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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.

104 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $126,268 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 659 records under the surname Denny, worth $450,113. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Reginald Denny

    Uncashed check · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,905.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019869335

  • Strong match

    Reginald Jr Denny

    Unpaid dividends · San Pedro, CA

    Reported by Silver Screen Management Services

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $520.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 13488997

  • Strong match

    Reginald Denny

    Unpaid dividends · San Pedro, CA

    Reported by Silver Screen Management Services

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $520.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 13488997

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Cash held by the State · San Pedro, CA

    Reported by San Diego County Of

    $462.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 12961132

  • Strong match

    Reginald Denny

    Cash held by the State · San Pedro, CA

    Reported by Southwest Water Company

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $395.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 12055648

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $329.09
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011493207

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $241.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 989690713

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $241.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 989690712

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $241.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 989690711

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $241.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 989690710

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $241.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 989690709

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $240.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 985933145

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $240.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 985933144

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $240.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 985933143

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $240.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 985933142

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $233.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 985933141

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $233.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 985933140

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $224.41
    Start this claim

    State ID 989690714

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $207.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 989690715

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $206.62
    Start this claim

    State ID 989690716

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $179.94
    Start this claim

    State ID 989690719

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $179.94
    Start this claim

    State ID 989690718

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $179.94
    Start this claim

    State ID 989690717

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $179.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 989690720

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $137.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011493206

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $137.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011493205

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $137.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011493204

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $137.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011493203

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $137.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011493202

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $137.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011493201

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $137.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011493200

  • Strong match

    Reginald Denny

    Unclaimed refund · San Pedro, CA

    Reported by Safeco Ins Co Of America

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $135.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010906467

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $130.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011493199

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $130.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011493198

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Dws Gnma Fund-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $130.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019883982

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Dws Gnma Fund-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $130.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011476314

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Dws Gnma Fund-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $126.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 1036503865

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Dws Gnma Fund-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $126.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 1036503864

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Dws Gnma Fund-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $126.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 1036503863

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $123.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005363933

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Dws Gnma Fund-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $123.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025709166

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Dws Gnma Fund-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $123.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025709164

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Dws Gnma Fund-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $123.09
    Start this claim

    State ID 1036503862

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Dws Gnma Fund-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $123.09
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025709165

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Dws Gnma Fund-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $122.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019883984

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Dws Gnma Fund-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $122.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019883983

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Dws Gnma Fund-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $119.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019883992

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Dws Gnma Fund-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $119.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019883991

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Dws Gnma Fund-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $119.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019883990

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Dws Gnma Fund-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $119.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025709162

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Dws Gnma Fund-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $119.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025709159

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Dws Gnma Fund-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $119.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025709163

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Dws Gnma Fund-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $119.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025709161

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Dws Gnma Fund-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $119.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025709160

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Dws Gnma Fund-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $118.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019883986

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Dws Gnma Fund-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $118.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019883985

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Dws Gnma Fund-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $116.44
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019883989

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Dws Gnma Fund-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $116.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019883988

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Dws Gnma Fund-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $116.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019883987

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Dws Gnma Fund-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $111.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025709158

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $110.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005363938

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $110.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005363937

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $110.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005363936

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $110.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005363935

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $110.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005363934

  • Strong match

    Reginald L Denny

    Unpaid dividends · Carson, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Strategic Govt Securities-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $110.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011493197

  • Likely match

    R L Denny

    Uncashed check · San Pedro, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $149.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 984941989

  • Likely match

    R L Denny

    Uncashed check · San Pedro, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $149.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 984944103

  • Worth checking

    Ruby D Denny

    Cash held by the State · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Us Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $60,606.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 1008361551

  • Worth checking

    R E Doan

    Deposit held · Carmel, CA

    Reported by Washington Mutual Bank (68-0172274)

    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.

    $8,001.07
    Start this claim

    State ID 14805226

  • Worth checking

    R Council Duane

    Stocks or securities · Sylmar, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,084.14 Prudential Financial Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 986072251

  • Worth checking

    R Williams Dana

    Uncashed check · Citrus Heights, CA

    Reported by Golden 1 Credit Union

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040668067

  • Worth checking

    R Maggs Diane

    Cash held by the State · Westminster, CA

    Reported by National Western Life Ins Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,736.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1058548634

  • Worth checking

    R Lilly Dawn

    Cash held by the State · Hesperia, CA

    Reported by One Inc. Software Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,058.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 1063407622

  • Worth checking

    R L Denney

    Cash held by the State · American Canyon, CA

    Reported by Aetna Life Insurance

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,904.63
    Start this claim

    State ID 959016445

  • Worth checking

    Retiremen Denny

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Life Insurance Of The Southwest - Raa

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,803.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 989002100

  • Worth checking

    R Murakami Dds Diane

    Savings account · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Union Bank N.a.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,786.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 958976279

  • Worth checking

    R Morales Diana

    Pension or retirement funds · Santa Ana, 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.

    $1,696.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069111040

  • Worth checking

    R Parker Dana

    Insurance proceeds · San Jose, CA

    Reported by United Concordia Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,669.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 17791101

  • Worth checking

    R Darter Donny

    Credit balance · Valley Spgs, CA

    Reported by American Express Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,506.63
    Start this claim

    State ID 1028083859

  • Worth checking

    Robert Denny

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 999805644

  • Worth checking

    Robert F Denny

    Savings account · San Bernardino, CA

    Reported by Security Pacific Institutional Services Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,390.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 5184288

  • Worth checking

    R Denesia Dona

    Unpaid dividends · Harbor City, CA

    Reported by Allstate Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,246.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069093347

  • Worth checking

    R Reece Danny

    Escrow balance · Baldwin Park, CA

    Reported by Ocwen Financial Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,175.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 1073293017

  • Worth checking

    R Villanueva Diane

    Uncashed check · Hemet, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Unauthorized Account Qsf

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,061.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 1057917869

  • Worth checking

    Robert Denny

    Stocks or securities · Cardiff, CA

    Reported by Pfizer Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,040.23 Pfizer Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 985240573

  • Worth checking

    R A Dionne

    Stocks or securities · Daly City, CA

    Reported by 111 Franklin Money Fund

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,024.47 Franklin Us Government Money Fd
    Start this claim

    State ID 16702378

  • Worth checking

    R And Duane

    Savings account · Loma Linda, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    $966.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 989599909

  • Worth checking

    Roberta J Denny

    Unclaimed refund · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - North Carolina

    $964.09
    Start this claim

    State ID 994698726

  • Worth checking

    R Mcginnis Dianne

    Money order

    Reported by Schoolsfirst Federal Credit Union

    $900.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044670109

  • Worth checking

    R W Dunn

    Savings account

    Reported by Patriots Federal Credit Union

    $893.91
    Start this claim

    State ID 16181783

  • Worth checking

    Robert Denny

    Stocks or securities · Cardiff, CA

    Reported by Cisco Systems

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $879.97 Cisco Systems Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 985412263

  • Worth checking

    Robert Denny

    Stocks or securities · Cardiff, CA

    Reported by General Electric Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $868.46 General Electric Co
    Start this claim

    State ID 986084815

  • Worth checking

    R Carlson Deane

    Mineral or royalty payments · La Jolla, CA

    Reported by Continental Resources

    $863.01
    Start this claim

    State ID 1063231336

  • Worth checking

    Denny

    Cash held by the State · Pasadena, CA

    Reported by Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company

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

    $800.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039623009

  • Worth checking

    R Doney

    Unclaimed refund · El Sobrante, CA

    Reported by State Of Florida

    $799.12
    Start this claim

    State ID 17301564

  • Worth checking

    Denny

    Uncashed check · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by Select Portfolio Servicing Inc

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

    $792.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 954178123

  • Worth checking

    Robert J Denny

    Stocks or securities · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by San Diego Gas & Electric C0

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $581.61 San Diego Gas & Electric Co
    Start this claim

    State ID 11604245

  • Worth checking

    Denny

    Cash held by the State · Van Nuys, CA

    Reported by Southern California Gas Co.

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

    $532.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 12124159

  • Worth checking

    Rebecca A Denny

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Safeco Ins Co Of America

    $525.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 1022210977

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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.

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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.

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How You Are Protected

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

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