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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.

172 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $232,088 between them. A match is not proof — the State holds many people with the same name, and establishing which record is yours is the real work of a claim.

The State holds 2,686 records under the surname Wolf, worth $3,283,234. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    David R Wolf

    Stocks or securities · Sherman Oaks, CA

    Reported by Manulife Financial Corporation

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    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.

    $51,931.42 Manulife Financial
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034619687

  • Strong match

    David Wolf

    Unpaid dividends · Modesto, CA

    Reported by Delaware Mid Cap Growth Eqy Fd Cl A

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $29,874.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044478272

  • Strong match

    David R Wolf

    Cash held by the State · Moorpark, CA

    Reported by Physicians Life Insurance Company

    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.

    $10,295.07
    Start this claim

    State ID 993548783

  • Strong match

    David R Wolf

    Unpaid dividends · Sherman Oaks, CA

    Reported by Manulife Financial Corporation

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    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.

    $5,508.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034619686

  • Strong match

    David R Wolf

    Retirement account · Moorpark, CA

    Reported by Premier America Credit Union

    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.

    $5,380.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014577783

  • Strong match

    David L Wolf

    Savings account · Modesto, CA

    Reported by Citibank (west) Fsb (ca)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,163.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 16797384

  • Strong match

    David Wolf

    Uncashed check · Modesto, CA

    Reported by Capital One Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,748.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 996016755

  • Strong match

    David S Wolf

    Savings account · Modesto, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,117.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 971471369

  • Strong match

    David R Wolf

    Savings account · Moorpark, CA

    Reported by Premier America Credit Union

    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.

    $1,918.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014577233

  • Strong match

    David L Wolf

    Uncashed check · Modesto, CA

    Reported by Union Bank N.a.

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,693.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025165659

  • Strong match

    David L Wolf

    Uncashed check · Modesto, CA

    Reported by Union Bank N.a.

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,371.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025165658

  • Strong match

    David Wolf

    Insurance proceeds · Oxnard,, CA

    Reported by Empower Retirement Llc

    $928.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 18228900

  • Strong match

    David L Wolf

    Savings account · Modesto, CA

    Reported by Union Bank N.a.

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $789.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025166530

  • Strong match

    David K Wolf

    Unclaimed refund · Barcelona, CA

    Reported by Minnesota Dept Of Revenue

    $673.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 962879106

  • Strong match

    David D Wolf

    Unpaid dividends · North Hollywood,

    Reported by Philip Morris

    $590.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 4840100

  • Strong match

    David Wolf

    Unpaid wages · Hacienda Hieghts, CA

    Reported by G4s Secure Solutions (usa) Inc.

    $480.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010046677

  • Strong match

    David E Wolf

    Escrow balance · Gonzales, CA

    Reported by Nationstar Mortgage, Llc

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

    $469.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 1037378290

  • Strong match

    David J Wolf

    Stocks or securities · Van Nuys, CA

    Reported by Brunswick Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $413.96 Brunswick Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 14720644

  • Strong match

    David Wolf

    Cash held by the State · Poway, CA

    Reported by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan

    $400.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1003414977

  • Strong match

    David Wolf

    Unpaid wages · Beverly Hills, CA

    Reported by Paramount Pictures Corporation

    $379.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 1037826232

  • Strong match

    David R Wolf

    Unpaid dividends · Sherman Oaks, CA

    Reported by Manulife Financial Corporation

    Held jointly with 2 other people

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

    $354.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 1038397470

  • Strong match

    David E Wolf

    Uncashed check · San Leandro, CA

    Reported by Upcf Transfer

    $347.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017970542

  • Strong match

    David Wolf

    Unpaid wages · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Brookstone Company Inc

    $330.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 971240516

  • Strong match

    David D Wolf

    Unpaid dividends · Sunland, CA

    Reported by Td Auto Finance Llc

    $289.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 2049162

  • Strong match

    David L Wolf

    Cash held by the State · Newport Beach, CA

    Reported by Tig Insurance Company

    $277.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1339439

  • Strong match

    David Wolf

    Escrow balance

    Reported by Ticor Title Company Of California

    $276.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 963555590

  • Strong match

    David Wolf

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Amazon.com Inc. And Subsidiaries

    $275.67
    Start this claim

    State ID 996629681

  • Strong match

    David Wolf

    Deposit held · Diamond Bar, CA

    Reported by Southern California Edison Co

    $244.07
    Start this claim

    State ID 957076769

  • Strong match

    David D Wolf

    Stocks or securities · Sunland, CA

    Reported by Ford Motor Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $216.90 Ford Motor Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 4299045

  • Strong match

    David R Wolf

    Credit balance · Northridge, CA

    Reported by American Express Company

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

    $204.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 18168267

  • Strong match

    David Wolf

    Cash held by the State · Pasadena, CA

    Reported by Continental Exchange Solutions Inc

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

    $200.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018940766

  • Strong match

    David E Wolf

    Unclaimed refund · Sunland, CA

    Reported by Interinsurance Exchange Of The Automobil

    $197.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 16252817

  • Strong match

    David Wolf

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Travelers Indemnity Company

    $192.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027587744

  • Strong match

    David L Wolf

    Stocks or securities · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Mellon Financial Corp As Agent For Maxus (606)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $187.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 13861627

  • Strong match

    David Wolf

    Uncashed check · Redwood City, CA

    Reported by Educational Testing Service

    $185.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1000867002

  • Strong match

    David L Wolf

    Savings account · Rancho Santa Fe, CA

    Reported by Mission Federal Credit Union

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $176.42
    Start this claim

    State ID 987154441

  • Strong match

    David L Wolf

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Delaware Vs New York Settlement

    $173.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 2088007

  • Strong match

    David A Wolf

    Cash held by the State · Bakersfield Ke, CA

    Reported by Standard Fire Insurance Co

    $161.91
    Start this claim

    State ID 11787527

  • Strong match

    David A Wolf

    Cash held by the State · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by California Physician Service Dba Blue Shield Of Ca

    $160.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 1000371502

  • Strong match

    David L Wolf

    Stocks or securities · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Pacific Gas & Electric Co 5.50% Pfd

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $157.65 Pacific Gas & Electric Cob5.5%1
    Start this claim

    State ID 961338042

  • Strong match

    David D Wolf

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Capital One Bank Usa Na

    $150.62
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006274840

  • Strong match

    David R Wolf

    Unpaid dividends · Moorpark, CA

    Reported by Manulife Financial Corporation

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

    $147.73
    Start this claim

    State ID 961455330

  • Strong match

    David A Wolf

    Cash held by the State · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by California Physician Service Dba Blue Shield Of Ca

    $144.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 1000371499

  • Strong match

    David Wolf

    Deposit held · Inglewood, CA

    Reported by Commonwealth Edison Company

    $141.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 1036961470

  • Strong match

    David Wolf

    Unclaimed refund · Modesto, CA

    Reported by At&t Services Inc

    $140.43
    Start this claim

    State ID 1022370014

  • Strong match

    David Wolf

    Unclaimed refund · Poway, CA

    Reported by Interinsurance Exchange Of The Automobile Club

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $134.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 999515845

  • Strong match

    David Wolf

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Fireman's Fund Insurance Company

    $130.98
    Start this claim

    State ID 14317875

  • Strong match

    David M Wolf

    Cash held by the State · Fullerton, CA

    Reported by Progressive Casualty Insurance Co

    $123.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 10970807

  • Strong match

    David R Wolf

    Unpaid dividends · Pasadena, CA

    Reported by Manulife Financial Corporation

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

    $122.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005618079

  • Strong match

    David Wolf

    Cash held by the State · Redwood City, CA

    Reported by California Physicians Dba Blue Shield Of Ca

    $109.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 990454601

  • Strong match

    David Wolf

    Cash held by the State · Redwood City, CA

    Reported by California Physicians Dba Blue Shield Of Ca

    $105.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 990454602

  • Likely match

    D Wolf

    Savings account · Penngrove, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Na (california Foreign)

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $16,110.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047278327

  • Likely match

    D Wolf

    Unclaimed refund · Oceanside, CA

    Reported by Office Depot Inc

    $170.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 956847320

  • Likely match

    David Woolf

    Stocks or securities · Granada Hills, CA

    Reported by Mercedes-benz Group Ag Npv

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,352.42 Daimler Ag
    Start this claim

    State ID 1026362436

  • Likely match

    David Wolff

    Cash held by the State · San Deigo, CA

    Reported by Permanent General Assurance Corporation

    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.

    $3,576.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027468350

  • Likely match

    David Woolf

    Stocks or securities · Granada Hills, CA

    Reported by Lxp Industrial Trust

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,283.24 Lexington Realty Trust
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033150871

  • Likely match

    David Woolf

    Stocks or securities · Granada Hills, CA

    Reported by Lxp Industrial Trust

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,283.24 Lexington Realty Trust
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033150850

  • Likely match

    David Wolff

    Uncashed check · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California-north

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,830.01
    Start this claim

    State ID 959972005

  • Likely match

    David Wolfe

    Unpaid wages · Venice, CA

    Reported by Gep Administrative Services Inc Dba En

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,493.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 984507339

  • Likely match

    David W Wolff

    Unclaimed refund · Palmdale, CA

    Reported by Encompass Insurance Comp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,458.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 1026471386

  • Likely match

    David Wolfe

    Credit balance · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a (300056)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,321.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1000480659

  • Likely match

    David Wulff

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Conard House Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,058.94
    Start this claim

    State ID 987371652

  • Likely match

    David L Woolf

    Unclaimed refund · Malibu, CA

    Reported by Clubcorp Holdings Inc

    $975.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044667233

  • Likely match

    David Wolfe

    Cash held by the State · El Cajon, CA

    Reported by Paypal Inc

    $972.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 972541937

  • Likely match

    David M Wolfe

    Cash held by the State · Chatsworth, CA

    Reported by Progressive Choice Insurance Co

    $920.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 956662710

  • Likely match

    David Woolf

    Unpaid dividends · Granada Hills, CA

    Reported by Mercedes-benz Group Ag Npv

    $867.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 1026362435

  • Likely match

    David M Woolf

    Savings account · Van Nuys, CA

    Reported by Security Pacific National Bank Reseda Office

    $715.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 5109062

  • Likely match

    David G Woulf

    Cash held by the State · Simi Valley, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $551.77
    Start this claim

    State ID 975515711

  • Likely match

    David Martin Woolf

    Stocks or securities · Granada Hills, CA

    Reported by Macys Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $540.64 Macys Inc New
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033159022

  • Likely match

    David Wolff

    Cash held by the State · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Sears Roebuck And Co

    $458.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 997270190

  • Likely match

    David M Wolff

    Stocks or securities

    Reported by Simon Home Center

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $400.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 11167251

  • Likely match

    David Wolfe

    Cash held by the State · Placentia, CA

    Reported by Home Depot Wage And Hour Settlement Fund

    $386.09
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039948844

  • Likely match

    David C Wolff

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Fireman's Fund Insurance Company

    $382.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 9257880

  • Likely match

    David M Woolf

    Stocks or securities · Granada Hills, CA

    Reported by Payless Shoesource Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $363.71 Collective Brands
    Start this claim

    State ID 18627873

  • Likely match

    David L Wulf

    Unclaimed refund · San Diego, CA

    Reported by State Farm Lloyds

    $338.44
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006099317

  • Likely match

    David B Wolfe

    Retirement account · Temecula, CA

    Reported by E*trade Financial Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $313.21
    Start this claim

    State ID 993743722

  • Likely match

    David Woolf

    Stocks or securities · Granada Hills, CA

    Reported by Lxp Industrial Trust

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $270.89 Lexington Realty Trust
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033150872

  • Likely match

    David Woolf

    Stocks or securities · Granada Hills, CA

    Reported by Lxp Industrial Trust

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $270.89 Lexington Realty Trust
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033150851

  • Likely match

    David Wolff

    Cash held by the State · Palmdale, CA

    Reported by Wm Corporate Services Inc

    $237.77
    Start this claim

    State ID 998224287

  • Likely match

    David Wolfe

    Uncashed check · Fremont, CA

    Reported by Pacific Gas & Electric Company

    $211.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 963676727

  • Worth checking

    Dru Wolf

    Stocks or securities · Rough Ready, CA

    Reported by Quanta Services Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,555.15 Quanta Services Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025526459

  • Worth checking

    Donna E Wolf

    Stocks or securities · Manteca, CA

    Reported by Principal Financial Group Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,914.34 Principal Financial Group
    Start this claim

    State ID 994035296

  • Worth checking

    Daniel E Wolf

    Retirement account · Hemet, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,843.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 984944409

  • Worth checking

    Deborah A Wolf

    Uncashed check · Lancaster, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,388.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034136822

  • Worth checking

    Dolores Wolf

    Stocks or securities · Los Alamitos, CA

    Reported by Pioneer Natural Resources Company

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,332.29 Pioneer Natural Resources Co
    Start this claim

    State ID 980742078

  • Worth checking

    Derek Wolf

    Uncashed check · Laguna Beach, CA

    Reported by Southern California Edison Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,467.35
    Start this claim

    State ID 992373871

  • Worth checking

    Derek Wolf

    Cash held by the State · Ladera Ranch, CA

    Reported by Pathward

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,943.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040966959

  • Worth checking

    Dawanna Wolf

    Cash held by the State · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Safeco Ins Co Of America

    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.

    $2,650.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 987100760

  • Worth checking

    Daniel L Wolf

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Texaco Inc & 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.

    $2,588.93 Texaco Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 4395501

  • Worth checking

    Daniel M Wolf

    Cash held by the State · Campbell, CA

    Reported by Us Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,503.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011502820

  • Worth checking

    Wolf

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Arrowhead General Insurance Agency Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,503.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 996208269

  • Worth checking

    Dolly H Wolf

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, 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.

    $2,225.85
    Start this claim

    State ID 967817557

  • Worth checking

    Diane K Wolf

    Retirement account · Pasadena, CA

    Reported by Putnam Focused Int'l Equity- A

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,019.68 Putnam Focused International Equity Fund, Cl A
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018696897

  • Worth checking

    Deborah A Wolf

    Cash held by the State · Burbank, CA

    Reported by Physicians Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,829.09
    Start this claim

    State ID 998745789

  • Worth checking

    Derek Wolf

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Union Bank N.a.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,618.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014131265

  • Worth checking

    Daniel Jacob Wolf

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Litton Industries 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.

    $1,409.73 Litton Industries Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 9624351

  • Worth checking

    Donald M Wolf

    Pension or retirement funds · Crescent City, CA

    Reported by State Of California Savings Plus

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,351.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 16576546

  • Worth checking

    Dorothy Wolf

    Savings account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Great Western Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,295.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 9108377

  • Worth checking

    Dru Wolf

    Cash held by the State · Rough Ready, CA

    Reported by Pathward

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,200.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040823001

  • Worth checking

    Debora Wolf

    Unclaimed refund · Huntington Beach, CA

    Reported by Interinsurance Exchange Of The Automobile Club

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,152.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1020962275

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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.

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Code of Civil Procedure §1582 caps any recovery fee at ten percent of the property returned.
$1,000
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Cash claims at or above this must be notarized. So must all securities and safe deposit boxes.
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Data refresh cycle
The State Controller republishes the full record set every Thursday, and we rebuild our copy from it.
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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.