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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.

383 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $200,766 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 3,619 records under the surname Simon, worth $3,018,570. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    James Ii Simon

    Stocks or securities · Ontario, CA

    Reported by Morgan Stanley & Co Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $8,751.23 Kroger Co
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017438938

  • Strong match

    James Simon

    Credit balance · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,142.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 17276355

  • Strong match

    James Simon

    Unclaimed refund · Lancaster, CA

    Reported by Residence Mutual Insurance Company

    $791.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1026148116

  • Strong match

    James Simon

    Cash held by the State · Woodland Hills, CA

    Reported by Avalonbay Communities Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $700.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018349349

  • Strong match

    James Simon

    Cash held by the State · Laguna Beach, CA

    Reported by Abn Amro Mortgage Group Inc

    $420.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 18289741

  • Strong match

    James Simon

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Wells Fargo Financial California Inc

    $416.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 18477017

  • Strong match

    James Iii Simon

    Pension or retirement funds · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank - Pars

    $392.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 987464367

  • Strong match

    James E Simon

    Stocks or securities · Truckee, CA

    Reported by Walt Disney Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $357.09 Disney Walt Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 9744663

  • Strong match

    James L Simon

    Stocks or securities · Wofford Heights, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $352.70 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15525062

  • Strong match

    James L Simon

    Credit balance · Vacaville, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na (300056)

    $300.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1028986602

  • Strong match

    James L Simon

    Uncashed check · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Indymac Mortgage Services

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $297.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 968453208

  • Strong match

    James Wade Simon

    Credit balance · Hong Kong, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    $286.97
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071350953

  • Strong match

    James Simon

    Insurance proceeds · Woodland Hls, CA

    Reported by State Farm General Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    $264.21
    Start this claim

    State ID 15058539

  • Strong match

    James R Simon

    Unpaid dividends · San Rafael,

    Reported by Credit Suisse (usa)inc

    $260.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 4443422

  • Strong match

    James Simon

    Cash held by the State · Novato, CA

    Reported by Abc, Inc.

    $249.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 9411213

  • Strong match

    James Gallerythe Simon

    Unclaimed refund · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Michigan Millers Mutual

    $228.12
    Start this claim

    State ID 17322424

  • Likely match

    J S Simon

    Stocks or securities · South Pasadena, CA

    Reported by Bellsouth Corp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,504.44 Bellsouth Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 16352872

  • Likely match

    J Dawes Simon

    Escrow balance · Byron, CA

    Reported by Citimortgage Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,048.21
    Start this claim

    State ID 974577087

  • Likely match

    J Simon

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America N A

    $991.17
    Start this claim

    State ID 15125848

  • Likely match

    J B Simon

    Stocks or securities · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Ford Motor Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $800.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 16469046

  • Likely match

    J Barry Simon

    Savings account · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by First Citizens Bank & Trust Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $561.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 1073662828

  • Likely match

    J Pugh Simon

    Savings account · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Travis Credit Union

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $544.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 1073320210

  • Likely match

    J B Simon

    Stocks or securities · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Ford Motor Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $525.55 Ford Motor Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 16469045

  • Likely match

    J S Simon

    Cash held by the State · South Pasadena, CA

    Reported by At & T Corp Accruals Escheatment

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $493.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 17401702

  • Likely match

    J Scott Simon

    Stocks or securities · S Pasadena, CA

    Reported by Comcast Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $474.99 Comcast Corp New
    Start this claim

    State ID 971454707

  • Likely match

    J M Simon

    Cash held by the State · Studio City, CA

    Reported by Elevance Health Inc

    $456.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032827398

  • Likely match

    J I Simon

    Cash held by the State · Columbus,

    Reported by Raytheon Company

    $297.71
    Start this claim

    State ID 4246258

  • Likely match

    J Simon

    Cash held by the State · Loomis, CA

    Reported by State Farm Fire And Casualty Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $259.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 9738531

  • Likely match

    James J Simone

    Unpaid dividends · Covina, CA

    Reported by Cummins Inc Ex Meritor Inc

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,017.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034696079

  • Likely match

    James Simeone

    Unclaimed refund · Oxnard, CA

    Reported by Srcl Expert Solutions Llc

    $864.98
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011157831

  • Likely match

    James E Siemon

    Cash held by the State · Pasadena, CA

    Reported by Teachers Insurance And Annuity Association

    $453.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 993688721

  • Likely match

    James E Siemon

    Cash held by the State · Pasadena, CA

    Reported by Teachers Insurance And Annuity Association

    $453.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 993688720

  • Likely match

    James Seaman

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Resolute Fp Us Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $344.50 Bowater Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 13217313

  • Likely match

    James Seamon

    Unclaimed refund · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Frank Hyundai

    $343.42
    Start this claim

    State ID 1021950657

  • Likely match

    James Somin

    Cash held by the State · Suisun City, CA

    Reported by Specialty Risk Service Llc

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

    $340.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 976010760

  • Worth checking

    Joan T Simon

    Cash held by the State · Carmichael, CA

    Reported by New York Life Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $55,245.97
    Start this claim

    State ID 974754518

  • Worth checking

    Jack Simon

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Cna Financial Corp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $8,798.38 Cna Financial Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 960572610

  • Worth checking

    Jorgen Simon

    Credit balance · Lund Se-22241, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,663.73
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024410065

  • Worth checking

    Jerry Simon

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    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.

    $6,156.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017946025

  • Worth checking

    Juanita Simon

    Stocks or securities · S San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Abbvie Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,060.04 Allergan Plc
    Start this claim

    State ID 984844122

  • Worth checking

    Jennie Simon

    Cash held by the State · Seal Beach, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,750.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031663650

  • Worth checking

    John Simon

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Safrabank California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,730.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 4433875

  • Worth checking

    Joseph N Simon

    Cash held by the State · New York Ny, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,088.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 954803013

  • Worth checking

    Jacqueline Fox Simon

    Unpaid dividends · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Phoenix Companies Inc The

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,862.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1008996545

  • Worth checking

    Jerome M Simon

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by United Services Automobile Association

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,720.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 952214599

  • Worth checking

    Jessica N Simon

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,390.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 974736139

  • Worth checking

    Jessica N Simon

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,100.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 974736138

  • Worth checking

    Joseph Simon

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by E*trade Clearing Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,911.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 960321398

  • Worth checking

    John William Simon

    Unpaid dividends · Oxnard, CA

    Reported by Freedom Tax Credit Plus Lp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,703.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 967536399

  • Worth checking

    Jeanie N Simon

    Cash held by the State · Covina, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,474.71
    Start this claim

    State ID 988955336

  • Worth checking

    Judith L Simon

    Cash held by the State · Covina, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,474.71
    Start this claim

    State ID 988955336

  • Worth checking

    June H Simon

    Cash held by the State · Palm Desert, CA

    Reported by State Of Virginia

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,318.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 17952571

  • Worth checking

    Julie F Simon

    Unclaimed refund · Sherman Oaks, CA

    Reported by Unum Life Insurance Co Of America-pfa

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,194.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 998539945

  • Worth checking

    Joseph Simon

    Unclaimed refund · Simi Valley, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,911.43
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045320959

  • Worth checking

    Joseph I Simon

    Escrow balance · Daly City, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Home Loans

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,845.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 999552966

  • Worth checking

    Simon

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by San Diego County Of

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,800.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 13347000

  • Worth checking

    Janice A Simon

    Escrow balance · Los Banos, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,644.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006200888

  • Worth checking

    Josiane Simon

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,535.35
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014971532

  • Worth checking

    John Martin Simon

    Credit balance · La Habra, CA

    Reported by Allianz Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,394.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031500200

  • Worth checking

    Jason Simon

    Unclaimed refund · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Irvine Holding Company Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,328.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 1008086768

  • Worth checking

    Jay Simon

    Savings account

    Reported by Security Pacific National Bank Studio City Office

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,259.47
    Start this claim

    State ID 1191532

  • Worth checking

    Jessica Simon

    Credit balance · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na (300056)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,237.34
    Start this claim

    State ID 1028986582

  • Worth checking

    Joanne Simon

    Stocks or securities · Redding, CA

    Reported by The Cooper Companies

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,188.59 Cooper Companies Incnew
    Start this claim

    State ID 14479935

  • Worth checking

    June Simon

    Unclaimed refund · Walnut Creek, CA

    Reported by John Muir Health

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,182.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010989053

  • Worth checking

    John M Simon

    Credit balance · Whittier, CA

    Reported by American Family Life Assurance Co. Of Columbus

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,172.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031719060

  • Worth checking

    Jeffrey Simon

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by American Express Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,076.75 American Express Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 12354541

  • Worth checking

    Jay Simon

    Credit balance · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Citibank (south Dakota) Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,025.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 956855101

  • Worth checking

    Janice C Simon

    Savings account · Walnut, CA

    Reported by American Airlines Federal

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $984.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034619774

  • Worth checking

    Joshua Simon

    Unpaid wages · Azusa, CA

    Reported by Cast & Crew Payroll Llc Cc

    $976.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011673327

  • Worth checking

    June Simon

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by California Overseas Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $945.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 1485629

  • Worth checking

    Julie F Simon

    Unclaimed refund · Sherman Oaks, CA

    Reported by United Services Automobile Association

    $894.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 999046363

  • Worth checking

    Jaslyn E Simon

    Uncashed check · West Covina, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $868.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 15900946

  • Worth checking

    John Simon

    Cash held by the State · Calabasas Hills, CA

    Reported by Corpay Technologies Operating Co Llc

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

    $861.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033756434

  • Worth checking

    Joshua Simon

    Unpaid wages · Corona, CA

    Reported by Wal-mart Stores Inc. And Subsidiaries

    $856.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030606660

  • Worth checking

    J R Simino

    Cash held by the State · Newhall, CA

    Reported by Colonial Penn Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $851.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 1015731899

  • Worth checking

    Joshua Simon

    Unpaid wages · Corona, CA

    Reported by Wal-mart Stores Inc. And Subsidiaries

    $846.97
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030606659

  • Worth checking

    Jon J Simon

    Savings account · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Union Bank N.a.

    $827.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 998408695

  • Worth checking

    Joseph S Simon

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Jhusa John Hancock Life Ins Co Usa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $823.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 970780828

  • Worth checking

    Joshua Simon

    Unpaid wages · Corona, CA

    Reported by Wal-mart Stores Inc. And Subsidiaries

    $820.69
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030606658

  • Worth checking

    Jeffrey B Simon

    Escrow balance · Castaic, CA

    Reported by Abr Escrow

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $814.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 960655112

  • Worth checking

    Joshua Simon

    Unpaid wages · Corona, CA

    Reported by Wal-mart Stores Inc. And Subsidiaries

    $805.44
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030606657

  • Worth checking

    Jeff Simon

    Cash held by the State · Firestone Park, CA

    Reported by Block Inc

    $804.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 1013906104

  • Worth checking

    Jessie Simon

    Cash held by the State · Van Nuys, CA

    Reported by Commonwealth Annuity & Life

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $801.41
    Start this claim

    State ID 984351150

  • Worth checking

    Joshua Simon

    Unpaid wages · Corona, CA

    Reported by Wal-mart Stores Inc. And Subsidiaries

    $768.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030606656

  • Worth checking

    John E Simon

    Stocks or securities · Tiburon, CA

    Reported by Granada Group Plc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $750.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 14715914

  • Worth checking

    Joseph Floyd Simon

    Cash held by the State · Mountain View, CA

    Reported by Government Employees Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $735.21
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031002192

  • Worth checking

    Jeffrey Simon

    Stocks or securities · Woodland Hills, CA

    Reported by American Express Travel-serve

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $725.70 American Express Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 16248428

  • Worth checking

    Joshua Simon

    Unpaid wages · Corona, CA

    Reported by Wal-mart Stores Inc. And Subsidiaries

    $712.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030606655

  • Worth checking

    Jerome Simon

    Unclaimed refund · Redwood City, CA

    Reported by Aig Property Casualty Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $711.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 995950516

  • Worth checking

    Joanne Simon

    Stocks or securities · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $711.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 16154503

  • Worth checking

    Josephine W Simon

    Cash held by the State · Palm Springs, CA

    Reported by Mercury Insurance Company

    $700.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 976472883

  • Worth checking

    Juan M Simon

    Insurance proceeds · San Jose, CA

    Reported by State Farm General Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $700.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 15053350

  • Worth checking

    Joerg Schneider Simon

    Cash held by the State · Los Altos, CA

    Reported by Delta Dental Of California

    $680.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 987158020

  • Worth checking

    Jacob Simon

    Stocks or securities · Palo Alto, CA

    Reported by Intel Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $667.22 Intel Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 18976920

  • Worth checking

    Jacob Simon

    Stocks or securities · Palo Alto, CA

    Reported by Intel Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $667.22 Intel Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 18976921

  • Worth checking

    Jodith Simon

    Cash held by the State · Burlingame,

    Reported by California Pacific Medical Center

    $650.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 4509474

  • Worth checking

    Joseph Simon

    Unclaimed refund · Encino, CA

    Reported by Clubcorp Holdings Inc

    $650.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044663716

  • Worth checking

    Jose Simon

    Uncashed check · San Clemente, CA

    Reported by Fund 1 Independent Foreclosure Review Pa

    $650.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 984728846

  • Worth checking

    Jazmyn Simon

    Credit balance · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Grand Canyon University

    $648.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 1007115695

  • Worth checking

    Jamart Lois Simon

    Cash held by the State · Palo Alto, CA

    Reported by Aurora National Life

    $629.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039502811

Showing the 100 most valuable of 383. That is a common name — add a first name or a city to narrow it, and try any former spelling.

Tell us if this name comes up again

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

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

How You Are Protected

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

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

A Second State File

1 probate estate carries that name

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

1 more under that name that can no longer be claimed

When an estate goes unclaimed long enough, the State takes permanent title to it and no claim will be paid afterwards. These are shown because knowing what happened to a relative’s estate is worth something even when the money is gone. Nobody can recover these — if a firm offers to, that alone tells you what they are.

  • Simon Joe Lert Emanuelmershon

    Probate estate · San Francisco County · 1982

    Matched on Simon Joe Lert Emanuelmershon (decedent)

    Permanently escheated — the State now owns this and it cannot be claimed.

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956823252
    Case 230 463

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

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

How This Search Differs from the Official One

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

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

What We Search Under

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

How You Are Protected

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

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

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