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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.

263 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $236,065 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 5,616 records under the surname Shaw, worth $4,737,912. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Barbara N Shaw

    Stocks or securities · Visalia, CA

    Reported by Bank One Trust Co Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 16891224

  • Strong match

    Barbara A Shaw

    Stocks or securities · Saratoga, CA

    Reported by Cbs Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,795.13 Viacom Inc New Cl-b
    Start this claim

    State ID 960446252

  • Strong match

    Barbara A Shaw

    Stocks or securities · Saratoga, CA

    Reported by Cbs Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,504.03 Viacom Inc New Cl-b
    Start this claim

    State ID 960446253

  • Strong match

    Barbara A Shaw

    Stocks or securities · Saratoga, CA

    Reported by Cbs Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $808.45 Cbs Corp Cl B
    Start this claim

    State ID 960819467

  • Strong match

    Barbara F Shaw

    Savings account · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Citibank F S B

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $795.17
    Start this claim

    State ID 5379693

  • Strong match

    Barbara Shaw

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    $739.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 987993690

  • Strong match

    Barbara A Shaw

    Stocks or securities · Saratoga, CA

    Reported by Cbs Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $677.35 Cbs Corp Cl B
    Start this claim

    State ID 960819469

  • Strong match

    Barbara J Shaw

    Unclaimed refund · Carmichael, CA

    Reported by American Modern Home Ins Co

    $606.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 973962909

  • Strong match

    Barbara A Shaw

    Savings account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank, N.a. (apecs 1)

    $421.17
    Start this claim

    State ID 1022592251

  • Strong match

    Barbara Shaw

    Uncashed check · Bodfish, CA

    Reported by Fund 1 Independent Foreclosure Review Pa

    $300.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 984728212

  • Strong match

    Barbara Shaw

    Uncashed check · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Martgage Co

    $299.53
    Start this claim

    State ID 1149162

  • Strong match

    Barbara J Shaw

    Stocks or securities · Pasadena, CA

    Reported by Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $258.00 Icad Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 14503434

  • Strong match

    Barbara R Shaw

    Stocks or securities

    Reported by Ids Stock Fund

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $235.67 Ids Stock Fund Inccl A
    Start this claim

    State ID 1690560

  • Strong match

    Barbara Shaw

    Unclaimed refund · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - North Carolina

    $230.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 989531830

  • Strong match

    Barbara Shaw

    Unclaimed refund · Encino, CA

    Reported by Interinsurance Exchange Of The Automobile Club

    $200.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027952449

  • Strong match

    Barbara A S Shaw

    Mineral or royalty payments · Downey, CA

    Reported by Enterprise Crude Oil Llc

    $198.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 995988668

  • Strong match

    Barbara A Shaw

    Cash held by the State · Downey, CA

    Reported by Shell Oil Company

    $197.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 1815779

  • Strong match

    Barbara J Shaw

    Uncashed check · Santa Barbara, CA

    Reported by Upcf Transfer

    $178.63
    Start this claim

    State ID 981304891

  • Strong match

    Barbara A Shaw

    Cash held by the State · Stinson Beach, CA

    Reported by Conoco Inc

    $174.67
    Start this claim

    State ID 9302613

  • Strong match

    Barbara Shaw

    Unclaimed refund · Ontario, CA

    Reported by Interinsurance Exchange Of The Automobil

    $171.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 976783855

  • Strong match

    Barbara J Shaw

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Eaton Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $159.13 Eaton Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 4416136

  • Strong match

    Barbara J Shaw

    Cash held by the State · Woodacre, CA

    Reported by Calif Physician Service - Dba Bsc Pharmacy

    $147.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 1013413970

  • Strong match

    Barbara N Shaw

    Cash held by the State · Visalia, CA

    Reported by Correctional Industrial Facility

    $141.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 2624764

  • Strong match

    Barbara N Shaw

    Cash held by the State · Visalia, CA

    Reported by Mississippi State Of

    $141.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 2605140

  • Strong match

    Barbara N Shaw

    Cash held by the State · Visalia, CA

    Reported by Mississippi State Of

    $141.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 2605139

  • Strong match

    Barbara N Shaw

    Cash held by the State · Visalia, CA

    Reported by Mississippi State Of

    $141.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 2605138

  • Strong match

    Barbara N Shaw

    Cash held by the State · Visalia, CA

    Reported by Correctional Industrial Facility

    $141.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 3407158

  • Strong match

    Barbara N Shaw

    Cash held by the State · Visalia, CA

    Reported by Mississippi State Of

    $141.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 2605137

  • Strong match

    Barbara N Shaw

    Cash held by the State · Visalia, CA

    Reported by Mississippi State Of

    $141.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 2605141

  • Strong match

    Barbara N Shaw

    Cash held by the State · Visalia, CA

    Reported by Mississippi State Of

    $141.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 2605136

  • Strong match

    Barbara A Shaw

    Mineral or royalty payments · Downey, CA

    Reported by Shell Oil Company

    $137.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 10314496

  • Strong match

    Barbara Shaw

    Unclaimed refund · Red Bluff, CA

    Reported by Pacific Gas & Electric Company

    $129.17
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011207444

  • Strong match

    Barbara A Mcneill Shaw

    Mineral or royalty payments · Downey, CA

    Reported by Enterprise Crude Oil Llc

    $126.09
    Start this claim

    State ID 998954521

  • Strong match

    Barbara R Shaw

    Cash held by the State · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Humana Inc And Subsidiaries

    $123.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 982504481

  • Strong match

    Barbara A Shaw

    Unpaid dividends · Saratoga, CA

    Reported by Cbs Corporation

    $110.63
    Start this claim

    State ID 960819465

  • Likely match

    B N Shaw

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Tiempo Escrow Ii

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,956.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 17614375

  • Likely match

    B A Md Shaw

    Cash held by the State · Whittier, CA

    Reported by Washington State Of

    $600.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 2532975

  • Likely match

    B A Md Shaw

    Cash held by the State · Whittier, CA

    Reported by Washington State Of

    $378.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 2532976

  • Likely match

    B J Shaw

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Carter Hawley Hale Stores Inc

    $136.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 1631457

  • Worth checking

    Bin Ying Shaw

    Unclaimed refund · Monterey Park, CA

    Reported by Cal Western Reconveyance Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $123,533.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 958044973

  • Worth checking

    Bryon Jason Shaw

    Stocks or securities · Oakland, CA

    Reported by The Walt Disney Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $18,431.43 Disney Walt Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 1008495915

  • Worth checking

    Bell Marquez Shaw

    Uncashed check · Hayward, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $9,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043538780

  • Worth checking

    Braquel S Shaw

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,813.69
    Start this claim

    State ID 964794334

  • Worth checking

    Bertha E Shaw

    Cash held by the State · Ontario, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,384.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 958995763

  • Worth checking

    Borliam Shaw

    Stocks or securities · Rosemead, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,187.81 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 18878537

  • Worth checking

    Binying Shaw

    Unpaid dividends · Monterey Park, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,249.71 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 953654202

  • Worth checking

    Bill Shaw

    Uncashed check · Mariposa, CA

    Reported by County Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,204.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 15593730

  • Worth checking

    Beatrice A Shaw

    Uncashed check · Santa Clara, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Texas Na (099)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,117.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 989538278

  • Worth checking

    Shaw

    Uncashed check · San Francis, CA

    Reported by Select Portfolio Servicing Inc

    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.

    $2,078.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 954180281

  • Worth checking

    Benjamin F Shaw

    Cash held by the State · Unknown, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,055.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004331752

  • Worth checking

    Bernard A Shaw

    Stocks or securities · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,040.41 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15523891

  • Worth checking

    Betty Shaw

    Savings account · Placentia, CA

    Reported by First Interstate Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,992.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 5497070

  • Worth checking

    Betty L Shaw

    Cash held by the State · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,824.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 17258310

  • Worth checking

    Bradley L Shaw

    Cash held by the State · Encinitas, CA

    Reported by Gateway Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,808.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 969266323

  • Worth checking

    Bruce W Shaw

    Stocks or securities · Fresno, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,626.82 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15523894

  • Worth checking

    Betty L Shaw

    Cash held by the State · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,550.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 17258311

  • Worth checking

    Beatrice Shaw

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by American Royalty Trust Unclaimed Dividends

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,527.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 12967287

  • Worth checking

    Bernice I Shaw

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,471.48 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005992477

  • Worth checking

    Brentan S Shaw

    Savings account · Foothill Ranch, CA

    Reported by World Savings Bank Fsb

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,395.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 18450367

  • Worth checking

    Brian Shaw

    Escrow balance · Mariposa, CA

    Reported by Iclose Escrow, Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,358.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 1008934522

  • Worth checking

    Bridget Shaw

    Cash held by the State · Mira Loma, CA

    Reported by Forethought Life Insurance Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,302.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 970935865

  • Worth checking

    Bin-ying Shaw

    Stocks or securities · Alhambra, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,100.64 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 957503967

  • Worth checking

    Brian D Shaw

    Savings account · La Mesa, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.a. (1034)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,086.53
    Start this claim

    State ID 15135857

  • Worth checking

    Betty J Shaw

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Banc Of California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,027.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014323250

  • Worth checking

    Bertha E Shaw

    Stocks or securities · Ontario, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,023.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 16153492

  • Worth checking

    Betty K Shaw

    Stocks or securities · Oakdale, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $952.21 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15523892

  • Worth checking

    Bonnie S Shaw

    Credit balance · Reseda, CA

    Reported by Citibank N A

    $944.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 1035001792

  • Worth checking

    Brian Shaw

    Uncashed check · Layonville, CA

    Reported by Western Union Financial Services Inc

    $932.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 971343176

  • Worth checking

    Shaw

    Uncashed check · San Francis, CA

    Reported by Select Portfolio Servicing Inc

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

    $876.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 954180280

  • Worth checking

    Barry Shaw

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Nassau Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $874.25 Phoenix Companies Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16068177

  • Worth checking

    Booth Shaw

    Unclaimed refund · Burbank, CA

    Reported by Swire Pacific Holdings Inc

    $857.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 17265984

  • Worth checking

    Bin Y Shaw

    Unpaid dividends · Monterey Park, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $803.47 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 953654200

  • Worth checking

    Brett B Shaw

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by California Physician Service Dba Blue Shield Of Ca

    $716.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 1000339988

  • Worth checking

    Billie Shaw

    Stocks or securities · Tustin, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $669.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 15523893

  • Worth checking

    Benjamin T Shaw

    Escrow balance · Villa Park, CA

    Reported by Chartwell Escrow Inc - Newport Beach

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $641.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 1042195422

  • Worth checking

    Bernice V Mrs Shaw

    Cash held by the State · Hawthrone, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    $640.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 5407576

  • Worth checking

    Broya Shaw

    Cash held by the State · Sunland, CA

    Reported by Paypal

    $626.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 1046579106

  • Worth checking

    Bruce Shaw

    Cash held by the State · W Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Pathward

    $600.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040856796

  • Worth checking

    Brian Shaw

    Escrow balance · Dublin, CA

    Reported by Dovenmuehle Mortgage Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $582.35
    Start this claim

    State ID 1007776590

  • Worth checking

    Brad Shaw

    Unclaimed refund · Suisun City, CA

    Reported by Western Union Financial Svcs Inc

    $574.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 1015761480

  • Worth checking

    Brenda M Shaw

    Stocks or securities · Vista, CA

    Reported by Ameritech Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $564.70 Ameritech Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 11915760

  • Worth checking

    Shaw

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

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

    $557.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 969685650

  • Worth checking

    Betty A Shaw

    Stocks or securities · Lodi, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $556.34 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16333468

  • Worth checking

    Brent D Shaw

    Credit balance

    Reported by Charles Schwab

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $555.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 962788411

  • Worth checking

    Burton G Shaw

    Cash held by the State · San Pedro, CA

    Reported by Reassure America Life Ins Co

    $544.55
    Start this claim

    State ID 12442087

  • Worth checking

    Shaw

    Unclaimed refund · South San Gabri, CA

    Reported by Truck Insurance Exchange

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

    $541.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 15840764

  • Worth checking

    Benjamin T Shaw

    Unclaimed refund · Nuevo, CA

    Reported by United Services Automobile Association

    $539.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 969740471

  • Worth checking

    Beatrice C Shaw

    Mineral or royalty payments · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Torch Energy Advisors Incorporated

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $527.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 12583994

  • Worth checking

    Shaw

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

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

    $476.94
    Start this claim

    State ID 990338268

  • Worth checking

    Brent Shaw

    Uncashed check · El Cajon, CA

    Reported by Public Storage Inc

    $455.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 992110468

  • Worth checking

    Braden Shaw

    Cash held by the State · Campbell, CA

    Reported by Avalonbay Communities Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $455.43
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018350071

  • Worth checking

    Bobbette J Shaw

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Kba

    $455.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 17184673

  • Worth checking

    Betty L Shaw

    Stocks or securities · Costa Mesa, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $455.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 15929907

  • Worth checking

    Beulah Shaw

    Pension or retirement funds · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by National Deferred Comp

    $450.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 15661159

  • Worth checking

    Shaw

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Mid Century Insurance Company

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

    $441.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 16947115

  • Worth checking

    Bernard Shaw

    Unpaid wages · Vacaville, CA

    Reported by Phoenix Settlement Administrators

    $433.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032031428

  • Worth checking

    Bhal U Shaw

    Stocks or securities · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by Vanguard World-intl Growth

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $420.70 Vanguard International Growth
    Start this claim

    State ID 2048679

  • Worth checking

    Brenda M Shaw

    Stocks or securities · Vista, CA

    Reported by Airtouch Communications

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $413.60 Vodafone Airtouch Plcspdadr
    Start this claim

    State ID 12496904

  • Worth checking

    Brian D Shaw

    Stocks or securities · Manhattan Beach, CA

    Reported by Merrill Lynch 4

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $410.34 Merrill Lynch & Co Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 18883267

  • Worth checking

    Bonnie Shaw

    Unclaimed refund · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Green Dot Bank

    $404.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 978035448

Showing the 100 most valuable of 263. 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.

  • Shaw Brendarmi King Joseph

    Probate estate · Los Angeles County · 1993

    Matched on Shaw Brendarmi King Joseph (decedent)

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

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956816379
    Case P675361

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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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.