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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.

395 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $564,574 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 5,889 records under the surname Xu, worth $11,935,811. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Hui Xu

    Trust funds · Nanjing City,

    Reported by Reproductive Law Center Llp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $40,310.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014093325

  • Strong match

    Hui Xu

    Savings account · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $21,074.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027294263

  • Strong match

    Hui Xu

    Savings account · Rowland Heights, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $10,538.07
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027294262

  • Strong match

    Hui Xu

    Uncashed check · Zhengzhou Jinshui,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,676.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027306344

  • Strong match

    Hui Xu

    Uncashed check · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,961.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027281808

  • Strong match

    Hui Xu

    Uncashed check · Shanghai, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    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.

    $2,945.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011262853

  • Strong match

    Hui Xu

    Uncashed check · Irvine, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    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.

    $2,465.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025892446

  • Strong match

    Hui Xu

    Uncashed check · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,788.73
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034137154

  • Strong match

    Hui Xu

    Uncashed check · Rowland Heights, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,700.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027281807

  • Strong match

    Hui Xu

    Uncashed check · Los Gatos, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,640.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014972660

  • Strong match

    Hui Xu

    Uncashed check · Dana Point, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank, Na (apecs 1009)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,628.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006146149

  • Strong match

    Hui Xu

    Credit balance · San Mateo, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na (300056)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,502.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034449693

  • Strong match

    Hui Xu

    Uncashed check · El Monte, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024441205

  • Strong match

    Hui Xu

    Cash held by the State · Hacienda Hts, CA

    Reported by Pathward

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,117.42
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041075577

  • Strong match

    Hui Xu

    Uncashed check · Shenzhen, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    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.

    $1,099.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1038302924

  • Strong match

    Hui Xu

    Cash held by the State · Costa Mesa, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    $632.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033605223

  • Strong match

    Hui Xu

    Cash held by the State · Alhambra, CA

    Reported by Alliance United Ins. Co Llc

    $600.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 992200897

  • Strong match

    Hui Xu

    Cash held by the State · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    $416.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045361728

  • Strong match

    Hui Y Xu

    Unclaimed refund · Rosemead, CA

    Reported by Wellpoint Inc.

    $362.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 965861922

  • Strong match

    Hui Xu

    Cash held by the State · Rowland Heights, CA

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

    $336.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027272758

  • Strong match

    Hui Hua Xu

    Uncashed check · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Alticor Inc.

    $305.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010034562

  • Strong match

    Hui Xu

    Savings account · El Monte, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $300.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024456061

  • Strong match

    Hui Xu

    Savings account · Dana Point, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank, Na (apecs 1009)

    $300.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006151321

  • Strong match

    Hui Xu

    Savings account · Shanghai,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    $300.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014978733

  • Strong match

    Hui Xu

    Unclaimed refund · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Irvine Holding Company Llc

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    $294.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 992811119

  • Strong match

    Hui A Xu

    Uncashed check · Monterey Park, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    $276.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043613994

  • Likely match

    Hua Xu

    Uncashed check · Agoura Hills, CA

    Reported by Ctbc Bank Corp (usa)

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $13,215.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033515239

  • Likely match

    Huo Zhou Xu

    Credit balance · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & 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.

    $8,683.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017942084

  • Likely match

    Hao Xu

    Uncashed check · Amarillo, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    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.

    $3,092.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045256228

  • Likely match

    Hua Xu

    Uncashed check · Sunnyvale, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Massachusetts Na (493)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,059.55
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027121885

  • Likely match

    Hao Li Xu

    Uncashed check · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,502.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034153263

  • Likely match

    Hao Xu

    Uncashed check · Goleta, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na (908802)

    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.

    $2,347.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 1046980359

  • Likely match

    Hao Xu

    Savings account · Cupertino, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,851.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014976796

  • Likely match

    Hua Xu

    Uncashed check · Jurupa Valley, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,821.81
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034137153

  • Likely match

    Hai Xu

    Uncashed check · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,595.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034137141

  • Likely match

    Hua Xu

    Uncashed check · Fairfield, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027281806

  • Likely match

    He Xu

    Uncashed check · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na (703)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,349.61
    Start this claim

    State ID 1022153948

  • Likely match

    Hao Xu

    Cash held by the State · Palo Alto, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    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.

    $1,291.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045361720

  • Likely match

    Hai Xu

    Savings account · Big Bear City, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0189-lake Arrowhead Branch

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,065.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 13891204

  • Likely match

    Hai Xu

    Uncashed check · Lakeforest, CA

    Reported by Cathay Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,052.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030269074

  • Likely match

    Hao Xu

    Escrow balance · Chino Hills, CA

    Reported by First American Title Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,050.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1021839610

  • Likely match

    Hao Ying Xu

    Cash held by the State · Hacienda Heights, CA

    Reported by Moneygram Payment Systems Inc

    $850.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018787788

  • Likely match

    Hua Yi Xu

    Unclaimed refund · El Monte, CA

    Reported by Progressive West Insurance Com

    $748.77
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034588446

  • Likely match

    Hao Xu

    Cash held by the State · Emeryville, CA

    Reported by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance C

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

    $659.42
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032619956

  • Likely match

    Hai Shan Xu

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Sunrise Banks

    $624.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 1023272072

  • Likely match

    Hai Xu

    Savings account · Walnut, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    $502.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 971690849

  • Likely match

    Hua Xu

    Savings account · Jurupa Valley, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    $502.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034143956

  • Likely match

    Hao Xu

    Unpaid wages · El Monte, CA

    Reported by Metro Infiniti Inc

    $478.44
    Start this claim

    State ID 959093444

  • Likely match

    Hu Xu

    Cash held by the State · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Allstate Assurance Company

    $440.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1026472036

  • Likely match

    Hao Xu

    Unclaimed refund · Costa Mesa, CA

    Reported by Progressive West Insurance Com

    $410.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 991507059

  • Likely match

    Hua Xu

    Cash held by the State · San Leandro, CA

    Reported by Pathward

    $341.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040868274

  • Likely match

    Hua Yu Xu

    Savings account · Fremont, CA

    Reported by Cathay Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $338.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 962497763

  • Likely match

    Hao Xu

    Uncashed check · El Monte, CA

    Reported by Credit Union Of Southern Ca

    $324.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 998886677

  • Likely match

    Hao Xu

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless

    $319.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 15043394

  • Likely match

    Hao Xu

    Credit balance · Padadena, CA

    Reported by Usc Arcadia Hospital

    $269.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1035686791

  • Likely match

    H Xu

    Unclaimed refund · Fontana, CA

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $945.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 977271780

  • Likely match

    Hui Xue

    Uncashed check · Mission Viejo, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006366084

  • Likely match

    Hui Xue

    Uncashed check · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027281970

  • Likely match

    Hui Xue

    Savings account · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    $500.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027294378

  • Likely match

    Hui Xue

    Escrow balance · San Diego, CA

    Reported by New Venture Escrow - Mission Valley

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $381.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1037769129

  • Likely match

    Hui Xue

    Cash held by the State · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    $340.78
    Start this claim

    State ID 1000287879

  • Worth checking

    Hong Xu

    Uncashed check · Rowland Heights, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $61,323.01
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041558660

  • Worth checking

    Huizhe Xu

    Uncashed check · Rowland Heights, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Na (california Foreign)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $42,677.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047296586

  • Worth checking

    Huaican Xu

    Uncashed check · San Francisco, CA

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

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $33,243.62
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044686477

  • Worth checking

    Hongmei Xu

    Uncashed check · Chino Hills, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $22,419.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027281803

  • Worth checking

    Hong Xu

    Stocks or securities · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $20,172.09 Berkshire Hathaway Inc Cl B New
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031534553

  • Worth checking

    Haoran Xu

    Savings account · Temple City, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $20,035.78
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034143950

  • Worth checking

    Huili Xu

    Uncashed check · Fremont, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $16,846.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 970773742

  • Worth checking

    Huiyi Xu

    Uncashed check · Arcadia, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $15,757.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011262854

  • Worth checking

    Hongbao Xu

    Uncashed check · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Citibank N A

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $13,860.94
    Start this claim

    State ID 999389916

  • Worth checking

    Huan Xu

    Cash held by the State · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Security Life Of Denver Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $12,549.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031719669

  • Worth checking

    Haoran Xu

    Stocks or securities

    Reported by Udr Inc

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $11,291.44
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044640628

  • Worth checking

    Hongbao Xu

    Uncashed check · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Citibank N A

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $10,004.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 999389915

  • Worth checking

    Haiqin Xu

    Uncashed check · Rowland Heights, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,528.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034137143

  • Worth checking

    Hening Xu

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,568.81
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045361726

  • Worth checking

    Hongxiang Xu

    Uncashed check · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,248.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024273551

  • Worth checking

    Hongxiang Xu

    Uncashed check · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,248.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024273551

  • Worth checking

    Hong Xu

    Uncashed check · San Gabriel, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,188.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034137147

  • Worth checking

    Huiqi Xu

    Credit balance · Shenzhenguangdong, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,974.46
    Start this claim

    State ID 993701543

  • Worth checking

    Hong Xu

    Uncashed check · San Gabriel, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,698.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025892049

  • Worth checking

    Hong Xu

    Savings account · Hubei Shen,

    Reported by Bmo Bank Na (fka) Bmo Harris Bank Na)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,261.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004518853

  • Worth checking

    Han Xu

    Deposit held · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Citibank Na Cca

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,217.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033492011

  • Worth checking

    Haijuan Xu

    Savings account · Laguna Niguel, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a. (703)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,105.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005680869

  • Worth checking

    Haijuan Xu

    Uncashed check · Laguna Niguel, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a. (703)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,026.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005674243

  • Worth checking

    Heping Xu

    Cash held by the State · Hacienda Heights, CA

    Reported by Paypal Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 997470904

  • Worth checking

    Haixiang Xu

    Uncashed check · Sunnyvale, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a. (802)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,856.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047627077

  • Worth checking

    Haochen Xu

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Hsbc Bank Usa Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,228.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033153697

  • Worth checking

    Xu

    Stocks or securities

    Reported by Palmer Flower Street Properties Lp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,137.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034505123

  • Worth checking

    Haizhong Xu

    Uncashed check · Irvine, CA

    Reported by First General Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,090.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040190237

  • Worth checking

    Hong Xu

    Savings account · Beijing, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,015.97
    Start this claim

    State ID 1023845802

  • Worth checking

    Hong Xu

    Savings account · West Covina, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,001.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 1009954141

  • Worth checking

    Haiyun Xu Xu

    Escrow balance · Los Angeles,

    Reported by Escrow Of The West

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,879.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 1028030739

  • Worth checking

    Huiyuan Xu

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Circa La

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,708.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041527792

  • Worth checking

    Han Xu

    Uncashed check · Sunnyvale, CA

    Reported by Nyb Citibank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,121.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 1072731202

  • Worth checking

    Hongge Xu

    Uncashed check · Saratoga, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,100.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034137150

  • Worth checking

    Hong Xu

    Credit balance · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,040.63
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031534552

  • Worth checking

    Hong Xu

    Uncashed check · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 111)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027095531

  • Worth checking

    Haokai Xu

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank, Na (apecs 1009)

    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.

    $3,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011098752

  • Worth checking

    Haibo Xu

    Savings account · Anaheim, CA

    Reported by Cathay Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,812.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030269076

  • Worth checking

    Haiyan Xu

    Uncashed check · Torrance, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,808.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1023843666

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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.