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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.

215 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $400,824 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 2,933 records under the surname Weiss, worth $3,397,860. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Beatrice Weiss

    Uncashed check · North Hollywood, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $53,587.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 981860512

  • Strong match

    Beatrice Weiss

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Cca Citibank Na

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $51,251.97
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030960871

  • Strong match

    Beatrice Weiss

    Cash held by the State · N Hollywood, CA

    Reported by The Bank Of New York Mellon Trust Compan

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $15,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010401816

  • Strong match

    Beatrice Weiss

    Cash held by the State · N Hollywood, CA

    Reported by The Bank Of New York Mellon Trust Compan

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $15,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010401811

  • Strong match

    Beatrice Weiss

    Cash held by the State · N Hollywood, CA

    Reported by The Bank Of New York Mellon Trust Compan

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $10,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010401814

  • Strong match

    Beatrice Weiss

    Cash held by the State · N Hollywood, CA

    Reported by The Bank Of New York Mellon Trust Compan

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $10,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010401813

  • Strong match

    Beatrice Weiss

    Cash held by the State · N Hollywood, CA

    Reported by The Bank Of New York Mellon Trust Compan

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $10,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010401812

  • Strong match

    Beatrice Weiss

    Savings account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Cca Citibank Na

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $8,264.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030960912

  • Strong match

    Beatrice Weiss

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,715.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 974100127

  • Strong match

    Beatrice Weiss

    Uncashed check · Encino, CA

    Reported by Citibank Na Cca

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,040.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006876170

  • Strong match

    Beatrice Weiss

    Cash held by the State · N Hollywood, CA

    Reported by The Bank Of New York Mellon Trust Compan

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010401815

  • Strong match

    Beatrice Weiss

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,900.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 964792491

  • Strong match

    Beatrice Weiss

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,900.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 964792489

  • Strong match

    Beatrice Weiss

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,900.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 964792487

  • Strong match

    Beatrice Weiss

    Money order

    Reported by Wells Fargo & Company (apecs 1129)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,850.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 981954127

  • Strong match

    Beatrice Weiss

    Money order

    Reported by Wells Fargo & Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,805.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 987426041

  • Strong match

    Beatrice Weiss

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,620.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 964792493

  • Strong match

    Beatrice Weiss

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,585.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 964792488

  • Strong match

    Beatrice Weiss

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,560.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 964792492

  • Strong match

    Beatrice Weiss

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 964792495

  • Strong match

    Beatrice Weiss

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,400.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 964792494

  • Strong match

    Beatrice Weiss

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,350.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 964792498

  • Strong match

    Beatrice Weiss

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,320.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 964792497

  • Strong match

    Beatrice Weiss

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,070.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 964792496

  • Strong match

    Beatrice Weiss

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 964792490

  • Strong match

    Beatrice Weiss

    Money order

    Reported by Wells Fargo & Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,810.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 987426042

  • Strong match

    Beatrice Weiss

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,775.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 964792486

  • Strong match

    Beatrice Weiss

    Money order

    Reported by Wells Fargo & Company (apecs 1129)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,600.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 981954125

  • Strong match

    Beatrice Weiss

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,600.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 964792499

  • Strong match

    Beatrice Weiss

    Uncashed check · Encino, CA

    Reported by Citibank Na Cca

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,006.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006876169

  • Strong match

    Beatrice Weiss

    Cash held by the State · Beverly Hills, CA

    Reported by Delaware State Of

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $416.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 2630467

  • Strong match

    Beatrice E Weiss

    Unpaid dividends · Half Moon Bay, CA

    Reported by Dnp Select Income Fund Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $415.13 Dnp Select Income Fund Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018397706

  • Strong match

    Beatrice F Mrs Weiss

    Stocks or securities

    Reported by Litton Industries Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $342.11 Litton Industries Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 9624334

  • Strong match

    Beatrice E Weiss

    Unpaid dividends · Half Moon Bay, CA

    Reported by Dnp Select Income Fund Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $194.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018397759

  • Strong match

    Beatrice C Weiss

    Uncashed check · Glendale, CA

    Reported by Security Pacific National Bank Headquarters

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $127.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 5109756

  • Likely match

    B Weiss

    Cash held by the State · Sierra Madre, CA

    Reported by Blue Cross Of California

    $264.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 5241974

  • Likely match

    B W Weiss

    Insurance proceeds · Topanga,

    Reported by Blue Cross Of California

    $259.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 12159865

  • Likely match

    B L Weiss

    Insurance proceeds · Los Angeles,

    Reported by Blue Cross Of California

    $175.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 12163032

  • Likely match

    B Weiss

    Insurance proceeds · Saratoga, CA

    Reported by Lincoln National Life Insurance Company

    $114.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 16227706

  • Likely match

    Beatrice Wiess

    Money order

    Reported by Wells Fargo & Company (apecs 1129)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,520.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 981954126

  • Likely match

    Beatrice Wiess

    Unpaid dividends · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Avco Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $160.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1566030

  • Worth checking

    Brett Weiss

    Uncashed check

    Reported by U.s. Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $35,062.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 983476568

  • Worth checking

    Benny Weiss

    Cash held by the State · 75011 Paris,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $18,159.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 989617680

  • Worth checking

    Barbara Lee Weiss

    Stocks or securities · Santa Barbara, CA

    Reported by Verizon Communications Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $17,635.68 Verizon Communications Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034570496

  • Worth checking

    Betty D Adm Weiss

    Cash held by the State · North Hollywood, CA

    Reported by First Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $17,262.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 979783740

  • Worth checking

    Benny Weiss

    Uncashed check · Del Valle Mex D,

    Reported by Citibank (banamex Usa)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,341.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 17396208

  • Worth checking

    Betty J Weiss

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Verizon Communications Incorporated

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,523.77 Verizon Communications Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 968000104

  • Worth checking

    Benjamin Weiss

    Uncashed check · Garden Grove, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a. (908802)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,812.98
    Start this claim

    State ID 990795249

  • Worth checking

    Bandi Weiss

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by First Reserve Fund

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047942407

  • Worth checking

    Berne Weiss

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Minnesota Life Insurance Company.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,263.78
    Start this claim

    State ID 970833382

  • Worth checking

    Barbara L Weiss

    Unpaid dividends · Encino, CA

    Reported by Merck & Co Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,112.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 992815752

  • Worth checking

    Brett Weiss

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Northrop Grumman Corp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,720.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 955022797

  • Worth checking

    Betty Weiss

    Stocks or securities · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Exxon Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,214.32 Exxon Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 4242135

  • Worth checking

    Barbara J Weiss

    Uncashed check · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Fidelity Investments

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,171.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 953208925

  • Worth checking

    Betty Weiss

    Stocks or securities · Studio City, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,639.14 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 983791215

  • Worth checking

    Benny Weiss

    Savings account · 75011 Paris,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,623.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 989617468

  • Worth checking

    Bertha Weiss

    Savings account · Pomona, CA

    Reported by Great Western Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,614.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 10315614

  • Worth checking

    Barbara A Weiss

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by J P Morgan Securities Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,586.72 Fidelity Equity Income Fund
    Start this claim

    State ID 1016805907

  • Worth checking

    Brenda U Weiss

    Cash held by the State · Mountain Center, CA

    Reported by Smithkline Beecham Plc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,564.78 Glaxosmithkline Plcadr
    Start this claim

    State ID 13680099

  • Worth checking

    Bertrand B Weiss

    Cash held by the State · La Jolla, CA

    Reported by State Of Texas

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,498.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 5455434

  • Worth checking

    Bernard Md Weiss

    Credit balance · Palm Desert, CA

    Reported by American Express Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,493.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1016191290

  • Worth checking

    Barbara J Weiss

    Stocks or securities · Downey, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,481.49 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15536864

  • Worth checking

    Barbara Lee Weiss

    Stocks or securities · Sherman Oaks, CA

    Reported by Ncr Atleos Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,362.46 Ncr Atleos Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044643840

  • Worth checking

    Barbara Weiss

    Cash held by the State · Lake Elsinore, CA

    Reported by State Of Washington

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,285.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 9738195

  • Worth checking

    Barbara L Weiss

    Credit balance · Santa Barbara, CA

    Reported by Td Ameritrade Clearing Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 997392090

  • Worth checking

    Brian Weiss

    Cash held by the State · Rolling Hills Est, CA

    Reported by Highmark Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,241.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 1000977520

  • Worth checking

    Bernard Dr Weiss

    Savings account · Seal Beach, CA

    Reported by Great Western Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,219.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 9103039

  • Worth checking

    Bernard Weiss

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by First Clearing Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,091.71
    Start this claim

    State ID 971510449

  • Worth checking

    Bessie L Weiss

    Unpaid dividends · Orange, CA

    Reported by Sempra Energy

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,018.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 14934320

  • Worth checking

    Benedict L Weiss

    Cash held by the State · Visalia, CA

    Reported by The Bank Of New York Mellon

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $929.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 17359504

  • Worth checking

    Betty J Weiss

    Unpaid dividends · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Verizon Communications Incorporated

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $891.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 968000103

  • Worth checking

    Betty Weiss

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $881.82 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15536865

  • Worth checking

    Betty J Weiss

    Unpaid dividends · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Safeco Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $856.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 14955806

  • Worth checking

    Belle Weiss

    Cash held by the State · Van Nuys, CA

    Reported by Illinois State Of

    $829.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 3046696

  • Worth checking

    B S Wise

    Stocks or securities · Carmichael, CA

    Reported by Schlumberger Ltd

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $820.65 Slb Ltd
    Start this claim

    State ID 11566898

  • Worth checking

    B J Wise

    Cash held by the State · Victorville, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    $737.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 967553519

  • Worth checking

    Bryan S Weiss

    Stocks or securities · Glendale, CA

    Reported by Primerica Shareholder Services

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $736.47 Lm Clearbridge Appreciation Fd Cl A
    Start this claim

    State ID 967598436

  • Worth checking

    Barry Weiss

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Walt Disney Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $714.76 Disney Walt Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 9744914

  • Worth checking

    Brian Weiss

    Cash held by the State · North Hollywood, CA

    Reported by Avalonbay Communities Inc

    $696.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034617294

  • Worth checking

    Betty Weiss

    Unclaimed refund · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by California Capital Ins Company

    $670.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 988198690

  • Worth checking

    Beth Weiss

    Cash held by the State · West Covina, CA

    Reported by Nationscredit Financial Svcs C

    $666.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 13711229

  • Worth checking

    Benjamin M Weiss

    Credit balance · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Citibank N A

    $637.34
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017072665

  • Worth checking

    Bernard Dr Weiss

    Savings account · Seal Beach, CA

    Reported by Great Western Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $619.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 9103038

  • Worth checking

    Bakery Weiss

    Insurance proceeds · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Insurance Company Of North America

    $549.81
    Start this claim

    State ID 10165536

  • Worth checking

    Weiss

    Cash held by the State · Aliso Viejo, CA

    Reported by Nationwide Life Insurance Co

    $543.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 967640331

  • Worth checking

    Barry Weiss

    Stocks or securities · Whittier, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $516.37 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16346695

  • Worth checking

    Barbara E Weiss

    Uncashed check · Moorpark, CA

    Reported by Washington Mutual Bank (68-0172274)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $512.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 16521861

  • Worth checking

    Bernard M Weiss

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Goodrich Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $510.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 985118853

  • Worth checking

    Barbara Weiss

    Cash held by the State · Newport Beach,

    Reported by Wyeth Corporation

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 12927309

  • Worth checking

    Barbara Weiss

    Credit balance · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a (300056)

    $482.97
    Start this claim

    State ID 1000479517

  • Worth checking

    Barry S Jr Weiss

    Savings account · La Mesa, CA

    Reported by Union Bank N.a.

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $475.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 999831705

  • Worth checking

    Benjamin J Weiss

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Emhart Corp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $472.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 12969409

  • Worth checking

    Brian D Weiss

    Cash held by the State · N Hollywood, CA

    Reported by Anthem Inc

    $464.17
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005909018

  • Worth checking

    Brandon T Weiss

    Uncashed check · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Casas V Victorias Secret Stores Fund

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

    $451.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030721779

  • Worth checking

    Barbara Lee Weiss

    Unpaid dividends · Sherman Oaks, CA

    Reported by Ncr Voyix Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $442.17 Ncr Voyix Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044674884

  • Worth checking

    Barbara L Weiss

    Stocks or securities · Encino, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $437.08 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16346694

  • Worth checking

    Barbara J Weiss

    Unclaimed refund · Alamo, CA

    Reported by Transamerica Life Insurance Company

    $415.62
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004264829

  • Worth checking

    Betty Jane Weiss

    Unpaid dividends · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase & Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $408.12
    Start this claim

    State ID 969092604

  • Worth checking

    Barry E Weiss

    Cash held by the State · Marina Del Re, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    $406.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 13841290

  • Worth checking

    Barbara Lee Weiss

    Unpaid dividends · Santa Barbara, CA

    Reported by Verizon Communications Inc

    $398.61
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019121921

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