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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.

287 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $180,802 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 2,180 records under the surname Zimmerman, worth $1,490,955. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    John E Zimmerman

    Stocks or securities · Upland, CA

    Reported by Alcoa Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,301.20 Alcoa Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 984864343

  • Strong match

    John Zimmerman

    Stocks or securities · Westminster, CA

    Reported by Morgan Stanley & Co Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,129.72 United Airlines Holdings Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017439885

  • Strong match

    John Zimmerman

    Cash held by the State · Napa, CA

    Reported by Allstate Indemnity Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 982971306

  • Strong match

    John Jr Zimmerman

    Escrow balance · Ojai, CA

    Reported by Nationstar Mortgage, Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,669.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 999759027

  • Strong match

    John P Zimmerman

    Unclaimed refund · Big Bear City, CA

    Reported by Household Finance Corp & Subs

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,635.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 16374028

  • Strong match

    John Zimmerman

    Stocks or securities · Escondido, CA

    Reported by Yum Brands Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,502.34 Yum Brands Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 972108826

  • Strong match

    John Iii Zimmerman

    Stocks or securities · Spring Valley, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,343.52 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005999930

  • Strong match

    John R Zimmerman

    Uncashed check · Spring Valley, CA

    Reported by California Credit Union

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,172.53
    Start this claim

    State ID 1013073618

  • Strong match

    John C Zimmerman

    Stocks or securities · Folsom, CA

    Reported by Dreyfus Ca Tax Exempt Money Market Fd

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,063.26 Dreyfus Calif Tax Exempt Mm Fd
    Start this claim

    State ID 17676189

  • Strong match

    John B Zimmerman

    Unpaid wages · Playa Del Rey, CA

    Reported by Nbcuniversal Media Llc

    $670.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 988333595

  • Strong match

    John E Zimmerman

    Stocks or securities · Ontario, CA

    Reported by John Hancock Financial Services Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $578.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 15687235

  • Strong match

    John H Zimmerman

    Cash held by the State · Mission Hills, CA

    Reported by State Of Ohio

    $452.31
    Start this claim

    State ID 3401993

  • Strong match

    John Vernon Zimmerman

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Allianceone Receivables Management Inc

    $351.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 1038225375

  • Strong match

    John Rebecca Zimmerman

    Unclaimed refund · Upland, CA

    Reported by Sunrise Banks

    $332.53
    Start this claim

    State ID 1028790826

  • Strong match

    John J Iii Zimmerman

    Unclaimed refund · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Worldcom Inc Subsidiaries

    $331.76
    Start this claim

    State ID 15113642

  • Strong match

    John G Zimmerman

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by New York State Of

    $325.43
    Start this claim

    State ID 3315395

  • Strong match

    John Zimmerman

    Cash held by the State · Escondido, CA

    Reported by Anheuser-busch Inbev Sa

    $280.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 971184860

  • Strong match

    John L Zimmerman

    Cash held by the State · Santa Maria, CA

    Reported by Cit Group Inc

    $275.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 18255615

  • Strong match

    John L Zimmerman

    Pension or retirement funds · San Jose, CA

    Reported by State Of California Savings Plus

    $207.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 18378504

  • Strong match

    John Zimmerman

    Uncashed check · Santa Maria, CA

    Reported by Cit Group Inc

    $199.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 953922401

  • Strong match

    John Zimmerman

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Comerica Bank - California

    $169.17
    Start this claim

    State ID 13464237

  • Strong match

    John Zimmerman

    Uncashed check · Big Bear City, CA

    Reported by Searsroebuck And Co.

    $161.61
    Start this claim

    State ID 961482359

  • Strong match

    John J Zimmerman

    Cash held by the State · Coronado, CA

    Reported by Government Employees Insurance Company

    $148.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 11512593

  • Strong match

    John Zimmerman

    Insurance proceeds · Oak View, CA

    Reported by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

    $145.31
    Start this claim

    State ID 12145750

  • Strong match

    John Zimmerman

    Deposit held · Newport Beach, CA

    Reported by Southern California Edison Company

    $144.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010323002

  • Strong match

    John S Zimmerman

    Savings account · Garden Grove, CA

    Reported by Home Savings Of America

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $142.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1170389

  • Strong match

    John Zimmerman

    Cash held by the State · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Arrowood Indemnity

    $135.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 9266423

  • Strong match

    John Zimmerman

    Uncashed check · Paso Robles, CA

    Reported by Nextrx Services Inc.

    $134.09
    Start this claim

    State ID 970099721

  • Strong match

    John Zimmerman

    Unclaimed refund · Santa Clara, CA

    Reported by Safeco Ins Co Of America

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $131.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 1036517769

  • Likely match

    Jon E Zimmerman

    Stocks or securities · Moorpark, CA

    Reported by American Intl Group Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $8,918.29 American Intl Group Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 17669985

  • Likely match

    Jon Zimmerman

    Stocks or securities · Santa Rosa, CA

    Reported by U S Bancorp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,733.84 Us Bancorp New
    Start this claim

    State ID 14663305

  • Likely match

    Jon E Zimmerman

    Stocks or securities · Moorpark, CA

    Reported by American Intl Group Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,756.42 American Intl Group Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 17669987

  • Likely match

    Jon E Zimmerman

    Stocks or securities · Moorpark, CA

    Reported by American Intl Group Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,567.31 American Intl Group Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 17669986

  • Likely match

    Jon E Zimmerman

    Stocks or securities · Moorpark, CA

    Reported by American Intl Group Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,170.95 American Intl Group Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 17669988

  • Likely match

    Jon E Zimmerman

    Stocks or securities · Moorpark, CA

    Reported by American Intl Group Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,113.96 American Intl Group Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 17669989

  • Likely match

    Joan L Zimmerman

    Cash held by the State · Santa Rosa, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,774.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 971009619

  • Likely match

    Jon E Zimmerman

    Stocks or securities · Moorpark, CA

    Reported by American Intl Group Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,717.60 American Intl Group Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 17669991

  • Likely match

    Jon E Zimmerman

    Stocks or securities · Moorpark, CA

    Reported by American Intl Group Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,387.29 American Intl Group Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 17669990

  • Likely match

    Jon Zimmerman

    Unpaid dividends · Santa Rosa, CA

    Reported by U S Bancorp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,070.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 14663304

  • Likely match

    Jon E Zimmerman

    Stocks or securities · Moorpark, CA

    Reported by American Intl Group Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $924.86 American Intl Group Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 17669993

  • Likely match

    Joann Zimmerman

    Cash held by the State · Santa Clara, CA

    Reported by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan

    $783.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 16192661

  • Likely match

    Joan L Zimmerman

    Stocks or securities · Santa Rosa, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $705.37 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15459462

  • Likely match

    Ginny Zimmerman

    Unclaimed refund · Napa, CA

    Reported by Comcast Cable Comm Mgmt Llc

    $467.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011824964

  • Likely match

    Jeanne C Zimmerman

    Stocks or securities · San Pablo, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $397.44 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16350600

  • Likely match

    Jeanne A Zimmerman

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Comcast Cable Comm (cable Tv Fund 11a)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $397.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 955895987

  • Likely match

    Joann Zimmerman

    Cash held by the State · Santa Clara, CA

    Reported by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan

    $363.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 16192660

  • Likely match

    Jean E Zimmerman

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $352.70 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15459459

  • Likely match

    Jenna H Zimmerman

    Unclaimed refund · Mill Valley, CA

    Reported by New York University

    $350.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1008833572

  • Likely match

    Jon Mcgregor Zimmerman

    Stocks or securities · Carlsbad, CA

    Reported by Walt Disney Company (21cf) The

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $205.29 Disney Walt Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040501773

  • Likely match

    Jon Zimmerman

    Cash held by the State · Valley Center, CA

    Reported by Oaktree Racing Association

    $200.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 10237007

  • Likely match

    Jeanne J Zimmerman

    Unpaid dividends · San Clemente, CA

    Reported by Alcatel Lucent

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $200.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 14272905

  • Likely match

    Jon E Zimmerman

    Stocks or securities · Moorpark, CA

    Reported by American Intl Group Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $198.18 American Intl Group Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 17669992

  • Likely match

    Jane Ann Zimmerman

    Stocks or securities · Santa Cruz, CA

    Reported by Boston Financial Data Services

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $180.40 Neuberger & Berman Manhattan Fd
    Start this claim

    State ID 13220787

  • Likely match

    Jon E Zimmerman

    Cash held by the State · Moorpark, CA

    Reported by Upromise Llc

    $159.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 990158845

  • Likely match

    Jon Zimmerman

    Unclaimed refund · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Peco Energy Company

    $157.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 961344092

  • Likely match

    Janae L Zimmerman

    Uncashed check · Susanville, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Pre-paid Card

    $133.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 994824039

  • Likely match

    Joann Zimmerman

    Cash held by the State · Cupertino,

    Reported by Stanford Health Care

    $131.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 4374547

  • Likely match

    Joan Zimmerman

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by S & C Motors Inc

    $124.81
    Start this claim

    State ID 954933824

  • Likely match

    Jenna M Zimmerman

    Stocks or securities · Marina, CA

    Reported by The Walt Disney Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $123.81 Disney Walt Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 999883198

  • Likely match

    J Zimmerman

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na (908802)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025233566

  • Likely match

    J Zimmerman

    Unclaimed refund · Danville, CA

    Reported by Clubcorp Holdings Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,050.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044667582

  • Likely match

    J Zimmerman

    Stocks or securities · Compton, CA

    Reported by Bryan Steam Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $765.23 Bryan Steam Corporationcap
    Start this claim

    State ID 12993325

  • Likely match

    J Zimmerman

    Unpaid dividends · Martinez, CA

    Reported by Consolidated Capital Institutional Pptys

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    $440.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 952868584

  • Likely match

    J J Zimmerman

    Insurance proceeds · Woodside, CA

    Reported by Guardian Life Insurance Co The

    $324.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 13552075

  • Likely match

    J Zimmerman

    Insurance proceeds · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Blue Cross Of California

    $173.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 12219430

  • Likely match

    J D Zimmerman

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Pacific Bell Telephone Company

    $156.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 5307086

  • Likely match

    John Zimmarman

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $397.44 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16350582

  • Likely match

    John P Zimmermann

    Cash held by the State · Napa, CA

    Reported by Anthem Inc

    $310.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 973763510

  • Likely match

    John Zimmermann

    Cash held by the State · Anaheim, CA

    Reported by Processworks Inc

    $144.78
    Start this claim

    State ID 976736241

  • Likely match

    John Zimmermhn

    Unclaimed refund · Trabuco Canyon, CA

    Reported by Office Depot Inc

    $135.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 969198341

  • Worth checking

    Joan L Zimmermann

    Stocks or securities · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,474.66 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16350601

  • Worth checking

    Jean L Zimmermann

    Uncashed check · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0175-berkeley Main Office

    $302.44
    Start this claim

    State ID 13572941

  • Worth checking

    Jon E Zimerman

    Credit balance · Moorpark, CA

    Reported by Synchrony Bank

    $142.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 1007612679

  • Worth checking

    James A Zimmerman

    Retirement account · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Oppenheimer Senior Floating Rate Fund

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $18,934.50 Oppenheimer Senior Floatingc
    Start this claim

    State ID 994346566

  • Worth checking

    Jim Zimmerman

    Cash held by the State · Ukiah, CA

    Reported by Banc Of California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $13,731.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014323230

  • Worth checking

    Jim Zimmerman

    Cash held by the State · Ukiah, CA

    Reported by Banc Of California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $12,649.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014323232

  • Worth checking

    Jason Zimmerman

    Unclaimed refund · Ladera Ranch, CA

    Reported by Travelers Indemnity Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $9,209.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033211030

  • Worth checking

    Jacqueline R Zimmerman

    Pension or retirement funds · Van Nuys, CA

    Reported by Citibank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,955.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 960552177

  • Worth checking

    James Mr Zimmerman

    Unpaid dividends · Dinuba, CA

    Reported by Chevron Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,567.40 Chevron Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 989329712

  • Worth checking

    Zimmerman

    Cash held by the State · Manhattan Beach, CA

    Reported by Autonation Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,084.98
    Start this claim

    State ID 994155180

  • Worth checking

    Jerry D Zimmerman

    Uncashed check · Lemon Grove, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,913.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 994655836

  • Worth checking

    Julius R Zimmerman

    Stocks or securities · Elk Grove, CA

    Reported by Stancorp Financial Group Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,299.92 Stancorp Financial Group Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15290968

  • Worth checking

    Justin Zimmerman

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Sbb &t Ral Funding Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,199.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 953262522

  • Worth checking

    Jeremy K Zimmerman

    Uncashed check · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Level 3 Communications Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,483.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 979636061

  • Worth checking

    James Zimmerman

    Uncashed check · Woodside, CA

    Reported by Johnson Financial Group

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,176.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 989104337

  • Worth checking

    Jason Zimmerman

    Unclaimed refund · Coto De Caza, CA

    Reported by Fletcher Jones Motorcars

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 999976389

  • Worth checking

    Jason Zimmerman

    Unclaimed refund · Ladera Ranch, CA

    Reported by Fletcher Jones Motorcars

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 999976388

  • Worth checking

    James T Zimmerman

    Savings account · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,940.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 956333353

  • Worth checking

    Jason S Zimmerman

    Uncashed check · Ladera Ranch, CA

    Reported by Ally Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,849.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 1007253546

  • Worth checking

    Jason S Zimmerman

    Unclaimed refund · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Pruco Az Life Insurance Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,805.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 962608750

  • Worth checking

    Jason Zimmerman

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Hertz Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,750.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 960949786

  • Worth checking

    Jolyne Zimmerman

    Stocks or securities · Yuba City, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    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.

    $1,556.09 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15459467

  • Worth checking

    Jason S Zimmerman

    Uncashed check · Trabuco Canyon, CA

    Reported by California Bank And Trust

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,488.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 966263389

  • Worth checking

    Joseph N Zimmerman

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Athene Annuity And Life Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,408.73
    Start this claim

    State ID 974905805

  • Worth checking

    Jaia Zimmerman

    Escrow balance · Santa Cruz, CA

    Reported by Santa Cruz Title Company

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,400.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 955913053

  • Worth checking

    Jay H Zimmerman

    Unclaimed refund · El Segundo, CA

    Reported by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance C

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,284.63
    Start this claim

    State ID 1026648374

  • Worth checking

    Julie A Zimmerman

    Unpaid wages · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Exponent Technologies Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,264.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 1022055788

  • Worth checking

    James Zimmerman

    Cash held by the State · Redwood City, CA

    Reported by St Louis University

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,218.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 959084467

  • Worth checking

    James W Zimmerman

    Cash held by the State · Dinuba, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,216.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 991215240

  • Worth checking

    Jeffrey Zimmerman

    Cash held by the State · Simi Valley, CA

    Reported by Pathward

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,200.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040877259

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