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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.

102 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $170,135 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 900 records under the surname Hirsch, worth $1,262,502. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Mary L Hirsch

    Stocks or securities · Costa Mesa, CA

    Reported by Teradata Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,387.50 Teradata Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 994621041

  • Strong match

    Mary L Hirsch

    Stocks or securities · Laguna Beach, CA

    Reported by Ncr Voyix Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,758.57 Ncr Voyix Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010928267

  • Strong match

    Mary E Hirsch

    Cash held by the State · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,807.77
    Start this claim

    State ID 12740602

  • Strong match

    Mary Hirsch

    Escrow balance · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Dovenmuehle Mortgage Inc.

    $412.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025546052

  • Strong match

    Mary Jane Hirsch

    Cash held by the State · Lancaster, CA

    Reported by Garibaldi V Bank Of America Qualified Settlement Fund

    $212.17
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006809036

  • Strong match

    Mary V Hirsch

    Unpaid dividends · Grass Valley, CA

    Reported by Delaware Vs New York Settlement

    $198.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 2080356

  • Strong match

    Mary Anne Hirsch

    Stocks or securities · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Rite Aid Corp Ex Rite Aid Corp Rev Splt

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $105.30 Rite Aid Corp Com Par $1.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 999982040

  • Strong match

    Mary E Hirsch

    Cash held by the State · Seal Beach, CA

    Reported by Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp

    $102.39
    Start this claim

    State ID 17493776

  • Likely match

    Marie C Hirsch

    Stocks or securities · San Pedro, CA

    Reported by Walt Disney Co & Affiliates The

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,305.65 Disney Walt Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 17077165

  • Likely match

    Maria T Hirsch

    Unclaimed refund · Montebello, CA

    Reported by Comenity Bank

    $150.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1037917716

  • Likely match

    Marie C Hirsch

    Stocks or securities · San Pedro, CA

    Reported by The Bank Of New York Mellon

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $144.11 Elan Corporation Plc Adr
    Start this claim

    State ID 18451318

  • Likely match

    Marie C Hirsch

    Stocks or securities · San Pedro, CA

    Reported by The Bank Of New York Mellon

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $144.11 Elan Corporation Plc Adr
    Start this claim

    State ID 18451317

  • Likely match

    Maria Hirsch

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Financial California Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $107.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 964509610

  • Likely match

    M D Karen Hirsch

    Unpaid wages · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Southern Cal. Permanente Medical Group

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,317.67
    Start this claim

    State ID 15763714

  • Likely match

    M E Hirsch

    Cash held by the State · Saratoga, CA

    Reported by Delta Dental Of California

    $516.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 953726668

  • Likely match

    M D Anita Hirsch

    Cash held by the State · Los Gatos, CA

    Reported by Health Net Life Insurance Co

    $503.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045969022

  • Likely match

    M Eric Hirsch

    Insurance proceeds · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

    $178.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 12142023

  • Worth checking

    Mr Rob Horsch

    Credit balance · Balboa Island, CA

    Reported by Illinois State Of

    $190.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 17828024

  • Worth checking

    Miriam Hirsch

    Cash held by the State · Arlington, VA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $91,136.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039588967

  • Worth checking

    Mg Hirsch

    Pension or retirement funds · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank - Pars

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $11,822.17
    Start this claim

    State ID 975652962

  • Worth checking

    Marjorie M Hirsch

    Stocks or securities · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Home Depot Inc The

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,050.42 Home Depot Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044872406

  • Worth checking

    Max H Hirsch

    Escrow balance · Monrovia, CA

    Reported by Champion Escrow Inc.

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 995972004

  • Worth checking

    Miriam Hirsch

    Cash held by the State · Orange, CA

    Reported by Viac Services Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,952.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004299010

  • Worth checking

    Marjorie M Hirsch

    Stocks or securities · Pasadena, CA

    Reported by Altria Group Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,822.92 Altria Group Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1048011803

  • Worth checking

    Michael Hirsch

    Unpaid wages

    Reported by Ross Stores Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,919.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 956769213

  • Worth checking

    Miriam D Hirsch

    Stocks or securities · Laguna Hills, CA

    Reported by International Growth Fund- 81

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,835.94 Vanguard International Growth
    Start this claim

    State ID 999234016

  • Worth checking

    Mark Hirsch

    Uncashed check

    Reported by First Republic Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 960729043

  • Worth checking

    Mussett Hirsch

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,075.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 970781474

  • Worth checking

    Miriam Hirsch

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles 15, CA

    Reported by John Hancock Financial Services Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,071.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 15674667

  • Worth checking

    Martha M Hirsch

    Stocks or securities · Monterey Park, CA

    Reported by Bmj Financial Corp Cash Payments

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,009.68 Bank Of America Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 17203978

  • Worth checking

    Mini F Hirsch

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank Trust National Assoc. (ca)

    $875.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 13447737

  • Worth checking

    Mike Hirsch

    Money order

    Reported by Wells Fargo & Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $696.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 987425822

  • Worth checking

    Monica Hirsch

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Air Communities (fka Aimco) Aka Apartment Income R

    $545.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 1037612675

  • Worth checking

    Marge Hirsch

    Stocks or securities · Burlingame, CA

    Reported by Avaya Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $541.00 Avaya Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 18200945

  • Worth checking

    Marguerite Hirsch

    Cash held by the State · Woodland Hls, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    $540.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 979534122

  • Worth checking

    Madeline Hirsch

    Unpaid dividends · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Sunamerica U S Govt Sec

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $513.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 11954153

  • Worth checking

    Marge Hirsch

    Stocks or securities · Burlingame, CA

    Reported by Alcatel Lucent

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $418.93 Alcatel-lucent Adr
    Start this claim

    State ID 980364059

  • Worth checking

    Milton Hirsch

    Stocks or securities · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $416.74 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 969448965

  • Worth checking

    Michelle Fridman Hirsch

    Uncashed check · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Bbva Usa

    $407.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010933421

  • Worth checking

    Miriam D Hirsch

    Unpaid dividends · Laguna Hills, CA

    Reported by M D C Holdings Inc

    $396.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004528493

  • Worth checking

    Margot Hirsch

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by California Federal Bank

    $387.47
    Start this claim

    State ID 11189734

  • Worth checking

    Micheline Hirsch

    Savings account · San Bruno, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    $360.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 10001623

  • Worth checking

    Michael Hirsch

    Stocks or securities · Redondo Beach, CA

    Reported by Host Marriott Corp (new)/host Marriott C

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $347.60 Host Hotels & Resorts Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 17324716

  • Worth checking

    Mussett Hirsch

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $341.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 16121258

  • Worth checking

    Matthew Hirsch

    Stocks or securities · Laguna Niguel, CA

    Reported by Exxon Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $333.41 Exxon Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 4241823

  • Worth checking

    Madeline Hirsch

    Unpaid dividends · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Sunamerica U.s. Government Class B

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $333.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 13490988

  • Worth checking

    Michael Hirsch

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Encompass Health Corporation

    $320.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 953302195

  • Worth checking

    Melissa Hirsch

    Escrow balance

    Reported by Escrow Advantage Inc. - Dickason

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $310.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019882435

  • Worth checking

    Merrill Hirsch

    Unclaimed refund · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.a (510005)

    $300.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1037850023

  • Worth checking

    Marketing Hirsch

    Credit balance

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $300.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 953624933

  • Worth checking

    Michael Hirsch

    Credit balance · Rancho Santa Fe, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a (300056)

    $297.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 994403384

  • Worth checking

    Melvyn M Hirsch

    Insurance proceeds · Van Nuys, CA

    Reported by Western Fideltiy Insurance Company

    $290.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 11320970

  • Worth checking

    Michelle L Hirsch

    Uncashed check · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by Hsbc Bank Usa Na

    $275.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 1026166445

  • Worth checking

    Max Hirsch

    Unclaimed refund · Dana Point, CA

    Reported by Csg Systems Inc

    $259.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 1002745995

  • Worth checking

    Melanie Hirsch

    Uncashed check · Encino, CA

    Reported by Vanderbilt University

    $258.53
    Start this claim

    State ID 1038158685

  • Worth checking

    Monica Hirsch

    Unclaimed refund · Trabuco Canyon, CA

    Reported by Cvs Pharmacy Inc

    $254.21
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045563970

  • Worth checking

    Hirsch

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    $247.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033332125

  • Worth checking

    Montgomery Hirsch

    Unpaid wages · Pleasanton, CA

    Reported by Tg Administration Llc

    $245.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040144852

  • Worth checking

    Marianne Hirsch

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Ncr Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $242.21
    Start this claim

    State ID 14966616

  • Worth checking

    Michaela Hirsch

    Stocks or securities

    Reported by 4914 Olive Street Properties Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $239.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031517100

  • Worth checking

    Melissa C Hirsch

    Unclaimed refund · Carlsbad, CA

    Reported by Anthem Inc

    $238.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 992159089

  • Worth checking

    Margaret H Hirsch

    Escrow balance · Laguna Hills, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na Dba Wells Fargo Home

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $236.09
    Start this claim

    State ID 956857945

  • Worth checking

    Hirsch

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    $216.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 17337595

  • Worth checking

    Marjorie Hirsch

    Uncashed check · Cupertino, CA

    Reported by The Board Of Trustees Of Leland Stanford

    $212.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1020507235

  • Worth checking

    Malia Hirsch

    Unclaimed refund · North Hollywood, CA

    Reported by American Express Company

    $210.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 1021141897

  • Worth checking

    Mike Hirsch

    Credit balance · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Erp Operating Ltd Partnership

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $209.97
    Start this claim

    State ID 976013107

  • Worth checking

    Marianne Hirsch

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Lucent Technologies Inc Odd Lot Tender C

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $202.00 Lucent Technologies Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 17376498

  • Worth checking

    Moran Serr Hirsch

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

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

    $180.69
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027272883

  • Worth checking

    Michael C Hirsch

    Savings account · Frankfurtzi,

    Reported by First Interstate Bank

    $177.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 5157799

  • Worth checking

    Marjorie M Hirsch

    Unpaid dividends · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by 3m Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $170.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041387922

  • Worth checking

    Marjorie Hirsch

    Unpaid dividends · Alta Loma, CA

    Reported by 112 Franklin California Tax-free Income

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $168.91
    Start this claim

    State ID 14265470

  • Worth checking

    Melissa C Hirsch

    Uncashed check · Carlsbad, CA

    Reported by Citibank N A

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $166.62
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018433458

  • Worth checking

    Minn Hirsch

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by United States Fidelity Guarant

    $163.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 12426340

  • Worth checking

    Marguerite Hirsch

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank N A

    $162.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 5073838

  • Worth checking

    Mazal Hirsch

    Savings account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Citibank (west) Fsb

    $157.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 18284437

  • Worth checking

    Montgomery Hirsch

    Unpaid wages · Pleasanton, CA

    Reported by Tg Administration Llc

    $156.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040144851

  • Worth checking

    Martin S Hirsch

    Stocks or securities · Pacific Palisades, CA

    Reported by Ampco-pittsburgh Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $155.47 Ampco Pittsburgh Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 960250853

  • Worth checking

    Michael Hirsch

    Uncashed check · Pleasanton, CA

    Reported by Washington Mutual Bank (68-0172274)

    $153.94
    Start this claim

    State ID 17550014

  • Worth checking

    Marianne J Hirsch

    Cash held by the State · Palo Alto, CA

    Reported by Pacificare Behavioral Health Inc

    $150.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 985953465

  • Worth checking

    Melissa C Hirsch

    Uncashed check · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 111)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $149.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027102564

  • Worth checking

    Michael Hirsch

    Stocks or securities · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Pepsico Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $149.64 Pepsico Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 14895712

  • Worth checking

    Melanie Hirsch

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by State Farm General Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $143.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045904089

  • Worth checking

    Maurice R Hirsch

    Insurance proceeds · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by State Farm Fire And Casualty Company

    $142.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 15651544

  • Worth checking

    Margaret Hirsch

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $140.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 966062615

  • Worth checking

    Max Hirsch

    Credit balance · Capistrano Bch, CA

    Reported by Best Buy Co Inc & Subsidiaries

    $139.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1028437692

  • Worth checking

    Marsha E Hirsch

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by First American P&c Ins Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $136.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 12380106

  • Worth checking

    Marge Hirsch

    Insurance proceeds · Burlingame, CA

    Reported by State Farm Fire And Casualty Company

    $136.34
    Start this claim

    State ID 10939093

  • Worth checking

    Moses H Hirsch

    Cash held by the State · Mission Viejo, CA

    Reported by Paul Revere Life & Accident

    $132.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 16398740

  • Worth checking

    Martha M Hirsch

    Unpaid dividends · Monterey Park, CA

    Reported by Bmj Financial Corp Cash Payments

    $122.76
    Start this claim

    State ID 17203977

  • Worth checking

    Michelle Hirsch

    Uncashed check

    Reported by General Electric Company

    $120.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 968581827

  • Worth checking

    Marion C Hirsch

    Stocks or securities · Van Nuys, CA

    Reported by Ps Group, Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $116.05 P S Group Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 13082017

  • Worth checking

    Max Hirsch

    Unpaid dividends · Turlock, CA

    Reported by Niagara Mohawk Power Corporati

    $115.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 14298132

  • Worth checking

    Morton T Hirsch

    Unpaid dividends · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Amf Incorporated

    $113.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 398420

  • Worth checking

    Michael Hirsch

    Uncashed check · Rancho Santa Fe, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    $112.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 987995895

  • Worth checking

    Hirsch

    Unclaimed refund · Ridgecrest, CA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    $110.71
    Start this claim

    State ID 1021088165

  • Worth checking

    Mathew B Hirsch

    Unclaimed refund · Santa Barbara, CA

    Reported by Ramsey District Court - Criminal Div

    $110.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 18019746

  • Worth checking

    Marilyn G Hirsch

    Cash held by the State · Northridge, CA

    Reported by Maxxam Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $110.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 966215842

  • Worth checking

    Miles Hirsch

    Insurance proceeds · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by State Farm General Insurance Company

    $104.44
    Start this claim

    State ID 15818652

  • Worth checking

    Michael A Md Hirsch

    Uncashed check · Davis, CA

    Reported by Sutter Independent Physicians

    $103.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 968984208

  • Worth checking

    Mark L Hirsch

    Uncashed check · Dublin, CA

    Reported by Ocwen Financial Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $102.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 994594231

Showing the 100 most valuable of 115. 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

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 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.

  • Hirsch Mosesnn Sdde

    Probate estate · San Mateo County · 1981

    Matched on Hirsch Mosesnn Sdde (decedent)

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

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956816385
    Case 66500

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.

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