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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.

237 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $228,360 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 2,441 records under the surname Miguel, worth $2,080,279. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Maria S Miguel

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

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

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $41,574.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 996715123

  • Strong match

    Maria S Miguel

    Stocks or securities · San Franisco, CA

    Reported by At&t Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $32,607.33 At & T Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 980499565

  • Strong match

    Maria S Miguel

    Unpaid dividends · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Comcast Corp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $10,775.64 Comcast Corp New
    Start this claim

    State ID 993840155

  • Strong match

    Maria S Miguel

    Stocks or securities · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Comcast Corp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $10,775.64 Comcast Corp New
    Start this claim

    State ID 993840154

  • Strong match

    Maria S Miguel

    Stocks or securities

    Reported by At&t Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $8,220.73 At & T Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 980312605

  • Strong match

    Maria S Miguel

    Unpaid dividends

    Reported by At&t Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,823.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 980312603

  • Strong match

    Maria S Miguel

    Unpaid dividends · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Comcast Corp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,285.35
    Start this claim

    State ID 993840153

  • Strong match

    Maria M Miguel

    Cash held by the State · Seaside, CA

    Reported by Genworth Life Insurance Co

    $656.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018075440

  • Strong match

    Maria N Miguel

    Unclaimed refund · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

    $617.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 969682746

  • Strong match

    Maria S Miguel

    Stocks or securities

    Reported by At&t Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $590.10 At & T Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 965822707

  • Strong match

    Maria Teodosia Miguel

    Money order

    Reported by Moneygram Payment Systems Inc

    $400.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 953307415

  • Strong match

    Maria S Miguel

    Unpaid dividends · San Franisco, CA

    Reported by At&t Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $345.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 980499582

  • Strong match

    Maria S Miguel

    Unpaid dividends · San Franisco, CA

    Reported by At&t Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $345.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 980499581

  • Strong match

    Maria S Miguel

    Unpaid dividends · San Franisco, CA

    Reported by At&t Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $338.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 980499580

  • Strong match

    Maria S Miguel

    Unpaid dividends · San Franisco, CA

    Reported by At&t Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $338.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 980499579

  • Strong match

    Maria S Miguel

    Unpaid dividends · San Franisco, CA

    Reported by At&t Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $338.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 980499578

  • Strong match

    Maria S Miguel

    Unpaid dividends · San Franisco, CA

    Reported by At&t Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $338.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 980499577

  • Strong match

    Maria S Miguel

    Unpaid dividends · San Franisco, CA

    Reported by At&t Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $330.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 980499576

  • Strong match

    Maria S Miguel

    Unpaid dividends · San Franisco, CA

    Reported by At&t Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $330.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 980499575

  • Strong match

    Maria S Miguel

    Unpaid dividends · San Franisco, CA

    Reported by At&t Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $330.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 980499574

  • Strong match

    Maria S Miguel

    Unpaid dividends · San Franisco, CA

    Reported by At&t Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $330.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 980499573

  • Strong match

    Maria S Miguel

    Unpaid dividends · San Franisco, CA

    Reported by At&t Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $323.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 980499572

  • Strong match

    Maria S Miguel

    Unpaid dividends · San Franisco, CA

    Reported by At&t Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $323.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 980499571

  • Strong match

    Maria S Miguel

    Unpaid dividends · San Franisco, CA

    Reported by At&t Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $323.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 980499570

  • Strong match

    Maria S Miguel

    Unpaid dividends · San Franisco, CA

    Reported by At&t Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $323.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 980499569

  • Strong match

    Maria S Miguel

    Unpaid dividends · San Franisco, CA

    Reported by At&t Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $316.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 980499568

  • Strong match

    Maria S Miguel

    Unpaid dividends · San Franisco, CA

    Reported by At&t Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $316.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 980499567

  • Strong match

    Maria S Miguel

    Unpaid dividends · San Franisco, CA

    Reported by At&t Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $316.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 980499566

  • Strong match

    Maria S Miguel

    Unpaid dividends · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Lsi Corporation Acquired For Cash

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $234.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 994785397

  • Strong match

    Maria Miguel

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Continental Exchange Solutions Inc

    $200.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018934930

  • Strong match

    Maria F Miguel

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Pacific Bell Internet Services

    $198.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 957304852

  • Strong match

    Maria L Miguel

    Unclaimed refund · Napa, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - North Carolina

    $168.76
    Start this claim

    State ID 989522660

  • Strong match

    Maria S Miguel

    Unpaid dividends

    Reported by At&t Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $145.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 965822705

  • Strong match

    Maria Miguel

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Discover Bank

    $136.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014379153

  • Strong match

    Maria M Miguel

    Cash held by the State · Gilroy, CA

    Reported by Colonial Penn Life Insurance Company

    $125.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 993650948

  • Strong match

    Maria S Miguel

    Unpaid dividends · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Comcast Corp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $123.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 985501537

  • Strong match

    Maria S Miguel

    Unpaid dividends · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Comcast Corp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $120.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 980335976

  • Strong match

    Maria S Miguel

    Stocks or securities

    Reported by Alcatel Lucent

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $105.78 Alcatel-lucent Adr
    Start this claim

    State ID 963736410

  • Strong match

    Maria G Miguel

    Savings account · Imperial, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt & Sa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $104.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 10894441

  • Strong match

    Maria Miguel

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bancomer Transfer Services Inc.

    $104.21
    Start this claim

    State ID 955185281

  • Strong match

    Maria N Miguel

    Cash held by the State · Monterey, CA

    Reported by Moneygram Payment Systems Inc

    $100.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032508162

  • Likely match

    Mary Miguel

    Stocks or securities · Redding, CA

    Reported by International Business Machines Corporat

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $16,148.84 Intl Business Machines Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 967924000

  • Likely match

    Moira M Miguel

    Uncashed check · Fremont, CA

    Reported by Fremont Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,490.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 11225512

  • Likely match

    Mary Miguel

    Unpaid dividends · Redding, CA

    Reported by International Business Machines Corporat

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $948.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 967923999

  • Likely match

    Moira M Miguel

    Savings account · Fremont, CA

    Reported by Fremont Bank

    $772.98
    Start this claim

    State ID 11225560

  • Likely match

    Mary Miguel

    Escrow balance · Whittier, CA

    Reported by Dovenmuehle Mortgage Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $433.34
    Start this claim

    State ID 1007776901

  • Likely match

    Mary M Miguel

    Savings account · Danville, CA

    Reported by Security Pacific National Bank San Ramon Off

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $385.12
    Start this claim

    State ID 10017918

  • Likely match

    Mary Miguel

    Escrow balance · Whittier, CA

    Reported by Dovenmuehle Mortgage Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $380.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 1012746628

  • Likely match

    Mary Miguel

    Uncashed check · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Union Bank Of California, N.a.

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $231.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 17807503

  • Likely match

    Mary R Miguel

    Uncashed check · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Discover Bank

    $200.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1029799117

  • Likely match

    Mera Miguel

    Cash held by the State · Simi Valley, CA

    Reported by Wm Corporate Services Inc

    $121.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 1042104188

  • Likely match

    Marie Grace A Miguel

    Escrow balance · Bellflower, CA

    Reported by Nationstar Mortgage, Llc

    $116.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040938111

  • Likely match

    Mary Miguel

    Unclaimed refund · Hollywood, CA

    Reported by New England Mutual Insurance Company

    $108.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 13007194

  • Likely match

    Mur Miguel

    Unpaid wages · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by King Et Al V Rhino California Qsf

    $108.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 1070629388

  • Likely match

    M Miguel

    Savings account

    Reported by Union Yes Federal Credit Union

    $849.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 16380097

  • Likely match

    M Najera Miguel

    Unclaimed refund · Clovis,

    Reported by Pacific Gas & Electric Company

    $250.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 958953355

  • Likely match

    M Villalobos Miguel

    Unpaid wages · El Cajon, CA

    Reported by Ellwanger V New Legend Qsf

    $177.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071264246

  • Likely match

    M Ollada Md Miguel

    Insurance proceeds · Chatsworth, CA

    Reported by Unitedhealthcare Insurance Co

    $124.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 15804382

  • Likely match

    M Gonzalez Miguel

    Unpaid wages · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Ike Ceralde, Et Al. V. Sp Plus Corporation

    $123.35
    Start this claim

    State ID 1088070881

  • Likely match

    M Lopez Miguel

    Unpaid wages · Campbell, CA

    Reported by Covenant Care California Llc

    $105.21
    Start this claim

    State ID 1057546899

  • Likely match

    Maria D Meglio

    Uncashed check · San Pedro, CA

    Reported by Citibank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,373.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 980910783

  • Likely match

    Maria G Meekel

    Stocks or securities · Baldwin Park, CA

    Reported by Advantage Marketing Systems Os Cash

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $803.52 Koninklijke Philips Electrs Nv
    Start this claim

    State ID 17354655

  • Likely match

    Maria Moguel

    Unpaid wages · Daly City, CA

    Reported by Dick's Sporting Goods Inc.

    $495.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 1002495342

  • Likely match

    Maria Moguel

    Unpaid wages · Daly City, CA

    Reported by Dick's Sporting Goods Inc.

    $440.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 1002495341

  • Likely match

    Maria R Macal

    Savings account · Lomita,

    Reported by Home Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $407.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 4369092

  • Likely match

    Maria C Mikaele

    Unpaid dividends · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Wal Mart Stores Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $381.02 Walmart Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 955239952

  • Likely match

    Maria Macal

    Stocks or securities · Hollister, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $352.70 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15496230

  • Worth checking

    Marie Makela

    Stocks or securities · Sonoma, CA

    Reported by Us Bancorp Fund Services Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $14,336.61 Nicholas Fund Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 967868632

  • Worth checking

    Mary M Migal

    Uncashed check · Northridge, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $9,929.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027299587

  • Worth checking

    Mary F Mcauley

    Cash held by the State · Covina, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $8,910.69
    Start this claim

    State ID 975732716

  • Worth checking

    Mary M Migal

    Savings account · Northridge, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,475.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027290364

  • Worth checking

    Mary R Makel

    Stocks or securities · Pasadena, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,961.25 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16309525

  • Worth checking

    Mary A Macaulay

    Stocks or securities · Alhambra, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,745.77 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16308985

  • Worth checking

    Mary J Muglia

    Cash held by the State · Montclair, CA

    Reported by Transamerica Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,395.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 962854544

  • Worth checking

    Mary Mickel

    Cash held by the State · San Bernardino, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,382.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 979645736

  • Worth checking

    Mary Muglia

    Cash held by the State · Ontario, 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.

    $1,326.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 979635017

  • Worth checking

    Mora Mckell

    Savings account · Suisun City, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0225-danville Branch

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,261.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 13323737

  • Worth checking

    Mary J Mockel

    Uncashed check · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank, N.a., The Crocker Office

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,248.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 11359714

  • Worth checking

    Marie Mackelle

    Savings account

    Reported by Sears Pacific Federal Credit Union

    $995.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 13441729

  • Worth checking

    Mary Muglia

    Cash held by the State · Ontario, CA

    Reported by Jhusa John Hancock Life Ins Co Usa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $928.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 985217438

  • Worth checking

    Mary J Meikle

    Unpaid dividends · Roseville, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $925.82 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 971490678

  • Worth checking

    Mary Mickel

    Stocks or securities · San Bernardino, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $917.23 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15502495

  • Worth checking

    Mary Mickel

    Cash held by the State · San Bernardino, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    $774.94
    Start this claim

    State ID 979645627

  • Worth checking

    Mary C Magaeiello

    Stocks or securities · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $682.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 16132689

  • Worth checking

    Moore Makayla

    Unpaid wages

    Reported by Phoenix Settlement Admn (esenwein V Learning Solutions Kids, Inc)

    $530.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071978358

  • Worth checking

    Marie Mcauley

    Cash held by the State · Anaheim, CA

    Reported by American General Life & Accident Ins Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $528.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 970999888

  • Worth checking

    Mcbride Miguel

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Transamerica Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,504.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 975343612

  • Worth checking

    Morales Miguel

    Savings account · Visalia, CA

    Reported by Families And Schools Together Federal Cr

    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.

    $2,669.42
    Start this claim

    State ID 1073708299

  • Worth checking

    Munoz Contreras Miguel

    Cash held by the State · Vista, CA

    Reported by Service Corporation Intl.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,658.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071966062

  • Worth checking

    Morelos Ledezma Miguel

    Cash held by the State · East Palo Alto, CA

    Reported by Amtrust North America Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,295.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033045315

  • Worth checking

    Martinez Sovereign Adj Miguel

    Cash held by the State · Chino, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - North Carolina

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 989500659

  • Worth checking

    Muniz Miguel

    Cash held by the State · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na (500009)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,842.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1000080568

  • Worth checking

    Martinez Miguel

    Cash held by the State · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Service Corporation Intl.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,819.77
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071968957

  • Worth checking

    Miguel Romero Miguel

    Cash held by the State · Vista, CA

    Reported by State Compensation Insurance Fund

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,706.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 1061744530

  • Worth checking

    Messina Miguel

    Savings account

    Reported by La Electrical Workers Credit Union

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,702.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 1066739697

  • Worth checking

    Monroy Miguel

    Uncashed check · Desert Hot Springs, CA

    Reported by Utah Division Of Finance Disbursements

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,600.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1038542543

  • Worth checking

    Martinez Miguel

    Escrow balance · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Citimortgage Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,418.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 974576592

  • Worth checking

    Marlene Miguel

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Cedars Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,267.46
    Start this claim

    State ID 12080986

  • Worth checking

    Martinez Miguel

    Unclaimed refund · Sn Bernrdno, CA

    Reported by Pennymac Loan Services Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,255.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 1059998643

  • Worth checking

    Miguel

    Unclaimed refund · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by State Of North Carolina

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,232.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 17455950

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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.

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

A Second State File

1 probate estate carries that name

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

1 is still open, holding $1,133.

  • McAuley Robert William Jr.

    Probate estate · San Francisco County · 2024

    Matched on McAuley Mary (heir)

    $1,133.00
    Ask about this estate

    State ID 1032523680
    Case 2023-0777

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.

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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.

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  • 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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