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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.

204 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $250,571 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 2,150 records under the surname Roth, worth $1,645,363. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Robert Roth

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

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

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $13,937.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017402438

  • Strong match

    Robert S Roth

    Uncashed check · Redondo Beach, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a. (703)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,102.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 996704373

  • Strong match

    Robert Roth

    Credit balance · Newport Coast, CA

    Reported by Fletcher Jones Motorcars

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034585394

  • Strong match

    Robert L Roth

    Cash held by the State · San Jose, CA

    Reported by First Dominion Mutual Life Ins

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,711.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 963605938

  • Strong match

    Robert M Roth

    Unpaid wages · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,298.62
    Start this claim

    State ID 18553101

  • Strong match

    Robert A Roth

    Stocks or securities · Eh3 6qw, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,088.21 Janus Research Fund Cl T
    Start this claim

    State ID 975290499

  • Strong match

    Robert L Roth

    Cash held by the State · Oceanside, CA

    Reported by (12000) Capital One Services Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,039.44
    Start this claim

    State ID 991983274

  • Strong match

    Robert J Roth

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Ba Insurance Agency, Inc.

    $962.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 4478009

  • Strong match

    Robert Dr Roth

    Cash held by the State · Sherman Oaks, CA

    Reported by Arrowood Indemnity

    $778.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 963039676

  • Strong match

    Robert J Roth

    Cash held by the State · Van Nuys, CA

    Reported by First Interstate Bank Of Ca Alex Brown Fin Gr C V Div

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $675.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 12983489

  • Strong match

    Robert D Roth

    Unpaid dividends · Moffett Field, CA

    Reported by Mutual Service Life Insurance Company

    $592.71
    Start this claim

    State ID 959824644

  • Strong match

    Robert R Roth

    Stocks or securities · North San Juan, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $572.17 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 18878016

  • Strong match

    Robert A Roth

    Stocks or securities · Eh3 6qw, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $545.68 General Electric Co
    Start this claim

    State ID 975290498

  • Strong match

    Robert A Roth

    Stocks or securities · Eh3 6qw, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $544.09 Janus Fund Cl T
    Start this claim

    State ID 975290500

  • Strong match

    Robert Roth

    Unclaimed refund · Palm Springs, CA

    Reported by State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins Co

    $539.77
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014033159

  • Strong match

    Robert J Roth

    Stocks or securities · North Hollywood, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America/fleetboston Financial Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $487.81 Bank Of America Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 14292431

  • Strong match

    Robert W Roth

    Credit balance · Pebble Beach, CA

    Reported by The Chubb Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $414.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 15729016

  • Strong match

    Robert F Roth

    Uncashed check · Twin Peaks, CA

    Reported by Fund 1 Independent Foreclosure Review Pa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $400.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 984725160

  • Strong match

    Robert L Roth

    Unpaid dividends · Saratoga, CA

    Reported by Atlas Resource Partners Lp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $398.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 998974612

  • Strong match

    Robert V Roth

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0014-hayward Main Office

    $365.43
    Start this claim

    State ID 1664367

  • Strong match

    Robert H Roth

    Cash held by the State · Northridge, CA

    Reported by Anthem Inc

    $332.98
    Start this claim

    State ID 1020189080

  • Strong match

    Robert A Roth

    Credit balance · Eh3 6qw, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $332.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 975290497

  • Strong match

    Robert Roth

    Uncashed check · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Trover Solutions Inc

    $324.67
    Start this claim

    State ID 984398148

  • Strong match

    Robert H Roth

    Cash held by the State · Northridge, CA

    Reported by Anthem Inc

    $311.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011620127

  • Strong match

    Robert Roth

    Insurance proceeds · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Republic Insurance Co

    $300.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 13236672

  • Strong match

    Robert M Roth

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Broadcast Music Inc

    $266.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 15741980

  • Strong match

    Robert H Roth

    Cash held by the State · Northridge, CA

    Reported by Anthem Inc

    $250.34
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011618651

  • Strong match

    Robert Roth

    Insurance proceeds · Apple Valley, CA

    Reported by State Farm General Insurance Company

    $250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 15049008

  • Strong match

    Robert L Roth

    Unpaid dividends · Saratoga, CA

    Reported by Atlas Resource Partners Lp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $247.76
    Start this claim

    State ID 994346885

  • Strong match

    Robert Roth

    Credit balance · Fremont, CA

    Reported by Henry Schein Inc

    $238.21
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032309496

  • Strong match

    Robert R Roth

    Cash held by the State · Van Nuys, CA

    Reported by First Interstate Bank Of Ca Alex Brown Fin Gr C V Div

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $225.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 13026314

  • Strong match

    Robert Roth

    Cash held by the State · Grass Valley, CA

    Reported by Optumrx

    $209.69
    Start this claim

    State ID 979838909

  • Strong match

    Robert W Roth

    Cash held by the State · Millville, CA

    Reported by Beneficial Life Insurance Company

    $205.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 13210126

  • Strong match

    Robert W Roth

    Cash held by the State · Millville, CA

    Reported by Beneficial Life Insurance Company

    $172.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 13210127

  • Likely match

    Roberta Roth

    Cash held by the State · Unknown, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $605.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031661288

  • Likely match

    Roberta Roth

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $462.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019484225

  • Likely match

    Robert F Orth

    Stocks or securities · Victorville, 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 1018730965

  • Likely match

    Roberta H Roth

    Unpaid dividends · Santa Rosa,

    Reported by Bank Of The West

    $165.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 4827562

  • Likely match

    R Roth

    Cash held by the State · Avalon, CA

    Reported by 10 Provident Life And Accident Insurance Company

    $673.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 9702679

  • Likely match

    Robert Rath

    Stocks or securities · Fresno, CA

    Reported by First Data Corporation

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $20,946.80 First Data Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 18622803

  • Likely match

    Robert Rath

    Stocks or securities · Fresno, CA

    Reported by First Data Corporation

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $20,946.80 First Data Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 18622803

  • Likely match

    Robert Rath

    Stocks or securities · Fresno, CA

    Reported by First Data Corporation

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $20,946.80 First Data Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 18622804

  • Likely match

    Robert Rath

    Stocks or securities · Fresno, CA

    Reported by First Data Corporation

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $20,946.80 First Data Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 18622804

  • Likely match

    Robert Ruth

    Unpaid wages · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Trinet Hr Iii, Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,197.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034296999

  • Likely match

    Robert P Rieth

    Unpaid dividends · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Pfizer Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,268.00 Pfizer Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 955732365

  • Likely match

    Robert J Rath

    Unclaimed refund · San Clemente, CA

    Reported by Greenberg Traurig Llp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,926.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 998973607

  • Likely match

    Robert Jr Ruth

    Savings account · Oceanside,

    Reported by Pacific Marine Credit Union

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,534.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 4507803

  • Likely match

    Robert Z Reath

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Transamerica Occidental Life Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,464.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 1325473

  • Likely match

    Robert W Ruth

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Ibm

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $811.40 Intl Business Machines Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 18192677

  • Likely match

    Robert W Ruth

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Ibm

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $811.40 Intl Business Machines Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 18192676

  • Likely match

    Robert Rath

    Savings account · Fresno, CA

    Reported by Security Pacific National Bank Fresno Main

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $745.76
    Start this claim

    State ID 5257800

  • Likely match

    Robert W Ruth

    Stocks or securities · Pacifica, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $675.65 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16330357

  • Likely match

    Robert Ruth

    Unclaimed refund · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Essex Portfolio Lp

    $500.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 1021931279

  • Likely match

    Robert W Ruth

    Stocks or securities · Palo Alto, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $397.44 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16330358

  • Likely match

    Robert Ruth

    Cash held by the State · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Payflex Systems Usa Inc

    $320.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 999381921

  • Likely match

    Robert Ruth

    Unclaimed refund · Pasadena, CA

    Reported by American Express Company

    $270.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 1016165955

  • Likely match

    Robert L Rath

    Cash held by the State · Fremont, CA

    Reported by Idaho State Of

    $247.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 1529772

  • Likely match

    Robert J Ruth

    Savings account

    Reported by Pacific Bay Credit Union

    $240.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 1513468

  • Likely match

    Robert W Ruth

    Stocks or securities · San Gabriel, CA

    Reported by Merrill Lynch 4

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $218.75 General Electric Co
    Start this claim

    State ID 974580013

  • Likely match

    Robert Rath

    Unpaid dividends · Fresno, CA

    Reported by First Data Corporation

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    $214.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 18622801

  • Likely match

    Robert Rath

    Unpaid dividends · Fresno, CA

    Reported by First Data Corporation

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    $214.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 18622801

  • Likely match

    Robert Routh

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Health Care Property Investors

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $204.08 Health Care Ppty Investors Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16416430

  • Likely match

    Robert L Routh

    Stocks or securities · Tehachapi, CA

    Reported by Edison International Incorporated Common Es01

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $202.40 Edison International
    Start this claim

    State ID 14564377

  • Likely match

    Robert Ruth

    Deposit held · Santa Clarita, CA

    Reported by Southern California Edison Company

    $201.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 985558480

  • Likely match

    Robert Ruth

    Unpaid wages · Marina, CA

    Reported by Nevada State Of

    $181.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 17100918

  • Likely match

    Robert Ruth

    Unclaimed refund · Poway, CA

    Reported by Aig Centennial Insurance Co.

    $171.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 12305048

  • Worth checking

    Rudolf Roth

    Unpaid dividends · Sunnyvale, CA

    Reported by Koninklijke Philips N V

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $30,402.83 Koninklijke Philips Electrs Nv
    Start this claim

    State ID 989236058

  • Worth checking

    Ron Roth

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $18,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014963707

  • Worth checking

    R P Ruth

    Stocks or securities · Solvang, CA

    Reported by Directv

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,967.17 Directv Class A
    Start this claim

    State ID 970125089

  • Worth checking

    Richard S Roth

    Uncashed check · Orange, CA

    Reported by Keybank National Association

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,831.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 997495635

  • Worth checking

    Richard D Roth

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,400.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024263967

  • Worth checking

    Roger Roth

    Retirement account · Carlsbad, CA

    Reported by Rbc Capital Markets Llc

    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.

    $4,008.85 Europacific Growth Fd
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043211726

  • Worth checking

    Rae A Roth

    Cash held by the State · San Bernardino, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,394.17
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004331823

  • Worth checking

    Richard A Roth

    Stocks or securities · Portola Vally, CA

    Reported by Engility Holdings Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,069.64 Engility Holdings Inc New
    Start this claim

    State ID 989215128

  • Worth checking

    Ray L Roth

    Stocks or securities · Oceanside, CA

    Reported by Principal Financial Group Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,750.68 Principal Financial Group
    Start this claim

    State ID 18123972

  • Worth checking

    Roland G Roth

    Unclaimed refund · Concord, CA

    Reported by Clubcorp Holdings Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,750.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044662331

  • Worth checking

    Roth

    Uncashed check · Goletar, CA

    Reported by Select Portfolio Servicing 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.

    $1,885.85
    Start this claim

    State ID 954180113

  • Worth checking

    R Pederson Esta Ruth

    Mineral or royalty payments · San Mateo, CA

    Reported by Sunoco Partners Marketing & Terminals Lp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,728.77
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018822820

  • Worth checking

    Rita Roth

    Stocks or securities · Chula Vista, CA

    Reported by Cms Energy Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,615.38 Cms Energy Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 994868600

  • Worth checking

    Rae A Roth

    Stocks or securities · San Bernardino, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,549.63 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16329731

  • Worth checking

    Robin Roth

    Uncashed check · Redondo Beach, CA

    Reported by Us Bank Na

    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.

    $1,451.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011513455

  • Worth checking

    Richard A Roth

    Unpaid dividends · Portola Vally, CA

    Reported by Engility Holdings Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,406.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 989215129

  • Worth checking

    Rind Roth

    Uncashed check · Burbank, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Unauthorized Account Qsf

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,398.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 1057912034

  • Worth checking

    Russell Roth

    Stocks or securities · S Pasadena, CA

    Reported by Verizon Communications Inc/gte Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,327.51 Verizon Communications Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15612045

  • Worth checking

    Rose Roth

    Unpaid dividends · Santa Cruz, CA

    Reported by Ford Motor Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,180.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 10852075

  • Worth checking

    Raymond J Roth

    Stocks or securities · Canyon Country, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,152.51 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16329732

  • Worth checking

    Richard Roth

    Credit balance · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,130.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 953626107

  • Worth checking

    Ralph Roth

    Stocks or securities · Boulevard, CA

    Reported by Us Bancorp Fund Services Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,102.98 Buffalo Small Cap Fund
    Start this claim

    State ID 971440048

  • Worth checking

    Ralph L Roth

    Savings account · Napa, CA

    Reported by Safe Credit Union

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,094.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 13395996

  • Worth checking

    Ronald Roth

    Cash held by the State · Huntingtn Bch, CA

    Reported by Health Net Life Insurance Co

    $974.78
    Start this claim

    State ID 1028044251

  • Worth checking

    Rita Roth

    Stocks or securities · Chula Vista, CA

    Reported by Ameren Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $905.60 Ameren Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 989099347

  • Worth checking

    Richard M Roth

    Unclaimed refund · Van Nuys, CA

    Reported by Clubcorp Holdings Inc

    $880.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044662328

  • Worth checking

    Ralph Roth

    Stocks or securities · Rncho Cordova, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $853.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 16150287

  • Worth checking

    Rosalie Roth

    Savings account · North Hollywood, CA

    Reported by Security Pacific National Bank No Hollywood

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $791.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 5180084

  • Worth checking

    Rita Roth

    Cash held by the State · Folsom, CA

    Reported by Life Generations Healthcare Llc

    $776.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 1028167339

  • Worth checking

    Raelene R Roth

    Uncashed check · Roseville, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 111)

    $761.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027348871

  • Worth checking

    Rose M Roth

    Stocks or securities · Calimesa, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $744.03 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15519836

  • Worth checking

    Ronald H Dds Roth

    Cash held by the State · Millbrae, CA

    Reported by Great-west Life & Annuity Ins. Co.

    $728.01
    Start this claim

    State ID 954714403

  • Worth checking

    Rudolf Roth

    Unpaid dividends · Sunnyvale, CA

    Reported by Koninklijke Philips N V

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $717.72 Koninklijke Philips Electrs Nv
    Start this claim

    State ID 991980454

  • Worth checking

    Roger Roth

    Retirement account · Carlsbad, CA

    Reported by Rbc Capital Markets Llc

    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.

    $701.60 Vanguard Inflation Protected Securities Fund
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043211727

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

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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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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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