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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.

115 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $501,006 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 834 records under the surname Ching, worth $775,651. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Cheng Tseng Ching

    Stocks or securities · Kaoshiung,

    Reported by Wedbush Securities Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $9,419.56 Lumentum Holdings Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069935038

  • Strong match

    Cheng Tseng Ching

    Stocks or securities · Kaoshiung,

    Reported by Wedbush Securities Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,574.50 Viavi Solutions Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069935039

  • Strong match

    Cheng Kuang Ching

    Cash held by the State · Mountain View, CA

    Reported by Enterprise Holdings Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,652.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 1020265210

  • Strong match

    Cheng Timothy Ching

    Cash held by the State · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    $695.44
    Start this claim

    State ID 994765731

  • Strong match

    Cheng N Ching

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Illinois State Of

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $294.17
    Start this claim

    State ID 2700046

  • Likely match

    Chang Nien Li Ching

    Stocks or securities · Arcadia, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc (ca)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,975.38 Prudential Financial Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 956600493

  • Likely match

    Sheng Huang Ching

    Uncashed check · Hacienda Heights, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,808.43
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034112498

  • Likely match

    Chang Shau Ching

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Red Hat Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,900.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1037192495

  • Likely match

    Sheng Chang Ching

    Stocks or securities · Alhambra, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,441.47 Citigroup Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071359379

  • Likely match

    Chong K Ching

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Culture Escrow Inc

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 14226368

  • Likely match

    Chang Shau Ching

    Stocks or securities · Arcadia, CA

    Reported by Corning Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $630.79 Corning Incorporated
    Start this claim

    State ID 968407401

  • Likely match

    Cheung Ching

    Unclaimed refund · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $544.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 961643185

  • Likely match

    Ching H Ching

    Savings account · Unknown City, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    $533.31
    Start this claim

    State ID 11999435

  • Likely match

    Chang Shau Ching

    Stocks or securities · Arcadia, CA

    Reported by Qualcomm Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $393.65 Qualcomm Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 955733085

  • Likely match

    Chang Nien Li Ching

    Unpaid dividends · Arcadia, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc (ca)

    $383.85
    Start this claim

    State ID 956600492

  • Likely match

    Chang Ching

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Fdic 2188 Far West

    $218.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 970031501

  • Likely match

    Cheong Mr Ching

    Escrow balance · Victorville, CA

    Reported by Escrow Junction Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $190.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014140094

  • Likely match

    Sheng Chang Ching

    Credit balance · Alhambra, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    $167.76
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071359378

  • Likely match

    Chang Shau Ching

    Stocks or securities · Arcadia, CA

    Reported by Agilent Technologies Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $165.89 Agilent Technologies Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 971873303

  • Likely match

    Chong Yu Ching

    Uncashed check · San Gabriel, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $150.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043840143

  • Likely match

    Chang Ching

    Cash held by the State · Alameda, CA

    Reported by Paypal Inc

    $140.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 972453548

  • Likely match

    Chung Wang Say Ching

    Escrow balance · Pasadena, CA

    Reported by Citimortgage Inc.

    $139.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018392837

  • Likely match

    Chiang Ching

    Uncashed check · Santa Clara, CA

    Reported by Fremont Automobile Dealership Llc

    $120.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 987842149

  • Likely match

    Ching Lau Ching

    Uncashed check · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    $116.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 958995886

  • Likely match

    Chung Wang Ching

    Escrow balance · San Marino, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Home Loans

    $115.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 980806114

  • Likely match

    Chung P Ching

    Credit balance · La Palma, CA

    Reported by Sprint United Management

    $112.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 16955922

  • Likely match

    Chong K Ching

    Cash held by the State · Monterrey Park,

    Reported by Union Oil Company Of

    $109.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 4190176

  • Likely match

    C J Ching

    Credit balance · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    $841.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 18034497

  • Likely match

    C Ti Md Ching

    Credit balance · Oceanside, CA

    Reported by Sanofi Pasteur Inc

    $670.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 984417292

  • Likely match

    C Ti Ching

    Insurance proceeds · Vista, CA

    Reported by Unitedhealthcare Insurance Co

    $109.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 14442478

  • Likely match

    Cheng F Chang

    Cash held by the State · Cerritos, CA

    Reported by Us Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $17,550.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 1008361543

  • Likely match

    Cheng Su Chuang

    Savings account · San Gabriel, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $8,817.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 981423902

  • Likely match

    Cheng Chang

    Savings account · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank, Na (apecs 1009)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,509.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006151706

  • Likely match

    Cheng C Chang

    Savings account · Sunnyvale, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,175.34
    Start this claim

    State ID 11998499

  • Worth checking

    Ching Hai Chang

    Savings account · Cep 01410-000,

    Reported by Cathay Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $52,837.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 1020508764

  • Worth checking

    Chung S Chang

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $48,014.41
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024258721

  • Worth checking

    Ching Cheung Chung

    Uncashed check · Davis, CA

    Reported by Banner Bank

    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.

    $43,018.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 985481225

  • Worth checking

    Chung L Chang

    Uncashed check · Foster City, CA

    Reported by Citibank Na Cca

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $19,982.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024360873

  • Worth checking

    Chang Chung

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $19,479.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 981606803

  • Worth checking

    Shing Chi Chong

    Savings account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $13,269.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024274848

  • Worth checking

    Chong Jen Chuang

    Stocks or securities · Ladera Ranch, CA

    Reported by Td Ameritrade Clearing Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $12,480.41 Advanced Micro Devices Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039108996

  • Worth checking

    Ching Chang

    Deposit held · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Woodforest Ntl Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $12,393.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1048048495

  • Worth checking

    Ching Chiang

    Stocks or securities · San Jose, CA

    Reported by E Trade Financial Holdings Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $11,453.14 Boston Scientific Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017781593

  • Worth checking

    Chung Kwan Cheung

    Stocks or securities · San Carlos, CA

    Reported by Advanced Micro Devices 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.

    $10,981.91 Advanced Micro Devices Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005622378

  • Worth checking

    Ching T Cheng

    Savings account · Monterey Park, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:1073-l A Chinatown Branch

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $10,173.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 5432028

  • Worth checking

    Chung L Chang

    Insurance proceeds · Playa Del Rey, CA

    Reported by Travelers Indemnity Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,230.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 18739312

  • Worth checking

    Chung L Chang

    Insurance proceeds · Playa Del Rey, CA

    Reported by Travelers Indemnity Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,096.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 18739313

  • Worth checking

    Chung Shi Chang

    Savings account · Taichung, Taiwa,

    Reported by Far East National Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,417.41
    Start this claim

    State ID 15615069

  • Worth checking

    Shang Y Chiang

    Uncashed check · Monterey Park, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Illinois

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,265.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 18337990

  • Worth checking

    Ching Y Chang

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Dreyfus Discovery Fund

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,860.16 Founders Discovery Fund
    Start this claim

    State ID 12637073

  • Worth checking

    Ching H Cheng

    Retirement account · Hacienda Heights, CA

    Reported by Citibank Na Cca

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,760.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 1012791273

  • Worth checking

    Chung Min M Cheng

    Savings account · Monterey Park, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na (703)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,704.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 1022154525

  • Worth checking

    Ching Chang

    Savings account · Taipei, Taiwan,

    Reported by Far East National Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,438.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 15615106

  • Worth checking

    Chang Chong

    Cash held by the State · Garden Grove, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,311.76
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005837416

  • Worth checking

    Chung O Chang

    Uncashed check · Victorville, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:2463-bear Valley Branch

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,006.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 11852589

  • Worth checking

    Ching C Chang

    Cash held by the State · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,535.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 981603052

  • Worth checking

    Hsiang Yuan Shih Chang

    Cash held by the State · Taipei 10579 Taiwan R O C, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,453.77
    Start this claim

    State ID 975460864

  • Worth checking

    Chung Soon Chung

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Hanmi Bank

    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.

    $4,429.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 960250469

  • Worth checking

    Ching C Chang

    Uncashed check · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,387.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 981546394

  • Worth checking

    Chung Y Cheung

    Savings account · La Habra, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt & Sa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,355.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 9133179

  • Worth checking

    Sheng H Chang

    Savings account · El Monte, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Illinois

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,183.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 18340065

  • Worth checking

    Ching Yueh Chang

    Uncashed check · Taichung,

    Reported by Cathay Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,115.97
    Start this claim

    State ID 954998917

  • Worth checking

    Sheng Cheng

    Uncashed check · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Nevada Na (336)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027104933

  • Worth checking

    Chung L Chang

    Uncashed check · Bs As Capital F,

    Reported by Bank Of America N A

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,913.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 17444594

  • Worth checking

    Chung Soon Chung

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Hanmi Bank

    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.

    $3,830.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 991716440

  • Worth checking

    Ching Chiu C Chang

    Stocks or securities · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Invesco Investment Svcs Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,738.82 Aim Capital Development Fundcl A
    Start this claim

    State ID 964770285

  • Worth checking

    Choong Chinga

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Google Llc And Affiliates

    $353.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071416605

  • Worth checking

    C Y Chang

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $20,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 956092645

  • Worth checking

    Charles C Ching

    Stocks or securities · Arcadia, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Kba

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $8,196.00 Prudential Financial Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 17192515

  • Worth checking

    Chiew Yuen Ching

    Uncashed check · Singapore 25849,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,245.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 976597901

  • Worth checking

    C Hong Chong

    Uncashed check · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Bank Of Hope

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,816.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1060583259

  • Worth checking

    Chen H Ching

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles,

    Reported by First Interstate Bank Of Ca Alex Brown Fin Gr C V Div

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,159.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 4325126

  • Worth checking

    C H Cheng

    Uncashed check · Hong Kong,

    Reported by Bank Of Canton Of California

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,988.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 482582

  • Worth checking

    Chi-fun Ching

    Uncashed check · Sf,

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0408-market-new Montgomery Br

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,423.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 11019160

  • Worth checking

    Cheuk C Ching

    Uncashed check · Alhambra, CA

    Reported by Epic Escrow Service Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 11414322

  • Worth checking

    Chun Yip Ching

    Uncashed check · La Puente, CA

    Reported by Pnc Bank National Association

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,661.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014926193

  • Worth checking

    Chun Hung Ching

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Richmond District Neighborhood Center Inc

    $833.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 1058855797

  • Worth checking

    Chun Hung Ching

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Richmond District Neighborhood Center Inc

    $833.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 1058855801

  • Worth checking

    Charles Yu Wei Ching

    Escrow balance

    Reported by Rowland Escrow Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $801.47
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001441965

  • Worth checking

    Chou Ching

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Gg La Figueoroa Llc

    $795.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1066288089

  • Worth checking

    Chan Ching

    Cash held by the State · Milpitas, CA

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $685.73
    Start this claim

    State ID 1020896357

  • Worth checking

    Chow K Ching

    Savings account · C A,

    Reported by Bank Of Canton Of California

    $617.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 9224099

  • Worth checking

    Calvin B Ching

    Credit balance · Sunnyvale, CA

    Reported by American Express Company

    $615.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 18458109

  • Worth checking

    Chia-ho Ching

    Uncashed check · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California-north

    $566.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 959971391

  • Worth checking

    Chih Hsing Ching

    Savings account · Hacienda, CA

    Reported by American Savings Bank

    $552.09
    Start this claim

    State ID 11308954

  • Worth checking

    Calvin Ching

    Savings account · Campbell, CA

    Reported by Hawaii State Fcu

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $546.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014482188

  • Worth checking

    Christopher G Ching

    Uncashed check · Manteca, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Pre-paid Card

    $535.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 989632104

  • Worth checking

    Choy Ching

    Unpaid dividends · Oroville, CA

    Reported by Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $517.31
    Start this claim

    State ID 16256166

  • Worth checking

    Chi Ju Ching

    Credit balance · Monrovia, CA

    Reported by Wynn Las Vegas Llc

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1028269811

  • Worth checking

    Chris Ching

    Cash held by the State · Lincoln, CA

    Reported by State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins Co

    $498.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019487668

  • Worth checking

    Cheri Ching

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by State Of Massachusetts

    $487.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 17348699

  • Worth checking

    Charo B Ching

    Escrow balance · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - North Carolina

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $425.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 959352979

  • Worth checking

    Chan Yi Ching

    Insurance proceeds · Arcadia, CA

    Reported by State Farm Fire And Casualty Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $384.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 11480998

  • Worth checking

    Cheryl Ching

    Cash held by the State · Cupertino, CA

    Reported by Paypal

    $372.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1036614668

  • Worth checking

    Chuk Ying Ching

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $345.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 966064534

  • Worth checking

    Cheuk S Ching

    Unpaid dividends · Alhambra, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $321.39 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 953634061

  • Worth checking

    Christopher Ching

    Escrow balance

    Reported by Fnf Utc Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $295.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027719898

  • Worth checking

    Christian Ching

    Escrow balance · Venice, CA

    Reported by Fnf Utc Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $295.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027719898

  • Worth checking

    Clifton F Ching

    Insurance proceeds · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by State Farm General Insurance Company

    $285.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 17931570

  • Worth checking

    Cha Ching

    Unpaid wages

    Reported by Phoenix Settlement Admn. (evans V. Walmart 2023)

    $264.21
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071858119

Showing the 100 most valuable of 152. 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.