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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.

135 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $138,284 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 1,242 records under the surname Bridges, worth $828,126. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    John Bridges

    Uncashed check · Redding, CA

    Reported by Snow V Watkins And Shepard Trucking Inc Fund

    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.

    $2,648.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031935358

  • Strong match

    John F Bridges

    Unclaimed refund · Belvedere Tiburon, CA

    Reported by Pacific Gas & Electric Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,596.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011192835

  • Strong match

    John F Bridges

    Uncashed check · Tiburon, CA

    Reported by Union Bank N.a.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,575.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 998413498

  • Strong match

    John O Bridges

    Cash held by the State · Fullerton, CA

    Reported by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of So Cal

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

    $963.42
    Start this claim

    State ID 1022465143

  • Strong match

    John R Bridges

    Stocks or securities · Palermo, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $637.74 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15451400

  • Strong match

    John F Bridges

    Unclaimed refund · Belvedere Tiburon, CA

    Reported by Pacific Gas & Electric Company

    $552.76
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011192819

  • Strong match

    John Bridges

    Unclaimed refund · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by At&t Mobility Llc

    $515.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 954943133

  • Strong match

    John Bridges

    Unclaimed refund · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Interinsurance Exchange Of The Automobil

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $480.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 958811522

  • Strong match

    John A Bridges

    Unclaimed refund · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    $230.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033325949

  • Strong match

    John Bridges

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    $187.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027281577

  • Strong match

    John Bridges

    Cash held by the State · Fontana, CA

    Reported by Trinity Universal Insurance

    $148.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025712605

  • Strong match

    John C Bridges

    Cash held by the State · Winters, CA

    Reported by Takata Airbag Bmw Product Liability Liti

    $145.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1038602520

  • Strong match

    John Bridges

    Uncashed check · Rancho Murieta, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    $130.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045280908

  • Strong match

    John L Bridges

    Unclaimed refund · Escalon, CA

    Reported by Infinity Insurance Company

    $122.35
    Start this claim

    State ID 1037320669

  • Strong match

    John Bridges

    Unclaimed refund · Tustin, CA

    Reported by Integon National Insurance Company

    $117.31
    Start this claim

    State ID 1028246598

  • Strong match

    John Bridges

    Unclaimed refund · Oceanside, CA

    Reported by San Diego Gas And Electric

    $111.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 999260971

  • Likely match

    Jenee Bridges

    Stocks or securities

    Reported by Morgan Stanley & Co Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $934.17 Disney Walt Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030986596

  • Likely match

    Joanne Leigh Bridges

    Unclaimed refund · Alamo, CA

    Reported by General Electric Company

    $882.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004248805

  • Likely match

    Jeann Bridges

    Cash held by the State · Panorama City, CA

    Reported by American General Life & Accident Ins Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 970995338

  • Likely match

    June Bridges

    Cash held by the State · Redding, CA

    Reported by Bankers Life & Casualty Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $486.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004328522

  • Likely match

    Jennie D Bridges

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Walt Disney Co & Affiliates The

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $417.00 Disney Walt Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 16995130

  • Likely match

    Joan Bridges

    Unclaimed refund · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Hartford Fire Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $366.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 992252687

  • Likely match

    June G Bridges

    Cash held by the State · Murrieta, CA

    Reported by First Dominion Mutual Life Ins

    $305.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 963603738

  • Likely match

    Joan J Bridges

    Uncashed check · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Union Bank N.a.

    $222.77
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014129996

  • Likely match

    Jeanne Bridges

    Stocks or securities · Pleasanton, CA

    Reported by Fpi Management Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $165.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 997495302

  • Likely match

    Jean Bridges

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Warner Chappell Music Inc.(f/k/a Tri-chappell Music Inc.)

    $145.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 4491315

  • Likely match

    Jenee Bridges

    Unpaid dividends

    Reported by Morgan Stanley & Co Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $140.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030986595

  • Likely match

    Joan Bridges

    Unclaimed refund · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Interinsurance Exchange Of The Automobile Club

    $111.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1020952845

  • Likely match

    Joann Bridges

    Cash held by the State · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Continental Exchange Solutions Inc

    $100.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030050784

  • Likely match

    J A Bridges

    Cash held by the State · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Delta Dental Of California

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

    $385.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1685968

  • Likely match

    J Alston Bridges

    Stocks or securities · Downey, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America/fleetboston Financial Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $346.07 Bank Of America Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 14862785

  • Likely match

    J N Bridges

    Cash held by the State · Sun City, CA

    Reported by Pacificare Health Plan Administrator Inc

    $120.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 952949470

  • Likely match

    John L Barajas

    Uncashed check · Compton, CA

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

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $11,259.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 996697886

  • Likely match

    John Burgess

    Stocks or securities · Burlingame, CA

    Reported by Hawaiian Holdings Incorporated

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,765.22 Hawaiian Holdings Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 999163549

  • Likely match

    John Edward Burgess

    Unpaid wages · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Jones Lang Lasalle Americas Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,449.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010383443

  • Likely match

    John Burgess

    Unclaimed refund · Sherman Oaks, CA

    Reported by Clubcorp Holdings Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044647694

  • Likely match

    John R Burgess

    Cash held by the State · Quail Valley, CA

    Reported by Ins Comm As Liq Dept Of Ins

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,091.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 7019699

  • Likely match

    John G Burgess

    Unclaimed refund · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Clubcorp Holdings Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,200.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044647693

  • Likely match

    John D Burgess

    Credit balance · Redondo Beach, CA

    Reported by Capital One Bank National Association

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,015.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 965099714

  • Likely match

    John Borges

    Insurance proceeds · Van Nuys, CA

    Reported by State Farm General 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 15060671

  • Likely match

    John Burgess

    Unclaimed refund · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Wlp Antelope Ridge Llc

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $937.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 1035934175

  • Likely match

    John Burgess

    Endowment proceeds · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    $751.44
    Start this claim

    State ID 15011798

  • Likely match

    John S Burgess

    Stocks or securities · Burlingame, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $740.61 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15453484

  • Likely match

    John A Tte Bergez

    Uncashed check · Pacifica, CA

    Reported by U. S. Bank, N. A.

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $732.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030612350

  • Likely match

    John Borges

    Stocks or securities · Hollister, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $634.87 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15449672

  • Likely match

    John Barajas

    Cash held by the State · National City, CA

    Reported by American General Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $597.81
    Start this claim

    State ID 990761213

  • Worth checking

    Jean Borges

    Savings account · Arroyo Grande, CA

    Reported by Golden 1 Credit Union

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,030.43
    Start this claim

    State ID 1046128572

  • Worth checking

    Juan Barajas

    Uncashed check · Lynwood, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,188.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044080834

  • Worth checking

    Juan G Barajas

    Stocks or securities · Glendale, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,032.37 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1013496179

  • Worth checking

    Juan Barajas

    Cash held by the State · Hemet, CA

    Reported by Harco National Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,974.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025386383

  • Worth checking

    Gina M Burgess

    Unclaimed refund · Glendale, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na (500009)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,916.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 1037833627

  • Worth checking

    Giana Burgess

    Savings account · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,781.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 976592835

  • Worth checking

    Juan Barajas

    Cash held by the State · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Alliance United Ins. Co Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,685.97
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025686384

  • Worth checking

    Gina Borges

    Savings account

    Reported by Farmers & Merchants Bank Of Central Ca

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,466.71
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019276362

  • Worth checking

    Jon R Burgess

    Cash held by the State · Ripon, CA

    Reported by Nationwide Mutual Insurance

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,247.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034158141

  • Worth checking

    Juan Barajas

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Dept Of Corrections And Rehabilitation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,200.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1048035956

  • Worth checking

    Juan Jr Barajas

    Escrow balance · Antelope, CA

    Reported by Fnf Utc Llc

    Held jointly with 2 other people

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

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,116.17
    Start this claim

    State ID 1035117108

  • Worth checking

    Juan Barajas

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by National City Mortgage Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,045.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 18358333

  • Worth checking

    Juan Barajas

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Illinois

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $992.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 18329916

  • Worth checking

    Juan Barajas

    Unclaimed refund · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by Chase Home Finance Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $909.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 957566588

  • Worth checking

    Gina M Borges

    Credit balance · Antelope, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Clearing Services Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $871.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 967607335

  • Worth checking

    Juana Barajas

    Credit balance · Salinas, CA

    Reported by Western Dental Services Inc.

    $870.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011444525

  • Worth checking

    Gina Borges

    Escrow balance · Manteca, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Home Loans

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $746.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 966158416

  • Worth checking

    Juan Barrajas

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Southern California Gas Co.

    $716.09
    Start this claim

    State ID 961093176

  • Worth checking

    Gina Burgess

    Cash held by the State · Cathedral City, CA

    Reported by Quest Diagnostics Incorporated

    $706.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 1003921264

  • Worth checking

    Johnny H Borges

    Cash held by the State · Santa Maria, CA

    Reported by Fpa Funds

    $696.41
    Start this claim

    State ID 18883755

  • Worth checking

    Juan C Barajas

    Unclaimed refund · Delano, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    $665.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027234473

  • Worth checking

    Joanna M Barajas

    Pension or retirement funds · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Delaware Charter Guarantee And Trust

    $659.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 1000877546

  • Worth checking

    Joan I Berges

    Stocks or securities · Yuccavalley, CA

    Reported by General Electric Co/ionics Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $595.98
    Start this claim

    State ID 17991895

  • Worth checking

    Juan Barajas

    Cash held by the State · Clearlake, CA

    Reported by Continental Exchange Solutions Inc

    $592.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018927450

  • Worth checking

    Janice M Bridges

    Uncashed check · Signal Hill, CA

    Reported by Gfs Capital Holdings

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,657.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 975898708

  • Worth checking

    James R Bridges

    Unpaid dividends · Danville, CA

    Reported by Urban Edge Properties

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,261.91 Urban Edge Properties
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010684518

  • Worth checking

    Joseph J Bridges

    Cash held by the State · Corona, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,783.67
    Start this claim

    State ID 967541933

  • Worth checking

    Bridges

    Unpaid wages

    Reported by Turning Point Community Programs

    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.

    $4,382.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 1073687433

  • Worth checking

    Jimmie Bridges

    Uncashed check · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Edwards Federal Credit Union

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,452.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031554449

  • Worth checking

    Jimmie Jr Bridges

    Uncashed check · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Edwards Federal Credit Union

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,452.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031554449

  • Worth checking

    Jeannine Bridges

    Cash held by the State · Palmdale, CA

    Reported by American General Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,852.69
    Start this claim

    State ID 977055124

  • Worth checking

    Jeannine Bridges

    Cash held by the State · Palmdale, CA

    Reported by American General Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,852.69
    Start this claim

    State ID 977055124

  • Worth checking

    Bridges

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    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.

    $2,689.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 976578768

  • Worth checking

    Julious E Bridges

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,170.75 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 983742558

  • Worth checking

    Jimmie H Sr Bridges

    Uncashed check · Rosamond, CA

    Reported by Spring Mountain Escrow

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 13546977

  • Worth checking

    J K Burgess

    Cash held by the State · Concord, CA

    Reported by Putnam Investor Services

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,590.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 13462270

  • Worth checking

    J I Burgess

    Credit balance · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,586.71
    Start this claim

    State ID 17774665

  • Worth checking

    Joseph J Bridges

    Stocks or securities · Corona, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,584.40 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15451403

  • Worth checking

    Joseph S Bridges

    Stocks or securities · Corona, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,516.74 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15451402

  • Worth checking

    Julius E Bridges

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by United Insurance Company Of America

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,515.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039621462

  • Worth checking

    James A Bridges

    Cash held by the State · West Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Blue Shield Of Ca L&h Ins Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,429.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1791451

  • Worth checking

    James M Bridges

    Unpaid dividends · San Marcos, CA

    Reported by Jp Morgan Find Services (formerly Chase Global Service)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,320.62
    Start this claim

    State ID 13662132

  • Worth checking

    Julious E Bridges

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by United Insurance Company Of America

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,254.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1003912804

  • Worth checking

    Julia Bridges

    Cash held by the State · Seal Beach, CA

    Reported by Curtis V The Anthem Companies Settlement Fund

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,184.67
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018129061

  • Worth checking

    Julious Bridges

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by United Insurance Company Of America

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,050.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1003913216

  • Worth checking

    Jonaye Bridges

    Uncashed check · Pittsburg, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,041.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045280909

  • Worth checking

    James R Bridges

    Unpaid dividends · Danville, CA

    Reported by Urban Edge Properties

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,023.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010684517

  • Worth checking

    Jason Bridges

    Unclaimed refund · Chula Vista, CA

    Reported by Western Union Financial Svcs Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,013.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001920794

  • Worth checking

    J Agustin Barajas

    Unpaid wages · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Adp Totalsource Inc

    $906.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 1022067788

  • Worth checking

    Jerry Bridges

    Unpaid dividends · Rio Linda, CA

    Reported by Con-way Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $904.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006500813

  • Worth checking

    James C Bridges

    Cash held by the State · Daly City, CA

    Reported by Jhusa John Hancock Life Ins Co Usa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $791.55
    Start this claim

    State ID 970780118

  • Worth checking

    J G Burgess

    Cash held by the State · Citrus Heights, CA

    Reported by Texas State Of

    $772.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 2621796

  • Worth checking

    J Borges

    Uncashed check · Palm Deser, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America N A

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $676.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 14582489

  • Worth checking

    J Barajas

    Unpaid wages

    Reported by Conagra Grocery Products

    $648.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 13616044

Showing the 100 most valuable of 185. 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.