafael L Rene

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by American Society Of Composers Auth & Pub

    $140.91
    Start this claim

    State ID 17666928

  • Likely match

    Romero Rene

    Uncashed check · Montebello, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Unauthorized Account Qsf

    $127.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 1057912717

  • Likely match

    Rivera Christopher Rene

    Unclaimed refund · Wilmington, CA

    Reported by Infinity Insurance Company

    $127.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040628357

  • Likely match

    Rinconi Varona Rene

    Deposit held · Fresno, CA

    Reported by Axiom Bank Na

    $125.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 1073083723

  • Likely match

    Romero Rene

    Uncashed check · Victorville, CA

    Reported by Hsbc Finance Corporation

    $124.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 958719243

  • Likely match

    Rodriguez Rene

    Cash held by the State · Fresno, CA

    Reported by Mhc Operating Limited Partnership

    $112.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 1057585920

  • Likely match

    Rene Garcia Rene

    Cash held by the State · Santa Paula, CA

    Reported by State Compensation Insurance Fund

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

    $108.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 1061744655

  • Likely match

    Rubalcaba Rene

    Unpaid wages · Anaheim, CA

    Reported by Frito Lay Inc.

    $107.41
    Start this claim

    State ID 953318205

  • Likely match

    Rozanne Rene

    Unclaimed refund · Hawthorne, CA

    Reported by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance C

    $104.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 1026636092

  • Likely match

    Reid Rene

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Lincoln National Life Insurance Company

    $103.53
    Start this claim

    State ID 1411095

  • Likely match

    Reyes A Rene

    Cash held by the State · San Mateo, CA

    Reported by Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless

    $102.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 973711636

  • Likely match

    R L Riney

    Savings account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Gibraltar Savings & Loan

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,546.31
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004691

  • Likely match

    R B Rina

    Pension or retirement funds · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank - Pars

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

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,525.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 973288717

  • Likely match

    R Susan Renna

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,053.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031661774

  • Likely match

    R Nakashima Rino

    Cash held by the State · Indio, CA

    Reported by Hilton Domestic Operating Company, Inc.

    $674.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 1022828673

  • Likely match

    R Rodriguez Rayna

    Cash held by the State · Montclair, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank National Assocation

    $566.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069294724

  • Likely match

    R Hindley Ron

    Cash held by the State · Santa Rosa, CA

    Reported by California Fair Plan Association

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $492.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 1073532274

  • Likely match

    R Arbaugh Ronnie

    Unpaid wages · Indio, CA

    Reported by Vistana Vacation Ownership, Inc

    $423.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 1060276537

  • Likely match

    R Wood Renee

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Schoolsfirst Federal Credit Union

    $350.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 989771603

  • Likely match

    R Sitzman Renee

    Cash held by the State · Lafayette, CA

    Reported by Elevance Health Inc

    $280.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025735182

  • Likely match

    R Dalton Renee

    Cash held by the State · Elk Grove, CA

    Reported by 70 Unum Life Insurance Company Of America

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $221.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031765562

  • Likely match

    R Lecroy Renee

    Cash held by the State · Big Bear City, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank National Assocation

    $193.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069293619

  • Worth checking

    Riffat Rana

    Stocks or securities · La Habra, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    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.

    $24,424.28 Prudential Financial Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044898267

  • Worth checking

    Robert M Raniey

    Stocks or securities · Fresno, CA

    Reported by Varian Medical Systems Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $16,580.13 Varian Semiconductor Equip
    Start this claim

    State ID 12573613

  • Worth checking

    Rachel Lindsey Rein

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Independence Hlding Ex Indep Holding Old

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $14,250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027691200

  • Worth checking

    Robert S Rein

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Independence Hlding Ex Indep Holding Old

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $14,250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027691200

  • Worth checking

    Raul Reyna

    Cash held by the State · Chula Vista, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $12,155.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 969279597

  • Worth checking

    Rita Renna

    Cash held by the State · Sunland, CA

    Reported by Habasit Holding Usa Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $11,025.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 959736935

  • Worth checking

    Robert S Rein

    Stocks or securities · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Cbs Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $10,344.16 Cbs Corp Cl B
    Start this claim

    State ID 968607400

  • Worth checking

    Robert S Rein

    Stocks or securities · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Northrop Grumman Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $9,583.09 Northrop Grumman Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 1007965461

  • Worth checking

    Robert S Rein

    Stocks or securities · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Cbs Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $8,933.50 Viacom Inc New Cl-b
    Start this claim

    State ID 968607471

  • Worth checking

    Robert S Rein

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Encompass Health Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $8,284.60 Healthsouth Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 14519944

  • Worth checking

    Rachel Rein

    Stocks or securities · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Westin San Francisco Airport

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $8,180.98 Starwood Hotels & Res Worldwide
    Start this claim

    State ID 14478855

  • Worth checking

    Roadlines Run

    Uncashed check · Manteca, CA

    Reported by Prepass Safety Alliance

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,800.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1060604512

  • Worth checking

    Raymond P Reyna

    Savings account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Washington Mutual Bank (68-0172274)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,251.61
    Start this claim

    State ID 14803562

  • Worth checking

    Rachel L Rein

    Stocks or securities · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Independence Hlding Ex Indep Holding Old

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,210.00 Independence Holding Conew
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011053758

  • Worth checking

    Robert Rein

    Stocks or securities · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Independence Hlding Ex Indep Holding Old

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,210.00 Independence Holding Conew
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011053758

  • Worth checking

    Robert J Rooney

    Cash held by the State · Burbank, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,194.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 975732748

  • Worth checking

    Rajesh Rana

    Stocks or securities · Chennai, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,674.80 Amazon.com Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 997968276

  • Worth checking

    Robert O Rahn

    Cash held by the State · Losangeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,647.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 971586666

  • Worth checking

    Raymond J Renno

    Stocks or securities · Santa Rosa, CA

    Reported by Clearwater Paper Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,518.64 Clearwater Paper Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 975714925

  • Worth checking

    Richard Ronnow

    Escrow balance · Walnut Creek, CA

    Reported by Fnf Utc Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,350.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044599734

  • Worth checking

    Richard D Ronne

    Escrow balance · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Cenlar Fsb

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,258.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 976767754

  • Worth checking

    Rafael Ruano

    Uncashed check · Oxnard, CA

    Reported by Santa Barbara Tax Products Group Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,050.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 989692163

  • Worth checking

    Ronald C Rhyne

    Stocks or securities · Rcho Santa Fe, CA

    Reported by Us Bancorp Fund Services Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,742.69 Ge Rsp Us Equity Fund
    Start this claim

    State ID 992994963

  • Worth checking

    Ray E Rinne

    Stocks or securities · Richmond, CA

    Reported by Metlife 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.

    $3,582.55 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040465639

  • Worth checking

    Royal C Renno

    Savings account · Fresno, CA

    Reported by Coast Federal Bank, Fsb

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,552.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 1602172

  • Worth checking

    Richard L Ronnow

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Iowa State Of

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,232.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 3327102

  • Worth checking

    Ryan Renne

    Unpaid wages · Huntington Beach, CA

    Reported by Echo Global Logistics, Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,198.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041802246

  • Worth checking

    Richard Ruano

    Cash held by the State · West Covina, CA

    Reported by National Western Life Ins Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,187.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 998713182

  • Worth checking

    Rossi Rina

    Unpaid wages · San Rafael, CA

    Reported by Sutter Bay Hospitals

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,062.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 1058217871

  • Worth checking

    Robert Renna

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Jhusa John Hancock Life Ins Co Usa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,034.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 970917773

  • Worth checking

    Risk Managsouthern Ca Rnia

    Insurance proceeds · Upland, CA

    Reported by American Home Assurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 16461386

  • Worth checking

    Ruiru Ruan

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Cathay Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,933.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030268631

  • Worth checking

    Raymond S Reyna

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,801.64 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15516743

  • Worth checking

    Ramandeep Reen

    Cash held by the State · Inglewood, CA

    Reported by The Bancorp Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,347.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034008522

  • Worth checking

    Rong Ren

    Savings account · Arcadia, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America N A

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,266.69
    Start this claim

    State ID 16962328

  • Worth checking

    Ruiz Christian Eduardo Reyna

    Uncashed check · Fresno, CA

    Reported by Loancare Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,181.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032692276

  • Worth checking

    Raenita E Reno

    Stocks or securities · Martinez, CA

    Reported by Coast Savings & Loan

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,160.24 Washington Mutual Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 12360557

  • Worth checking

    Robert R Reno

    Stocks or securities · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,066.40 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15516557

  • Worth checking

    Ruiru Ruan

    Cash held by the State · Chino Hills, CA

    Reported by Avalonbay Communities Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,061.61
    Start this claim

    State ID 1026971553

  • Worth checking

    Roberta A Reyna

    Unclaimed refund · Newark, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a. (500005)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,037.62
    Start this claim

    State ID 994044873

  • Worth checking

    Raul Mr Ruano

    Escrow balance · Carson, CA

    Reported by Westcoe Realtors Inc Escrow Division

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006775318

  • Worth checking

    Rincon Mireya Reyna

    Uncashed check · Royal Oaks, CA

    Reported by Loancare Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,971.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018167077

  • Worth checking

    Ruby Rainey

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by American General Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,947.67
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005544287

Showing the 100 most valuable of 303. 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.

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.