California unclaimed property search

Search California unclaimed property records for free to find unclaimed money, checks, accounts and other property that may belong to you.

California's largest unclaimed property records

Some California unclaimed property records have surprisingly large current cash balances. Here are a few of the largest in the current public dataset.

Largest individual property records

  1. #1

    Han S, last name hidden for privacy

    $9.96

    Campbell, CA

  2. #2

    Carole M, last name hidden for privacy

    $9.93

    Burbank, CA

  3. #3

    Cynthia P, last name hidden for privacy

    $9.86

    Sunnyvale, CA

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Largest business property records

  1. #1

    National Bank OF Southern Cali

    $8.24

    Orange, CA

  2. #2

    Century Displays Inc

    $7.75

    Sylmar, CA

  3. #3

    Mckinney C L & CO Inc

    $6.48

    Los Angeles, CA

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Data last updated September 19, 2026

Data from the California State Controller's Office

What is California unclaimed property?

California unclaimed property includes money and other financial assets that businesses and institutions have turned over to the state after losing contact with the owner. This can happen when a check goes uncashed, an account becomes inactive, or a company cannot reach the person it owes money to.

Common examples include uncashed checks, bank accounts, refunds, insurance proceeds, stocks, and other financial property. The California State Controller's Office holds the property until the rightful owner files a claim.

How to claim unclaimed property in California

CaliforniaUnclaimedCash.com lets you search California's public unclaimed property records for free. This site does not process claims. If you find property that may belong to you, complete the claim through the official California State Controller website. California does not charge a fee to file a claim directly through its official process.

How to claim unclaimed property in California

Frequently asked questions

Is California unclaimed property real?
Yes. California businesses and financial institutions are required to report certain unclaimed property to the California State Controller's Office after applicable dormancy periods. The state holds the property until it is claimed by the rightful owner.
Is searching California unclaimed property free?
Yes. Searching on CaliforniaUnclaimedCash.com is free and does not require an account. Filing a claim through the California State Controller is also free.
Where does the data come from?
Records come from publicly available unclaimed property data published by the California State Controller's Office.
How often are records updated?
We update our database when the California State Controller publishes new unclaimed property records. The last update date is shown near the search form.
How do I claim property I find?
Claims are completed through the official California State Controller website. CaliforniaUnclaimedCash.com helps you search records but does not process claims.
Is CaliforniaUnclaimedCash.com a government website?
No. CaliforniaUnclaimedCash.com is an independent search tool. It is not operated by, affiliated with, or endorsed by the State of California or the California State Controller's Office.