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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.

373 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $231,930 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 4,080 records under the surname Daniels, worth $3,059,256. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Mary K Wife Daniels

    Cash held by the State · Los Angelas, CA

    Reported by Prudential 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.

    $73,909.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039824499

  • Strong match

    Mary K Wife Daniels

    Cash held by the State · Los Angelas, CA

    Reported by Prudential 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.

    $9,912.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040003016

  • Strong match

    Mary E Daniels

    Money order

    Reported by Wells Fargo & Company (apecs 1129)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 994834908

  • Strong match

    Mary F Daniels

    Stocks or securities · Santa Cruz, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,240.42 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 983748084

  • Strong match

    Mary A Daniels

    Escrow balance · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Commonwealth Land Title Ins Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $954.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 964911394

  • Strong match

    Mary L R Daniels

    Uncashed check · Orange, CA

    Reported by Snohomish County

    $941.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 961892177

  • Strong match

    Mary F Daniels

    Uncashed check · Grover City, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0834-arroyo Grande Branch

    $904.77
    Start this claim

    State ID 12196346

  • Strong match

    Mary L R Daniels

    Uncashed check · Orange, CA

    Reported by Snohomish County Treasurer

    $763.46
    Start this claim

    State ID 993870713

  • Strong match

    Mary E Daniels

    Cash held by the State · San Bernardino, CA

    Reported by United Insurance Company Of America

    $673.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039621968

  • Strong match

    Mary E Daniels

    Uncashed check · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Riverside Escrow Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $620.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 10214700

  • Strong match

    Mary A Daniels

    Escrow balance · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Commonwealth Land Title Ins Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $615.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 964911702

  • Strong match

    Mary Daniels

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Pathward

    $600.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040906977

  • Strong match

    Mary D Daniels

    Uncashed check · Hollywood, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0373-hollywood Main Office

    $599.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 11328370

  • Strong match

    Mary V Daniels

    Stocks or securities · Anaheim, CA

    Reported by John Hancock Financial Services Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $578.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 15673631

  • Strong match

    Mary B Daniels

    Savings account · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Western Thrift & Loan Association #0

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $541.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 1341139

  • Strong match

    Mary H Daniels

    Cash held by the State · Pasadena, CA

    Reported by American General Life Insurance Company

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 982091608

  • Strong match

    Mary W Daniels

    Uncashed check · Arcadia, CA

    Reported by Western Union Financial Services Inc

    $488.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 978619383

  • Strong match

    Mary Daniels

    Unclaimed refund · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a. (702)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $450.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 977046994

  • Strong match

    Mary W Daniels

    Uncashed check · Arcadia, CA

    Reported by Western Union Financial Services Inc

    $389.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 978619384

  • Strong match

    Mary Anne Daniels

    Cash held by the State · Sunnyvale, CA

    Reported by Travelzoo Inc

    $366.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 974808590

  • Strong match

    Mary D Daniels

    Stocks or securities · Glen Avon, CA

    Reported by John Hancock Financial Services Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $323.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 15665908

  • Strong match

    Mary Daniels

    Uncashed check · Apple Valley, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    $250.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043612535

  • Strong match

    Mary J Daniels

    Unpaid dividends · San Bernardino, CA

    Reported by Pacific Premier Bancorp Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $202.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025564106

  • Strong match

    Mary D Daniels

    Cash held by the State · Glen Avon, CA

    Reported by Jhusa John Hancock Life Ins Co Usa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $202.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 980852504

  • Strong match

    Mary Daniels

    Stocks or securities · Vallejo, CA

    Reported by The Bank Of New York Mellon

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $191.71 Daimler Ag
    Start this claim

    State ID 14537361

  • Strong match

    Mary W Daniels

    Uncashed check · Arcadia, CA

    Reported by Western Union Financial Services Inc

    $189.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 978619385

  • Strong match

    Mary Daniels

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Paypal

    $184.71
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041182688

  • Strong match

    Mary V Daniels

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Hewlett-packard Company

    $175.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 18769312

  • Likely match

    Murray Daniels

    Escrow balance · San Leandro, CA

    Reported by Realogy Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 966255600

  • Likely match

    Myra A Daniels

    Stocks or securities · Paradise, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,251.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 16105555

  • Likely match

    Maria Daniels

    Pension or retirement funds · Brea, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank - Pars

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,205.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 983527999

  • Likely match

    Marie A Daniels

    Stocks or securities · Perris, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,128.81 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15463484

  • Likely match

    Mari R Daniels

    Unpaid dividends · Orange, CA

    Reported by Fmp Operating Co A Ltd Partnership

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,094.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 1789438

  • Likely match

    Mari Daniels

    Unclaimed refund · Orange, CA

    Reported by State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins Co

    $781.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 968942990

  • Likely match

    Merry J Daniels

    Escrow balance · Elk Grove, CA

    Reported by Dovenmuehle Mortgage Inc.

    $703.42
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044604504

  • Likely match

    Mari R Daniels

    Cash held by the State · Orange, CA

    Reported by American Royalty Trust Unclaimed Dividends

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $600.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 12961442

  • Likely match

    Mario G Daniels

    Escrow balance · San Antonio, TX

    Reported by Mission Title Lp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 966472323

  • Likely match

    Maurie A Daniels

    Unpaid dividends · Santa Monica,

    Reported by Southern California Edison 4.78%

    $476.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 4837813

  • Likely match

    Maurie Daniels

    Insurance proceeds · Snta Mnca, CA

    Reported by State Of Michigan

    $402.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 18347964

  • Likely match

    Murray J Daniels

    Stocks or securities · Yorba Linda, CA

    Reported by Merrill Lynch

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $358.75 Putnam Large Cap Value Fund, Cl A
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001154221

  • Likely match

    Murray J Daniels

    Stocks or securities · Yorba Linda, CA

    Reported by Merrill Lynch

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $305.35 Putnam Intl Equity Fund Cl A
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001154220

  • Likely match

    Murray J Daniels

    Uncashed check · Brentwood, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    $300.53
    Start this claim

    State ID 18936215

  • Likely match

    Maria Daniels

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan

    $300.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 997034374

  • Likely match

    Maria C Daniels

    Unpaid dividends

    Reported by Liberty Petroleum Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $269.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 999945430

  • Likely match

    Maria N Daniels

    Unclaimed refund · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Anthem Inc

    $264.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005922966

  • Likely match

    Mariah Daniels

    Uncashed check · Westminster, CA

    Reported by Customers Bank

    $208.71
    Start this claim

    State ID 1013111235

  • Likely match

    Mari R Daniels

    Unpaid dividends · Orange, CA

    Reported by American Royalty Trust Unclaimed Dividends

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $201.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 11925362

  • Likely match

    Meria Daniels

    Unclaimed refund · San Bernardino, CA

    Reported by Dignity Health

    $200.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 1009005061

  • Likely match

    Mari Daniels

    Unclaimed refund · Orange, CA

    Reported by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance C

    $192.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032601656

  • Likely match

    Marie Daniels

    Unclaimed refund · Winters, CA

    Reported by Integon Indemnity Insurance Company

    $190.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 997232238

  • Likely match

    Marie R Daniels

    Stocks or securities · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Vodafone Group Plc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $187.25 Vodafone Group Plc New Adr
    Start this claim

    State ID 999219091

  • Likely match

    Mariah D Daniels

    Uncashed check · Westminster, CA

    Reported by Blst Northstar

    $175.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014612847

  • Likely match

    Mari Daniels

    Unclaimed refund · Orange, CA

    Reported by Southern California Gas Company

    $168.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025444521

  • Likely match

    M D Betty Daniels

    Cash held by the State · San Bernardino, CA

    Reported by Health Net Of California Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,017.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 1035101412

  • Likely match

    M S Daniels

    Cash held by the State · Napa, CA

    Reported by Delta Dental Of California

    $816.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1685959

  • Likely match

    M J Daniels

    Unclaimed refund · Antioch, CA

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $452.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 17594667

  • Likely match

    M M Daniels

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Pacific Bell Telephone Company

    $428.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 5150904

  • Likely match

    M Daniels

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Avco Financial Services Of California, Inc.

    $331.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 9199062

  • Likely match

    M S Daniels

    Insurance proceeds · San Rafael, CA

    Reported by State Comp Insurance Fund

    $201.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 12041838

  • Worth checking

    Margaret Mary Daniels

    Cash held by the State · Fountain Valley, CA

    Reported by Independent Order Of Foresters

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $11,026.39
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039678704

  • Worth checking

    Margaret Mary Daniels

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Independent Order Of Foresters

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $11,026.39
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039678704

  • Worth checking

    Michael T Daniels

    Uncashed check · Sn Bernrdno, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    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.

    $7,802.97
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044110425

  • Worth checking

    Matthew Daniels

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank, N.a., West Valley Parkway-albertsons

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,546.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 11998374

  • Worth checking

    Mildred F Daniels

    Cash held by the State · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,173.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024433545

  • Worth checking

    Melvin A Daniels

    Money order

    Reported by Wells Fargo & Company (apecs 1129)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,513.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 981954475

  • Worth checking

    Michael T Daniels

    Stocks or securities · Templeton, CA

    Reported by Hp Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,212.21 Hp Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034069828

  • Worth checking

    Malcolm E Daniels

    Stocks or securities · Seaside, CA

    Reported by 110 Franklin Us Government Securities

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,915.33 Franklin Us Govt Securities A
    Start this claim

    State ID 959928221

  • Worth checking

    Mae Daniels

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,511.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 967549745

  • Worth checking

    Michael Daniels

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,400.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 999805555

  • Worth checking

    Michael T Daniels

    Stocks or securities · Templeton, CA

    Reported by Hewlett-packard Enterprise Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,350.47 Hewlett Packard
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034068248

  • Worth checking

    Marilyn Daniels

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 111)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,760.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027138166

  • Worth checking

    Michael T Daniels

    Stocks or securities · Rohnert Park, CA

    Reported by Keysight Technologies Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,621.19 Keysight Technologies Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 999378456

  • Worth checking

    Michael E Daniels

    Cash held by the State · Tahoe City, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,575.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 979533296

  • Worth checking

    Michael T Daniels

    Stocks or securities · Rohnert Park, CA

    Reported by Agilent Technologies Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,522.72 Agilent Technologies Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 989124952

  • Worth checking

    Margaret M Daniels

    Stocks or securities · Fountain Valley, CA

    Reported by Eversource Energy

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,338.80 Eversource Energy
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010898080

  • Worth checking

    Michael J Daniels

    Uncashed check · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a. (1703)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,992.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044681228

  • Worth checking

    Margarite M Daniels

    Stocks or securities · Inglewood, CA

    Reported by Genesco Inc Cum Pfd Outs Divs

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,832.00 Genesco Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 18857818

  • Worth checking

    Maurice A Daniels

    Savings account · La Canada, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0488-la Canada-flintridge

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,756.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 11014820

  • Worth checking

    Milous N Daniels

    Savings account · Inglewood, CA

    Reported by Los Angeles Federal Credit Union

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,748.07
    Start this claim

    State ID 1022147608

  • Worth checking

    Marlene Daniels

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank, Na (apecs 1009)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,700.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011098318

  • Worth checking

    Murch Vanessa Daniels

    Cash held by the State · Eureka, CA

    Reported by New York Life Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,614.94
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039555786

  • Worth checking

    Mark Daniels

    Cash held by the State · Hayward, CA

    Reported by American General Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,541.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 984251798

  • Worth checking

    Mark Daniels

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Advance Magazine Publishers Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1012060313

  • Worth checking

    Michael D Daniels

    Cash held by the State · Beverly Hills, CA

    Reported by State Of Washington

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,370.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 9731775

  • Worth checking

    Martha Daniels

    Unpaid dividends · Northridge, CA

    Reported by Ibm

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,352.76 Intl Business Machines Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 971596640

  • Worth checking

    Missie Daniels

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by American General Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,296.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 975448905

  • Worth checking

    Michael T Daniels

    Uncashed check · Rohnert Park, CA

    Reported by Exchange Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,295.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010988041

  • Worth checking

    Michael J Daniels

    Stocks or securities · Foothill Rnch, CA

    Reported by 500 Index Fund

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,278.63 Vanguard Index Tr 500 Portinv Cl
    Start this claim

    State ID 964248643

  • Worth checking

    Michelle K Daniels

    Cash held by the State · Northridge, CA

    Reported by Texas State Of

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,276.71
    Start this claim

    State ID 2622828

  • Worth checking

    Matilda Daniels

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

    Reported by United Texas & Oklahoma

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,205.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 962757801

  • Worth checking

    Mark L Daniels

    Stocks or securities · Danville, CA

    Reported by First Banks America, Inc.

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,200.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 14755588

  • Worth checking

    Mike Daniels

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank, Na (apecs 1009)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,200.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011097498

  • Worth checking

    Madeline Daniels

    Uncashed check

    Reported by First Tech Federal Credit Union

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,200.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017777741

  • Worth checking

    Michael Daniels

    Uncashed check · Oceanside, CA

    Reported by Seper V Vitas Healthcare

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,187.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 1020546912

  • Worth checking

    Malizzie Daniels

    Stocks or securities · Shafter, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,152.51 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16277793

  • Worth checking

    Mable Daniels

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by American General Life & Accident Ins Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,139.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 974746735

  • Worth checking

    Marc Daniels

    Pension or retirement funds · Monrovia, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank - Pars

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,123.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 973283437

  • Worth checking

    Michael T Daniels

    Stocks or securities · Rohnert Park, CA

    Reported by Agilent Technologies Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,090.90 Agilent Technologies Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 989124953

  • Worth checking

    Marcia L Daniels

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Golden State Mutual Life Ins Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,056.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 5394512

  • Worth checking

    Mable Daniels

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Western-southern Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,042.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 980613944

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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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