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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.

229 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $163,733 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 2,100 records under the surname Manning, worth $2,026,388. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Mary Manning

    Credit balance · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by American Enterprise Investment

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $25,887.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030666838

  • Strong match

    Mary Manning

    Stocks or securities · Pasadena, CA

    Reported by Maxus Energy Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $9,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 11935307

  • Strong match

    Mary R Manning

    Cash held by the State · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Athene Annuity And Life Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,941.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 984376151

  • Strong match

    Mary A Manning

    Savings account · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Sun-pacific Federal Credit Union

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,042.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 13813998

  • Strong match

    Mary H Manning

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank, Na (apecs 1009)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006157797

  • Strong match

    Mary R Manning

    Cash held by the State · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Athene Annuity And Life Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,956.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 984376136

  • Strong match

    Mary Ann Manning

    Cash held by the State · Santa Clara, CA

    Reported by Covad Communications

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,919.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 952571413

  • Strong match

    Mary M Manning

    Stocks or securities · Carmichael, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $993.35 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16309874

  • Strong match

    Mary E Manning

    Unpaid wages · Avila Beach, CA

    Reported by Tenet Healthcare Corporation

    $847.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 17626196

  • Strong match

    Mary H Manning

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank National Assocation

    $600.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 994859372

  • Strong match

    Mary Beth Manning

    Uncashed check · Van Nuys, CA

    Reported by National Financial Services Llc

    $580.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047255399

  • Strong match

    Mary A Manning

    Cash held by the State · Cupertino, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Kba

    $483.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 17176146

  • Strong match

    Mary E Manning

    Stocks or securities · Susanville, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $369.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 16133156

  • Strong match

    Mary Ann Manning

    Credit balance · Saratoga, CA

    Reported by Citibank N A

    $324.97
    Start this claim

    State ID 1023688683

  • Strong match

    Mary C Manning

    Insurance proceeds · Modesto, CA

    Reported by National Home Life Assurance Company

    $275.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 10150292

  • Strong match

    Mary Ann Manning

    Cash held by the State · Santa Clara, CA

    Reported by Ccgi Merger Corp

    $258.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 967867655

  • Strong match

    Mary Anne Manning

    Unpaid wages · Lake Forest, CA

    Reported by State Of Washington

    $255.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 17947258

  • Strong match

    Mary E Manning

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Umpqua Bank

    $195.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 966542811

  • Strong match

    Mary B Manning

    Cash held by the State · Unknown, CA

    Reported by Emi Blackwood Music Inc And Affiliates

    $190.55
    Start this claim

    State ID 18626984

  • Strong match

    Mary K Manning

    Unpaid dividends · Los Altos, CA

    Reported by 112 Franklin California Tax-free Income

    $180.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 2062611

  • Strong match

    Mary C Manning

    Cash held by the State · Cerritos, CA

    Reported by Putnam Investor Services

    $165.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 9400290

  • Strong match

    Mary G Manning

    Savings account · Laguna Niguel, CA

    Reported by Patriots Federal Credit Union

    $120.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 1417288

  • Strong match

    Mary L Manning

    Stocks or securities · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Avanir Pharmaceuticals Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $100.37 Avanir Pharmaceuticals Cl A
    Start this claim

    State ID 959754191

  • Strong match

    Mary Manning

    Savings account · Redondo Beach, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $100.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 5266618

  • Likely match

    Marie Manning

    Savings account · San Jacinto, CA

    Reported by Consumers Credit Union

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,852.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 1036279576

  • Likely match

    Marie M Manning

    Cash held by the State · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by Us Home Mortgage Capital Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,040.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 12836081

  • Likely match

    Marie Manning

    Uncashed check · San Jacinto, CA

    Reported by Consumers Credit Union

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,447.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 1036279567

  • Likely match

    Maria Manning

    Cash held by the State · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Arrowood Indemnity

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,158.62
    Start this claim

    State ID 957107389

  • Likely match

    Marie V Manning

    Savings account

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    $533.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 9122369

  • Likely match

    Maria Pilar Manning

    Unclaimed refund · Hayward, CA

    Reported by Csaa Insurance Exchange

    $418.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1008592953

  • Likely match

    Maria Manning

    Cash held by the State · San Marcos, CA

    Reported by Calif Physican Service -nasco

    $206.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 982580462

  • Likely match

    Maria Manning

    Unclaimed refund · Santa Barbara, CA

    Reported by Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    $187.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 18304545

  • Likely match

    Maria L Manning

    Credit balance · Santa Barbara, CA

    Reported by American Medical Response Inc

    $128.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 17556499

  • Likely match

    Marie Manning

    Unclaimed refund · Carlsbad, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na (500008)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $100.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1022165593

  • Likely match

    M Manning

    Savings account

    Reported by Northrop Employees Federal Credit Union

    $149.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 1513376

  • Likely match

    M E Manning

    Cash held by the State · Napa, CA

    Reported by New Era Life Insurance Co Of The Midwest

    $107.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 10249083

  • Likely match

    M Manning

    Cash held by the State · Anaheim, CA

    Reported by California Physician's Service Dba Blue

    $106.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 4063175

  • Likely match

    M Manning

    Unclaimed refund · Arcadia, CA

    Reported by Hewlett-packard Company

    $100.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 954549097

  • Worth checking

    Miriam M Manning

    Cash held by the State · Mission Viejo, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $19,195.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004654725

  • Worth checking

    Marilyn J Manning

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,769.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 968438821

  • Worth checking

    Marjorie L Manning

    Stocks or securities · Kingsburg, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,596.89 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 984791179

  • Worth checking

    Madeline M Manning

    Stocks or securities · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,266.30 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1013511848

  • Worth checking

    Michael Manning

    Escrow balance · Marina Del Rey, CA

    Reported by Nationstar Mortgage, Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,764.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025920778

  • Worth checking

    Manning

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Ace American 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.

    $2,531.94
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014995586

  • Worth checking

    Margarett Manning

    Deposit held · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Citibank N. A.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,155.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 10215469

  • Worth checking

    Marder E Manning

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Csaa Insurance Group

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,142.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 986218138

  • Worth checking

    Michael F Manning

    Uncashed check · Redlands, CA

    Reported by Fund 1 Independent Foreclosure Review Pa

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 984709029

  • Worth checking

    Michael D Manning

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032997831

  • Worth checking

    Mark Manning

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Wells Fargo Financial California Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 17273371

  • Worth checking

    Moxom G Manning

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Transamerica Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,926.46
    Start this claim

    State ID 988751242

  • Worth checking

    Marder Manning

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Liberty Mutual Insurance Co

    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.

    $1,866.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 987110820

  • Worth checking

    Marsadies Manning

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Fdic 10542 Silicon Valley Bridge Bank National

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,770.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040018035

  • Worth checking

    Moxom G Manning

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Transamerica Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,723.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 988751241

  • Worth checking

    Milton N Manning

    Savings account · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Citibank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,671.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 960550240

  • Worth checking

    Marqutra Manning

    Savings account · Barstow, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0614-desert Hot Springs Br

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,626.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 14903785

  • Worth checking

    Manning

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

    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.

    $1,587.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 957668842

  • Worth checking

    Margaret Manning

    Cash held by the State · Palmdale, CA

    Reported by Transamerica Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,543.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 988461042

  • Worth checking

    Millard W Father Manning

    Cash held by the State · Mckinleyville, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,454.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 993662263

  • Worth checking

    Moxom G Manning

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Transamerica Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,414.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 988751243

  • Worth checking

    Manning

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Ace American 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.

    $1,248.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 997744078

  • Worth checking

    Manning

    Cash held by the State · Murrieta, CA

    Reported by Uncashed Warrants

    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.

    $1,158.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 982076572

  • Worth checking

    Molly Manning

    Cash held by the State · Ladera Ranch, CA

    Reported by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,157.98
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018065619

  • Worth checking

    Mildred J Manning

    Cash held by the State · La Habra, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,133.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 970663828

  • Worth checking

    Monte Manning

    Insurance proceeds · Citrus Heights, CA

    Reported by Amco Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,019.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 18428161

  • Worth checking

    Maureen F Manning

    Stocks or securities · Livermore, CA

    Reported by Intel Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,016.64 Intel Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 9623417

  • Worth checking

    Maureen Manning

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Napa Land Title Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 18693288

  • Worth checking

    Morgana Manning

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 976582244

  • Worth checking

    Melissa Manning

    Cash held by the State · Valley Village, CA

    Reported by Paypal

    $976.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 1036623365

  • Worth checking

    Matthew Davis Manning

    Escrow balance · Las Vegas, NV

    Reported by Fntg Holdings Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $883.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047993061

  • Worth checking

    Melanie A Manning

    Uncashed check · Sf, CA

    Reported by Cenlar Fsb

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $878.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045067912

  • Worth checking

    Mark C Manning

    Stocks or securities · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Brighthouse Financial Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $818.09 Brighthouse Finl Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018725866

  • Worth checking

    Marilyn J Manning

    Stocks or securities · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $767.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 16133152

  • Worth checking

    Marder E Manning

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Csaa Insurance Group

    $764.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 986218139

  • Worth checking

    Marcus C Manning

    Uncashed check · Camp Pendleton, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America N A

    $728.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 16959178

  • Worth checking

    Marc Manning

    Stocks or securities · Daly City, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $725.85 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1013511875

  • Worth checking

    Moxom G Manning

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Transamerica Life Insurance Company

    $721.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 988751244

  • Worth checking

    Meagan L Fbo Manning

    Savings account · Elk Grove, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $666.34
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024463316

  • Worth checking

    Mildred M Manning

    Unpaid dividends · Lakeside, CA

    Reported by General Dynamics Corp

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $662.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 15729408

  • Worth checking

    Maryann Manning

    Stocks or securities · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $634.87 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15497255

  • Worth checking

    Mildred J Manning

    Cash held by the State · Huntington Park, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    $611.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 958917676

  • Worth checking

    Michael R Manning

    Unclaimed refund · Sierra Madre, CA

    Reported by Ford Motor Credit Company

    $609.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 1026394577

  • Worth checking

    Marder Manning

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Guideone Mutual Insurance Company

    $598.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 973127743

  • Worth checking

    Mildred J Manning

    Stocks or securities · Huntington Park, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $596.21 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16309875

  • Worth checking

    Mildred J Manning

    Stocks or securities · La Habra, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $596.21 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16309876

  • Worth checking

    Marder Manning

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Liberty Mutual Insurance Co

    $537.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 987110821

  • Worth checking

    Michael Manning

    Credit balance · St Helena, CA

    Reported by Chrysler Financial Company

    $525.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 13837923

  • Worth checking

    Michael K Manning

    Cash held by the State · Chico, CA

    Reported by Loyal American Life Insurance Company

    $501.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004366003

  • Worth checking

    Mann C Manning

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Sony Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $494.94 Sony Group Corp New Adr
    Start this claim

    State ID 14532854

  • Worth checking

    Mark D Manning

    Stocks or securities · Capitola, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $483.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 16133151

  • Worth checking

    Mae Manning

    Unclaimed refund · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Pacific Bell Telephone Company

    $475.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 14276220

  • Worth checking

    Max Manning

    Uncashed check · Scotts Valley, CA

    Reported by New Asurion Corporation

    $474.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033203755

  • Worth checking

    Michael B Manning

    Savings account · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Charter Oak Federal Credit Union

    $474.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 971063279

  • Worth checking

    Michael Manning

    Escrow balance · Dinuba, CA

    Reported by Fnf Utc Llc

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $450.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044598558

  • Worth checking

    Marder Manning

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Trinity Universal Insuranace-ubi

    $449.47
    Start this claim

    State ID 979651322

  • Worth checking

    Melvin Manning

    Savings account · Temecula, CA

    Reported by Capital One Na

    $446.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 1029937491

  • Worth checking

    Michael Manning

    Unclaimed refund · Ontario, CA

    Reported by Interinsurance Exchange Of The Automobile Club

    $427.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033855836

  • Worth checking

    Mark Manning

    Stocks or securities · Carlsbad, CA

    Reported by Chevron Corporation Common

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $425.94 Chevron Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 961456846

  • Worth checking

    Mae A Manning

    Cash held by the State · Pico Rivera, CA

    Reported by Nevada State Of

    $425.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 9724772

  • Worth checking

    Mimi Manning

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Pathward

    $420.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040913499

  • Worth checking

    Marilyn Manning

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Unitedhealthcare Insurance Co

    $420.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1007193788

Showing the 100 most valuable of 238. 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.

  • Gapoff Mildred Oneal

    Probate estate · Placer County · 1998

    Matched on Manning Marian (heir)

    2 heirs named on the State’s record

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

    $1,999.99 closed

    State ID 956803494
    Case P0160

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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Give us a name and we will check the State Controller’s records under every reasonable variant of it. Asking costs nothing and commits you to nothing.