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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.

124 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $129,442 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 2,507 records under the surname Brewer, worth $2,509,005. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Barbara S Brewer

    Unpaid dividends · Palm Desert, CA

    Reported by American Stock Transfer & Trust Co Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,735.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 964825352

  • Strong match

    Barbara J Brewer

    Uncashed check · Lower Lake, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Illinois

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,083.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 18330044

  • Strong match

    Barbara H Brewer

    Stocks or securities · Hacienda Height, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $675.65 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16268499

  • Strong match

    Barbara C Brewer

    Unclaimed refund · Twentynine Palms, CA

    Reported by Burrtec Waste And Recycling Services

    $596.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 987605162

  • Strong match

    Barbara S Brewer

    Cash held by the State · Yucaipa, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Kba

    $483.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 17161391

  • Strong match

    Barbara L Brewer

    Stocks or securities · San Barnardino, CA

    Reported by Mgm Mirage

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $420.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 15590444

  • Strong match

    Barbara Brewer

    Stocks or securities · Vacaville, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $397.44 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16268498

  • Strong match

    Barbara Brewer

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Fund 1 Independent Foreclosure Review Pa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $300.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 984678137

  • Strong match

    Barbara L Brewer

    Cash held by the State · San Bernardino, CA

    Reported by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan

    $225.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 953701389

  • Strong match

    Barbara F Brewer

    Uncashed check · Hathaway Pines, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Illinois

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $215.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 18330045

  • Strong match

    Barbara J Brewer

    Unclaimed refund · Apple Valley, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - North Carolina

    $207.44
    Start this claim

    State ID 989505051

  • Strong match

    Barbara Brewer

    Unclaimed refund · Alturas, CA

    Reported by Western Union Financial Services

    $203.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 1020013605

  • Strong match

    Barbara C Brewer

    Stocks or securities · Arcadia, CA

    Reported by Avalonbay Communities Inc

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $169.49 Avalonbay Communities Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 989128153

  • Strong match

    Barbara Brewer

    Savings account · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Provident Credit Union

    $148.34
    Start this claim

    State ID 9322309

  • Strong match

    Barbara S Brewer

    Unpaid dividends · Temecula, CA

    Reported by Dreyfus Municipal Bond Fund

    $141.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 961636968

  • Strong match

    Barbara J Brewer

    Unclaimed refund · Citrus Heights, CA

    Reported by Mercy Health System

    $138.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010352385

  • Strong match

    Barbara Jean Brewer

    Stocks or securities · Hanford, CA

    Reported by Westamerica Bancorporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $124.46 Westamerica Bancorporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019132475

  • Likely match

    B A Brewer

    Uncashed check · Vacaville, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    $574.97
    Start this claim

    State ID 1020121110

  • Likely match

    Barbara Brower

    Cash held by the State · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Comerica Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $9,732.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 1013365144

  • Likely match

    Barbara Ann Brower

    Cash held by the State · Santa Maria, CA

    Reported by Brighthouse Life Ins Co Fka Metlife Ins Co Usa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $354.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 971009422

  • Likely match

    Barbara Brower

    Cash held by the State · Livermore, CA

    Reported by Old American County Mutual Fir

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $269.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 9372810

  • Likely match

    Barbara A Brower

    Stocks or securities · Sun City, CA

    Reported by Disneyland Accounts Payable

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $104.72 Disney Walt Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 12585508

  • Worth checking

    Boserup Refactory Brewer

    Cash held by the State · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Continental Casualty Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $23,921.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 16053418

  • Worth checking

    Betty J Brewer

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California-north

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $13,525.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 959957239

  • Worth checking

    Brandon C Brewer

    Stocks or securities · Carlsbad, CA

    Reported by Edward D. Jones & Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,662.83 American Fd New Perspective Fd A
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041378201

  • Worth checking

    Burleigh J Brewer

    Stocks or securities · Irvine, CA

    Reported by U S Bancorp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,488.45 Us Bancorp New
    Start this claim

    State ID 15140712

  • Worth checking

    Burl Brewer

    Cash held by the State · Bellflower, CA

    Reported by American General Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,213.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 979523329

  • Worth checking

    Betty A Brewer

    Stocks or securities · Atherton, CA

    Reported by Office Max Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,839.66 Office Depot Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004596743

  • Worth checking

    Boserup Refrac Brewer

    Cash held by the State · Rancho Cucamong, CA

    Reported by Hertz Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,687.81
    Start this claim

    State ID 13375466

  • Worth checking

    Betty J Brewer

    Cash held by the State · Richmond, CA

    Reported by American Memorial Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 998598497

  • Worth checking

    Bonita Brewer

    Stocks or securities · Oceanside, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,721.40 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1026991097

  • Worth checking

    Beryl Brewer

    Savings account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,010.62
    Start this claim

    State ID 18188193

  • Worth checking

    Bertha A Brewer

    Stocks or securities · Redding, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,750.98 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15451299

  • Worth checking

    Boserup Refactory Servi Brewer

    Cash held by the State · Rancho Cucamong, CA

    Reported by Fireman's Fund Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,660.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 14389451

  • Worth checking

    Beulah Brewer

    Uncashed check · Kerman, CA

    Reported by Westamerica Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,637.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 14657987

  • Worth checking

    Burdella F Brewer

    Cash held by the State · Fontana, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,437.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 11520278

  • Worth checking

    Burdella F Brewer

    Cash held by the State · Fontana, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,437.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 11520278

  • Worth checking

    Bonnie Brewer

    Uncashed check · Nipomo, CA

    Reported by Mechanics Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,288.39
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040521362

  • Worth checking

    Bennie Brewer

    Unpaid wages · Oakland, CA

    Reported by At&t Services Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,157.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 18583563

  • Worth checking

    Billy E Brewer

    Cash held by the State · Sun Valley, CA

    Reported by American General Life & Accident Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,150.41
    Start this claim

    State ID 13037282

  • Worth checking

    Betty A Brewer

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,133.01
    Start this claim

    State ID 970663784

  • Worth checking

    Bernice L Brewer

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,128.81 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15451298

  • Worth checking

    Brad Brewer

    Cash held by the State · Lancaster, CA

    Reported by Financial Indemnity Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,128.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 13274831

  • Worth checking

    Bill Brewer

    Uncashed check

    Reported by North Valley Bank

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,124.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 966468292

  • Worth checking

    Bessie Brewer

    Cash held by the State · Pacoima, CA

    Reported by American General Life & Accident Ins Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,054.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 970995332

  • Worth checking

    Bette Brewer

    Cash held by the State · Oceanside, CA

    Reported by Arrowhead General Insurance Agency Inc

    $845.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004356453

  • Worth checking

    Becky L Brewer

    Uncashed check · San Juan Capistrano, CA

    Reported by Cenlar Fsb

    $813.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005634473

  • Worth checking

    Brenda Brewer

    Escrow balance · Mission Viejo, CA

    Reported by Chicago Title Insurance Company

    $757.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 969080889

  • Worth checking

    Brewer Henry Brewer

    Cash held by the State · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Paypal Inc

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

    $746.41
    Start this claim

    State ID 1009097731

  • Worth checking

    Betty J Brewer

    Uncashed check · Fairfield, CA

    Reported by Mortgage Assets Management Llc

    $715.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011318640

  • Worth checking

    Bertha F Brewer

    Stocks or securities · Rochester, NY

    Reported by Clorox Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $673.40 Clorox Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 13137439

  • Worth checking

    Billy J Brewer

    Unclaimed refund · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $656.85
    Start this claim

    State ID 976656606

  • Worth checking

    Brandon Brewer

    Cash held by the State · Agoura Hills, CA

    Reported by Paypal

    $650.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1046618191

  • Worth checking

    Brewer

    Unclaimed refund · Watsonville, CA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

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

    $631.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033325936

  • Worth checking

    Brewer

    Unclaimed refund · Lemoore, CA

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

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

    $571.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 964065065

  • Worth checking

    Branden Adam Brewer

    Uncashed check · Quail Valley, CA

    Reported by Dpep 5 Inc

    $546.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044313241

  • Worth checking

    Betty A Brewer

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $529.11 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15451300

  • Worth checking

    Boserup Refractory Serv Brewer

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Texas State Of

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 2623428

  • Worth checking

    Blake Brewer

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Fletcher Jones Motorcars

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1007673577

  • Worth checking

    Brandon Brewer

    Unclaimed refund · Malibu, CA

    Reported by At&t Mobility Llc

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

    $499.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 980973756

  • Worth checking

    Brett C Brewer

    Uncashed check · Manhattan Beach, CA

    Reported by Washington Mutual Bank (68-0172274)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $479.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 16517642

  • Worth checking

    Brett Brewer

    Uncashed check · Pacific Palisades, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    $475.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032921123

  • Worth checking

    Blake M Brewer

    Credit balance · Calabusas, CA

    Reported by Guardian Life Insurance Co

    $449.12
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039619749

  • Worth checking

    Brittany Brewer

    Unpaid wages · Anaheim, CA

    Reported by Ellis Et Al V Udrlp Eas Llc Inc Et

    $446.94
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018091706

  • Worth checking

    Ba Brewer

    Pension or retirement funds · Hawthorne, CA

    Reported by Union Bank Of California, N.a.

    $438.62
    Start this claim

    State ID 17809280

  • Worth checking

    Brandon Brewer

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    $430.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030322031

  • Worth checking

    Brian K Brewer

    Cash held by the State · Orangevale, CA

    Reported by Anthem Inc

    $425.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 995135441

  • Worth checking

    Bonnie J Brewer

    Unpaid wages · Nipomo, CA

    Reported by Dollar Tree Stores Inc

    $417.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017221678

  • Worth checking

    Brent Brewer

    Unclaimed refund · San Marcos, CA

    Reported by Progressive West Insurance Com

    $381.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 1026474793

  • Worth checking

    Bennie Brewer

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Comerica Bank

    $343.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045268281

  • Worth checking

    Betty A Brewer

    Unpaid dividends · Atherton, CA

    Reported by Office Max Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $328.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004596741

  • Worth checking

    Bill Brewer

    Unclaimed refund · Riverbank, CA

    Reported by Pacific Gas & Electric Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $309.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 12491742

  • Worth checking

    Bob Brewer

    Stocks or securities · Isleton, CA

    Reported by Airgas Ncn Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $300.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 966183776

  • Worth checking

    Billie Brewer

    Cash held by the State · San Bernandino, CA

    Reported by Pacificare Of California

    $296.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 1036610123

  • Worth checking

    Bridget Brewer

    Unclaimed refund · Yorba Linda, CA

    Reported by Interinsurance Exchange Of The Automobil

    $278.63
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017830424

  • Worth checking

    Blake L Brewer

    Savings account · Chino Hills, CA

    Reported by Union Bank Of California, N.a.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $277.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 17821357

  • Worth checking

    Bryce Brewer

    Unclaimed refund · Denair, CA

    Reported by California Capital Ins Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $274.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 968656294

  • Worth checking

    Brian H Brewer

    Insurance proceeds · Irvine, CA

    Reported by La State Dept Of Revenue

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $274.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 18844280

  • Worth checking

    Bryan Brewer

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Interinsurance Exchange Of The Automobil

    $273.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 966397736

  • Worth checking

    Bill Brewer

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    $270.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 974724252

  • Worth checking

    Belinda Brewer

    Uncashed check · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Health Net Life Insurance Co.

    $260.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 962871288

  • Worth checking

    Belinda Brewer

    Uncashed check · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Health Net Life Insurance Co.

    $260.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 962871289

  • Worth checking

    Bobbi Jean E Brewer

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by United Concordia Companies Inc.

    $255.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 967499387

  • Worth checking

    Brianna M Brewer

    Uncashed check · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na (908802)

    $249.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1013729728

  • Worth checking

    Britta Brewer

    Uncashed check · Mammoth Lakes, CA

    Reported by Loancare Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $234.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032687111

  • Worth checking

    Bruce K Brewer

    Unpaid dividends · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Aflac Incorporated

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $232.78 Aflac Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045814355

  • Worth checking

    Brandon C Brewer

    Uncashed check · San Diego, CA

    Reported by San Diego State University

    $231.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 986837770

  • Worth checking

    Billy R Brewer

    Credit balance · Nuevo, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na (300056)

    $226.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 1013831859

  • Worth checking

    Brandon Brewer

    Cash held by the State · Venice, CA

    Reported by Metabank Na

    $224.81
    Start this claim

    State ID 1021943550

  • Worth checking

    Bonnie Brewer

    Unclaimed refund · Modesto Ca, CA

    Reported by Pacific Bell Telephone Company

    $213.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 18972040

  • Worth checking

    Brian Brewer

    Uncashed check · Perris, CA

    Reported by Ibanez V Xpo Last Mile Inc

    $209.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 1020177343

  • Worth checking

    Beryl I Brewer

    Cash held by the State · Compton, CA

    Reported by Lincoln Benefit Life

    $200.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 17267069

  • Worth checking

    Beulah Brewer

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Transamerica Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $189.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 985684971

  • Worth checking

    Brewer

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

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

    $181.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 16041303

  • Worth checking

    Billie Brewer

    Stocks or securities · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Gelco Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $175.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 11517117

  • Worth checking

    Brian Brewer

    Pension or retirement funds · Fresno, CA

    Reported by Delaware Charter Guarantee And Trust

    $169.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045070162

  • Worth checking

    Benjamin Brewer

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

    Reported by H&r Block Bank

    $168.41
    Start this claim

    State ID 986208987

  • Worth checking

    Brian A Brewer

    Cash held by the State · Bellflower, CA

    Reported by The Walt Disney Company

    $166.98
    Start this claim

    State ID 994573397

  • Worth checking

    Bernadine B Brewer

    Savings account · Reseda, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0976-roscoe-winnetka Branch

    $164.61
    Start this claim

    State ID 12725210

  • Worth checking

    Bill Brewer

    Cash held by the State · Corona, CA

    Reported by Us Bank Na

    $163.31
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001845131

Showing the 100 most valuable of 135. 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.

  • Brewer Betty

    Probate estate · Los Angeles County · 2009

    Matched on Brewer Betty (decedent)

    Permanently escheated — the State now owns this and it cannot be claimed.

    $500.00 closed

    State ID 956826347
    Case ZE026529

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.

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