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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 $444,175 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 7,297 records under the surname Watson, worth $6,632,063. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    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

  • Strong match

    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

  • Strong match

    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

  • Strong match

    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

  • Strong match

    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

  • Strong match

    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

  • Strong match

    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

  • Strong match

    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

  • Strong match

    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

  • Strong match

    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

  • Strong match

    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

  • Strong match

    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

  • Strong match

    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

  • Strong match

    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

  • Strong match

    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

  • Strong match

    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

  • Strong match

    Robert O Watson

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by State Of California Savings Plus

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,288.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 987957320

  • Strong match

    Robert Watson

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Cedars-sinai Medical Center

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,216.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1046069605

  • Strong match

    Robert Watson

    Unclaimed refund · Unknown,

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,138.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 996564381

  • Strong match

    Robert K Watson

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $998.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019444598

  • Strong match

    Robert Watson

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

    $969.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 16946020

  • Strong match

    Robert Watson

    Cash held by the State · Watsonville, CA

    Reported by California Fair Plan Association

    $965.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041801614

  • Strong match

    Robert Lee Watson

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Allianz Life Insurance Company

    $924.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031499617

  • Strong match

    Robert A Watson

    Cash held by the State · Redwood City, CA

    Reported by Reliastar Life Insurance Co

    $915.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014067091

  • Strong match

    Robert H Watson

    Cash held by the State · Arcadia, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $881.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 16650933

  • Strong match

    Robert Watson

    Uncashed check · Canoga Park, CA

    Reported by Harvard University

    $817.39
    Start this claim

    State ID 958818761

  • Strong match

    Robert Watson

    Cash held by the State · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Connecticut General Life Insurance Company (cigna-west)

    $704.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 962596213

  • Strong match

    Robert R Watson

    Uncashed check · Hold Stmt At Branch, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $621.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 999819741

  • Strong match

    Robert A A Watson

    Savings account · Santa Rosa, CA

    Reported by State Of Arkansas

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $608.34
    Start this claim

    State ID 17329621

  • Strong match

    Robert M Watson

    Insurance proceeds · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Fireman's Fund Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $603.98
    Start this claim

    State ID 18509919

  • Strong match

    Robert G Watson

    Credit balance · Felton, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na (300056)

    $600.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1046362001

  • Strong match

    Robert C Watson

    Cash held by the State · San Marino, CA

    Reported by Nationwide Life Insurance Co

    $599.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 979584718

  • Strong match

    Robert E Watson

    Stocks or securities · Westlake Vlg, CA

    Reported by Mfs Government Markets Income Trust

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $598.59 Mfs Govt Markets Income Trust
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025709278

  • Strong match

    Robert Watson

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Chrysler Corporation 8% Debenture Due 11-1-98

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $536.00 Chrysler Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 11944781

  • Strong match

    Robert J Watson

    Unclaimed refund · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - North Carolina

    $526.97
    Start this claim

    State ID 994733051

  • Strong match

    Robert J Watson

    Cash held by the State · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Kba

    $517.61
    Start this claim

    State ID 17188971

  • Strong match

    Robert Watson

    Cash held by the State · Palmdale, CA

    Reported by State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins Co

    $498.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014032719

  • Strong match

    Robert L Watson

    Stocks or securities · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $483.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 16085287

  • Strong match

    Robert Watson

    Unclaimed refund · Paramount, CA

    Reported by Charter Communications Inc

    $460.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010885443

  • Strong match

    Robert D Watson

    Cash held by the State · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by Colonial Penn Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $434.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005945900

  • Strong match

    Robert W Watson

    Stocks or securities · Lomita, CA

    Reported by Atlantic Richfield Co $2.80 Cum Pfd Rede

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $423.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 16845997

  • Strong match

    Robert D Watson

    Cash held by the State · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by Colonial Penn Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $386.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 998768162

  • Strong match

    Robert L Watson

    Unclaimed refund · Englewood, CA

    Reported by Aig Centennial Insurance Co.

    $379.12
    Start this claim

    State ID 12311055

  • Strong match

    Robert D Watson

    Cash held by the State · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Lockheed Corporation

    $376.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 4044008

  • Strong match

    Robert W Watson

    Escrow balance · Fairfield, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Home Loans

    $364.81
    Start this claim

    State ID 968586226

  • Strong match

    Robert Watson

    Unpaid dividends · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Teledyne Inc

    $364.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 566870

  • Strong match

    Robert Watson

    Uncashed check · Danville, CA

    Reported by Capital One Bank, National Association

    $353.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 998191834

  • Strong match

    Robert Watson

    Cash held by the State · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Kba

    $341.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 17188973

  • Strong match

    Robert E Watson

    Unclaimed refund · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    $329.73
    Start this claim

    State ID 990341138

  • Strong match

    Robert Watson

    Uncashed check · Inglewood, CA

    Reported by Jp Morgan Chase Bank, N.a. (100802)

    $319.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 1036864897

  • 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

    Robert B Whitson

    Cash held by the State · Los Alamitos, CA

    Reported by Jhusa John Hancock Life Ins Co Usa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,400.53
    Start this claim

    State ID 970918003

  • Likely match

    Robert Woodson

    Stocks or securities · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $397.44 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16349298

  • Likely match

    Robert J Whitson

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by First Interstate Bancorp

    $356.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 10235847

  • 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

    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

  • 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

    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

    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

  • Worth checking

    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

  • 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

    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

  • Worth checking

    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

  • 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

    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

  • 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

    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

    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

    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

  • 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

    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

Showing the 100 most valuable of 539. 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.

  • 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.

Find out in About Thirty Seconds

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.