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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.

279 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $98,866 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 3,323 records under the surname Felix, worth $1,721,928. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Robert J Felix

    Unclaimed refund · Chula Vista, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Home Loans

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,312.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 989392124

  • Strong match

    Robert Felix

    Unclaimed refund · Chula Vista, CA

    Reported by Interinsurance Exchange Of The Automobil

    $434.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 976778079

  • Strong match

    Robert Felix

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $352.70 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15470239

  • Strong match

    Robert Felix

    Unclaimed refund · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    $287.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033329460

  • Strong match

    Robert T Felix

    Stocks or securities · Lemon Grove, CA

    Reported by Nassau Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $224.81 Phoenix Companies Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16068299

  • Strong match

    Robert Felix

    Cash held by the State · Rowlandhts, CA

    Reported by Caremarkpcs L L C

    $215.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 983053601

  • Strong match

    Robert J Felix

    Unclaimed refund · Chula Vista, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Home Loans

    $196.47
    Start this claim

    State ID 984837542

  • Strong match

    Robert Felix

    Cash held by the State · San Diego,

    Reported by Pennzoil Co

    $192.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 4160606

  • Strong match

    Robert A Felix

    Credit balance · Arcadia, CA

    Reported by Citibank N A

    $179.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043365449

  • Strong match

    Robert Felix

    Unclaimed refund · Suisun City, CA

    Reported by Csaa Insurance Exchange

    $170.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 992833979

  • Strong match

    Robert Felix

    Unclaimed refund · Suisun City, CA

    Reported by Csaa Insurance Exchange

    $170.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 992833980

  • Strong match

    Robert Felix

    Insurance proceeds · Victorville, CA

    Reported by Delta Dental Of California

    $158.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 14535262

  • Strong match

    Robert E Felix

    Uncashed check · Sun City, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    $150.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043903702

  • Strong match

    Robert Jose Felix

    Unclaimed refund · Chula Vista, CA

    Reported by Interinsurance Exchange Of The Automobil

    $148.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 980987419

  • Strong match

    Robert C Felix

    Cash held by the State · Wasco, CA

    Reported by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance

    $121.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 958940914

  • Strong match

    Robert Felix

    Savings account · Fontana, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0244-fontana Branch

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $114.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 11007904

  • Likely match

    Roberto A Felix

    Savings account · Suisun, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0786-travis Afb/mrg 837

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $201.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 1184517

  • Likely match

    Roberto Felix

    Unclaimed refund · Cachella, CA

    Reported by Infinity Insurance Company

    $161.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 18743531

  • Likely match

    Roberto Felix

    Unclaimed refund · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Comcast Cable Comm Mgmt Llc

    $144.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 1003213441

  • Likely match

    Roberto Felix

    Cash held by the State · Sonora,

    Reported by Cedars-sinai Medical Center

    $124.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 18456479

  • Likely match

    R Casillas Felix

    Cash held by the State · Watsonville, CA

    Reported by Block Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,002.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1089558663

  • Likely match

    R Gonzales Felix

    Cash held by the State · Reedley, CA

    Reported by Service Corporation Intl.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,715.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071967297

  • Likely match

    R Felix

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Finance And Thrift Company

    $300.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1430626

  • Likely match

    R C Felix

    Savings account

    Reported by Union Yes Federal Credit Union

    $217.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 16380136

  • Likely match

    R Felix

    Unpaid wages

    Reported by Pacific Bell Telephone Company

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

    $175.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 15214325

  • Likely match

    R Canout Rehabilita Felix

    Cash held by the State · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Anthem Inc

    $174.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005900954

  • Likely match

    R Canout Rehab Felix

    Insurance proceeds · East Los Angele, CA

    Reported by 21st Century Insurance Company

    $130.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 19007180

  • Likely match

    R B Felix

    Unpaid dividends · Pasadena, CA

    Reported by At&t Corp

    $124.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 11917537

  • Likely match

    R J Felix

    Savings account · Fontana, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0244-fontana Branch

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $114.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 11007904

  • Likely match

    Robert P Folks

    Cash held by the State · Tracy, CA

    Reported by Neighbors Of Woodcraft

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $633.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 11303399

  • Likely match

    Robert Filgas

    Mineral or royalty payments · Clayton, CA

    Reported by Bluemark Energy Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $443.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040305756

  • Likely match

    Robert J Filgas

    Mineral or royalty payments · Clayton, CA

    Reported by Phillips 66 Company

    $272.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032171175

  • Likely match

    Robert J Filgas

    Mineral or royalty payments · Clayton, CA

    Reported by Phillips 66 Company

    $219.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032171176

  • Likely match

    Robert Fowlkes

    Savings account · Barcelleno,

    Reported by Certified Federal Credit Union

    $205.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 13385389

  • Likely match

    Robert K Folkes

    Stocks or securities · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Enpro Industries Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $178.25 Enpro Industries Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 999463294

  • Likely match

    Robert J Filgas

    Mineral or royalty payments · Clayton, CA

    Reported by Phillips 66 Company

    $155.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032171178

  • Likely match

    Robert J Filgas

    Mineral or royalty payments · Clayton, CA

    Reported by Phillips 66 Company

    $149.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032171179

  • Likely match

    Robert J Filgas

    Mineral or royalty payments · Clayton, CA

    Reported by Phillips 66 Company

    $149.76
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032171177

  • Likely match

    Robert Folks

    Uncashed check · Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

    Reported by Travel Plus Leisure Co.

    $149.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1002157789

  • Likely match

    Robert J Flakus

    Savings account · Davis, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    $146.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 13423478

  • Worth checking

    Roxann A Felix

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na (703)

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    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.

    $7,223.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 1022157130

  • Worth checking

    Ricardo A Felix

    Uncashed check · La Mesa, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,528.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032848312

  • Worth checking

    Rafael Felix

    Uncashed check · Calexico, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,089.55
    Start this claim

    State ID 984940759

  • Worth checking

    Ruby Felix

    Stocks or securities · Gridley, CA

    Reported by Washington Mutual

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,644.16 Washington Mutual Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 14308729

  • Worth checking

    Rosa Felix

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 989666949

  • Worth checking

    Rudy D Felix

    Stocks or securities · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Stancorp Financial Group Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,303.04 Stancorp Financial Group Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15290897

  • Worth checking

    Raquel Felix

    Uncashed check · Modesto, CA

    Reported by Stewart Title Of Calif., Inc. State Division

    Held jointly with 4 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 18207613

  • Worth checking

    Ricarte Felix

    Unclaimed refund · Highland, CA

    Reported by Pennymac Loan Services Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,951.91
    Start this claim

    State ID 1060000123

  • Worth checking

    Ricarte Felix

    Unclaimed refund · Highland, CA

    Reported by Pennymac Loan Services Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,951.91
    Start this claim

    State ID 1060000123

  • Worth checking

    Rosa Felix

    Unclaimed refund · Corona, CA

    Reported by Orange Coast Title Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,275.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 18802503

  • Worth checking

    Raul Felix

    Cash held by the State · Apple Valley, CA

    Reported by Physicians Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,081.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004376718

  • Worth checking

    Roxann A Felix

    Savings account · Apple Valley, CA

    Reported by Arrowhead Central Credit Union

    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.

    $1,938.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024950965

  • Worth checking

    Raul Felix

    Escrow balance · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - North Carolina

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,865.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 954381820

  • Worth checking

    Ruben Felix

    Escrow balance · Lynwood, CA

    Reported by Dovenmuehle Mortgage Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

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

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,847.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044605105

  • Worth checking

    Raymond Q Felix

    Retirement account · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Merrill Lynch

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,837.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032858778

  • Worth checking

    Rashida M Felix

    Cash held by the State · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Central State Credit Union

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,707.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 1026735342

  • Worth checking

    Rosario C Felix

    Escrow balance

    Reported by Bank Of America - North Carolina

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,638.55
    Start this claim

    State ID 954381819

  • Worth checking

    Ramos Felix

    Escrow balance · Pinon Hills, CA

    Reported by Timios Title, A California Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,597.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 1085836895

  • Worth checking

    Ricardo Felix

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,404.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033131477

  • Worth checking

    Ricardo A Jr Felix

    Uncashed check · San Bernardino, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,404.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033131477

  • Worth checking

    Felix

    Money order

    Reported by Wells Fargo & 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.

    $1,325.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 971508889

  • Worth checking

    Roxann Felix

    Unclaimed refund · Apple Valley, CA

    Reported by Foremost 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.

    $1,252.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040178788

  • Worth checking

    R Flax

    Mineral or royalty payments · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Plains Exploration & Production Company

    Held jointly with 8 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,217.85
    Start this claim

    State ID 17239086

  • Worth checking

    Ramon H Felix

    Escrow balance · San Pedro, CA

    Reported by Ocwen Financial Corp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,123.07
    Start this claim

    State ID 1021593886

  • Worth checking

    Richard Felix

    Uncashed check · Newport Beach, CA

    Reported by Pershing Llc

    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.

    $1,009.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 958919810

  • Worth checking

    Ruiz Felix

    Cash held by the State · Ontario, CA

    Reported by Allstate Northbrook Indemnity Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069552839

  • Worth checking

    Rosendo Felix

    Cash held by the State · Salinas, CA

    Reported by California State Lottery

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 984462024

  • Worth checking

    Richard Felix

    Escrow balance · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Stewart Title Of Calif. Inc.

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    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.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 961231333

  • Worth checking

    Rommell L Felix

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    $992.69
    Start this claim

    State ID 974733857

  • Worth checking

    Ricardo Felix

    Cash held by the State · Rialto, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - North Carolina

    $912.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 974719953

  • Worth checking

    Ralph Felix

    Money order

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank, Na (apecs 1009)

    $900.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006180718

  • Worth checking

    Richard Felix

    Pension or retirement funds · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank - Pars

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

    $865.44
    Start this claim

    State ID 973284079

  • Worth checking

    Ralph Felix

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    $850.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1009945516

  • Worth checking

    Raudel Felix

    Cash held by the State · Perris, CA

    Reported by Alaska National Insurance Company

    $801.12
    Start this claim

    State ID 1020867714

  • Worth checking

    Rodolfo Felix

    Unpaid wages · South Gate, CA

    Reported by Negrete Et Al V Conagra Brands

    $747.55
    Start this claim

    State ID 1022854469

  • Worth checking

    Ricardo Felix

    Unclaimed refund · Csted, VI

    Reported by Western Union Financial Svcs Inc

    $740.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 996759796

  • Worth checking

    Ruth Felix

    Uncashed check · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by U. S. Bank, N. A.

    $728.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 1046154409

  • Worth checking

    Ramiro Felix

    Uncashed check · Chula Vista, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $701.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 956094757

  • Worth checking

    Ricardo A Jr Felix

    Unclaimed refund · San Bernardino, CA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    $693.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033329452

  • Worth checking

    Raul Felix

    Cash held by the State · Indio, CA

    Reported by Continental Exchange Solutions Inc

    $692.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033497653

  • Worth checking

    Raul Felix

    Cash held by the State · Phelan, CA

    Reported by Pathward

    $600.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040816019

  • Worth checking

    Richard Felix

    Unpaid wages · San Bernardino, CA

    Reported by At&t Services Inc

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

    $597.63
    Start this claim

    State ID 1003416535

  • Worth checking

    Rosie Felix

    Cash held by the State · Canoga Park, CA

    Reported by Invenger Technologies Inc

    $595.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 1028591530

  • Worth checking

    Felix

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Chicago Title 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.

    $588.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 963586752

  • Worth checking

    Rodolfo B Felix

    Uncashed check · Placentia, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    $587.81
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043540457

  • Worth checking

    Rafael Felix

    Cash held by the State · Agua Dulce, CA

    Reported by Capital One Na

    $583.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 1029888599

  • Worth checking

    R Flax

    Mineral or royalty payments · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Plains Exploration & Production Company

    Held jointly with 8 other people

    $582.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 17448127

  • Worth checking

    R Flax

    Mineral or royalty payments · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Plains Exploration & Production Co.

    Held jointly with 8 other people

    $568.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 16165863

  • Worth checking

    Rashida M Felix

    Savings account · Sacramento, CA

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

    $550.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 1036991233

  • Worth checking

    Regino Felix

    Unpaid wages · Delano, CA

    Reported by Flores Et Al V J Ginger Masonry

    $539.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039789180

  • Worth checking

    Ramiro T Felix

    Uncashed check · Spring Valley, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    $512.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 971480483

  • Worth checking

    Rosally M Felix

    Cash held by the State · Foster City, CA

    Reported by Gutierrez V Wells Fargo Bank Na Qualified Settlement

    $510.21
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011922511

  • Worth checking

    Rachel Felix

    Cash held by the State · Aliso Viejo, CA

    Reported by Choc Children's Hospital Of Orange County

    $504.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1008804793

  • Worth checking

    Rafael Quintana Felix

    Savings account · Riverbank, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $503.01
    Start this claim

    State ID 984929186

  • Worth checking

    Regina L Felix

    Stocks or securities · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Fnb-bankcard

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $500.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001758012

  • Worth checking

    Rhonda Felix

    Unclaimed refund · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Western Union Financial Svcs Inc

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1015746480

  • Worth checking

    Ruth Felix

    Cash held by the State · North Hills, CA

    Reported by Union Labor Life Insurance Company The

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018035782

  • Worth checking

    Ruben U Mr Felix

    Escrow balance

    Reported by Bennett Escrow Services Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1015467794

  • Worth checking

    Ricardo Felix

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $498.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001239813

  • Worth checking

    Felix

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

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

    $488.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 964067384

Showing the 100 most valuable of 279. That is a common name — add a first name or a city to narrow it, and try any former spelling.

Tell us if this name comes up again

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

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

How You Are Protected

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

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

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.

  • Guerra Luis

    Probate estate · Los Angeles County · 2004

    Matched on Felix Reyes G (heir)

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

    $7,375.44 closed

    State ID 956817311
    Case BP064729

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.