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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 $246,683 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 1,779 records under the surname Lynn, worth $1,371,135. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Brian Lynn

    Cash held by the State · Coronado, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $14,304.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039588826

  • Strong match

    Brian Lynn

    Escrow balance · Buena Park, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Home Loans

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,359.01
    Start this claim

    State ID 984842053

  • Strong match

    Brian Lynn

    Cash held by the State · Barstow, CA

    Reported by American Tower Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,069.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040874345

  • Strong match

    Brian Lynn

    Cash held by the State · Barstow, CA

    Reported by American Tower Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,069.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040874344

  • Strong match

    Brian Lynn

    Cash held by the State · Barstow, CA

    Reported by American Tower Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,069.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040874343

  • Strong match

    Brian Lynn

    Cash held by the State · Barstow, CA

    Reported by American Tower Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,069.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040874342

  • Strong match

    Brian Lynn

    Cash held by the State · Barstow, CA

    Reported by American Tower Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,069.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040874341

  • Strong match

    Brian Lynn

    Cash held by the State · Barstow, CA

    Reported by American Tower Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,069.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040874340

  • Strong match

    Brian Lynn

    Cash held by the State · Barstow, CA

    Reported by American Tower Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,069.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040874339

  • Strong match

    Brian Lynn

    Cash held by the State · Barstow, CA

    Reported by American Tower Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,069.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040874347

  • Strong match

    Brian Lynn

    Cash held by the State · Barstow, CA

    Reported by American Tower Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,069.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040874346

  • Strong match

    Brian Lynn

    Cash held by the State · Barstow, CA

    Reported by American Tower Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,038.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040874338

  • Strong match

    Brian Lynn

    Cash held by the State · Barstow, CA

    Reported by American Tower Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,038.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040874337

  • Strong match

    Brian Lynn

    Cash held by the State · Barstow, CA

    Reported by American Tower Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,038.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040874336

  • Strong match

    Brian Lynn

    Uncashed check · Barstow, CA

    Reported by Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless

    $895.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001205662

  • Strong match

    Brian Lynn

    Uncashed check · Barstow, CA

    Reported by Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless

    $895.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001205661

  • Strong match

    Brian Lynn

    Uncashed check · Barstow, CA

    Reported by Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless

    $844.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 991529958

  • Strong match

    Brian G Lynn

    Cash held by the State · Norco, CA

    Reported by Allstate Indemnity Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $800.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 985378886

  • Strong match

    Brian G Lynn

    Uncashed check · Barstow, CA

    Reported by Rust Consulting Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $330.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 1020621860

  • Strong match

    Brian Lynn

    Uncashed check · Barstow, CA

    Reported by Fund 1 Independent Foreclosure Review Pa

    $300.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 984708182

  • Strong match

    Brian T Lynn

    Unpaid wages

    Reported by Kelly Staff Leasing Inc.

    $210.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 17794750

  • Strong match

    Brian Lynn

    Insurance proceeds · Lucerne Valley, CA

    Reported by Gifford-hill & Co

    $160.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 11408863

  • Strong match

    Brian Lynn

    Unclaimed refund · Buena Park, CA

    Reported by Pacific Bell Telephone Company

    $151.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 15210513

  • Strong match

    Brian Lynn

    Unclaimed refund · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Interinsurance Exchange Of The Automobil

    $137.46
    Start this claim

    State ID 976780944

  • Strong match

    Brian Lynn

    Unclaimed refund · Big Bear Lake, CA

    Reported by Golden State Water Company

    $123.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 973325142

  • Strong match

    Brian E Lynn

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Fireman's Fund Insurance Company

    $106.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 14371096

  • Strong match

    Brian Lynn

    Uncashed check · Barstow, CA

    Reported by Galpin Motors Inc.

    $100.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 977440002

  • Likely match

    Byron Lynn

    Stocks or securities · Vacaville, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America/fleetboston Financial Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $605.62 Bank Of America Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 14865250

  • Likely match

    Byron Lynn

    Unpaid dividends · Vacaville, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $287.40 Bank Of America Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 956964771

  • Likely match

    Byron Lynn

    Unpaid dividends · Vacaville, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Corporation

    $138.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 956964770

  • Likely match

    Byron Lynn

    Uncashed check · Sunnyvale, CA

    Reported by North American Title Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $120.61
    Start this claim

    State ID 9409152

  • Likely match

    B Lynn

    Cash held by the State · San Marcos, CA

    Reported by Block Inc

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1089607377

  • Likely match

    B J Lynn

    Insurance proceeds · Beverly Hills, CA

    Reported by Lincoln National Life Insurance Company

    $250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 15294839

  • Likely match

    B Lynn

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Gumps Corp

    $140.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 4355572

  • Likely match

    Brian D Lowney

    Retirement account · Redondo Beach, CA

    Reported by The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fd-a

    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.

    $13,836.85 Hartford Cap Appreciation Fd A
    Start this claim

    State ID 1035373572

  • Likely match

    Brian E Looney

    Credit balance · La Mirada, CA

    Reported by Td Ameritrade Clearing Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $8,578.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031478152

  • Likely match

    Brian Lane

    Cash held by the State · Saratoga, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,516.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 18949758

  • Likely match

    Brian S Lonney

    Unpaid dividends · Compton, CA

    Reported by Allstate Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,048.24 Allstate Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 999325547

  • Likely match

    Brian E Looney

    Retirement account · La Mirada, CA

    Reported by Td Ameritrade Clearing Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,663.97
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031465302

  • Likely match

    Brian Lane

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Comerica Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,069.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030609414

  • Likely match

    Brian S Lonney

    Stocks or securities · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Morgan Stanley $0.01 Par Value

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,848.84 Morgan Stanley
    Start this claim

    State ID 14726683

  • Likely match

    Brian S Lonney

    Stocks or securities · Compton, CA

    Reported by Allstate Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,821.71 Allstate Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 999325546

  • Likely match

    Brian Lin

    Cash held by the State · Chino, CA

    Reported by Hartford Fire Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,444.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018385969

  • Likely match

    Brian J Lane

    Unpaid dividends · Los Gatos, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,321.91
    Start this claim

    State ID 13624302

  • Likely match

    Brian Linn

    Savings account · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,212.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 970776955

  • Likely match

    Brian Lin

    Uncashed check · Belmont, CA

    Reported by Patelco Credit Union

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,183.41
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001157501

  • Likely match

    Brian S Lonney

    Cash held by the State · Compton, CA

    Reported by Sears Holding Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,167.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 971092489

  • Likely match

    Brian J Laney

    Savings account · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,002.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032864248

  • Likely match

    Brian C Dds Lin

    Unclaimed refund · Woodland, CA

    Reported by The Dentists Insurance Company

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

    $830.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1028017039

  • Likely match

    Brian Lane

    Unpaid wages

    Reported by Servicemaster Consumer Services Limited Partnership

    $818.47
    Start this claim

    State ID 16741692

  • Likely match

    Brian E Looney

    Uncashed check · La Mirada, CA

    Reported by Newrez Llc

    $776.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044190055

  • Worth checking

    Braun Lonnie

    Cash held by the State · Vista, CA

    Reported by Principal Life Insurance Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $9,289.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 1062529991

  • Worth checking

    Briana Y Line

    Retirement account · Scotts Valley, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Clearing Services Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,369.50 Fidelity Advisor Series I Advisor Equ Gro Cl A
    Start this claim

    State ID 1009550471

  • Worth checking

    Briana Y Line

    Retirement account · Scotts Valley, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Clearing Services Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,814.41 Wells Fargo Adv Prem Lg Co Gwth A
    Start this claim

    State ID 1009550473

  • Worth checking

    Briana Y Line

    Retirement account · Scotts Valley, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Clearing Services Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,704.05 Invesco American Franchise Cl A
    Start this claim

    State ID 1009550472

  • Worth checking

    Brianna Leon

    Uncashed check · North Hollywood, CA

    Reported by Oulette V Mktg Inc Fund

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,260.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031966259

  • Worth checking

    B S Lonney

    Savings account · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Cca Citibank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $53,291.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 989710722

  • Worth checking

    Beverly W Lynn

    Cash held by the State · Coronado, CO

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $14,304.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039588826

  • Worth checking

    Bryan L Lynn

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,427.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 976587575

  • Worth checking

    Bridges Lynn

    Stocks or securities · Scotts Valley, CA

    Reported by Global Equity Fund- 129

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,468.64 Vanguard Horizon Global Equity Fund
    Start this claim

    State ID 971438986

  • Worth checking

    Brent Lynn

    Cash held by the State · Williams, CA

    Reported by L Brands Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,182.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 999180830

  • Worth checking

    B S Lonney

    Stocks or securities · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Federal Money Mkt Fund- 33

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,982.02 Vanguard Fed Mny Mkt Fd
    Start this claim

    State ID 968076292

  • Worth checking

    Brenda Martin Lynn

    Stocks or securities · Marysville, CA

    Reported by Champion Enterprises Inc Common

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,956.00 Champion Enterprises Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 12976842

  • Worth checking

    B S Lonney

    Stocks or securities · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Prime Money Mkt Fund 30

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,934.01 Vanguard Prime Mny Mkt Fund
    Start this claim

    State ID 968356787

  • Worth checking

    Bridges Lynn

    Stocks or securities · Scotts Valley, CA

    Reported by Prime Money Mkt Fund 30

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,601.39 Vanguard Prime Mny Mkt Fund
    Start this claim

    State ID 971415869

  • Worth checking

    B S Lonney

    Stocks or securities · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Ca Tax-exempt Money Mkt- 62

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,425.08 Vanguard Ca Tx Xmpt Mny Mkt
    Start this claim

    State ID 968399197

  • Worth checking

    Barringer Lynn

    Cash held by the State · Saratoga, CA

    Reported by Microfabrica Lab Performance

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,251.55
    Start this claim

    State ID 1058251512

  • Worth checking

    Brenda B Lynn

    Stocks or securities · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase & Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,933.74 J P Morgan Chase & Co
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025998186

  • Worth checking

    Brenda B Lynn

    Stocks or securities · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase & Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,933.74 J P Morgan Chase & Co
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025998184

  • Worth checking

    B Lonney

    Stocks or securities · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Morgan Stanley $0.01 Par Value

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,848.84 Morgan Stanley
    Start this claim

    State ID 14726683

  • Worth checking

    Barbara Lynn

    Cash held by the State · Paradise, CA

    Reported by Avis Budget Group 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.

    $1,642.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 987621105

  • Worth checking

    Beverly W Lynn

    Cash held by the State · Coronado, CO

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,356.71
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039587385

  • Worth checking

    Bridges Lynn

    Cash held by the State · Lomita, CA

    Reported by Comerica Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,305.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 1064392435

  • Worth checking

    B S Lonney

    Deposit held · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Citibank N. A.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,223.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 13869391

  • Worth checking

    B S Lonney

    Deposit held · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Citibank N. A.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,217.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 13869390

  • Worth checking

    Brent Lynn

    Stocks or securities · Williams, CA

    Reported by Stanley Black & Decker Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,121.34 Stanley Black & Decker Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 971428929

  • Worth checking

    Brenda B Lynn

    Stocks or securities · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase & Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $966.87 J P Morgan Chase & Co
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025998182

  • Worth checking

    B Nguyen Lan

    Unpaid wages · Hayward, CA

    Reported by Bbsi

    $877.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 1060585888

  • Worth checking

    Brent Lynn

    Cash held by the State · Lompoc, CA

    Reported by Metabank Na

    $859.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1013252315

  • Worth checking

    Lynn

    Unpaid dividends · Torrance, CA

    Reported by Federated Department Stores, I

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $812.67
    Start this claim

    State ID 16427590

  • Worth checking

    Bastarache Lynn

    Unclaimed refund · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Comenity Capital Bank

    $810.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1060157697

  • Worth checking

    Bishop Nancy Lynn

    Cash held by the State · Livermore, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    $800.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024434943

  • Worth checking

    B Nguyen Lan

    Savings account · Hayward, CA

    Reported by First American Bank

    $726.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 1073168181

  • Worth checking

    Bryan K Lynn

    Cash held by the State · Beverly Hills, CA

    Reported by Elevance Health Inc

    $719.91
    Start this claim

    State ID 1042611172

  • Worth checking

    Lynn

    Uncashed check · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by First American Title Company

    Held jointly with 3 other people

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

    $640.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 18614973

  • Worth checking

    Bradford Lynn

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    $635.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043617007

  • Worth checking

    Bertha C Lynn

    Cash held by the State · Sunnyvale, CA

    Reported by American General Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $634.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 979676705

  • Worth checking

    Brenda B Lynn

    Stocks or securities · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase & Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $580.12 J P Morgan Chase & Co
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025998185

  • Worth checking

    Blayze L Lynn

    Unpaid dividends

    Reported by Procter & Gamble Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $567.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 974925905

  • Worth checking

    Brenda Lynn

    Unpaid dividends · N San Juan, CA

    Reported by Procter & Gamble Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $567.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 974925905

  • Worth checking

    Bevier Lynn

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Metromile Insurance Company

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069060349

  • Worth checking

    Bryan Lynn

    Cash held by the State · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Paypal Inc

    $471.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 977741820

  • Worth checking

    Bryan Lynn

    Cash held by the State · Redwood City,

    Reported by Stanford University

    $468.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 4842873

  • Worth checking

    Bonnie Lynn

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance C

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $466.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032618698

  • Worth checking

    Betty S Lynn

    Cash held by the State · Camarillo, CA

    Reported by Athene Annuity And Life Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $427.67
    Start this claim

    State ID 993633569

  • Worth checking

    Bonzon Beverly Lynn

    Uncashed check · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    $391.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043801652

  • Worth checking

    Brenda B Lynn

    Stocks or securities · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase & Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $386.75 J P Morgan Chase & Co
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025998183

  • Worth checking

    Bass Edith Lynn

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    $335.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044032715

  • Worth checking

    Brandy Lynn

    Cash held by the State · San Bernardino, CA

    Reported by Frontdoor Inc And Subs

    $285.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1042494847

  • Worth checking

    Beverly Lynn

    Uncashed check · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    $265.73
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032971823

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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.

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California places no time limit. The State holds unclaimed property indefinitely.

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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.

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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.

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