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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.

14 exact, and 86 close matches worth a look

The 100 shown below are worth $148,331 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 192 records under the surname Fraley, worth $131,253. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Maria Fraley

    Unclaimed refund · Carson, CA

    Reported by Comenity Bank

    $329.40
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    State ID 1046907155

  • Strong match

    Maria Fraley

    Cash held by the State · Carson, CA

    Reported by Health Net Of California Inc

    $225.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045954483

  • Strong match

    Maria T Fraley

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Capital One Bank, National Association

    $190.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 982131937

  • Strong match

    Maria Fraley

    Credit balance · Carson, CA

    Reported by Synchrony Bank

    $150.44
    Start this claim

    State ID 1038335282

  • Strong match

    Maria Fraley

    Cash held by the State · Carson, CA

    Reported by Health Net Of California Inc

    $142.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 1035101723

  • Strong match

    Maria Fraley

    Credit balance · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Nordstrom Card Services Inc

    $141.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 1036110251

  • Likely match

    Mary L Fraley

    Stocks or securities · Seaside, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $596.21 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16285889

  • Likely match

    Maria C Farrell

    Stocks or securities · Pico Rivera, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Kba

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,177.08 Prudential Financial Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 17193988

  • Likely match

    Maria D Farrell

    Stocks or securities · Sepulveda, CA

    Reported by Williams Communications Group Inc Common Misc Cash

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $506.93 Leucadia National Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 14214839

  • Likely match

    Maria Farrell

    Credit balance · Toluca Lake, CA

    Reported by American Express Company

    $449.55
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041883892

  • Likely match

    Maria Farley

    Cash held by the State · Rancho Cucamonga, CA

    Reported by Acc Capital Holdings Inc

    $207.47
    Start this claim

    State ID 953559020

  • Likely match

    Maria Farley

    Uncashed check · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    $150.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043904360

  • Likely match

    Maria M Farley

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

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

    $138.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027267658

  • Worth checking

    Mary J Fairall

    Stocks or securities · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Chevron Corporation

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $47,778.98 Chevron Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 1048008737

  • Worth checking

    Mary Farrelly

    Savings account · Orinda, CA

    Reported by Patelco Credit Union

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $8,225.09
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033043069

  • Worth checking

    Mary G Farrel

    Uncashed check · Huntington Beach, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,441.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027232204

  • Worth checking

    Mary Catherine Atty Farley

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Insurance Company Of North America

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 9363804

  • Worth checking

    Marie Farley

    Savings account · San Rafael, CA

    Reported by Educational Employee's Credit Union

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,762.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025381790

  • Worth checking

    Mary B Friel

    Uncashed check · Merced, CA

    Reported by Union Bank N.a.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,073.31
    Start this claim

    State ID 999830190

  • Worth checking

    Mary I Fiorella

    Cash held by the State · Monterey Park, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,091.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 993542027

  • Worth checking

    Mary L Farrell

    Stocks or securities · Vallejo, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,803.58 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032341345

  • Worth checking

    Mary L Ferelli

    Cash held by the State · Sherman Oaks, CA

    Reported by Jhusa John Hancock Life Ins Co Usa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,412.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 998894137

  • Worth checking

    Mary E Farley

    Stocks or securities · Alameda, CA

    Reported by Honeywell International

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,283.91 Alliedsignal Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 13207463

  • Worth checking

    Marie A Faurel

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,242.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 16949732

  • Worth checking

    Marie Farrell

    Uncashed check · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,100.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 961490269

  • Worth checking

    Marie A Farrell

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,912.43
    Start this claim

    State ID 16949731

  • Worth checking

    Mary Farley

    Cash held by the State · Ontario, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,863.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 958995450

  • Worth checking

    Mary L Farley

    Stocks or securities · Burbank, CA

    Reported by John Hancock Financial Services Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,768.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 15684634

  • Worth checking

    Mary Ferrell

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by American General Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,736.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 979471102

  • Worth checking

    Mary T Farrell

    Cash held by the State · La Quinta, CA

    Reported by Farm & Home Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,736.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 17701825

  • Worth checking

    Marie A Farrell

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,675.01
    Start this claim

    State ID 16650444

  • Worth checking

    Marie Ferrell

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by American General 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.

    $1,564.71
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039603302

  • Worth checking

    Marie A Farley

    Stocks or securities · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,549.63 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16283764

  • Worth checking

    Mary I Fiorella

    Stocks or securities · Monterey Park, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,350.82 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16284708

  • Worth checking

    Mary P Farrell

    Unclaimed refund · San Fransco, CA

    Reported by Continental Casualty Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,334.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 996411014

  • Worth checking

    Mary E Ferrall

    Stocks or securities · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,256.21 Dreyers Grand Ice Cream Hldgscl A
    Start this claim

    State ID 14631743

  • Worth checking

    Marie A Farrell

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,255.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 15161874

  • Worth checking

    Mary Farrell

    Savings account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Sumitomo Bank Of Calif

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,229.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 10186784

  • Worth checking

    Marie Furlow

    Stocks or securities · Temecula, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,196.96 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 17852214

  • Worth checking

    Marie A Farrell

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,123.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 16650445

  • Worth checking

    Mary J Friel

    Cash held by the State · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Genworth Life & Ann Ins Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,078.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 979506139

  • Worth checking

    Marie M Farley

    Uncashed check · San Rafael, CA

    Reported by Usaa Federal Savings Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,025.12
    Start this claim

    State ID 1036897165

  • Worth checking

    Mary Farley

    Cash held by the State · Burbank, CA

    Reported by Jhusa John Hancock Life Ins Co Usa

    $938.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 980852660

  • Worth checking

    Mary C Fiorelli

    Uncashed check · Orinda, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $924.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 989944834

  • Worth checking

    Mary Farley

    Cash held by the State · Burbank, CA

    Reported by Jhusa John Hancock Life Ins Co Usa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $869.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 985217285

  • Worth checking

    Mary D Farrell

    Uncashed check · Rancho Mirage, CA

    Reported by Capital One Financial Corporation

    $848.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 1046813381

  • Worth checking

    Marie A Farrell

    Stocks or securities · Brea, CA

    Reported by At&t Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $818.60 At & T Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 990773643

  • Worth checking

    Mary A Farley

    Cash held by the State · La Quinta, CA

    Reported by Genworth Life Insurance Co

    $791.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 998736382

  • Worth checking

    Marie M Farley

    Unclaimed refund · San Rafael, CA

    Reported by California Physicians Service

    $753.62
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005057785

  • Worth checking

    Marie A Faurel

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $711.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 16111034

  • Worth checking

    Mary C Farrell

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by John Hancock Financial Services Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $697.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 15676417

  • Worth checking

    Mary B Friel

    Uncashed check · Oakdale, CA

    Reported by Bbva Usa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $685.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005162489

  • Worth checking

    Marie A Farrell

    Unpaid dividends

    Reported by Avaya Inc (private)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $682.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 967877506

  • Worth checking

    Marie A Farrell

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $654.12
    Start this claim

    State ID 16110965

  • Worth checking

    Mary Farrell

    Uncashed check · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America N.a. Branch:0747-century City Main Office

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $634.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 13576525

  • Worth checking

    Mary Farulla

    Savings account · Oakland, CA

    Reported by First Interstate Bank

    $614.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 9179083

  • Worth checking

    Marie A Farrell

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $597.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 16110967

  • Worth checking

    Marie Farrell

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Transamerica Life Insurance Company

    $565.35
    Start this claim

    State ID 15196677

  • Worth checking

    Marie B Farrell

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $556.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 970782163

  • Worth checking

    Mary E Fiorella

    Stocks or securities · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $540.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 16111650

  • Worth checking

    Mary A Farrell

    Stocks or securities · Sepulveda, CA

    Reported by Williams Communications Group Inc Common Misc Cash

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $506.93 Leucadia National Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 14214839

  • Worth checking

    Mario Farrell

    Cash held by the State · Yucaipa, CA

    Reported by American General Life & Accident Ins Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 970996939

  • Worth checking

    Mary J Ferrell

    Uncashed check · Bard, CA

    Reported by Zions First National Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $458.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 985198408

  • Worth checking

    Mary J Fairall

    Unpaid dividends · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Chevron Corporation

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $434.34
    Start this claim

    State ID 1048008754

  • Worth checking

    Mary R Farrell

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Clearing Services

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $418.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 16685551

  • Worth checking

    Mary J Fairall

    Unpaid dividends · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Chevron Corporation

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $414.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 1048008753

  • Worth checking

    Mary J Fairall

    Unpaid dividends · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Chevron Corporation

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $414.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 1048008752

  • Worth checking

    Mary J Fairall

    Unpaid dividends · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Chevron Corporation

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $414.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 1048008751

  • Worth checking

    Mary J Fairall

    Unpaid dividends · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Chevron Corporation

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $414.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 1048008750

  • Worth checking

    Mary J Fairall

    Unpaid dividends · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Chevron Corporation

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $383.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 1048008749

  • Worth checking

    Mary J Fairall

    Unpaid dividends · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Chevron Corporation

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $383.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 1048008748

  • Worth checking

    Mary J Fairall

    Unpaid dividends · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Chevron Corporation

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $383.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 1048008747

  • Worth checking

    Mary J Fairall

    Unpaid dividends · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Chevron Corporation

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $383.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 1048008746

  • Worth checking

    Mary C Frawley

    Credit balance · Escondido, CA

    Reported by T-mobile Usa

    $373.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 972061005

  • Worth checking

    Mary J Fairall

    Unpaid dividends · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Chevron Corporation

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $360.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 1048008743

  • Worth checking

    Mary J Fairall

    Unpaid dividends · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Chevron Corporation

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $360.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 1048008742

  • Worth checking

    Mary J Fairall

    Unpaid dividends · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Chevron Corporation

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $360.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 1048008745

  • Worth checking

    Mary J Fairall

    Unpaid dividends · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Chevron Corporation

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $360.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 1048008744

  • Worth checking

    Mary L Friel

    Unpaid dividends · Poway, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $353.53 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 953638362

  • Worth checking

    Marie A Farrell

    Stocks or securities · Brea, CA

    Reported by Alcatel Lucent

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $353.13 Alcatel-lucent Adr
    Start this claim

    State ID 975698282

  • Worth checking

    Mary J Fairall

    Unpaid dividends · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Chevron Corporation

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $340.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 1048008741

  • Worth checking

    Mary J Fairall

    Unpaid dividends · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Chevron Corporation

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $340.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 1048008740

  • Worth checking

    Mary J Fairall

    Unpaid dividends · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Chevron Corporation

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $340.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 1048008739

  • Worth checking

    Mary Farley

    Cash held by the State · Burbank, CA

    Reported by Jhusa John Hancock Life Ins Co Usa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $312.31
    Start this claim

    State ID 985217286

  • Worth checking

    Marie Farley

    Unpaid wages · Camarillo, CA

    Reported by Brighthouse Life Ins Co Fka Metlife Ins Co Usa

    $307.47
    Start this claim

    State ID 10854779

  • Worth checking

    Marie M Farley

    Unpaid wages · Camarillo, CA

    Reported by Brighthouse Life Ins Co Fka Metlife Ins Co Usa

    $307.47
    Start this claim

    State ID 10854778

  • Worth checking

    Marie Farley

    Unpaid wages · Camarillo, CA

    Reported by Brighthouse Life Ins Co Fka Metlife Ins Co Usa

    $307.47
    Start this claim

    State ID 10854780

  • Worth checking

    Marie M Farley

    Unpaid wages · Camarillo, CA

    Reported by Brighthouse Life Ins Co Fka Metlife Ins Co Usa

    $307.47
    Start this claim

    State ID 10854775

  • Worth checking

    Marie M Farley

    Cash held by the State · Camarillo, CA

    Reported by Brighthouse Life Ins Co Fka Metlife Ins Co Usa

    $298.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 10173140

  • Worth checking

    Marie M Farley

    Cash held by the State · Camarillo, CA

    Reported by Brighthouse Life Ins Co Fka Metlife Ins Co Usa

    $298.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 10173141

  • Worth checking

    Marie M Farley

    Unpaid wages · Camarillo, CA

    Reported by Brighthouse Life Ins Co Fka Metlife Ins Co Usa

    $298.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 10854773

  • Worth checking

    Mary G Farley

    Cash held by the State · Camarillo, CA

    Reported by Brighthouse Life Ins Co Fka Metlife Ins Co Usa

    $298.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 10173143

  • Worth checking

    Marie M Farley

    Unpaid wages · Camarillo, CA

    Reported by Brighthouse Life Ins Co Fka Metlife Ins Co Usa

    $298.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 10854774

  • Worth checking

    Marie M Farley

    Cash held by the State · Camarillo, CA

    Reported by Brighthouse Life Ins Co Fka Metlife Ins Co Usa

    $298.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 10173132

  • Worth checking

    Marie M Farley

    Cash held by the State · Camarillo, CA

    Reported by Brighthouse Life Ins Co Fka Metlife Ins Co Usa

    $298.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 10173134

  • Worth checking

    Marie M Farley

    Cash held by the State · Camarillo, CA

    Reported by Brighthouse Life Ins Co Fka Metlife Ins Co Usa

    $298.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 10173135

  • Worth checking

    Marie M Farley

    Cash held by the State · Camarillo, CA

    Reported by Brighthouse Life Ins Co Fka Metlife Ins Co Usa

    $298.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 10173133

  • Worth checking

    Marie M Farley

    Cash held by the State · Camarillo, CA

    Reported by Brighthouse Life Ins Co Fka Metlife Ins Co Usa

    $298.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 10173142

  • Worth checking

    Marie M Farley

    Cash held by the State · Camarillo, CA

    Reported by Brighthouse Life Ins Co Fka Metlife Ins Co Usa

    $298.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 10173139

  • Worth checking

    Marie M Farley

    Cash held by the State · Camarillo, CA

    Reported by Brighthouse Life Ins Co Fka Metlife Ins Co Usa

    $289.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 10173131

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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.

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How You Are Protected

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

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