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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.

227 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $144,339 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 2,071 records under the surname McDaniel, worth $1,682,881. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Mary D Mcdaniel

    Stocks or securities · Lafayette, CA

    Reported by General Electric Co/ionics Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $11,893.90 General Electric Co
    Start this claim

    State ID 16916570

  • Strong match

    Mary D Mcdaniel

    Stocks or securities · La Jolla, CA

    Reported by Ge S & S U.s. Equity Fund

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $10,740.54 Ge Rsp Us Equity Fund
    Start this claim

    State ID 969113132

  • Strong match

    Mary R Mcdaniel

    Stocks or securities · Oceanside, CA

    Reported by Dreyfus Corporation Audit

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,084.00 Dreyfus Fund Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 5642128

  • Strong match

    Mary E Mcdaniel

    Stocks or securities · San Clemente, CA

    Reported by Optelecom Incorporated Common

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,817.38 Optelecom-nkf Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 14254246

  • Strong match

    Mary L Mcdaniel

    Stocks or securities · Upland, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $953.72 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16312189

  • Strong match

    Mary A Mcdaniel

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Eastman Kodak Co./verbatim Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $918.96 Eastman Kodak Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 12966951

  • Strong match

    Mary A Mcdaniel

    Savings account · Selma, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $401.12
    Start this claim

    State ID 999822400

  • Strong match

    Mary Mcdaniel

    Savings account · Encino, CA

    Reported by Security Pacific National Bank Tarzana Office

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $294.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 5362758

  • Strong match

    Mary Mcdaniel

    Mineral or royalty payments · Brownsville, CA

    Reported by Qep Energy Company

    $249.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 955900353

  • Strong match

    Mary A Mcdaniel

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Eastman Kodak Co./verbatim Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $208.55 Eastman Chemical Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 13044044

  • Strong match

    Mary Eliza A Mcdaniel

    Mineral or royalty payments · Brownsville, CA

    Reported by Qep Energy Company

    $175.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 16610100

  • Strong match

    Mary P Mcdaniel

    Cash held by the State · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Caremarkpcs L L C

    $171.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 1021982733

  • Strong match

    Mary Mcdaniel

    Cash held by the State · Cypress, CA

    Reported by Walgreens Health Initiatives

    $170.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 969855509

  • Strong match

    Mary E Mcdaniel

    Unpaid dividends · San Clemente, CA

    Reported by Bernalillo County Metro Court

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $165.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 2700586

  • Strong match

    Mary L Mcdaniel

    Unclaimed refund · La Mesa, CA

    Reported by American Family Life Assurance Co. Of Columbus

    $158.34
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018068206

  • Strong match

    Mary A Mcdaniel

    Insurance proceeds · Fair Oaks, CA

    Reported by Horace Mann Property And Casualty Ins Co

    $157.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 12901459

  • Likely match

    Murray W Mcdaniel

    Mineral or royalty payments · Lakewood, CA

    Reported by Bi Petro Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,719.07
    Start this claim

    State ID 1007939532

  • Likely match

    Marie Mcdaniel

    Savings account · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0074-long Beach Fincl Ctr

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,490.62
    Start this claim

    State ID 5412848

  • Likely match

    Murray W Mcdaniel

    Stocks or securities · Lakewood, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,046.83 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 989288139

  • Likely match

    Marie L Mcdaniel

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,899.70 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15500066

  • Likely match

    Murray W Mcdaniel

    Mineral or royalty payments · Lakewood, CA

    Reported by Countrymark Refining And Logistics Llc

    $697.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 973475745

  • Likely match

    Murray W Mcdaniel

    Mineral or royalty payments · Lakewood, CA

    Reported by Countrymark Refining And Logistics Llc

    $447.85
    Start this claim

    State ID 973475746

  • Likely match

    Maria Mcdaniel

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Iowa State Of

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $400.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 3325978

  • Likely match

    Marie A Mcdaniel

    Stocks or securities · Burlingame, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $387.94 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15500065

  • Likely match

    Marie Mcdaniel

    Savings account

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0571-fruitridge Manor Branch

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $305.46
    Start this claim

    State ID 5096385

  • Likely match

    Murray W Mcdaniel

    Mineral or royalty payments · Lakewood, CA

    Reported by Bi-petro Inc

    $290.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 1020770840

  • Likely match

    Mario Mcdaniel

    Cash held by the State · Lancaster, CA

    Reported by Moneygram Payment Systems Inc

    $290.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044862180

  • Likely match

    Mayra Mcdaniel

    Cash held by the State · American Canyon, CA

    Reported by Sunrise Banks

    $187.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032748610

  • Likely match

    Murray W Mcdaniel

    Mineral or royalty payments · Lakewood, CA

    Reported by Bi Petro Inc

    $185.77
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014504224

  • Likely match

    Marie Mcdaniel

    Cash held by the State · Yucaipa, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    $143.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071090

  • Likely match

    Marie L Est Mcdaniel

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    $118.39
    Start this claim

    State ID 1037695814

  • Likely match

    Murray W Mcdaniel

    Unclaimed refund · Ontario, CA

    Reported by Old American County Mutual Fir

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $103.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 17777663

  • Likely match

    Marie R Mcdaniel

    Savings account · Hollywood, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0418-sherman Oaks Branch

    $100.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 1534346

  • Likely match

    M D Mcdaniel

    Stocks or securities · Lafayette, CA

    Reported by Verizon

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $8,494.35 Verizon Communications Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 19020883

  • Likely match

    M Mcdaniel

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Levitz Furniture Company Of The Pacific Inc

    $733.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 1803312

  • Likely match

    M Mcdaniel

    Insurance proceeds · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Lincoln National Life Insurance Company

    $593.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 13690482

  • Likely match

    M A Mcdaniel

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by State Compensation Insurance Fund

    $152.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 5332038

  • Likely match

    M Mcdaniel

    Insurance proceeds · Laguna Hills, CA

    Reported by Health Net Life Insurance Company

    $125.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 14316117

  • Likely match

    M C Mcdaniel

    Insurance proceeds · Los Banos, CA

    Reported by Delta Dental Of California

    $105.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 15605215

  • Likely match

    Mary M Macdonell

    Uncashed check · Pleasant Hill, CA

    Reported by Citimortgage Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,390.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 999983386

  • Likely match

    Mary Mcdonnel

    Cash held by the State · Pismo Beach, CA

    Reported by Paypal Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,285.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1012862854

  • Likely match

    Mary M Macdonnell

    Cash held by the State · Pleasant Hill, CA

    Reported by Clarendon National Insurance

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,015.34
    Start this claim

    State ID 958722982

  • Likely match

    Mary E Mcdonnel

    Uncashed check · Atascadero, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    $514.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024270659

  • Likely match

    Mary T Mcdonnell

    Cash held by the State · Hermosa Beach, CA

    Reported by E*trade Financial Corporation

    $491.47
    Start this claim

    State ID 998917549

  • Likely match

    Mary Mcdonnell

    Unpaid wages · Pacific Palisades, CA

    Reported by Walt Disney Company The

    $364.81
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030779696

  • Likely match

    Mary Mcdonnell

    Uncashed check · Pacific Palisades, CA

    Reported by Walt Disney Company The

    $262.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 1023189248

  • Likely match

    Mary E Mcdonnel

    Savings account · Atascadero, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    $229.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024276515

  • Likely match

    Mary J Mcdonnell

    Unpaid wages · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Talent Partners

    $199.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 16239061

  • Likely match

    Mary Margaret Macdonell

    Cash held by the State · Pleasant Hill, CA

    Reported by Core Bond-a

    $167.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 967593508

  • Likely match

    Mary Mcdonnell

    Unpaid wages · Pacific Palisades, CA

    Reported by Metro-goldwyn-mayer Studios Inc.

    $152.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 977081735

  • Worth checking

    Marcelline E Mcdaniel

    Cash held by the State · Beaumont, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,733.55
    Start this claim

    State ID 979473540

  • Worth checking

    Michael S Mcdaniel

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,282.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 16950010

  • Worth checking

    Martha Mcdaniel

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,282.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 16950010

  • Worth checking

    Monique L Mcdaniel

    Cash held by the State · Cayucos, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,162.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 17256783

  • Worth checking

    Michelle Mcdaniel

    Escrow balance · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Ocwen Financial Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,544.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 972104293

  • Worth checking

    Michelle Mcdaniel

    Unpaid dividends · Inglewood, CA

    Reported by Marriott International Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,503.67 Marriott Intl Inc Cl A
    Start this claim

    State ID 971861431

  • Worth checking

    M W Mcdonnell

    Stocks or securities · Mission Hills, CA

    Reported by Airtouch Communications

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,097.28 Vodafone Airtouch Plcspdadr
    Start this claim

    State ID 12496491

  • Worth checking

    Muriel Mcdaniel

    Cash held by the State · Ridgecrest, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,986.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 974712041

  • Worth checking

    Max Mcdaniel

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,858.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 989674214

  • Worth checking

    Michael J Mcdaniel

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,034.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 989661863

  • Worth checking

    Max N Mcdaniel

    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 998599604

  • Worth checking

    Marilyn L Mcdaniel

    Savings account · Barstow, CA

    Reported by Arrowhead Central Credit Union

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,162.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 972554541

  • Worth checking

    Max Mcdaniel

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank National Assocation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 994862915

  • Worth checking

    Michael Mcdaniel

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Fletcher Jones Motorcars

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 999976115

  • Worth checking

    Marcie Mcdaniel

    Unclaimed refund · Vista, CA

    Reported by Central Trust Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,575.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 971004196

  • Worth checking

    Max Mcdaniel

    Savings account · San Leandro, CA

    Reported by 1st United Services Credit Union

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,574.91
    Start this claim

    State ID 17527069

  • Worth checking

    Mark W Mcdaniel

    Cash held by the State · Sebastopol, CA

    Reported by Gutierrez V Wells Fargo Bank Na Qualified Settlement

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,493.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 1012109307

  • Worth checking

    Malcom B Mcdaniel

    Cash held by the State · Torrance, CA

    Reported by Delaware Vs New York Settlement

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,291.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 2542650

  • Worth checking

    Marshal L Mcdaniel

    Uncashed check · Malibu, CA

    Reported by Bmw Financial Services Na Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,100.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 988005716

  • Worth checking

    Megan Mcdaniel

    Uncashed check · Salinas, CA

    Reported by U. S. Bank, N. A.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,049.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 1046135834

  • Worth checking

    Malcolm B Mcdaniel

    Mineral or royalty payments · Torrance, CA

    Reported by Koch Industries Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,044.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018073905

  • Worth checking

    Minyon Mcdaniel

    Escrow balance

    Reported by Central Escrow Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 976547522

  • Worth checking

    Max Mcdaniel

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 987988647

  • Worth checking

    Mrs V Mcdaniel

    Cash held by the State · Anaheim, CA

    Reported by Wilco Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 970869804

  • Worth checking

    Milton E Jr Mcdaniel

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Trinity Universal Insurance

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 981712598

  • Worth checking

    Michelle Mcdaniel

    Stocks or securities · Inglewood, CA

    Reported by Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $936.63 Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 986014835

  • Worth checking

    Matthew Mcdaniel

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Dept Of Corrections And Rehabilitation

    $913.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 1048039367

  • Worth checking

    Margaret Mcdaniel

    Cash held by the State · Lake Elsinore, CA

    Reported by Gutierrez V Wells Fargo Bank Na Qualified Settlement

    $891.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 1012381194

  • Worth checking

    Martin A Mcdaniel

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Kba

    $881.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 18187764

  • Worth checking

    Marshall L Mcdaniel

    Cash held by the State · Malibu, CA

    Reported by The Bank Of New York Mellon

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $847.85
    Start this claim

    State ID 17729242

  • Worth checking

    Meghan Mcdaniel

    Credit balance · La, CA

    Reported by Erp Operating Ltd Partnership

    $777.69
    Start this claim

    State ID 960383307

  • Worth checking

    Mia Mcdaniel

    Mineral or royalty payments · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Eog Resources Inc.

    $763.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032513329

  • Worth checking

    Margaret F Mcdaniel

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $759.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 13839294

  • Worth checking

    Minnie Mcdaniel

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Umb Bank

    $736.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 991304246

  • Worth checking

    Melissa D Mcdaniel

    Uncashed check · Fillmore, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    $705.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045297726

  • Worth checking

    Misti Mcdaniel

    Cash held by the State · South Coast Met, CA

    Reported by Connecticut General Life Insurance Company (cigna-west)

    $695.01
    Start this claim

    State ID 962595144

  • Worth checking

    Melvin H Mcdaniel

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Park Place Gmac Escrow Division Cyd International Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $684.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 18023031

  • Worth checking

    Maurice Mcdaniel

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Transamerica Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $660.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 972378705

  • Worth checking

    Michael John Mcdaniel

    Cash held by the State · Alpine, CA

    Reported by John Hancock Life Insurance Co Usa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $653.07
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039484235

  • Worth checking

    Mark Mcdaniel

    Uncashed check · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Green Dot Bank

    $635.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 1000550820

  • Worth checking

    Malcolm B Mcdaniel

    Mineral or royalty payments · Torrance, CA

    Reported by Koch Industries Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $632.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018073605

  • Worth checking

    Michael Mcdaniel

    Stocks or securities · Escondido, CA

    Reported by Hp Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $629.10 Hp Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025935917

  • Worth checking

    Marilyn Mcdaniel

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Arrowhead Central Credit Union

    $600.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 962789778

  • Worth checking

    Morgan Mcdaniel

    Unpaid wages · San Rafael,

    Reported by Girl Scouts Of Northern California

    $595.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1035091977

  • Worth checking

    Marlene Mcdaniel

    Cash held by the State · Citrus Heights, CA

    Reported by Paypal

    $575.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 1029302105

  • Worth checking

    Margaret A Mcdaniel

    Stocks or securities · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Homestreet Inc Common Stock

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $570.53 Homestreet Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 999181478

  • Worth checking

    Michael S Mcdaniel

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $568.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 16135276

  • Worth checking

    Mcdaniel Mcdaniel

    Credit balance · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Citibank N A

    Someone has already filed a claim on this property. It may be you, or it may not.

    $568.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 994965954

  • Worth checking

    Martha Mcdaniel

    Stocks or securities · Alta Loma, CA

    Reported by Colonial Commercial Pfd (new)/colonial Pfd (old)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $566.13 Colonial Commercial Corpconv
    Start this claim

    State ID 15141333

  • Worth checking

    Marjorie M Mcdaniel

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Christian Community Credit Union

    $564.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 1022157684

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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.

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How You Are Protected

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

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