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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.

7 exact, and 93 close matches worth a look

The 100 shown below are worth $170,590 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 130 records under the surname Brace, worth $278,261. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    F Brace

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Tenon Ltd Adr/fletcher Forest Ltd Adr (o

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,973.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 18910135

  • Strong match

    F B Brace

    Cash held by the State · Glendale, CA

    Reported by Advantage Marketing Systems Os Cash

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,010.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 17447205

  • Strong match

    F Burt Brace

    Unpaid dividends · Glendale, CA

    Reported by Sonosite Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $324.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 985480319

  • Strong match

    F B Brace

    Cash held by the State · Glendale, CA

    Reported by Instrumentarium Corp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $285.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 18643019

  • Strong match

    F B Brace

    Savings account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0344-seventh & Flower Branch

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $206.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 11327680

  • Likely match

    Frederick Brace

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by American Broadcasting Companies Inc

    $433.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 362700

  • Likely match

    F Roy Bruce

    Unpaid dividends · Millville, CA

    Reported by Columbia Bnking Sys Ex Bank Of Commerce

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,606.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 1073804223

  • Likely match

    F Rockel Ttee Bruce

    Cash held by the State · Pleasant Hills, CA

    Reported by Genworth Life & Ann Ins Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 18592449

  • Likely match

    F R Burrows

    Money order

    Reported by Wells Fargo & Company

    $700.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 989558037

  • Likely match

    F Barraza

    Unclaimed refund · N Hollywood, CA

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $467.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 961641975

  • Likely match

    F R Burrows

    Unpaid dividends · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Manulife Financial Corporation

    $221.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 961454091

  • Worth checking

    Vu Bruce

    Cash held by the State · Huntington Beach, CA

    Reported by Canon Usa Inc

    $800.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047189045

  • Worth checking

    Via Bruce

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Mills-peninsula Health Services

    $274.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 4461072

  • Worth checking

    Frances A Burriss

    Savings account · Hanford, CA

    Reported by Glendale Savings & Loan Association

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $32,238.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 10030273

  • Worth checking

    Francisca Barrozo

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by City National Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $14,486.55
    Start this claim

    State ID 995208367

  • Worth checking

    Freerk Berghuis

    Stocks or securities · Escondido, CA

    Reported by Sempra Energy

    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.

    $7,248.31 Sempra Energy
    Start this claim

    State ID 17216638

  • Worth checking

    Francisco Barraza

    Cash held by the State · Shafter, CA

    Reported by Finance And Thrift Companay

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,676.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 961426926

  • Worth checking

    Frances A Burriss

    Deposit held · Hanford, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,018.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 13422940

  • Worth checking

    Fernando Barroso

    Cash held by the State · Beverly Hills, CA

    Reported by Bank Of New York Mellon Corporate Trust

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,615.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 18016185

  • Worth checking

    Fernando Barroso

    Cash held by the State · Beverly Hills, CA

    Reported by Bank Of New York Mellon Corporate Trust

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,338.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 18016186

  • Worth checking

    Fermina Bruce

    Uncashed check · Manteca, CA

    Reported by Alliance Title Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,020.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 18497709

  • Worth checking

    Florinda Barrios

    Escrow balance · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Mara Escrow Company

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 961089191

  • Worth checking

    Foster M Barrus

    Cash held by the State · Gardena, CA

    Reported by American General Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,729.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 971007039

  • Worth checking

    Forrest V Burrece

    Cash held by the State · Compton, CA

    Reported by Western Southern Life Insuranc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,696.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 16365704

  • Worth checking

    Francis E Burrows

    Uncashed check · Vallejo, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America N A

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,424.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 17437916

  • Worth checking

    Frances A Burres

    Cash held by the State · Ols Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,339.12
    Start this claim

    State ID 970781988

  • Worth checking

    Francis Bruso

    Stocks or securities · Las Vegas, NV

    Reported by American Mutual Fund Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,030.72 American Fd American Mutual Fd A
    Start this claim

    State ID 9700144

  • Worth checking

    Freerk Berghuis

    Uncashed check · Escondido, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    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.

    $1,692.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 971468451

  • Worth checking

    Fernando Barroso

    Cash held by the State · Beverly Hills, CA

    Reported by The Bank Of New York Mellon

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,668.42
    Start this claim

    State ID 13095581

  • Worth checking

    Frances Beers

    Cash held by the State · Pasadena, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,583.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 13838940

  • Worth checking

    Flora Jean Burris

    Stocks or securities · Ridgecrest, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,511.28 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019306160

  • Worth checking

    Funeral Home Brusie

    Savings account · Chico, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,508.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 16966305

  • Worth checking

    Forrest Bruce

    Cash held by the State · Colton, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,499.21
    Start this claim

    State ID 979472068

  • Worth checking

    Fernando Barroso

    Cash held by the State · Beverly Hills, CA

    Reported by The Bank Of New York Mellon

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,446.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 13095575

  • Worth checking

    Food Mart Brs

    Cash held by the State · Porterville, CA

    Reported by The Quaker Oats Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,400.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 969740744

  • Worth checking

    Frances Louise Berrios

    Uncashed check · Burbank, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,355.09
    Start this claim

    State ID 999813152

  • Worth checking

    Frances Bruce

    Uncashed check

    Reported by U.s. Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,349.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 973970503

  • Worth checking

    Freerk Berghuis

    Unpaid dividends · Escondido, CA

    Reported by Sempra Energy

    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.

    $1,312.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 17216637

  • Worth checking

    Fernando Barraza

    Escrow balance · San Mateo, CA

    Reported by First American Title Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,260.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 970011115

  • Worth checking

    Fabio Barros

    Stocks or securities

    Reported by Apple Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,243.41 Apple Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 983685598

  • Worth checking

    Fredericus A Brizee

    Savings account · Malibu, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America-california-south

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,209.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 955974293

  • Worth checking

    Fritzie Bourassa

    Unpaid wages · Poway, CA

    Reported by Ensign Services Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,168.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 1037777297

  • Worth checking

    Forat Bruce

    Uncashed check · Studio City, CA

    Reported by Federal Express Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,157.73
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041644321

  • Worth checking

    Florence C Brazee

    Stocks or securities · Montebello, CA

    Reported by Xerox Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,153.72 Xerox Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 967844979

  • Worth checking

    Frances M Bruce

    Stocks or securities · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,152.51 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16269405

  • Worth checking

    Floyd T Bruce

    Uncashed check · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Pre-paid Card

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,151.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 994808041

  • Worth checking

    Florence Barrios

    Cash held by the State · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,104.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 969281064

  • Worth checking

    Francis L Bruce

    Escrow balance · San Bernardno, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - North Carolina

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,095.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 954381196

  • Worth checking

    Faye A Bruce

    Unpaid dividends · Lake San Marcos, CA

    Reported by City Investing Company

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,058.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 961601353

  • Worth checking

    Freddy Guevara Berrios

    Unpaid wages · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Ventura Foods Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,045.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 955895730

  • Worth checking

    Flavio Barrios

    Escrow balance · Farmersville, CA

    Reported by Countrywide Home Loans Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,043.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 959368439

  • Worth checking

    Fanniea Barz

    Endowment proceeds · Wilshire, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,040.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 10376161

  • Worth checking

    Felipe Barocio

    Escrow balance · Salinas, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Home Loans

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,039.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 966158220

  • Worth checking

    Fernandez Hugo Barrios

    Cash held by the State · Hayward, CA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033319043

  • Worth checking

    Felipe Barraza

    Escrow balance · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Landamerica Financial Group Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 956837010

  • Worth checking

    Fernando Barraza

    Cash held by the State · San Mateo, CA

    Reported by Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.

    $969.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 954140595

  • Worth checking

    Fladeboe Bruce

    Cash held by the State · Sanjuan Capistrano, CA

    Reported by Fidelity Warranty Services Inc

    $939.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 957603045

  • Worth checking

    Fernando Barrios

    Escrow balance · Mission Viejo, CA

    Reported by Arc California Escrow

    $938.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045825358

  • Worth checking

    Fletcher Bryse

    Unpaid wages · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Phipps V New Punch Bowl Sacramento Qsf

    $904.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 1088768283

  • Worth checking

    Frederick A Berrios

    Uncashed check · Covina, CA

    Reported by Banc Of California

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $882.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 1029686826

  • Worth checking

    Francisco J Barraza

    Escrow balance · Fresno, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $845.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 1003291816

  • Worth checking

    Fowler Wolfe Bruce

    Uncashed check · Mill Valley, CA

    Reported by Aga Service Company

    $789.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 981329451

  • Worth checking

    Flynn Bryce

    Unpaid wages · Fortuna, CA

    Reported by Phoenix Settlement Admn Mckenzie V. Marquis

    $785.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 1072237725

  • Worth checking

    Frank Barraza

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    $759.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 970770465

  • Worth checking

    Fishman Md Bruce

    Cash held by the State · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.

    $750.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 969514944

  • Worth checking

    Francia C Brice

    Cash held by the State · Laguna Beach, CA

    Reported by Progressive Choice Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $743.34
    Start this claim

    State ID 961426992

  • Worth checking

    Frances Bruce

    Uncashed check

    Reported by U.s. Bank Na

    $722.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 973970504

  • Worth checking

    Frances Burres

    Stocks or securities · Lynwood, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $711.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 16099038

  • Worth checking

    Felipe Tamegao Barros

    Cash held by the State · Summerland, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na-f/k/a/ Fia Card Services Na

    $700.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019341485

  • Worth checking

    Fehman Bruce

    Cash held by the State · So San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Comerica Bank

    $696.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 1064392388

  • Worth checking

    Frank Brezee

    Unpaid dividends · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by U.s. West Inc - Media Group

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $692.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 12209887

  • Worth checking

    Frank Brass

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Government Employees Insurance Company

    $680.91
    Start this claim

    State ID 11503847

  • Worth checking

    Frances M Bruce

    Stocks or securities · Hemet, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $670.25 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15452639

  • Worth checking

    Flor I Barraza

    Uncashed check · San Diego, CA

    Reported by First Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $668.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 1026214721

  • Worth checking

    Flor Ihani Barraza

    Uncashed check · Culiacan Sinaloa,

    Reported by First Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $668.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 1026214721

  • Worth checking

    Fred Edward Breese

    Savings account · Panorama City, CA

    Reported by Washington Mutual Bank Fa

    $661.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 954290538

  • Worth checking

    Francisco Barraza

    Credit balance · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Bobs Discount Furniture

    $660.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047489027

  • Worth checking

    Frieda Burruss

    Cash held by the State · Rancho Cucamonga, CA

    Reported by Payflex Systems Usa Inc

    $642.98
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010455813

  • Worth checking

    Frank Barraza

    Stocks or securities · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Xerox Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $619.09 Xerox Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 13014458

  • Worth checking

    Fern L Barraza

    Stocks or securities · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Xerox Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $619.09 Xerox Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 13014458

  • Worth checking

    Fernando D Barroso

    Unclaimed refund · Beverly Hills, CA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    $618.81
    Start this claim

    State ID 990321999

  • Worth checking

    Fred C Baers

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by John Hancock Life Insurance Co

    $611.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 7016466

  • Worth checking

    Fortino Peraza Barraza

    Escrow balance · Fontana, CA

    Reported by Ticomo Valley Corp Escrow Division

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $606.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 981673345

  • Worth checking

    Florence Barrios

    Stocks or securities · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $599.51 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15444980

  • Worth checking

    Fredy Barrios

    Uncashed check · Inglewood, CA

    Reported by National City Mortgage Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $593.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 18357949

  • Worth checking

    Flavia L Barrios

    Savings account · Rosemead, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    $567.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 984903551

  • Worth checking

    Frances K Burris

    Stocks or securities · Hayward, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $556.34 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16270216

  • Worth checking

    Fowler Bruce

    Cash held by the State · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Imagix Family Dentistry Of Vinings Llc

    $554.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 1066185344

  • Worth checking

    Frieda Bruce

    Uncashed check · Carpinteria, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    $552.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 987978937

  • Worth checking

    Frieda Burruss

    Cash held by the State · Rancho Cucamonga, CA

    Reported by Payflex Systems Usa Inc

    $544.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005835114

  • Worth checking

    Fabiula Barrios

    Uncashed check · Fremont, CA

    Reported by Vasona Management Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $543.42
    Start this claim

    State ID 1026225894

  • Worth checking

    Frank Burrows

    Cash held by the State · Belmont, CA

    Reported by Mizuho Corporate Bank Of California

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $540.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 13404655

  • Worth checking

    Floyd J Burris

    Mineral or royalty payments · Northridge, CA

    Reported by Exxon Mobil Corporation

    $538.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 969292972

  • Worth checking

    Francisco J Barrios

    Uncashed check · Calexico, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na (908802)

    $530.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 1046957711

  • Worth checking

    Frozen Yogur Berries

    Cash held by the State · Rancho Cucamong, CA

    Reported by First Data Merchant Services

    $506.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006504059

  • Worth checking

    Francisco J Barrios

    Uncashed check · Calexico, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na (908802)

    $505.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 1046957710

  • Worth checking

    Fatouma Brouzi

    Uncashed check · North Hollywood, CA

    Reported by Glendale Adventist Medical Center

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 972183123

  • Worth checking

    Frederick J Jr Burrows

    Money order

    Reported by Wells Fargo & Company

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 971507966

  • Worth checking

    Francisco Barrios

    Cash held by the State · Fallbrook, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $499.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 13758957

  • Worth checking

    Frances E Burris

    Stocks or securities · Oakwood, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $483.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 16099036

Showing the 100 most valuable of 208. 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.