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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.

166 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $155,426 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 342 records under the surname Wachovia, worth $347,418. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Deal Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive Choice Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $236.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 982185280

  • Strong match

    Deal Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive Choice Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $172.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 969119560

  • Strong match

    Deal Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive Choice Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $101.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 969119446

  • Worth checking

    Wachovia

    Cash held by the State · Unknown, CA

    Reported by Balboa 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.

    $6,857.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 976008413

  • Worth checking

    Wachovia

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    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.

    $6,730.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 981538548

  • Worth checking

    Wachovia

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,400.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 974732194

  • Worth checking

    Wachovia

    Cash held by the State · Rialto, CA

    Reported by Trinity Universal Insuranace-ubi

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,119.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 979651361

  • Worth checking

    Wachovia

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,480.53
    Start this claim

    State ID 974732193

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive West Insurance Com

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,958.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 976817299

  • Worth checking

    Wachovia

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,608.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 974732190

  • Worth checking

    Wachovia

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,567.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 984880352

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svc Wachovia

    Cash held by the State · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,871.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 981796500

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State · Phoenix, AZ

    Reported by Victoria Fire & Casualty Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,655.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 992325747

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Serv Wachovia

    Cash held by the State · National City, CA

    Reported by 21st Century North America Ins Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,601.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 976750265

  • Worth checking

    Wachovia

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,523.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 984880354

  • Worth checking

    Wachovia

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 970769758

  • Worth checking

    Wachovia

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,430.62
    Start this claim

    State ID 981538547

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State · Sun City, CA

    Reported by Viking Insurance Co Of Wisconsin

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,401.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 981622845

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svc Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Explorer Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,392.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 981120270

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Serv Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive West Insurance Com

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,375.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 969343517

  • Worth checking

    Wachovia

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,364.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 974732185

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Serv Wachovia

    Cash held by the State · Moreno Valley, CA

    Reported by 21st Century North America Ins Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,339.67
    Start this claim

    State ID 971161139

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Serv Wachovia

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by 21st Century North America Ins Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,293.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 982565439

  • Worth checking

    Wachovia

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,140.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 984880353

  • Worth checking

    Wachovia

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    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.

    $2,131.69
    Start this claim

    State ID 974732191

  • Worth checking

    Wachovia

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Credit Union Of Southern Ca

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,113.97
    Start this claim

    State ID 988411602

  • Worth checking

    Wachovia

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,080.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 976585438

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive Choice Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,070.42
    Start this claim

    State ID 978275990

  • Worth checking

    Wachovia

    Uncashed check · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,995.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 978690952

  • Worth checking

    Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Explorer Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,873.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 981119876

  • Worth checking

    Wachovia

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,860.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 976585436

  • Worth checking

    Wachovia

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,840.69
    Start this claim

    State ID 976585439

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State · Vacaville, CA

    Reported by Commerce West Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,685.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 973478113

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive Choice Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,611.76
    Start this claim

    State ID 978276914

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Serv Wachovia

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by 21st Century North America Ins Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,605.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 976750268

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive Choice Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,594.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 978276344

  • Worth checking

    Wachovia

    Cash held by the State · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins Co

    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.

    $1,497.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 974571750

  • Worth checking

    Dealership Service Wachovia

    Cash held by the State · San Ysidro, CA

    Reported by Viking Insurance Co Of Wisconsin

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,484.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 981622877

  • Worth checking

    Wachovia

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,436.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 976585435

  • Worth checking

    Wachovia

    Cash held by the State · Yucaipa, CA

    Reported by Permanent General Assurance Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,431.78
    Start this claim

    State ID 972879450

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive Choice Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,413.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 978276020

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive Choice Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,396.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 973314292

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive West Insurance Com

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,386.62
    Start this claim

    State ID 969343277

  • Worth checking

    Wachovia

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,372.69
    Start this claim

    State ID 970769757

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State · Ceres, CA

    Reported by Commerce West Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,285.43
    Start this claim

    State ID 973478070

  • Worth checking

    Wachovia

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,275.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 974732189

  • Worth checking

    Dealer S Wachovia

    Cash held by the State · Redlands, CA

    Reported by Bristol West Holdings Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,248.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 976785857

  • Worth checking

    Dlr Srv Wachovia

    Cash held by the State · Coraopolis, PA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,210.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 971203700

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive Choice Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,098.97
    Start this claim

    State ID 978275964

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svc Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by United Financial Casualty Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,086.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 985530112

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive West Insurance Com

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,074.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 973599696

  • Worth checking

    Wachovia

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,062.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 974732192

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive Choice Insurance Co

    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.

    $1,049.55
    Start this claim

    State ID 969119817

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive Choice Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,010.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 969119625

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Service Wachovia

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,001.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 970769763

  • Worth checking

    Wachovia

    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 976585433

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svc Wachovia

    Cash held by the State · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Mid Century Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 971110243

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Serv Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Insurance Company Of The West

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $989.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 976106866

  • Worth checking

    Wachovia

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    $986.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 970769759

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive Choice Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $982.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 982184751

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive Choice Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $972.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 973314433

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive West Insurance Com

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $908.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 973599894

  • Worth checking

    Dealers Wachovia

    Cash held by the State · Ceres, CA

    Reported by Viking Insurance Company Of Wisconsin

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $906.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 973270428

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive Choice Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $905.35
    Start this claim

    State ID 973314066

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive Choice Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $902.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 969119897

  • Worth checking

    Wachovia

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    $900.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 976585434

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive Choice Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $896.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 973314250

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive Choice Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $868.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 978276287

  • Worth checking

    Wachovia

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    $850.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 974732187

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive Choice Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $841.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 973314283

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svcs Wachovia

    Unclaimed refund · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Lotsolutions

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $840.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 968637971

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive Choice Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $821.09
    Start this claim

    State ID 973313948

  • Worth checking

    Wachovia

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    $810.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 976585437

  • Worth checking

    Dealers Svcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State · Tustin, CA

    Reported by Toyota Motor Insurance Service

    $795.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 978693769

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive Choice Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $794.77
    Start this claim

    State ID 969119671

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Srvcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State · Calexico, CA

    Reported by Trinity Universal Insurance

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $779.94
    Start this claim

    State ID 987020188

  • Worth checking

    Dealer S Wachovia

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bristol West Holdings Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $772.94
    Start this claim

    State ID 976785795

  • Worth checking

    Dealers Wachovia

    Cash held by the State · Northridge, CA

    Reported by Viking Insurance Company Of Wisconsin

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $772.47
    Start this claim

    State ID 973270436

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive West Insurance Com

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $770.69
    Start this claim

    State ID 969343353

  • Worth checking

    Wachovia

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    $770.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 976585432

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive West Insurance Com

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $761.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 973599925

  • Worth checking

    Dlr Svc Wachovia

    Cash held by the State · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $758.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 1015807561

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive Preferred Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $748.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 972624287

  • Worth checking

    Wachovia

    Uncashed check · Folsom, CA

    Reported by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $727.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 978690946

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Wachovia

    Cash held by the State · Anaheim, CA

    Reported by Viking Insurance Company Of Wisconsin

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $723.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 973270303

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive West Insurance Com

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $685.35
    Start this claim

    State ID 973599930

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive Choice Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $675.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 973314569

  • Worth checking

    Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive Choice Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $674.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 973314858

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive West Insurance Com

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $671.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 973599537

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive Choice Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $670.31
    Start this claim

    State ID 978276845

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Serv Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Explorer Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $659.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 981120273

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Explorer Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $642.76
    Start this claim

    State ID 981120469

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive Choice Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $622.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 973314832

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive Choice Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $616.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 969120505

  • Worth checking

    Dlr Svc Wachovia

    Cash held by the State · Irving, TX

    Reported by Truck Insurance Exchange

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $611.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 988173201

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive Choice Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $611.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 973314023

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State · Valley Springs, CA

    Reported by Toyota Motor Insurance Service

    $597.44
    Start this claim

    State ID 998006118

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svcs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive West Insurance Com

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $595.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 973599447

  • Worth checking

    Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Esurance Property & Casualty Insurance

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $564.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 977500562

  • Worth checking

    Dealer Svs Wachovia

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Progressive West Insurance Com

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $562.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 973599335

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How You Are Protected

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

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

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.

Find out in About Thirty Seconds

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.