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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.

33 exact, and 67 close matches worth a look

The 100 shown below are worth $230,985 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 555 records under the surname Marc, worth $277,536. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    C De Saussure Marc

    Cash held by the State · Castro Valley, CA

    Reported by Citibank N A

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,631.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 1061099007

  • Likely match

    Chris Marchese Marc

    Cash held by the State · Saratoga, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,575.34
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045347068

  • Likely match

    Chapelle Marc

    Stocks or securities

    Reported by Apple Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,311.80 Apple Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 989204963

  • Likely match

    Carson Marc

    Uncashed check · Rialto, CA

    Reported by Exeter Finance Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,258.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 1059125389

  • Likely match

    Coburn Marc

    Unpaid wages · Modesto, CA

    Reported by Phoenix Settlement Admn. (deaver V. Blue Diamond

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,013.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 1072313105

  • Likely match

    Christian Marc

    Cash held by the State · West Hollywood, CA

    Reported by Farmers Property And Casualty Ins Co

    $660.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 1007671531

  • Likely match

    Crawford Marc

    Uncashed check · National City, CA

    Reported by Figueroa V. Solar Turbines

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

    $508.35
    Start this claim

    State ID 1087287481

  • Likely match

    Collection Marc

    Escrow balance

    Reported by Brighton Escrow Inc.

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 964850428

  • Likely match

    Cheong Marc

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Ge Money

    $375.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 13798466

  • Likely match

    Cabangal Marc

    Cash held by the State · Daly City, CA

    Reported by Goldman Sachs Bank Usa

    $342.42
    Start this claim

    State ID 1062942244

  • Likely match

    C Holscher Pc Mark

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by New Jersey State Office Management & Bud

    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.

    $5,308.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1068589668

  • Likely match

    C Jennings Mark

    Uncashed check · Corona Dl Mar, CA

    Reported by Lennar Homes Of California Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,553.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 997145730

  • Likely match

    C Service Mark

    Uncashed check · Altadena, CA

    Reported by Washington Mutual Bank (68-0172274)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,454.67
    Start this claim

    State ID 15594780

  • Likely match

    C Tumbagon Mark

    Escrow balance · Loma Linda, CA

    Reported by United Shore Financial Services Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,063.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 1061829833

  • Likely match

    C Wolf Mark

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Peoples Bancorp Inc

    $934.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 1061825634

  • Likely match

    C Matheny Mark

    Cash held by the State · Beverly Hills, CA

    Reported by Chase Auto Finance Corp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $831.17
    Start this claim

    State ID 970042101

  • Likely match

    C Fagan Dds Mark

    Insurance proceeds · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Guardian Life Insurance Co The

    $691.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 17086827

  • Likely match

    C Iglesia Mark

    Unclaimed refund · San Gabriel, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a. (500009)

    $507.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 1068987958

  • Likely match

    C Scholz Md Mark

    Insurance proceeds · Marina Del Ray, CA

    Reported by Unitedhealthcare Insurance Co

    $405.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 16608601

  • Likely match

    C Bruce Mark

    Unclaimed refund · Mariposa, CA

    Reported by Pacific Gas & Electric Company

    $393.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 1057022006

  • Likely match

    C Mcconico Mark

    Cash held by the State · Oak Park, CA

    Reported by Elevance Health Inc

    $360.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 1042612693

  • Likely match

    C Almind Mark

    Unclaimed refund · Lower Lake, CA

    Reported by Anthem Inc

    $342.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001748467

  • Likely match

    C Edwards Mark

    Pension or retirement funds · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Delaware Charter Guarantee And Trust

    $335.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 1066191641

  • Likely match

    C Twaalfhoven Mark

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Anthem Inc

    $314.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 1020224779

  • Worth checking

    Carol A Mork

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by National Western Life Ins Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $29,521.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 979597869

  • Worth checking

    Christopher Auto Cen Mark

    Uncashed check · Ontario, CA

    Reported by Us Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $13,039.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 998985113

  • Worth checking

    Carlos Murguia

    Cash held by the State · Ontario, CA

    Reported by Pathward

    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.

    $8,400.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041089064

  • Worth checking

    Cummings Mark

    Uncashed check · Studio City, CA

    Reported by Clarke V Amn Services Llc Fund

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,831.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 1067914899

  • Worth checking

    Clemens Mark

    Credit balance · Calabasas, CA

    Reported by American Express Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,408.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041896513

  • Worth checking

    Crown Mark

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - Na (california Foreign)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047276570

  • Worth checking

    Crown Mark

    Uncashed check · Chula Vista, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Na (california Foreign)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047288005

  • Worth checking

    Crown Mark

    Uncashed check · Pomona, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Na (california Foreign)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047288004

  • Worth checking

    Christopher Chevrolet Mark

    Uncashed check · Ontario, CA

    Reported by Openlane Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,260.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 1072134559

  • Worth checking

    Carol Ann Mork

    Cash held by the State · Santa Rosa, CA

    Reported by Ivy Core Equity A

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,013.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018370383

  • Worth checking

    Carol Ann Mork

    Cash held by the State · Santa Rosa, CA

    Reported by Wr Advisors Core Investment A

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,897.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005212437

  • Worth checking

    Carol Ann Mork

    Cash held by the State · Santa Rosa, CA

    Reported by Wr Advisors Core Investment A

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,851.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 1012034589

  • Worth checking

    Carol Mork

    Cash held by the State · Santa Rosa, CA

    Reported by American Fidelity Assurance Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,780.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 998646515

  • Worth checking

    Christopher A Myrick

    Escrow balance · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Good News Escrow Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

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

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,262.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 971837792

  • Worth checking

    Charles C Merrick

    Stocks or securities · La Habra, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,854.14 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 983770756

  • Worth checking

    Marc

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 111)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,520.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027139051

  • Worth checking

    Cecilia C Myrick

    Cash held by the State · El Cajon, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,016.35
    Start this claim

    State ID 998709889

  • Worth checking

    Campbell Esq Mark

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na (908802)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018148319

  • Worth checking

    Cattalini Mark

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Mid Atlantic Trust Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,995.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 1061140003

  • Worth checking

    Charles M Morga

    Stocks or securities · La Puente, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,832.33 Prudential Financial Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 994317641

  • Worth checking

    Contreras Marco

    Uncashed check · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Toyota Motor Credit Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,741.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 1058245061

  • Worth checking

    Castro Marco

    Cash held by the State · Arleta, CA

    Reported by Service Corporation Intl.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,546.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071965839

  • Worth checking

    Causley Mark

    Escrow balance · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Nationstar Mortgage, Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,477.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 1037371956

  • Worth checking

    Colwell Mark

    Uncashed check · Austin, TX

    Reported by Bell & Cook V Redfin Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,372.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 1057062900

  • Worth checking

    Catherine N Morioka

    Escrow balance · Wildomar, CA

    Reported by Nationstar Mortgage, Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,347.42
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005393774

  • Worth checking

    Cruz Alturet Marco

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Helaire V Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp Et Al

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,250.53
    Start this claim

    State ID 1072300719

  • Worth checking

    Cohen Marco

    Unclaimed refund · San Diego, CA

    Reported by California Fair Plan Association

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,193.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071139615

  • Worth checking

    Culcasi Margo

    Unclaimed refund · Cupertino, CA

    Reported by Clubcorp Holdings Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1065711967

  • Worth checking

    Costello Profit Mark

    Uncashed check · Carson, CA

    Reported by First Clearing Llc

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,992.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 964314531

  • Worth checking

    Carol Marque

    Uncashed check · Redwood City, CA

    Reported by Citibank N A

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,950.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018436079

  • Worth checking

    Carol Marque

    Uncashed check · Redwood City, CA

    Reported by Citibank N A

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,950.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018436078

  • Worth checking

    Chad Marek

    Stocks or securities · Modesto, CA

    Reported by Cetera Investment Services Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,864.18 Oak Valley Bancorp
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044639926

  • Worth checking

    Chris Cad-olds-subaru Mark

    Cash held by the State · Santa Barbara, CA

    Reported by Motors Insurance Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,803.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 12569405

  • Worth checking

    Croft Mark

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Block Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,765.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 1089520416

  • Worth checking

    Contreras Individual Mark

    Unclaimed refund · Clovis, CA

    Reported by Preferred Employers Ins Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,755.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 962962339

  • Worth checking

    Carol Mork

    Cash held by the State · Santa Rosa, CA

    Reported by American Fidelity Assurance Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,659.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031815088

  • Worth checking

    Carol Mork

    Cash held by the State · Santa Rosa, CA

    Reported by American Fidelity Assurance Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,645.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024832149

  • Worth checking

    Carol Mork

    Cash held by the State · Santa Rosa, CA

    Reported by American Fidelity Assurance Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,629.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017893659

  • Worth checking

    Christine Marki

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 111)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,425.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027137080

  • Worth checking

    Cecilia C Myrick

    Stocks or securities · El Cajon, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,410.79 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15506408

  • Worth checking

    Carrillo M Marga

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Jhusa John Hancock Life Ins Co Usa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,340.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 970917166

  • Worth checking

    Charles Marak

    Cash held by the State · Fairfield, CA

    Reported by New York Life Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,321.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039555797

  • Worth checking

    Castellanos Mark

    Uncashed check · San Bernardino, CA

    Reported by Ortega V Sterling Usa Inc Fund

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,321.12
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031926194

  • Worth checking

    Carmen A Mark

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Ba Insurance Agency, Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,308.97
    Start this claim

    State ID 4548792

  • Worth checking

    Christoph Marki

    Escrow balance · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Citimortgage Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,275.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 977212439

  • Worth checking

    Clark Mark

    Uncashed check · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by First-citizens Bank & Trust Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,180.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 1063078311

  • Worth checking

    Coccellato Marco

    Cash held by the State · Escondido, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,165.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 15163978

  • Worth checking

    Christine Marki

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,137.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043983501

  • Worth checking

    Clark Mark

    Cash held by the State · Lincoln, CA

    Reported by The Bancorp Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,131.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 1062294066

  • Worth checking

    Coccellato Marco

    Cash held by the State · Escondido, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,115.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 15163979

  • Worth checking

    Castro Malori Merki

    Cash held by the State · Ca,

    Reported by Fidelity Security Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,080.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031997447

  • Worth checking

    Cazares Marco

    Unpaid wages · Santa Rosa, CA

    Reported by Phoenix Settlement Admn.(mangham V. Cost Plus)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,072.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 1072170245

  • Worth checking

    Carol Ann Mork

    Uncashed check · Santa Rosa, CA

    Reported by Community First Credit Union

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,059.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 1008804614

  • Worth checking

    Colleen T Mark

    Unclaimed refund · Beverly Hills, CA

    Reported by Cambridge Mutual Fire Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,055.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 992661771

  • Worth checking

    Catharine Markey

    Uncashed check · Ojai, CA

    Reported by Community West Bank

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,034.98
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047266677

  • Worth checking

    Clara Mark

    Unpaid wages · Costa Mesa, CA

    Reported by Haralson V Us Aviation Services Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,031.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024932981

  • Worth checking

    Charlotte Marek

    Stocks or securities · Alameda, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,023.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 16133314

  • Worth checking

    Christop Chevr Mark

    Insurance proceeds · Ontario, CA

    Reported by State Farm General Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

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

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 15050146

  • Worth checking

    Cardenas Gabriela Murguia

    Cash held by the State · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Moneygram Payment Systems Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044863294

  • Worth checking

    Coa The Mark

    Uncashed check · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Na (california Foreign)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047288003

  • Worth checking

    Costin B Marcu

    Uncashed check · Tahoe City, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na - North Carolina

    $981.31
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019384926

  • Worth checking

    Charles Marko

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Lincoln Life Annuity Co Of New York

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $973.81
    Start this claim

    State ID 987255073

  • Worth checking

    Chanelia Mark

    Uncashed check · Anaheim, CA

    Reported by Safeco Ins Co Of America

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $912.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 992614861

  • Worth checking

    Carlos Marco

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Jefferson Insurance Company

    $898.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041375665

  • Worth checking

    Castaneda Mark

    Uncashed check · Fontana, CA

    Reported by Maldonado V World Class Distribution Inc Fund

    $888.53
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069858881

  • Worth checking

    Cisco Meraki

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Expo And Convention Center Llc

    $878.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024958350

  • Worth checking

    Carol Mork

    Uncashed check · Forestville, CA

    Reported by First Hawaiian Bank

    $870.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 966469150

  • Worth checking

    Chris Acura Mark

    Insurance proceeds · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Western Diversified Services, Inc.

    $837.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 16364487

  • Worth checking

    Chavez Mark

    Unclaimed refund · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Tower Insurance Company Of Ny

    $795.01
    Start this claim

    State ID 976449752

  • Worth checking

    Cattalini Mark

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Mid Atlantic Trust Company

    $787.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 1061140015

  • Worth checking

    Christine Marioka

    Credit balance · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Medtronic Plc

    $776.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 971396278

  • Worth checking

    Carol Mork

    Cash held by the State · Santa Rosa, CA

    Reported by American Fidelity Assurance Co

    $771.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 962740728

  • Worth checking

    Colley Coll Maric

    Cash held by the State · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Fedex Office And Print Services, Inc

    $768.69
    Start this claim

    State ID 972745631

  • Worth checking

    Coke Mark

    Cash held by the State · Taft, CA

    Reported by Robinhood Securities Llc

    $761.35
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071602554

  • Worth checking

    Clarke Mark

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Unify Financial Federal Credit Union

    $750.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006006036

  • Worth checking

    Coa The Mark

    Uncashed check · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Citibank N A

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $742.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047343053

Showing the 100 most valuable of 180. 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.

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.