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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.

245 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $197,725 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 2,959 records under the surname Becker, worth $2,266,046. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Richard P Becker

    Cash held by the State · Chino, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,651.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 979559861

  • Strong match

    Richard H Becker

    Stocks or securities · La Mirada, CA

    Reported by Teradata Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,405.44 Teradata Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 994619961

  • Strong match

    Richard S Becker

    Stocks or securities · Topanga, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,350.82 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16265216

  • Strong match

    Richard Becker

    Unpaid wages · Woodland Hills, CA

    Reported by News Publishing Australia, Ltd. & Subsidiaries

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,291.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 16862352

  • Strong match

    Richard A Becker

    Cash held by the State · El Segundo, CA

    Reported by Delaware Vs New York Settlement

    $771.78
    Start this claim

    State ID 5437874

  • Strong match

    Richard J Becker

    Savings account · Jamul, CA

    Reported by Glendale Savings & Loan Association

    $719.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 10029448

  • Strong match

    Richard Becker

    Uncashed check

    Reported by First National Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $651.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 4179016

  • Strong match

    Richard W Becker

    Stocks or securities · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Servicemaster Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $435.25 Servicemaster Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 15908385

  • Strong match

    Richard R Becker

    Savings account · Sunnyvale, CA

    Reported by Nbt Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $317.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 1015729940

  • Strong match

    Richard K Becker

    Unpaid wages · Marina Del Rey, CA

    Reported by Darden Restaurants Inc.

    $292.39
    Start this claim

    State ID 989696967

  • Strong match

    Richard H Becker

    Cash held by the State · South Gate, CA

    Reported by World Savings And Loan Association

    $220.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 9272824

  • Strong match

    Richard Becker

    Cash held by the State · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Pacific Gas & Electric Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $195.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 5291038

  • Strong match

    Richard P Becker

    Stocks or securities · San Bernardino, CA

    Reported by Hsbc Holdings Plc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $192.59 Hsbc Holdings Plc Adr
    Start this claim

    State ID 954995882

  • Strong match

    Richard Becker

    Insurance proceeds · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Michigan

    $190.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 17667080

  • Strong match

    Richard Becker

    Unpaid wages · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Hillstone Restaurant Group

    $188.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 17422550

  • Strong match

    Richard Becker

    Credit balance · Pacific Plsds, CA

    Reported by Chase Manhattan Bank, Usa, N.a

    $180.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 16235604

  • Likely match

    R L Becker

    Pension or retirement funds · Encino, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank - Pars

    $929.85
    Start this claim

    State ID 973282049

  • Likely match

    R Md Becker

    Cash held by the State · Culver City, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    $600.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 9545713

  • Likely match

    R Jr Becker

    Cash held by the State · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Dws Mmk Prime Ser-dws Money Market Fd

    Held jointly with 5 other people

    $263.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 12180567

  • Likely match

    R I Becker

    Cash held by the State · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Kaiser Foundation Hospitals

    $213.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 549791

  • Likely match

    R Becker

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Civil Service Employees Insurance Compan

    $154.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 10084024

  • Likely match

    Richard E Baker

    Stocks or securities · Palm Desert, CA

    Reported by One Choice Port: Conservative

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $17,887.93 Amrcn Centry One Cons Fd
    Start this claim

    State ID 1048042325

  • Likely match

    Richard Baker

    Deposit held · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Citibank (west) Fsb (ca)

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,157.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 17415636

  • Likely match

    Richard Baker

    Stocks or securities · Sierra Madre, CA

    Reported by United Gaming/inc Gaming & Technology Inc %ssb

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,224.82 United Gaming Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 13010746

  • Likely match

    Richard Baker

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank National Assocation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,842.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 994862812

  • Likely match

    Richard Baker

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank National Assocation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,800.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 994862813

  • Likely match

    Richard H Baker

    Cash held by the State · Encino, CA

    Reported by Lincoln National Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,619.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 975295069

  • Likely match

    Richard M Bowker

    Cash held by the State · Dublin, CA

    Reported by Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,400.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 961330109

  • Likely match

    Richard C Baker

    Stocks or securities · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Kba

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,049.01 Prudential Financial Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 17191146

  • Likely match

    Richard Baker

    Cash held by the State · Villa Park, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank National Assocation

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

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,003.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018588034

  • Likely match

    Richard G Baker

    Unclaimed refund · Wildomar, CA

    Reported by Foremost Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,741.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 990190689

  • Likely match

    Richard Baker

    Uncashed check · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Green Dot Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,578.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045391918

  • Likely match

    Richard Bocker

    Cash held by the State · Carlsbad, CA

    Reported by Pwcg Trust In Receivership

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,536.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 1038512770

  • Likely match

    Richard Baker

    Cash held by the State · Valencia, CA

    Reported by Comerica Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,386.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024337833

  • Likely match

    Richard A Baker

    Stocks or securities

    Reported by T Rowe Price New America Growth

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,157.90 T Rowe Price New America Grwth
    Start this claim

    State ID 2507352

  • Likely match

    Richard I Baker

    Cash held by the State · Hollywood, CA

    Reported by American National Insurance Company

    $967.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 988935181

  • Likely match

    Richard Charles Baker

    Cash held by the State · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Allianceone Receivables Management Inc

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

    $850.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1028560383

  • Likely match

    Richard Baker

    Cash held by the State · Hemet, CA

    Reported by Gutierrez V Wells Fargo Bank Na Qualified Settlement

    $834.97
    Start this claim

    State ID 1012088869

  • Likely match

    Richard E Baker

    Unclaimed refund · Tarzana, CA

    Reported by Clubcorp Holdings Inc

    $750.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044645919

  • Likely match

    Richard Baker

    Savings account

    Reported by Lucky Federal Credit Union

    $745.39
    Start this claim

    State ID 1695798

  • Likely match

    Richard Lewis Baker

    Savings account · Cottonwood, CA

    Reported by Tri Counties Bank

    $690.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 958363941

  • Worth checking

    Rita K Becker

    Stocks or securities · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Alexander & Baldwin Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $22,661.47 Alexander & Baldwin Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 17978028

  • Worth checking

    Becker

    Stocks or securities · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Pg&e Corporation - Common

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $13,515.22 Pg&e Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 14559618

  • Worth checking

    Robert Becker

    Cash held by the State · Garden Grove, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $8,601.01
    Start this claim

    State ID 977205267

  • Worth checking

    Rd Mcclendon Becker

    Stocks or securities · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Scudder International Fund Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,783.40 Scudder International Fundcl S
    Start this claim

    State ID 2526087

  • Worth checking

    Robert Becker

    Unpaid wages · Van Nuys, CA

    Reported by Spelling Entertainment Group Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,104.09
    Start this claim

    State ID 13363967

  • Worth checking

    Becker

    Cash held by the State · New York, NY

    Reported by San Joaquin Marketing Association

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

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031824223

  • Worth checking

    Robert E Becker

    Cash held by the State · Glendale, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,765.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 980972120

  • Worth checking

    Rose P Becker

    Cash held by the State · Inglewood, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,194.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 970951941

  • Worth checking

    Robert Becker

    Unpaid wages · Van Nuys, CA

    Reported by Spelling Entertainment Group Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,864.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 13363966

  • Worth checking

    Rodney W Becker

    Unpaid dividends · Camarillo, CA

    Reported by Verizon Communications Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,783.48 Verizon Communications Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 981774851

  • Worth checking

    R J Baker

    Cash held by the State · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Life Insurance Of The Southwest - Raa

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,571.39
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010102694

  • Worth checking

    Renee Becker

    Endowment proceeds · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Lincoln National Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,442.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 17872697

  • Worth checking

    Raymond E Becker

    Cash held by the State · Lawndale, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,312.91
    Start this claim

    State ID 17253359

  • Worth checking

    Ronald L Becker

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Manhattan Fund

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,927.43 Neuberger Berman Mid Cap Grwth Fd Inv Cl
    Start this claim

    State ID 3027291

  • Worth checking

    Robert O Becker

    Stocks or securities · Bostonia, CA

    Reported by Alaska Air Group Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,889.66 Alaska Air Group Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 983675043

  • Worth checking

    Rosalee Becker

    Cash held by the State · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,753.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 974883396

  • Worth checking

    Rita K Becker

    Unpaid dividends · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Alexander & Baldwin Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,652.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 17978027

  • Worth checking

    Rose Becker

    Unpaid dividends · Redondo Beach, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,645.91 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 971482670

  • Worth checking

    Ronald Becker

    Uncashed check

    Reported by U.s. Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,612.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 973970425

  • Worth checking

    Robert Becker

    Cash held by the State · Newberry Springs, CA

    Reported by Jhusa John Hancock Life Ins Co Usa

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,479.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 970917075

  • Worth checking

    Robert E Becker

    Stocks or securities · Glendale, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,340.31 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15446092

  • Worth checking

    Robert J Becker

    Cash held by the State · Walnut Creek, CA

    Reported by Lincoln Life Annuity Co Of New York

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,223.71
    Start this claim

    State ID 975338451

  • Worth checking

    Reba M Becker

    Stocks or securities · Newport Beach, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,199.14 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15446091

  • Worth checking

    Robert D Becker

    Unpaid dividends

    Reported by Mississippi State Of

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,193.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 4295443

  • Worth checking

    Robert Becker

    Unpaid wages · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Lockheed Martin Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,181.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 18451339

  • Worth checking

    R Baker

    Unclaimed refund · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by District Of Columbia Government

    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.

    $1,172.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 989049995

  • Worth checking

    Robert Becker

    Cash held by the State · Fresno, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,165.62
    Start this claim

    State ID 975903469

  • Worth checking

    Ruth F Becker

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Massachusetts Common Wealth Of

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,136.49 Oppenheimer Global Fund A
    Start this claim

    State ID 5237767

  • Worth checking

    Rosemary E Becker

    Cash held by the State · Huntington Park, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,136.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 970792385

  • Worth checking

    Ralph R Becker

    Stocks or securities · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,093.36 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15446090

  • Worth checking

    Robert S Becker

    Cash held by the State · Rancho Mirage, CA

    Reported by National Tax Credit Ii

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,079.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004564423

  • Worth checking

    Ruby I Becker

    Stocks or securities · Spring Valley, CA

    Reported by Daimler Ag Global Shares

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,079.10 Daimler Ag
    Start this claim

    State ID 989164312

  • Worth checking

    Robert E Becker

    Uncashed check · Clearlake, CA

    Reported by Bank Of The West

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 15138324

  • Worth checking

    Robert Becker

    Savings account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Citibank (west) Fsb (ca)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

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

    $962.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 17415125

  • Worth checking

    R E Baker

    Cash held by the State · Norwalk, CA

    Reported by Computer Sciences Corp

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $900.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1528861

  • Worth checking

    Raymond H Becker

    Savings account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Sears Savings Bank

    $862.43
    Start this claim

    State ID 1168826

  • Worth checking

    Ronnie Becker

    Savings account

    Reported by Operating Engineers Federal Credit Union

    $860.39
    Start this claim

    State ID 16903582

  • Worth checking

    Roger L Becker

    Escrow balance · Pleasant Hill, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Home Loans

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $832.34
    Start this claim

    State ID 999551643

  • Worth checking

    Raymond A Becker

    Uncashed check · Ridgecrest, CA

    Reported by Indymac Bank

    $830.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 955003677

  • Worth checking

    R O Baker

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 111)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $775.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027136780

  • Worth checking

    Rita Becker

    Savings account · Homeland, CA

    Reported by Bbva Compass

    $764.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 975616983

  • Worth checking

    Ronald L Becker

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Manhattan Fund

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $731.74 Neuberger Berman Mid Cap Grwth Fd Inv Cl
    Start this claim

    State ID 3027292

  • Worth checking

    R Paul Baker

    Unpaid dividends · Alturas, CA

    Reported by California Water Service Group

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $700.71 Calif Water Service Group
    Start this claim

    State ID 966047149

  • Worth checking

    Robert M Becker

    Unclaimed refund · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by United Services Automobile Association

    $676.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 952213787

  • Worth checking

    Becker

    Credit balance · Pismo Beach, CA

    Reported by Surgical Care Affiliates Llc

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

    $661.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 979377205

  • Worth checking

    Becker

    Uncashed check · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Fidelity National Title Company Of Calif

    Held jointly with 1 other person

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

    $659.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 18432577

  • Worth checking

    Raphen Becker

    Unclaimed refund · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Nissan Motor Acceptance Company Llc

    $655.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 1012419579

  • Worth checking

    Rosealee Becker

    Uncashed check · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Hartford Life And Accident Insurance Co

    $629.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 959047673

  • Worth checking

    Robert Becker

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Cimarex Energy Company

    $628.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 993771158

  • Worth checking

    Robert H Becker

    Savings account · Tiburon, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $596.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043518029

  • Worth checking

    Rosemary E Becker

    Stocks or securities · Huntington Park, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $596.21 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16265219

  • Worth checking

    Robert Becker

    Stocks or securities · Fresno, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $596.21 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16265220

  • Worth checking

    Roberta L Becker

    Stocks or securities · Redlands, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $596.21 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16265217

  • Worth checking

    Rachel A Becker

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Gutierrez V Wells Fargo Bank Na Qualified Settlement

    $581.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 1012361574

  • Worth checking

    Raymond Becker

    Stocks or securities · Lawndale, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $568.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 16094096

  • Worth checking

    Robert S Becker

    Uncashed check · Pleasanton, CA

    Reported by American Honda Finance Corporation

    $525.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 954480468

  • Worth checking

    Robert E Becker

    Unpaid dividends · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Capitol Transamerica Corp Com

    $512.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 14701311

  • Worth checking

    Robert S Becker

    Cash held by the State · Walnut Creek, CA

    Reported by Brighthouse Life Ins Co Fka Metlife Ins Co Usa

    $510.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 14582911

  • Worth checking

    Robert Becker

    Credit balance

    Reported by Guitar Center Stores Inc.

    $509.94
    Start this claim

    State ID 973506987

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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.

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.

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California places no time limit. The State holds unclaimed property indefinitely.

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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.

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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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