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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.

44 exact, and 56 close matches worth a look

The 100 shown below are worth $246,168 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 554 records under the surname Max, worth $527,253. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    A Morris Max

    Cash held by the State · Alameda, CA

    Reported by Domtar Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,551.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1067896391

  • Strong match

    A Industrial Coltd Max

    Uncashed check · Taipei,

    Reported by California Bank And Trust

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,736.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 13660490

  • Strong match

    A Crispintrustee Max

    Uncashed check

    Reported by San Diego County Credit Union

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 963325138

  • Strong match

    A Morris Max

    Unpaid dividends · Alameda, CA

    Reported by Domtar Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,084.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 1067896390

  • Strong match

    A Fine Max

    Uncashed check · Imperial, CA

    Reported by Contreras V Ralphs Grocery Company Fund

    $297.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069809074

  • Likely match

    Andrews Max

    Stocks or securities

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $11,166.36 Skywest Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071373662

  • Likely match

    And Marlene Moses Max

    Cash held by the State · Walnut Creek, CA

    Reported by American Contractors Indemnity Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $8,850.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1002476788

  • Likely match

    Affy Max

    Credit balance · Palo Alto, CA

    Reported by General Electric Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,852.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 984029345

  • Likely match

    Anne E Max

    Stocks or securities · Hacienda Hgts, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Kba

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,664.80 Prudential Financial Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 17197689

  • Likely match

    An Max

    Uncashed check · Hayward, CA

    Reported by Aguilar V Marriott International

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,387.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011539379

  • Likely match

    Au T Max

    Cash held by the State · Beverly Hills, CA

    Reported by American Express Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,269.85
    Start this claim

    State ID 9630503

  • Likely match

    Allen Max

    Unclaimed refund · Los Altos, CA

    Reported by Pacific Gas & Electric Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 954127445

  • Likely match

    Ashford F Max

    Mineral or royalty payments · Benicia, CA

    Reported by Bp America Production Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,060.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 973517878

  • Likely match

    And Ma's Max

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by American Express Company

    $990.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 10453971

  • Likely match

    Alagheband Max

    Unclaimed refund · Fremont, CA

    Reported by California Capital Ins Company

    $856.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 982200029

  • Likely match

    Amador Max

    Escrow balance · Lincoln, CA

    Reported by Citimortgage Inc

    $565.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 974576510

  • Likely match

    And Alexandra Max

    Cash held by the State · Encino, CA

    Reported by Paypal

    $565.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 1046491736

  • Likely match

    And David Investment Max

    Cash held by the State · Beverly Hills, CA

    Reported by American Express Company

    $510.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 18028593

  • Likely match

    Archuletta Max

    Unclaimed refund · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Csaa Insurance Exchange

    $510.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1059818994

  • Likely match

    And Moritz Max

    Cash held by the State · W Hollywood, CA

    Reported by Travelers Indemnity Company

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1013877867

  • Likely match

    Adam Lord Max

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Utah Division Of Finance Disbursements

    $400.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006778960

  • Likely match

    Auto Motoring Max

    Cash held by the State · Paramount, CA

    Reported by Paypal

    $366.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 1036799735

  • Likely match

    Adeline Max

    Savings account · San Anselmo, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    $303.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 999822388

  • Likely match

    A Louise Mox

    Unpaid dividends · Mammoth Lakes, CA

    Reported by Essex Property Trust Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,035.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005938250

  • Worth checking

    Andreas Mix

    Stocks or securities · Leipzig, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $26,177.32 Amazon.com Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1003863888

  • Worth checking

    Auto Sales Mikes

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $22,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024262605

  • Worth checking

    Alastair Meux

    Stocks or securities

    Reported by Apple Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $8,700.00 Apple Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025794994

  • Worth checking

    Alfredo Muxo

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Pacific Western Bank Formerly Known As F

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,344.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 997341499

  • Worth checking

    Auto Bodynapa Mikes

    Cash held by the State · Napa, CA

    Reported by Integon National Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,566.61
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041694655

  • Worth checking

    Andre Makozey

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Rabobank N. A.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005180645

  • Worth checking

    Andrew T Maxey

    Stocks or securities · Compton, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,803.37 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 983769188

  • Worth checking

    Anna R Meeks

    Money order

    Reported by Wells Fargo & Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 968912038

  • Worth checking

    Amil J Jr Maccie

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,536.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024434960

  • Worth checking

    Andrea Mox

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Caliber Home Loans Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,435.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 1036890567

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mikes

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Integon National Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,389.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041699300

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mikes

    Cash held by the State · Antioch, CA

    Reported by Trinity Universal Insurance

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,145.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 981712617

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mikes

    Deposit held

    Reported by Bank Of America-california-south

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,092.61
    Start this claim

    State ID 955971208

  • Worth checking

    Ada M Meeks

    Cash held by the State · Oxnard, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,035.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 15160669

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mikes

    Cash held by the State · San Ramon, CA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,827.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 1007710808

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mikes

    Cash held by the State · Concord, CA

    Reported by Alliance United Ins. Co Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,730.35
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011685523

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mikes

    Cash held by the State · Thousand Oaks, CA

    Reported by Esurance Insurance Svcs Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,712.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 964505252

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mikes

    Cash held by the State · Napa, CA

    Reported by Golden Eagle Insurance Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,562.85
    Start this claim

    State ID 1022894129

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mike's

    Cash held by the State · Concord, CA

    Reported by Metromile Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,517.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 1035912102

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mikes

    Cash held by the State · Richmond, CA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,456.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 1007709995

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mikes

    Uncashed check · Thousand Oaks, CA

    Reported by Safeco Ins Co Of America

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,331.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 953488696

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mikes

    Cash held by the State · Napa, CA

    Reported by Commerce West Insurance Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,237.46
    Start this claim

    State ID 1035095275

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mikes

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Integon National Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,236.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041695726

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mikes

    Cash held by the State · Concord, CA

    Reported by Integon National Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,215.63
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041694651

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Richmond Mikes

    Cash held by the State · Richmond, CA

    Reported by Allstate Northbrook Indemnity 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.

    $2,061.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041448137

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mikes

    Cash held by the State · Concord, CA

    Reported by Government Employees Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,013.61
    Start this claim

    State ID 982240082

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Shop Mikes

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Arrowood Indemnity

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,937.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 12809538

  • Worth checking

    Anthony Mackesy

    Unpaid wages · Oak Hills, CA

    Reported by Clark Et Al V Petsmart Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,893.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 1029981137

  • Worth checking

    Auto Mcs

    Uncashed check · Arcadia, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,831.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027301057

  • Worth checking

    Auto Detail Mikes

    Cash held by the State · Ontario, CA

    Reported by Raceway Ford

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,760.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 15641688

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mics

    Cash held by the State · Redwood City, CA

    Reported by Allstate Property & Casualty Insurance C

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,737.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 969083041

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mikes

    Cash held by the State · Concord, CA

    Reported by Integon National Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,687.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033568309

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mikes

    Cash held by the State · Antioch, CA

    Reported by Mid Century Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,672.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 999910155

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mikes

    Cash held by the State · Antioch, CA

    Reported by Integon National Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,649.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033568308

  • Worth checking

    Alexandria Mokos

    Stocks or securities · Pomona, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,619.68 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15503777

  • Worth checking

    Auto Sales Mikes

    Uncashed check · Salinas, CA

    Reported by Us Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,616.07
    Start this claim

    State ID 998455067

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Maks

    Insurance proceeds · Monterey Park, CA

    Reported by State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,593.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 17929930

  • Worth checking

    Arghandewal Makiez

    Uncashed check · Fairfield, CA

    Reported by Sofi Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,508.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 1066521232

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mikes

    Cash held by the State · Antioch, CA

    Reported by Trinity Universal Insurance Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,496.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 974783484

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Brentwood Mikes

    Cash held by the State · Brentwood, CA

    Reported by United Services Automobile Association

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,492.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018681988

  • Worth checking

    Andrea L Mix

    Uncashed check · Hemet, CA

    Reported by Loancare Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,412.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030456235

  • Worth checking

    Angela Meeks

    Unpaid wages · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Gep Administrative Services Inc Dba En

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,375.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 999434402

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mikes

    Cash held by the State · Antioch, CA

    Reported by Government Employees Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,371.09
    Start this claim

    State ID 1007151142

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mikes

    Cash held by the State · Clayton, CA

    Reported by Government Employees Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,322.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031001191

  • Worth checking

    Arthur L Meeks

    Stocks or securities · Pittsburg, CA

    Reported by Comcast Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,314.45 Comcast Corp New
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025887985

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mics

    Cash held by the State · Redwood City, CA

    Reported by Travelers Indemnity Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,261.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 968810207

  • Worth checking

    Arnoldo S Magos

    Stocks or securities · Concord, CA

    Reported by Mannkind Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,233.29 Mannkind Corp New
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005595197

  • Worth checking

    Annette G Meucci

    Cash held by the State · San Leandro, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,228.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 12740730

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mikes

    Cash held by the State · Concord, CA

    Reported by Esurance Property & Casualty Insurance

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,215.41
    Start this claim

    State ID 972891110

  • Worth checking

    Auto And Body Maaco's

    Insurance proceeds · San Leandro, CA

    Reported by State Farm General Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,192.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 15063780

  • Worth checking

    Auto Brokers Mickeys

    Savings account · Chula Vista, CA

    Reported by Unionbancal Corp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,181.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 11210335

  • Worth checking

    Anthony J Miccio

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Td Bank N.a.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,174.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027574477

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mikes

    Cash held by the State · Concord, CA

    Reported by Integon National Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,112.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041694648

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mikes

    Cash held by the State · Concord, CA

    Reported by Integon National Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,107.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041694649

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mikes

    Cash held by the State · Concord, CA

    Reported by Integon National Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,079.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033568310

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mikes

    Cash held by the State · Concord, CA

    Reported by Government Employees Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,069.77
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032482631

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mics

    Cash held by the State · Redwood City, CA

    Reported by American International Ins Co Of Ny

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,054.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 958272971

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mikes

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive Choice Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,003.39
    Start this claim

    State ID 978276500

  • Worth checking

    Al Meeks

    Escrow balance · Apple Valley, CA

    Reported by Financial Title

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 966278478

  • Worth checking

    Auto Mcs

    Cash held by the State · San Dimas, CA

    Reported by Cox Enterprises Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031638942

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mikes

    Cash held by the State · Antioch, CA

    Reported by Allstate Northbrook Indemnity Company

    $990.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1021148372

  • Worth checking

    Auto Sales Mikes

    Stocks or securities · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Global Payments Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $971.91
    Start this claim

    State ID 971585142

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mikes

    Cash held by the State · Pittsburg, CA

    Reported by Government Employees Insurance Company

    $967.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1012233251

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mikes

    Cash held by the State · Thousand Oaks, CA

    Reported by Mendota Insurance Company

    $950.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 968758820

  • Worth checking

    Annika Mickos

    Unclaimed refund · Los Altos, CA

    Reported by Levare

    $946.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019378489

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body In Mikes

    Cash held by the State · Concord, CA

    Reported by 21st Century North America Ins Co

    $935.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 982565271

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mikes

    Insurance proceeds · Thousand Oaks, CA

    Reported by Ameriprise Auto And Home Insurance

    $932.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 17939033

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Brentwood Mikes

    Cash held by the State · Concord, CA

    Reported by Safeco Ins Co Of America

    $896.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027930747

  • Worth checking

    April Maxey

    Deposit held · Weaverville, CA

    Reported by Idaho Department Of Health And Welfare

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

    $892.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018077931

  • Worth checking

    Auto Sales Mikes

    Uncashed check · Salinas, CA

    Reported by Us Bank Na

    $889.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 998455068

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mikes

    Insurance proceeds · Walnut Creek, CA

    Reported by State Of Washington

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $887.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 18063575

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mikes

    Insurance proceeds · Oakland, CA

    Reported by The Chubb Corporation

    $878.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 15729107

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mics

    Cash held by the State · Redwood City, CA

    Reported by Safeco Ins Co Of America

    $872.01
    Start this claim

    State ID 965060160

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mikes

    Cash held by the State · Fairfield, CA

    Reported by Government Employees Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $858.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031002097

  • Worth checking

    Auto Body Mikes

    Cash held by the State · Antioch, CA

    Reported by Nations Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $848.81
    Start this claim

    State ID 1007701680

  • Worth checking

    Aquatics Macs

    Uncashed check · St Helena, CA

    Reported by Mechanics Bank

    $838.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011238646

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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.

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.