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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.

280 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $611,620 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 2,503 records under the surname Guo, worth $5,250,651. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Jun Guo

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Hsbc Bank Usa Na Holder 03

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $116,358.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004522688

  • Strong match

    Jun Guo

    Uncashed check · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    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.

    $18,044.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032999014

  • Strong match

    Jun Guo

    Uncashed check · Chino Hills, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Florida Na (075)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,457.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027207640

  • Strong match

    Jun Guo

    Cash held by the State · Alhambra, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,454.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033587661

  • Strong match

    Jun Guo

    Uncashed check · Alhambra, CA

    Reported by Citibank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,095.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 953728524

  • Strong match

    Jun Guo

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Na (california Foreign)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,747.47
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047285124

  • Strong match

    Jun Guo

    Uncashed check · Alhambra, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America-california-south

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,175.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 955973036

  • Strong match

    Jun Guo

    Savings account · Covina, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America N A

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,014.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 17443207

  • Strong match

    Jun Guo

    Cash held by the State · Alhambra, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    $935.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033587662

  • Strong match

    Jun Guo

    Escrow balance · Chino Hills, CA

    Reported by Hallmark Escrow Inc 17

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $766.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018971673

  • Strong match

    Jun Guo

    Cash held by the State · Alhambra, CA

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

    $523.61
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027271110

  • Strong match

    Jun Guo

    Savings account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Na (california Foreign)

    $377.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047275733

  • Strong match

    Jun Guo

    Unclaimed refund · Alhambra, CA

    Reported by Sunrise Banks

    $369.17
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032725736

  • Strong match

    Jun Guo

    Savings account · Alhambra, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America-california-south

    $316.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 955974840

  • Strong match

    Jun Guo

    Unclaimed refund · Alhambra, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - North Carolina

    $289.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 994707375

  • Strong match

    Jun Guo

    Cash held by the State · Ukiah, CA

    Reported by Paypal Inc

    $262.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 999996600

  • Strong match

    Jun Guo

    Insurance proceeds · Covina, CA

    Reported by Interinsurance Exchange Of The Automobil

    $244.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 17862339

  • Strong match

    Jun Guo

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Lendingclub Corporation

    $223.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 1037470749

  • Strong match

    Jun Liang Guo

    Escrow balance · Chino, CA

    Reported by First American Title Company

    $192.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 996676585

  • Strong match

    Jun W Guo

    Cash held by the State · San Ramon, CA

    Reported by Fireside Bank

    $187.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 14536978

  • Strong match

    Jun Guo

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Payflex Systems Usa Inc

    $165.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010452134

  • Strong match

    Jun Guo

    Uncashed check · City Of Industry, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    $140.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 994603118

  • Strong match

    Jun Guo

    Cash held by the State · Dana Point, CA

    Reported by Citimortgage Inc

    $136.98
    Start this claim

    State ID 18761034

  • Likely match

    Juan Guo

    Escrow balance · Rancho Cucamonga, CA

    Reported by Rowland Escrow Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $9,800.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1021781749

  • Likely match

    Jian Lu Guo

    Cash held by the State · Nanshan District Shen Zhen,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,494.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 989617594

  • Likely match

    Jian Guo

    Uncashed check · Hebei, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,502.42
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041555722

  • Likely match

    Jian Guo

    Uncashed check · Rowland Heights, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,106.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006363069

  • Likely match

    Jean Guo

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Paypal

    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.

    $1,479.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041273684

  • Likely match

    Jian Huang Guo

    Uncashed check · Alhambra, CA

    Reported by United California Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,132.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 14422400

  • Likely match

    Juan Guo

    Savings account · Temecula, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $975.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027287814

  • Likely match

    Jin Guo

    Uncashed check · Cupertino, CA

    Reported by Ford Motor Company

    $775.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1000103747

  • Likely match

    Jian Guo

    Uncashed check · Cupertino, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $715.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004544272

  • Likely match

    Jin Guo

    Credit balance · Cupertino, CA

    Reported by Google, Llc

    $695.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001867960

  • Likely match

    Jin Guo

    Credit balance · Sunnyvale, CA

    Reported by Google, Llc

    $695.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 990838224

  • Likely match

    Jin Feng Guo

    Uncashed check

    Reported by East West Bank

    $668.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 971690267

  • Likely match

    Jean Guo

    Cash held by the State · Roseville, CA

    Reported by Block Inc

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

    $636.43
    Start this claim

    State ID 1036004544

  • Likely match

    Jiaan Guo

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Paypal

    $600.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 1029241366

  • Likely match

    Jian Guo

    Cash held by the State · Union City, CA

    Reported by Avalonbay Communities Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $596.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 999980282

  • Likely match

    Jin L Guo

    Savings account · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $546.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 14456614

  • Likely match

    Jian Guo

    Unclaimed refund · West Covina, CA

    Reported by First American P & C Ins Agcy

    $514.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 960088383

  • Likely match

    Jian Guo

    Uncashed check · San Gabriel, CA

    Reported by First Continental Bank

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 13830396

  • Likely match

    Jian Lu Guo

    Uncashed check · Shenzhen,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    $499.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 989615726

  • Likely match

    Jin Guo

    Cash held by the State · Cupertino, CA

    Reported by Frontdoor Inc And Subs

    $425.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1042494703

  • Likely match

    Juan Guo

    Cash held by the State · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Government Employees Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $375.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031004000

  • Likely match

    Joan Guo

    Escrow balance · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Countrywide Home Loans Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $304.63
    Start this claim

    State ID 959372308

  • Likely match

    Jin Guo

    Savings account · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    $300.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014974385

  • Likely match

    Jin Guo

    Credit balance · Cupertino, CA

    Reported by Google, Llc

    $295.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001867959

  • Likely match

    Jian M Guo

    Uncashed check · Upland, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    $264.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006182648

  • Likely match

    Jinnuo Guo

    Uncashed check · Northridge, CA

    Reported by T-mobile Usa

    $250.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 972063855

  • Likely match

    Juan Guo

    Uncashed check · Temecula, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $221.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027294687

  • Likely match

    Jian Guo

    Unclaimed refund · Cupertino, CA

    Reported by State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $185.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 1009906422

  • Likely match

    Jian Guo

    Unpaid wages · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Harvard University

    $180.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 992892476

  • Likely match

    Jenny Guo

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Paypal Inc

    $160.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 999996599

  • Likely match

    Jenny P Guo

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Interinsurance Exchange Of The Automobil

    $160.17
    Start this claim

    State ID 11543465

  • Worth checking

    Jianzhong Guo

    Deposit held · Shanghai China,

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $121,875.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 954716584

  • Worth checking

    Justin Guo

    Uncashed check · Fremont, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    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.

    $99,902.67
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027293649

  • Worth checking

    Jinhui Guo

    Uncashed check · Eastvale, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $41,558.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027293648

  • Worth checking

    Junkai Guo

    Uncashed check · Irvine, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $22,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1023843391

  • Worth checking

    Janice Guo

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Paypal

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $19,461.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041273580

  • Worth checking

    Jixian Guo

    Savings account · Causeway Bay,

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $9,310.77
    Start this claim

    State ID 17785388

  • Worth checking

    Jiang Guo

    Stocks or securities · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Pershing Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $8,521.07 Fidelity Adv Equity Incomecl A
    Start this claim

    State ID 974714990

  • Worth checking

    Jiang Guo

    Stocks or securities

    Reported by Citi

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,099.41 Fidelity Adv Equity Growth Cl T
    Start this claim

    State ID 967611499

  • Worth checking

    Jie Guo

    Uncashed check · Rowland Hts, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,754.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 994649576

  • Worth checking

    Jianqun Guo

    Savings account · Shanghai 200051,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,303.43
    Start this claim

    State ID 974745735

  • Worth checking

    Jingyan Guo

    Uncashed check · Rancho Cucamonga, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,618.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024444705

  • Worth checking

    Jihong Guo

    Uncashed check · Monterey, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,487.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034129394

  • Worth checking

    Junwei Guo

    Uncashed check · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Na (california Foreign)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,462.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047285125

  • Worth checking

    Jing Guo

    Uncashed check · Temple City, CA

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

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,269.21
    Start this claim

    State ID 1036291261

  • Worth checking

    Jialin Guo

    Savings account · Hacienda Heights, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,139.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 989601562

  • Worth checking

    Jianjin Guo

    Savings account · Garden Grove, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,001.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034140077

  • Worth checking

    Jianjin Guo

    Uncashed check · Garden Grove, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,965.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034122748

  • Worth checking

    Jiang Guo

    Uncashed check · Walnut, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,894.94
    Start this claim

    State ID 971690266

  • Worth checking

    Jingbo Guo

    Uncashed check · Chaoyang Beijing, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,813.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041555727

  • Worth checking

    Jie Guo

    Uncashed check · Guangdong, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,696.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041555726

  • Worth checking

    Jing Guo

    Uncashed check · Rancho Cucamonga, CA

    Reported by Ctbc Bank Corp (usa)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,675.76
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033515283

  • Worth checking

    Jinmin Guo

    Savings account · Xia Men City Fu Jian, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,637.63
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025891518

  • Worth checking

    Junfeng Guo

    Uncashed check · Rancho Cucamonga, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,630.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014968450

  • Worth checking

    Jing Guo

    Savings account · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,501.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027287234

  • Worth checking

    Jingyi Guo

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,400.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043537819

  • Worth checking

    Jiaxin Guo

    Uncashed check · Harbin Heilongjiang, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,251.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041555723

  • Worth checking

    Jianglin Guo

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Cathay Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,161.01
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030267892

  • Worth checking

    Jing Guo

    Uncashed check · Temple City, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,093.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027293645

  • Worth checking

    Jing Guo

    Uncashed check · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,086.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027293646

  • Worth checking

    Jianfeng Guo

    Uncashed check · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,027.97
    Start this claim

    State ID 989612523

  • Worth checking

    Jia Guo

    Uncashed check · San Dimas, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Na (california Foreign)

    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.

    $2,000.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047285122

  • Worth checking

    Jie Guo

    Uncashed check · Arcadia, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,988.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 986783044

  • Worth checking

    Jing Y Guo

    Escrow balance · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Montgomery County

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,943.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 988473313

  • Worth checking

    Jianqun Guo

    Uncashed check · Shanghai 200051,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,867.91
    Start this claim

    State ID 974745365

  • Worth checking

    Jianfan Guo

    Savings account · Dublin, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,785.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034140075

  • Worth checking

    Jiushuang Guo

    Unpaid wages · San Mateo, CA

    Reported by E & J Gallo Winery

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,768.35
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027093593

  • Worth checking

    Ji Fang Guo

    Uncashed check · Westminster, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,660.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1023844063

  • Worth checking

    Jutao Guo

    Cash held by the State · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,650.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045339185

  • Worth checking

    Jie Guo

    Credit balance · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na (300056)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,640.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1028933639

  • Worth checking

    Jing Guo

    Uncashed check · Yang Guan Lai Zou Yan Tai 2614,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,633.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027305618

  • Worth checking

    Jie Guo

    Uncashed check · Rowland Heights, CA

    Reported by Citibank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,601.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 984846714

  • Worth checking

    Jialin Guo

    Savings account · Fullerton, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,601.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027287215

  • Worth checking

    Jialin Guo

    Uncashed check · Fullerton, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,600.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027293643

  • Worth checking

    Jing Guo

    Uncashed check · Diamond Bar, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,600.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024268770

  • Worth checking

    Jianliang Guo

    Uncashed check · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,577.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034129393

  • Worth checking

    Jiazi Guo

    Uncashed check · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Missouri

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,566.21
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024256746

Showing the 100 most valuable of 280. 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

2 probate estates carry 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 is still open, holding $15,524.

  • English Elmore

    Probate estate · 2014

    Matched on Gay John L Jr. (heir)

    16 heirs named on the State’s record

    Part of this estate has already been paid out. It was $18,245.24 when the State received it.

    $15,523.58
    Ask about this estate

    State ID 976472305
    Case BP 107 412

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.

  • Johnson Lawrence

    Probate estate · Riverside County · 2002

    Matched on Guy Joanne (heir)

    2 heirs named on the State’s record

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

    $643.90 closed

    State ID 956817953
    Case 1624

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.

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.