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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.

26 exact, and 74 close matches worth a look

The 100 shown below are worth $228,976 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 505 records under the surname Nick, worth $278,195. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    D Della Vedova Nick

    Cash held by the State · Aliso Viejo, CA

    Reported by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,800.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024808714

  • Strong match

    D Della Vedova Nick

    Cash held by the State · Aliso Viejo, CA

    Reported by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company

    $537.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031726814

  • Strong match

    D Morrison Nick

    Unpaid wages · Fresno, CA

    Reported by United Parcel Service Inc. (oh)

    $158.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 1070641732

  • Likely match

    Digiovanni Nick

    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.

    $1,444.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 985217251

  • Likely match

    Deliberato Nick

    Uncashed check · Irvine, CA

    Reported by People V Sedera Qsf

    $666.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 1072237519

  • Likely match

    Dean Nick

    Cash held by the State · Palm Springs, CA

    Reported by Health Net Of California Inc

    $540.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 1016670363

  • Likely match

    Devani Ds Nick

    Cash held by the State · Anaheim, CA

    Reported by Sun Life & Health Insurance

    $374.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 962756366

  • Likely match

    Denicola Nick

    Cash held by the State · North Hollywood, CA

    Reported by Miller Honda Van Nuys

    $358.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 953454993

  • Likely match

    Desantis D Nick

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Illinois State Of

    $305.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 2629639

  • Likely match

    Daneri Nick

    Uncashed check · Green Valley Lake, CA

    Reported by Diaz V Loyal Source Government Services

    $238.35
    Start this claim

    State ID 1087293094

  • Likely match

    Daryl Nick

    Uncashed check · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Csaa Insurance Group

    $226.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 966601956

  • Likely match

    Diamant Nick

    Unclaimed refund · Orange, CA

    Reported by Unum Life Insurance Co Of America-pfa

    $172.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039543672

  • Likely match

    Duarte Nick

    Unclaimed refund · Livermore, CA

    Reported by Tower Insurance Company Of Ny

    $171.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 976449828

  • Likely match

    D'angelo Et Al Nick

    Unclaimed refund · Laguna Hills, CA

    Reported by Mercury Casualty Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $168.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018595357

  • Likely match

    Daniels Nick

    Stocks or securities

    Reported by March Veterans Village

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $159.91
    Start this claim

    State ID 1065577985

  • Likely match

    Daddow David Nick

    Cash held by the State · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by American International Ins Co Of Ny

    $153.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 964043727

  • Likely match

    Dramis Nick

    Cash held by the State · Carmichael, CA

    Reported by The Bancorp Bank

    $150.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1070731040

  • Likely match

    D Richardson Nkia

    Unpaid wages · San Mateo, CA

    Reported by Paychex, Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $11,663.39
    Start this claim

    State ID 1060079264

  • Likely match

    D Thompson Nikia

    Cash held by the State · Palmdale, CA

    Reported by Grand Canyon Education Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,865.43
    Start this claim

    State ID 997713339

  • Likely match

    D Valenzuela Nikki

    Cash held by the State · Valencia, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank National Assocation

    $609.44
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069294672

  • Likely match

    D P Ng

    Unclaimed refund · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange (manual Entries)

    $518.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 15627697

  • Worth checking

    Dan Ng

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Panda Restaurant Group

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $13,423.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 981001933

  • Worth checking

    Departments Of Buildings Nyc

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Fdic 10543 First Republic Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $12,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040080618

  • Worth checking

    Doris Ng

    Savings account · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Capital One National Association

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $11,287.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 961789184

  • Worth checking

    Duong Thanh Ngo

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $10,877.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004129785

  • Worth checking

    Distributors Newco

    Cash held by the State · Rancho Cucamonga, CA

    Reported by The Clorox Company And Subsidiaries

    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.

    $9,740.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1058297004

  • Worth checking

    Dan Ng

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Panda Restaurant Group

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $8,824.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 981001934

  • Worth checking

    Danny W Ng

    Unpaid wages · Hacienda Heights, CA

    Reported by Panda Restaurant Group

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,789.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 972368995

  • Worth checking

    Doris Ng

    Stocks or securities · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,293.04 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 969453303

  • Worth checking

    Debbie Ngow

    Savings account

    Reported by Provident Credit Union

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,625.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011157269

  • Worth checking

    Diep Kim Ngo

    Stocks or securities · El Monte, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial 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.

    $5,844.63 Prudential Financial Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 971805483

  • Worth checking

    David Michio Nakai

    Cash held by the State · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Riversource Life Insurance Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,393.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025027492

  • Worth checking

    Dominic Ng

    Uncashed check · Pasadena, CA

    Reported by Merrill Lynch Pf And S Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,318.42
    Start this claim

    State ID 988461908

  • Worth checking

    Debbie Ngo

    Escrow balance · Milpitas, CA

    Reported by Ocwen Financial Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,007.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 972105295

  • Worth checking

    Dat Ngo

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 989570859

  • Worth checking

    Diana Ng

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 984877321

  • Worth checking

    Derick Tuan Nguy

    Uncashed check · Orange, CA

    Reported by Cenlar Fsb

    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.

    $3,767.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045047770

  • Worth checking

    Daniel K Ngo

    Uncashed check · Santa Clara, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Pre-paid Card

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,755.71
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027250723

  • Worth checking

    Deborah Nagai

    Unpaid dividends · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Morgan Stanley & Co Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,380.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024299984

  • Worth checking

    David T Ng

    Savings account · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Hsbc Bank Usa Na Holder 03

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,975.43
    Start this claim

    State ID 981870816

  • Worth checking

    Diosdado I Jr Naco

    Uncashed check · Covina, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,746.09
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032945022

  • Worth checking

    Devang Naik

    Unclaimed refund · San Jose, CA

    Reported by California Fair Plan Association

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,730.41
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071139901

  • Worth checking

    Dai Her Ngai

    Uncashed check · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Beacon Business Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,630.81
    Start this claim

    State ID 989036006

  • Worth checking

    Dung T Ngo

    Stocks or securities · Garden Grove, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,581.14 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 959847207

  • Worth checking

    Dat Ngo

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024476744

  • Worth checking

    Dao L Ngo

    Uncashed check · Huntington Beach, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 111)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,413.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027101071

  • Worth checking

    Nick

    Deposit held · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,230.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 984870865

  • Worth checking

    Devang Naik

    Uncashed check · San Jose, CA

    Reported by U. S. Bank, N. A.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,131.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 1046133420

  • Worth checking

    Dixon Ng

    Uncashed check · Lake Balboa, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a. (1703)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,106.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044684230

  • Worth checking

    Dinh-sau Dam Ngo

    Savings account · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Bank Of The Orient

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,987.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 971090224

  • Worth checking

    Dob Nyc

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Patelco Credit Union

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,878.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1020913837

  • Worth checking

    De Ngo

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Payoneer Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,789.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 1036666048

  • Worth checking

    Diep K Ngo

    Deposit held · San Jose, CA

    Reported by California Bank & Trust

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,687.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 17464828

  • Worth checking

    Dau Thi Ngo

    Uncashed check · Westminster, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Na (california Foreign)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,681.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047291650

  • Worth checking

    Da Ngo

    Pension or retirement funds · Torrance, CA

    Reported by Union Bank Of California, N.a.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,540.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 18153435

  • Worth checking

    Dung Chi Ngo

    Cash held by the State · Buena Park, CA

    Reported by Axa Equitable

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,482.01
    Start this claim

    State ID 988941189

  • Worth checking

    Debbie Nako

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Tradewinds Escrow Inc.- Hermosa Beach

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,397.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 18362669

  • Worth checking

    Dennis Nguyen-duy Ngo

    Escrow balance · Irvine, CA

    Reported by First American Title Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,362.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030461374

  • Worth checking

    Dorothy A Noack

    Stocks or securities · Alamo, CA

    Reported by Comcast Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,332.08 Comcast Corp New
    Start this claim

    State ID 975811277

  • Worth checking

    Diem Ngo

    Unclaimed refund · Fountain Valley, CA

    Reported by Stillwater Insurance Services Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,272.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 1036138249

  • Worth checking

    Dorothy M Noga

    Cash held by the State · Eureka, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,206.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 970664080

  • Worth checking

    Dhyana K Naik

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by E*trade Financial Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,201.77
    Start this claim

    State ID 993735078

  • Worth checking

    David Nakai

    Cash held by the State · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Paypal

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,183.44
    Start this claim

    State ID 1046456270

  • Worth checking

    Dean B Md Ngo

    Cash held by the State · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by Elevance Health Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,122.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1042620094

  • Worth checking

    Dipak Neog

    Stocks or securities · Bangalore Karnataka, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,116.19 Cisco Systems Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017796495

  • Worth checking

    David T Ngai

    Savings account · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America N A

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,041.67
    Start this claim

    State ID 16962188

  • Worth checking

    Development Seller N-k

    Uncashed check · Garden Grove, CA

    Reported by Federal Escrow Co Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1793802

  • Worth checking

    Dat Ngo

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 989570861

  • Worth checking

    Dat Ngo

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 989570860

  • Worth checking

    David Ngo

    Cash held by the State · Anaheim Hills, CA

    Reported by Paypal

    $998.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 1036817571

  • Worth checking

    David D Ngo

    Savings account · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a.

    $995.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 970103940

  • Worth checking

    Dominic Ng

    Uncashed check · Pasadena, CA

    Reported by Merrill Lynch Pf And S Inc

    $943.35
    Start this claim

    State ID 988461898

  • Worth checking

    Delbert O Ng

    Stocks or securities · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $926.17 Prudential Financial Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 989184998

  • Worth checking

    Dinh D Ngo

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Barclaysamerican/mortgage Corp

    $920.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 12671601

  • Worth checking

    Denis Ng

    Unpaid wages · La Canada, CA

    Reported by Strategic Outsourcing Inc

    $885.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 1000626947

  • Worth checking

    David K Ng

    Escrow balance · Daly City, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Home Loans

    Held jointly with 2 other people

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

    $874.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019539022

  • Worth checking

    Duc V Ngo

    Uncashed check · Westminster, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank, Na (apecs 1009)

    $837.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006163913

  • Worth checking

    Dat T Ng

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Landamerica Gateway Title Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $817.81
    Start this claim

    State ID 17937579

  • Worth checking

    Dt Ngo

    Pension or retirement funds · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Union Bank Of California, N.a.

    $809.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 14976721

  • Worth checking

    David Ngo

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by United Financial Casualty Co

    $782.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 1013405416

  • Worth checking

    David Ngo

    Unclaimed refund · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by State Farm General Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $776.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045899426

  • Worth checking

    Dung Ngo

    Insurance proceeds · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Progressive Advanced Insurance

    $745.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 13428888

  • Worth checking

    David K Ng

    Cash held by the State · Davis, CA

    Reported by United Healthcare Services Inc

    $696.09
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006652564

  • Worth checking

    Dmv Nc

    Uncashed check

    Reported by First Tech Federal Credit Union

    $689.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044239994

  • Worth checking

    Damian P Ng

    Unpaid dividends · Sunnyvale, CA

    Reported by Ibm

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $656.99 Intl Business Machines Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 954059244

  • Worth checking

    Deana Ng

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Countrywide Home Loans Inc

    $650.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 964430939

  • Worth checking

    Debra L Ng

    Savings account · Singapore 1026,

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:2131-wilson-glendale Branch

    $647.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 13331389

  • Worth checking

    Doris Ng

    Unpaid dividends · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    $647.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 969453302

  • Worth checking

    Don Ngo

    Escrow balance · San Ramon, CA

    Reported by Fnf Utc Llc

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    $643.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 978630577

  • Worth checking

    Danny Ngo

    Unclaimed refund · Temple City, CA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    $630.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 969698874

  • Worth checking

    Distributors Newco

    Uncashed check · Rancho Cucamonga, CA

    Reported by Charles R. Drew University

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

    $629.76
    Start this claim

    State ID 1003051813

  • Worth checking

    Danny Ng

    Unclaimed refund · Hacienda Heights, CA

    Reported by Interinsurance Exchange Of The Automobile Club

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $629.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033939705

  • Worth checking

    Derek Ngai

    Uncashed check · Las Vegas, NV

    Reported by Citibank N A

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $622.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032670341

  • Worth checking

    Derek Ngai

    Uncashed check · Las Vegas, NV

    Reported by Citibank N A

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $622.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032670340

  • Worth checking

    Doan Ngoc Ngo

    Escrow balance

    Reported by Business & Escrow Service Center Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $620.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 952870394

  • Worth checking

    Dorothy M Noga

    Stocks or securities · Eureka, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $596.21 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16318884

  • Worth checking

    Denis Ng

    Unpaid wages · La Canada, CA

    Reported by Strategic Outsourcing Inc

    $592.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 1000626946

  • Worth checking

    David K Ng

    Cash held by the State · Davis, CA

    Reported by United Healthcare Services Inc

    $559.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 1013070634

  • Worth checking

    Douglas Nagai

    Deposit held · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $546.94
    Start this claim

    State ID 17784789

  • Worth checking

    Daniel A Ng

    Cash held by the State · Newport Beach, CA

    Reported by Aetna Life Insurance

    $542.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 962609909

Showing the 100 most valuable of 188. That is a common name — add a first name or a city to narrow it, and try any former spelling.

Tell us if this name comes up again

Banks and insurers hand accounts to the State Controller roughly twice a year, and the file grows every time. We will keep checking this name against each new file and write to you if it appears.

Only about this name, and you can stop it from any email. We do not sell or share the address.

How You Are Protected

Our fee is capped at ten per cent of what is recovered by Code of Civil Procedure §1582, and nothing is owed until the State Controller has paid you. If we recover nothing, you owe nothing.

There is no deadline. The State holds unclaimed property indefinitely, so nothing here is urgent.

A Second State File

1 probate estate carries that name

Separately from unclaimed accounts, the State Controller publishes the estates of deceased people that reached it through county probate. This file names the decedent and the heirs on record, which the main file does not.

1 is still open, holding $3,538.

  • Heinz Nika

    Probate estate · Santa Clara County · 2022

    Matched on Nika Dr Wahrat (heir)

    $3,538.36
    Ask about this estate

    State ID 1018524395
    Case 708224

Fees on probated estates are not capped by the ten per cent rule that governs ordinary unclaimed property. How estate claims work, including what we would charge and why the difference exists.

Commissioned California Notary Public $15,000 surety bond Fee capped at 10% by state law Nothing owed until you are paid
10%
Maximum fee, by statute
Code of Civil Procedure §1582 caps any recovery fee at ten percent of the property returned.
$1,000
Notarization threshold
Cash claims at or above this must be notarized. So must all securities and safe deposit boxes.
7 days
Data refresh cycle
The State Controller republishes the full record set every Thursday, and we rebuild our copy from it.
None
Deadline to claim
California places no time limit. The State holds unclaimed property indefinitely.

How This Search Differs from the Official One

The State Controller’s own search matches what you type, and nothing else. Ours also finds maiden names, married names, initials, common misspellings, hyphen variants, and business names with and without their suffixes — because the record was created by whoever held the account, not by you.

Every result comes from the Controller’s own published file, which we rebuild weekly. Each one carries the State’s own property ID, so the record you are looking at is traceable to the source rather than to us.

What We Search Under

  • Your name as typed, plus initials and middle-name variants
  • Maiden and former married names, if you tell us them
  • Common misspellings and transposed letters
  • Former addresses in California
  • Business names with and without Inc., LLC, Co. and DBAs

How You Are Protected

Our fee is capped at ten per cent of what is recovered by Code of Civil Procedure §1582, and nothing is owed until the State Controller has paid you. If we recover nothing, you owe nothing.

California Unclaimed Property Services is a private asset recovery firm. We are not the California State Controller’s Office.

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Give us a name and we will check the State Controller’s records under every reasonable variant of it. Asking costs nothing and commits you to nothing.