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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.

180 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $243,572 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 2,542 records under the surname Benjamin, worth $1,853,614. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Robert Benjamin

    Cash held by the State · South Pasadena, CA

    Reported by Sagamore Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,328.17
    Start this claim

    State ID 969256356

  • Strong match

    Robert D Benjamin

    Stocks or securities · South Pasadena, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,860.63 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 983741123

  • Strong match

    Robert Benjamin

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    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.

    $1,401.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 979472028

  • Strong match

    Robert Benjamin

    Unclaimed refund · Sherman Oaks, CA

    Reported by Old American County Mutual Fir

    $749.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 17776843

  • Strong match

    Robert Benjamin

    Cash held by the State · Paramount, CA

    Reported by Home Depot Wage And Hour Settlement Fund

    $471.35
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039841737

  • Strong match

    Robert D Benjamin

    Savings account · South Pasadena, CA

    Reported by Bank Of The West

    $454.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 971202311

  • Strong match

    Robert Forqueran Benjamin

    Unpaid wages · Palo Verde, CA

    Reported by Uber Technologies Inc

    $430.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 1062892277

  • Strong match

    Robert Benjamin

    Cash held by the State · Desert Hot Springs, CA

    Reported by Lincare Inc

    $376.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 979685515

  • Strong match

    Robert E Benjamin

    Cash held by the State · Coalinga, CA

    Reported by State Farm Fire And Casualty Company

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    $364.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 9739903

  • Strong match

    Robert G Benjamin

    Savings account · Martinez, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America N A

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $336.67
    Start this claim

    State ID 15855028

  • Strong match

    Robert Benjamin

    Unclaimed refund · Toluca Lake, CA

    Reported by 21st Century Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $265.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 15897913

  • Strong match

    Robert Benjamin

    Credit balance · South Pasadena, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a (300056)

    $244.73
    Start this claim

    State ID 990664881

  • Strong match

    Robert Benjamin

    Escrow balance · Fairfield, CA

    Reported by Countrywide Home Loans Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $176.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 953513912

  • Strong match

    Robert D Benjamin

    Unclaimed refund · South Pasadena, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - North Carolina

    $159.98
    Start this claim

    State ID 994692756

  • Strong match

    Robert D Benjamin

    Insurance proceeds · San Leandro, CA

    Reported by Guardian Life Insurance Co The

    $144.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 18620219

  • Strong match

    Robert Benjamin

    Unpaid wages · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Marshalls Of Ca Llc

    $140.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 953661542

  • Strong match

    Robert Benjamin

    Cash held by the State · Chino Hills, CA

    Reported by Government Employees Insurance Company

    $133.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032481288

  • Strong match

    Robert K Benjamin

    Credit balance

    Reported by Alta Bates Summit Medical Center

    $127.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 16209505

  • Strong match

    Robert Benjamin

    Unclaimed refund · Glendale, CA

    Reported by Travelers Indemnity Company

    $124.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044909770

  • Strong match

    Robert L Benjamin

    Insurance proceeds · San Jose, CA

    Reported by California Physician's Service Dba Blue

    $124.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 17839547

  • Strong match

    Robert Benjamin

    Credit balance · San Rafael, CA

    Reported by Marin Sanitary Service

    $121.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1028292014

  • Likely match

    R Rippey Benjamin

    Cash held by the State · Banning, CA

    Reported by Jackson National Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,236.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 1058514440

  • Likely match

    R Cayo Benjamin

    Cash held by the State · Banning, CA

    Reported by Jackson National Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,236.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 1058514440

  • Likely match

    R Thompson Benjamin

    Cash held by the State · Woodland Hills, CA

    Reported by Insurance Auto Auctions Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,850.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010051187

  • Likely match

    R Hemphill Benjamin

    Uncashed check · Lafayette, CA

    Reported by Cil&d Llc

    $899.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069899721

  • Likely match

    R W Benjamin

    Unpaid wages

    Reported by Pacific Bell Telephone Company

    $742.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 11422763

  • Likely match

    R Sergent Benjamin

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Cigna Health & Life Insurance Company

    $546.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1058846398

  • Likely match

    R Carpel Benjamin

    Credit balance · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by American Express Company

    $308.63
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041875119

  • Likely match

    R Greene Benjamin

    Unpaid wages · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Compupay Inc

    $266.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006809390

  • Likely match

    R Ipekjian Benjamin

    Unclaimed refund · Glendale, CA

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

    $261.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 1068988017

  • Likely match

    R Sergent Benjamin

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Cigna Health & Life Insurance Company

    $234.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1058846399

  • Likely match

    R Benjamin

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Beverly Health & Rehab Services

    $208.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1788280

  • Likely match

    R Taylor Benjamin

    Unpaid wages

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

    $204.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071927143

  • Likely match

    R Pavsner Benjamin

    Uncashed check · Winnetka, CA

    Reported by First-citizens Bank & Trust Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $163.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 1063075732

  • Likely match

    R Turner Benjamin

    Cash held by the State · Laguna Hills, CA

    Reported by Gaming And Leisure Properties Inc Unex Gaming & Leisure Prop (pinn)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

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

    $143.31
    Start this claim

    State ID 1072578475

  • Likely match

    R Goering Benjamin

    Unpaid wages

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

    $127.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071874779

  • Likely match

    R Benjamin

    Insurance proceeds · Hot Springs, CA

    Reported by Lincoln National Life Insurance Company

    $120.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 13689859

  • Likely match

    R Ballester Os Benjamin

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Comerica Bank

    $100.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1022234909

  • Worth checking

    Rafaela C Benjamin

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Transamerica Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $143,263.43
    Start this claim

    State ID 988738794

  • Worth checking

    Royal H Benjamin

    Stocks or securities · Torrance, CA

    Reported by Delaware Balanced Fund A Class

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $25,370.77 Delaware Grp/delaware Fd A
    Start this claim

    State ID 11858934

  • Worth checking

    Roslyn I Benjamin

    Cash held by the State · Northridge, CA

    Reported by Continental Casualty Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,600.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1008045287

  • Worth checking

    Rush Bingaman Iii Benjamin

    Cash held by the State · Salinas, CA

    Reported by At&t Services 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.

    $3,479.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027025041

  • Worth checking

    Rosio Ortega Benjamin

    Uncashed check · Chula Vista, CA

    Reported by Servicemac Usa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,928.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 1066290986

  • Worth checking

    Rosio Samaniego Benjamin

    Uncashed check · Chula Vista, CA

    Reported by Servicemac Usa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,928.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 1066290986

  • Worth checking

    Reesman Benjamin

    Uncashed check · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Bmw Financial Services Na Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,795.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 1061906977

  • Worth checking

    Ronni L Benjamin

    Cash held by the State · Winchester, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,211.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 979452284

  • Worth checking

    Rachel Benjamin

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Transamerica Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,207.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 972378713

  • Worth checking

    Ramirez Benjamin

    Uncashed check · Lancaster, CA

    Reported by Exeter Finance Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,164.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 1059126267

  • Worth checking

    Rhoades Benjamin

    Cash held by the State · Temecula, CA

    Reported by Midland National Life Ins Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,160.78
    Start this claim

    State ID 1058548356

  • Worth checking

    Ronni L Benjamin

    Cash held by the State · Winchester, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,134.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 979452260

  • Worth checking

    Benjamin

    Savings account · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    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.

    $1,063.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 994659186

  • Worth checking

    Robba Benjamin

    Unclaimed refund · Mill Valley, CA

    Reported by Clubcorp Holdings Inc

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

    $950.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044646445

  • Worth checking

    Rocio Benjamin

    Cash held by the State · Wasco, CA

    Reported by Wcf National Insurance Company

    $896.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1063059219

  • Worth checking

    Ruxton Benjamin

    Cash held by the State · Concord, CA

    Reported by Degree Of Honor Protective Association

    $892.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 974881005

  • Worth checking

    Rincon Benjamin

    Uncashed check · Montebello, CA

    Reported by Valdez V Genesis Healthcare Fund 2

    $869.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 1070633070

  • Worth checking

    Rodriguez Benjamin

    Uncashed check · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Flores Et Al V Parkwood Landscape Maintenance Inc

    $777.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 1072637402

  • Worth checking

    Randall R Benjamin

    Stocks or securities · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $739.44
    Start this claim

    State ID 16094534

  • Worth checking

    Ramina Benjamin

    Escrow balance · Turlock, CA

    Reported by Fnf Utc Llc

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $713.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1035123319

  • Worth checking

    Robba Benjamin

    Cash held by the State · Sausalito, CA

    Reported by American Express Prepaid Card Management Co

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

    $702.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 991622983

  • Worth checking

    Ronald E Benjamin

    Escrow balance · Culver City, CA

    Reported by Homeward Residential Inc.

    $702.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 971885641

  • Worth checking

    Rebecca Benjamin

    Unpaid dividends · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Axa

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $689.90 Axa-adr
    Start this claim

    State ID 985948034

  • Worth checking

    Renee Benjamin

    Uncashed check · Inglewood, CA

    Reported by Washington Mutual Bank, Successor To Commercial Capital Bank

    Held jointly with 4 other people

    $686.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 18443362

  • Worth checking

    Rebecca Benjamin

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - North Carolina

    $670.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 994692755

  • Worth checking

    Ramirez Benjamin

    Unpaid wages

    Reported by Darden Restaurants, Inc.

    $651.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 1084224750

  • Worth checking

    Benjamin

    Unclaimed refund · San Jose, CA

    Reported by City Of Bellevue

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

    $636.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 1038203542

  • Worth checking

    Roungou Benjamin

    Uncashed check · Alameda, CA

    Reported by Robles V Louis Vuitton Usa Inc Fund

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

    $631.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069748270

  • Worth checking

    Romero Benjamin

    Unpaid wages · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Phoenix Settlement Admn. (hernandez V. Hanford Sand & Gravel)

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

    $626.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1058280657

  • Worth checking

    Ronni Lynn Benjamin

    Unclaimed refund · Winchester, CA

    Reported by Mercury Casualty Company

    $606.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 991564702

  • Worth checking

    Reinhardt Benjamin

    Uncashed check · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Hsa Bank

    $605.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 1012927447

  • Worth checking

    Rachel Benjamin

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Transamerica Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $600.71
    Start this claim

    State ID 972378714

  • Worth checking

    Radparvar Benjamin

    Uncashed check · Encino, CA

    Reported by Discover Bank

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

    $600.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1003253906

  • Worth checking

    Renee Benjamin

    Cash held by the State · Redondo Beach, CA

    Reported by Merrill Lynch Trust Company Fsb Rsg

    $570.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 18431480

  • Worth checking

    Richard Benjamin

    Cash held by the State · Newhall, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    $503.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 14562340

  • Worth checking

    Rose Benjamin

    Unclaimed refund · Beverly Hills, CA

    Reported by At&t Services Inc

    $499.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 1009431526

  • Worth checking

    Benjamin

    Unclaimed refund · Fresno, CA

    Reported by Arrowhead General Insurance Agency Inc

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

    $487.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1035960547

  • Worth checking

    Richard Benjamin

    Uncashed check · Valley Center, CA

    Reported by Countrywide Home Loans Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $478.46
    Start this claim

    State ID 15226353

  • Worth checking

    Rosemary Benjamin

    Stocks or securities · Havasu Lake, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $476.65 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16265656

  • Worth checking

    Benjamin

    Unclaimed refund · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Truck Insurance Exchange

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

    $460.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 990186251

  • Worth checking

    Ryan Benjamin

    Unclaimed refund · Santa Rosa, CA

    Reported by Nationwide Mutual Insurance

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $459.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017162130

  • Worth checking

    Rubis Benjamin

    Uncashed check · Tustin, CA

    Reported by Integrated Healthcare Holdings Inc

    $450.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 962417608

  • Worth checking

    Reydonia Benjamin

    Credit balance · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Kindred Healthcare Inc

    $419.55
    Start this claim

    State ID 998404747

  • Worth checking

    Richard Benjamin

    Cash held by the State · Seaside, CA

    Reported by Protective Insurance Company

    $400.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 1008997912

  • Worth checking

    Rob Benjamin

    Insurance proceeds · S Pasadena, CA

    Reported by State Farm General Insurance Company

    $398.63
    Start this claim

    State ID 15065772

  • Worth checking

    Racheal Benjamin

    Cash held by the State · Chico, CA

    Reported by Pathward

    $372.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040949589

  • Worth checking

    Ronald Eric Benjamin

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by The Walt Disney Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $368.63 Disney Walt Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 1008495022

  • Worth checking

    Ronald Eric Jr Benjamin

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by The Walt Disney Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $368.63 Disney Walt Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 1008495022

  • Worth checking

    Ronald Eric Benjamin

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by The Walt Disney Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $368.63 Disney Walt Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 1008495021

  • Worth checking

    Ronald Eric Jr Benjamin

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by The Walt Disney Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $368.63 Disney Walt Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 1008495021

  • Worth checking

    Ronald Eric Benjamin

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by The Walt Disney Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $368.63 Disney Walt Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 1008495020

  • Worth checking

    Ronald Eric Jr Benjamin

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by The Walt Disney Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $368.63 Disney Walt Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 1008495020

  • Worth checking

    Ronald Eric Benjamin

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by The Walt Disney Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $368.63 Disney Walt Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 1008495019

  • Worth checking

    Ronald Eric Jr Benjamin

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by The Walt Disney Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $368.63 Disney Walt Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 1008495019

  • Worth checking

    Ronald Eric Benjamin

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by The Walt Disney Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $368.63 Disney Walt Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 1008495018

  • Worth checking

    Ronald Eric Jr Benjamin

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by The Walt Disney Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $368.63 Disney Walt Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 1008495018

  • Worth checking

    Rice Benjamin

    Cash held by the State · Burbank, CA

    Reported by Wb Studio Enterprises Inc

    $367.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 1061169027

  • Worth checking

    Royale K Benjamin

    Uncashed check · Santa Clarita, CA

    Reported by Coast Colleges

    $364.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1021918497

  • Worth checking

    Ramos Benjamin

    Cash held by the State · Inglewood, CA

    Reported by Service Corporation Intl.

    $360.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071970187

  • Worth checking

    Rafaela C Benjamin

    Unclaimed refund · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Transamerica Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $360.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 988924922

  • Worth checking

    Rafaela C Benjamin

    Unclaimed refund · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Transamerica Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $360.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 988924921

  • Worth checking

    Rafaela C Benjamin

    Unclaimed refund · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Transamerica Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $360.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 988924920

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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.

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