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California State Controller — Unclaimed Property

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California holds over $10 billion in unclaimed property — the largest program in the US. Managed by the State Controller.

Dormancy Period

3 years

before property is reported

Minimum Amount

No minimum

to file a claim

Phone

(800) 992-4647

unclaimed property office

Cost to Claim

Free

always free to claim

Types of Unclaimed Property in California

Bank accountsInsuranceStocksWagesSafe deposit boxesUtility refundsCashier checks

Search Tips for California

California has the most unclaimed property of any state. Search using all name variations, maiden names, and previous addresses.

  • • Search your current and maiden name
  • • Try previous addresses where you lived or worked
  • • Check for deceased family members and heirs
  • • Search business names if you owned a company
  • • Use partial names if the portal supports it

Unclaimed Property Records (198 total)

Showing top 100 by amount
Owner NameTypeAmountHolderCity
Jackson, RyanSavings Account$8,994,652.07WalmartLos Angeles
Stewart, EdwardMineral/Oil Royalty$8,079,577.81UnitedHealth GroupLos Angeles
Adams, JoseVendor Payment$6,884,053.03USPSSacramento
Hernandez, SandraWages/Payroll$6,388,980.55Home DepotLos Angeles
Lewis, ElizabethUtility Deposit$5,761,169.56Wells FargoLos Angeles
Moore, SharonCashier Check$5,004,781.93UnitedHealth GroupOakland
Anderson, TimothyLife Insurance$4,919,785.22AllstateSacramento
Allen, JasonWages/Payroll$4,678,674.07Duke EnergySan Francisco
Thompson, JoshuaCustomer Overpayment$4,264,926.52Duke EnergySacramento
Diaz, RobertCertificate of Deposit$4,094,559.59US BankLos Angeles
Nguyen, SusanCashier Check$3,871,084.43T-MobileSan Francisco
Evans, RichardStock/Dividends$3,670,637.78State GovernmentLos Angeles
Brown, StephanieMoney Order$2,743,957.98MetLifeOakland
Stewart, AshleyChecking Account$2,664,685.37GEICOLos Angeles
Wright, AndrewBond$2,600,505.62CignaSacramento
Moore, BarbaraMineral/Oil Royalty$2,393,273.73AnthemSan Diego
Wilson, GloriaTraveler Check$2,207,731.85State GovernmentOakland
Young, SusanTraveler Check$2,159,616.89Bank of AmericaSan Jose
Diaz, RebeccaTraveler Check$2,068,214.85State Farm InsuranceSan Jose
Collins, ElenaInsurance Proceeds$1,947,963.51AllstateFresno
Mitchell, DorothyInsurance Proceeds$1,921,522.53FidelitySan Diego
Rodriguez, AnthonyMutual Fund$1,889,889.40County GovernmentSacramento
Davis, CharlesCertificate of Deposit$1,365,563.84Wells FargoFresno
Murphy, AshleyTraveler Check$1,319,417.27UPSLos Angeles
Torres, DonaldUtility Deposit$1,258,544.92US BankOakland
Nguyen, AshleyVendor Payment$1,207,894.93Edward JonesSan Francisco
Clark, KevinCustomer Overpayment$1,085,657.84MetLifeSacramento
Allen, JoshuaInsurance Premium Refund$1,056,539.46ProgressiveSan Francisco
Allen, AndrewTrust Funds$1,056,242.78ProgressiveSan Jose
Clark, JoshuaBond$814,259.25MetLifeSan Diego
Johnson, BrianBond$734,150.70ProgressiveSan Jose
King, JuanCourt Deposit$623,476.48AmazonFresno
Johnson, KevinBond$614,439.60VerizonOakland
Stewart, GloriaGift Certificate$580,188.06CignaSan Diego
Wilson, LindaCashier Check$574,507.85State GovernmentSan Jose
Jackson, PaulInsurance Premium Refund$541,974.92Fifth Third BankSacramento
Jones, MichaelCashier Check$476,670.78ProgressiveFresno
Davis, BrianMineral/Oil Royalty$459,417.77CignaFresno
Gomez, MariaInsurance Premium Refund$426,976.16Home DepotSacramento
Walker, KennethGift Certificate$411,898.28Fifth Third BankOakland
Robinson, DeborahSafe Deposit Box$403,039.16WalmartOakland
King, DonaldChecking Account$363,410.87TargetSacramento
Scott, ThomasTrust Funds$315,199.89Duke EnergyOakland
Jackson, PaulStock/Dividends$312,426.31AT&TOakland
Wilson, DanielStock/Dividends$309,498.88AetnaSan Diego
Hill, MiguelCommission$260,419.31FidelitySan Francisco
Green, EmilyLife Insurance$243,151.13MetLifeSan Francisco
Perez, LisaWages/Payroll$232,298.71Bank of AmericaSan Diego
Gomez, DorothyVendor Payment$231,104.71JPMorgan ChaseFresno
Thompson, KevinCustomer Overpayment$200,381.49US BankSan Francisco
Wright, AshleyMineral/Oil Royalty$186,061.57FidelitySan Francisco
Smith, WilliamStock/Dividends$153,262.78TargetSan Diego
Parker, LindaWages/Payroll$144,148.53FedExSan Jose
Evans, JohnRefund/Overpayment$142,536.38Wells FargoSacramento
Stewart, KarenCashier Check$135,582.51Capital OneOakland
Collins, PatriciaMutual Fund$133,627.95VanguardOakland
Lopez, ThomasBond$133,291.85Duke EnergyOakland
Harris, AnthonyCashier Check$119,451.83Bank of AmericaSan Jose
Baker, SarahGift Certificate$109,757.16CitibankSan Jose
Murphy, KarenRefund/Overpayment$107,734.45UnitedHealth GroupSan Diego
Moore, CarlosMineral/Oil Royalty$106,955.74Bank of AmericaOakland
Reyes, JuanCredit Balance$95,490.11AnthemSacramento
Hill, BrianCourt Deposit$92,265.71MetLifeOakland
Williams, JoshuaMoney Order$91,765.72AmazonOakland
Flores, AmandaCommission$91,011.13AmazonOakland
Reyes, RyanCourt Deposit$90,604.34State Farm InsuranceSan Francisco
Williams, PatriciaMineral/Oil Royalty$82,531.85Liberty MutualSan Francisco
Anderson, CynthiaInsurance Premium Refund$76,407.10JPMorgan ChaseSan Diego
Torres, DanielMoney Order$74,217.63AllstateLos Angeles
Harris, AmandaSafe Deposit Box$66,737.69FidelitySacramento
Diaz, RobertMoney Order$55,613.64Truist FinancialSan Diego
Gomez, WilliamWages/Payroll$54,491.55UPSFresno
Anderson, CarmenInsurance Proceeds$45,480.93AllstateSacramento
Mitchell, ThomasBond$43,532.95Duke EnergySan Francisco
Phillips, DonnaCertificate of Deposit$39,272.50Liberty MutualSacramento
Stewart, CarmenBond$39,235.28AetnaSacramento
Clark, SusanCommission$35,049.97UnitedHealth GroupOakland
Phillips, GeorgeUtility Deposit$34,231.81State Farm InsuranceSan Francisco
Garcia, LisaCourt Deposit$33,024.97JPMorgan ChaseSan Francisco
Ramirez, ThomasMoney Order$32,438.44WalmartOakland
Torres, DavidChecking Account$32,357.65UPSSacramento
Williams, MichaelCertificate of Deposit$30,061.77Edward JonesSan Francisco
Smith, SharonCustomer Overpayment$26,312.77WalmartFresno
Flores, JuanChecking Account$25,673.97AetnaFresno
Hall, PaulCourt Deposit$24,007.21FedExSacramento
Jones, RebeccaCustomer Overpayment$22,275.19VerizonSacramento
Rivera, MatthewBond$21,563.86JPMorgan ChaseSan Jose
Taylor, DavidCertificate of Deposit$19,219.56County GovernmentSan Jose
Anderson, DonnaCredit Balance$18,121.38Edward JonesLos Angeles
Murphy, PedroCredit Balance$17,718.93AmazonOakland
Ramirez, AnaInsurance Premium Refund$17,706.49Charles SchwabSan Diego
Jones, RebeccaMutual Fund$17,175.26Liberty MutualSan Jose
Torres, JasonCredit Balance$16,776.16AllstateSan Jose
Rivera, EdwardTraveler Check$16,596.23UnitedHealth GroupLos Angeles
Gonzalez, SarahCourt Deposit$15,670.01Wells FargoLos Angeles
Mitchell, CarmenUtility Deposit$15,140.66CitibankSan Francisco
Green, JenniferCommission$14,677.34FidelityLos Angeles
Allen, ElenaChecking Account$13,853.51State Farm InsuranceFresno
Hall, MariaSafe Deposit Box$13,561.75Pacific Gas & ElectricSan Francisco
Flores, MargaretSafe Deposit Box$12,938.07T-MobileSan Francisco

Beware of Scams

You should never pay to search for or claim unclaimed property. All state programs are free. Be cautious of letters, emails, or phone calls from companies offering to claim property for a fee. Always use official state websites to search and file claims.