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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.

539 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $462,017 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 7,320 records under the surname Watson, worth $6,654,968. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Richard L Watson

    Stocks or securities · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by 500 Index Fund

    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.

    $25,800.28 Vanguard Index Tr 500 Portinv Cl
    Start this claim

    State ID 980301872

  • Strong match

    Richard E Watson

    Unpaid dividends · Independence, CA

    Reported by Plm Investment Management

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,510.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 964054879

  • Strong match

    Richard L Watson

    Stocks or securities · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Total Stock Mkt Idx Adm

    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.

    $6,348.41 Vanguard Total Stk Mkt Indx Fd
    Start this claim

    State ID 980318088

  • Strong match

    Richard E Watson

    Savings account · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank National Assocation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,984.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 994839648

  • Strong match

    Richard Earl Watson

    Uncashed check · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,931.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 994655145

  • Strong match

    Richard M Watson

    Stocks or securities · Seal Beach, CA

    Reported by Xenia Hotels & Resorts Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,651.76 Xenia Hotels & Resorts Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033423903

  • Strong match

    Richard Watson

    Unclaimed refund · Pacifica, CA

    Reported by Travelers Indemnity Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,158.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033210753

  • Strong match

    Richard E Watson

    Stocks or securities · San, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc (ca)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,640.17 Prudential Financial Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15921020

  • Strong match

    Richard Watson

    Cash held by the State · Lower Lake, CA

    Reported by California Physicians Dba Blue Shield Of Ca

    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.

    $1,454.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 1013646226

  • Strong match

    Richard E Watson

    Uncashed check · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank National Assocation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,434.94
    Start this claim

    State ID 994836298

  • Strong match

    Richard C Watson

    Uncashed check · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Pre-paid Card

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,050.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005869283

  • Strong match

    Richard Watson

    Cash held by the State · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Paypal Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 987324421

  • Strong match

    Richard Watson

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Fidelity National Title Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 16908042

  • Strong match

    Richard Watson

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Tenet Healthcare Corporation

    $994.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 9307520

  • Strong match

    Richard E Watson

    Uncashed check · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Capital One Bank, National Association

    $910.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 998189077

  • Strong match

    Richard Watson

    Uncashed check · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $800.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032996545

  • Strong match

    Richard L Watson

    Cash held by the State · Lower Lake, CA

    Reported by California Physician Service Dba Blue Shield Of Ca

    $673.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1000370564

  • Strong match

    Richard L Watson

    Stocks or securities · Monterey Park, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $599.51 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15536253

  • Strong match

    Richard Watson

    Unpaid wages · Sherman Oaks, CA

    Reported by Central Parking System

    $542.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 967820852

  • Strong match

    Richard A Watson

    Unclaimed refund · Northridge, CA

    Reported by Clubcorp Holdings Inc

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044666348

  • Strong match

    Richard E Watson

    Unpaid dividends

    Reported by Plm Investment Management

    Held jointly with 1 other person

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

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 955896724

  • Strong match

    Richard B Watson

    Unpaid wages · Compton, CA

    Reported by Kmart Corporation

    $420.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 968037863

  • Strong match

    Richard Watson

    Unclaimed refund · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Pacific Gas & Electric Company

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

    $350.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 968137094

  • Strong match

    Richard L Watson

    Unpaid dividends · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Maxus Energy Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $339.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 12703462

  • Strong match

    Richard E Watson

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Cuyamaca Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $325.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 13392254

  • Strong match

    Richard K Watson

    Stocks or securities · Walnut Creek, CA

    Reported by Brighthouse Financial Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $301.40 Brighthouse Finl Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018743017

  • Likely match

    R M Watson

    Stocks or securities · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Vodafone Group Plc/airtouch Communicatio

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,196.72 Vodafone Group Plcadr
    Start this claim

    State ID 14824781

  • Likely match

    R A Watson

    Cash held by the State · Mountainview, CA

    Reported by Sun Microsystems Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,584.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 967839870

  • Likely match

    R M Watson

    Cash held by the State · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Sbc Communications Services Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,651.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024762242

  • Likely match

    R M Watson

    Cash held by the State · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Sbc Communications Services Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,651.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024762878

  • Likely match

    R M Watson

    Stocks or securities · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Vodafone Group Plc/airtouch Communicatio

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $783.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 14821084

  • Likely match

    R Watson

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $579.81
    Start this claim

    State ID 17597728

  • Likely match

    R C Watson

    Unclaimed refund · Aptos, CA

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $430.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 17920111

  • Likely match

    R D Watson

    Unpaid dividends · Westminster, CA

    Reported by Max Capital Group Ltd.

    $376.85
    Start this claim

    State ID 14516482

  • Likely match

    R H Watson

    Savings account · Redding, CA

    Reported by Crocker National Bank #022

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $358.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 489791

  • Likely match

    R M Watson

    Cash held by the State · Santa Rosa, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $326.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 14234276

  • Likely match

    R G Watson

    Uncashed check · Carmichael, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0426-fort Sutter Branch

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $319.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 9142324

  • Likely match

    R Sr Watson

    Uncashed check · Richmond, CA

    Reported by First Interstate Mortgage Co

    $317.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 11472145

  • Likely match

    R Sr Watson

    Uncashed check · Richmond, CA

    Reported by First Interstate Mortgage Co

    $317.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 11472142

  • Likely match

    Richard Woodson

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Kba

    $426.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 18630316

  • Worth checking

    Ralph W Watson

    Stocks or securities · Fresno, CA

    Reported by J P Morgan Securities Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $178,950.64 Principal Funds Inc Cap Appreciation Fd Cl A
    Start this claim

    State ID 1042926408

  • Worth checking

    Russell E Watson

    Cash held by the State · Vallejo, CA

    Reported by Prudential Annuities Life Assurance Corp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $19,242.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017181524

  • Worth checking

    Rosemary E Watson

    Savings account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $13,487.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 981600407

  • Worth checking

    Rodrick R Watson

    Uncashed check · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na - North Carolina

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $11,252.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019387483

  • Worth checking

    Ruby D Watson

    Retirement account · San Bernardino, CA

    Reported by Security Service Federal Credit Union

    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.

    $8,445.91
    Start this claim

    State ID 1038275623

  • Worth checking

    Robert A Watson

    Stocks or securities · Redwood City, CA

    Reported by Reliastar Financial Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,301.29 Reliastar Financial Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 13043148

  • Worth checking

    Ruth Watson

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,086.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 18044465

  • Worth checking

    Rose Watson

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by American General Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,732.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 984252093

  • Worth checking

    Rosemary E Watson

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,431.81
    Start this claim

    State ID 981603412

  • Worth checking

    Ralph Watson

    Escrow balance · Oakley, CA

    Reported by Fnf Utc Llc

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,343.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044599630

  • Worth checking

    Robert F Est Watson

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    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.

    $5,331.69
    Start this claim

    State ID 969754795

  • Worth checking

    Robert Watson

    Cash held by the State · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,333.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 970836988

  • Worth checking

    Robert Watson

    Cash held by the State · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,283.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 970836989

  • Worth checking

    Robert H Watson

    Savings account · Anaheim, CA

    Reported by Barclays Bank Of California

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,111.85
    Start this claim

    State ID 1605005

  • Worth checking

    Roger S Watson

    Cash held by the State · Corrales, NM

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,837.07
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025086250

  • Worth checking

    Roger S Watson

    Cash held by the State · Corrales, NM

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,837.07
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025086249

  • Worth checking

    Ryan Watson

    Uncashed check · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Green Dot Bank

    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.

    $3,570.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045417049

  • Worth checking

    Ralene D Watson

    Stocks or securities · Daly City, CA

    Reported by Fujitsu International Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,509.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 14774628

  • Worth checking

    Ronald V Watson

    Cash held by the State · Lake Forest, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    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.

    $3,278.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 17259165

  • Worth checking

    Ronald V Watson

    Cash held by the State · Lake Forest, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    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.

    $3,001.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 17259164

  • Worth checking

    Rick E Watson

    Uncashed check · Daly City, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank, N.a. (apecs 1)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,887.85
    Start this claim

    State ID 1008638606

  • Worth checking

    Ray Watson

    Mineral or royalty payments · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Sentinel Peak Resources California Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,754.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 996046749

  • Worth checking

    Ronald D Watson

    Retirement account · San Diego, CA

    Reported by National Financial Services Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,739.35 Fidelity Magellan Fund
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039505228

  • Worth checking

    Robert Watson

    Cash held by the State · Rough And Ready, CA

    Reported by Physicians Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,688.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017432542

  • Worth checking

    Ronald V Watson

    Cash held by the State · Lake Forest, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    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.

    $2,414.63
    Start this claim

    State ID 17259166

  • Worth checking

    Roxy Watson

    Stocks or securities · Fresno, CA

    Reported by Intel Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,387.53 Intel Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010474536

  • Worth checking

    Reuban P Watson

    Uncashed check · Carlsbad, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,358.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 984899333

  • Worth checking

    Robert B Watson

    Savings account · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Home Savings Of America Riverside Branch

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,193.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 10281491

  • Worth checking

    Robert L Watson

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Swire Pacific Holdings Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,180.79 Citizens Utilities Company A
    Start this claim

    State ID 13106686

  • Worth checking

    Ruthie Dansby Watson

    Cash held by the State · Whittier, CA

    Reported by Plains Marketing L.p.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,168.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 991388870

  • Worth checking

    Realty Era Watson

    Escrow balance · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Lennar Title Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,166.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045236704

  • Worth checking

    Rick Watson

    Stocks or securities · Los Gatos, CA

    Reported by National Financial Services Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,147.83 Invesco American Value Fd A
    Start this claim

    State ID 962606271

  • Worth checking

    Ray Watson

    Mineral or royalty payments · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Plains Explor & Prod Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,123.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 969247663

  • Worth checking

    Robert H Watson

    Savings account · Glendale, CA

    Reported by Nuvision Credit Union

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,089.61
    Start this claim

    State ID 1021747678

  • Worth checking

    Robert E Watson

    Cash held by the State · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by American General Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,023.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 975552303

  • Worth checking

    Robert E Watson

    Cash held by the State · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by American General Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,023.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 975552303

  • Worth checking

    Ronald Watson

    Stocks or securities · Pasadena, CA

    Reported by John Hancock Financial Services Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,023.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 15666210

  • Worth checking

    Ruthie Dansby Watson

    Cash held by the State · Whittier, CA

    Reported by Plains Marketing L.p.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,930.85
    Start this claim

    State ID 973593111

  • Worth checking

    Raymond Watson

    Cash held by the State · Paramount, CA

    Reported by Colonial Penn Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,892.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 998768112

  • Worth checking

    Ryan J Watson

    Stocks or securities · La Habra, CA

    Reported by J P Morgan Securities Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,841.07 Principal Funds Inc Cap Appreciation Fd Cl A
    Start this claim

    State ID 1016805906

  • Worth checking

    Ruth D Watson

    Stocks or securities · Cherry Valley, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,837.47 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032364934

  • Worth checking

    Robert Watson

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Esurance Property & Casualty Insurance

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,829.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 992357056

  • Worth checking

    Robert Watson

    Cash held by the State · Mountain View, CA

    Reported by Oracle Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,824.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 980546412

  • Worth checking

    Robert Watson

    Credit balance · Unknown, CA

    Reported by Amco Insurance Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,765.97
    Start this claim

    State ID 955633652

  • Worth checking

    Ronald Watson

    Cash held by the State · Upland, CA

    Reported by American General Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,749.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 972726398

  • Worth checking

    Ronald Watson

    Savings account · Boron, CA

    Reported by Capital One N.a.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,702.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 981731267

  • Worth checking

    Ronald V Watson

    Cash held by the State · Lake Forest, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    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.

    $1,671.94
    Start this claim

    State ID 17259167

  • Worth checking

    Robert Watson

    Uncashed check · Hollywood, CA

    Reported by 0375 Bank Of America Nt & Sa

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,625.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 371778

  • Worth checking

    Ruth E Watson

    Escrow balance · North Hollywood, CA

    Reported by Savvy Escrow Works Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,542.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039514429

  • Worth checking

    Reality Watson

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024476352

  • Worth checking

    Robert E Watson

    Uncashed check · Oakland, CA

    Reported by National Mortgage Direct Payment Settlem

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,484.21
    Start this claim

    State ID 995639671

  • Worth checking

    Ricky Watson

    Uncashed check · Corona, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,463.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 989614510

  • Worth checking

    Ray Watson

    Mineral or royalty payments · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Freeport-mcmoran Oil & Gas

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,441.94
    Start this claim

    State ID 981231369

  • Worth checking

    Ray Watson

    Mineral or royalty payments · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Plains Explor & Prod Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,424.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 971770339

  • Worth checking

    Raelinda E Watson

    Stocks or securities · Manteca, CA

    Reported by Invesco Investment Svcs Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,398.38 Invesco Steelpath Mlp A
    Start this claim

    State ID 1021964614

  • Worth checking

    Ray Watson

    Mineral or royalty payments · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Freeport-mcmoran Oil & Gas

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,388.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 986314683

  • Worth checking

    Ray Watson

    Mineral or royalty payments · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Plains Explor & Prod Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,380.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 963292245

  • Worth checking

    Ruby M Watson

    Stocks or securities · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,375.74 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15536259

  • Worth checking

    Roxy Watson

    Unpaid dividends · Fresno, CA

    Reported by Intel Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,337.01 Intel Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010474537

  • Worth checking

    Rhoda C Watson

    Endowment proceeds · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,333.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 10848415

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Tell us if this name comes up again

Banks and insurers hand accounts to the State Controller roughly twice a year, and the file grows every time. We will keep checking this name against each new file and write to you if it appears.

Only about this name, and you can stop it from any email. We do not sell or share the address.

How You Are Protected

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

There is no deadline. The State holds unclaimed property indefinitely, so nothing here is urgent.

A Second State File

1 probate estate carries that name

Separately from unclaimed accounts, the State Controller publishes the estates of deceased people that reached it through county probate. This file names the decedent and the heirs on record, which the main file does not.

1 more under that name that can no longer be claimed

When an estate goes unclaimed long enough, the State takes permanent title to it and no claim will be paid afterwards. These are shown because knowing what happened to a relative’s estate is worth something even when the money is gone. Nobody can recover these — if a firm offers to, that alone tells you what they are.

  • Watson Ruth F

    Probate estate · Los Angeles County · 2003

    Matched on Watson Ruth F (decedent)

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

    $78.78 closed

    State ID 956816305
    Case P725636

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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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.