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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.

101 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $343,065 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 931 records under the surname Cassidy, worth $1,040,424. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Michael L Cassidy

    Savings account · Elk Grove, CA

    Reported by Golden 1 Credit Union

    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.

    $153,770.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 1046125241

  • Strong match

    Michael L Cassidy

    Savings account

    Reported by Safe Credit Union

    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.

    $18,112.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 1021732147

  • Strong match

    Michael L Cassidy

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Safe Credit Union

    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.

    $5,268.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 1021732146

  • Strong match

    Michael Cassidy

    Unclaimed refund · Cerritos, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a (300056)

    $900.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 990755614

  • Strong match

    Michael D Cassidy

    Cash held by the State · Burbank, CA

    Reported by Gutierrez V Wells Fargo Bank Na Qualified Settlement

    $291.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 1012092427

  • Strong match

    Michael Patrick Cassidy

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Block Inc

    $265.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1028491909

  • Strong match

    Michael J Cassidy

    Savings account · 29 Palms, CA

    Reported by Pacific Marine Credit Union

    $255.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 14827679

  • Strong match

    Michael Cassidy

    Unclaimed refund · Glendale, CA

    Reported by Geovera Insurance Company

    $218.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 992870251

  • Strong match

    Michael J Cassidy

    Insurance proceeds · Julian, CA

    Reported by State Farm Fire And Casualty Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $195.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 12280923

  • Strong match

    Michael J Cassidy

    Savings account · Lakeside, CA

    Reported by Navy Federal Credit Union

    $180.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043219591

  • Strong match

    Michael Simon Cassidy

    Uncashed check · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Bmo Harris Bank National Association

    $172.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 971083801

  • Strong match

    Michael Cassidy

    Cash held by the State · Tiburon, CA

    Reported by Safeco Ins Co Of America

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $159.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 11587026

  • Strong match

    Michael Cassidy

    Cash held by the State · Redondo Beach, CA

    Reported by Delaware Vs New York Settlement

    $128.46
    Start this claim

    State ID 2564049

  • Strong match

    Michael Cassidy

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Fireside Thrift Co.

    $121.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 12499328

  • Strong match

    Michael Cassidy

    Uncashed check · Hermosa Beach, CA

    Reported by Union Bank Of California, N.a.

    Held jointly with 2 other people

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

    $117.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 18145113

  • Strong match

    Michael J Cassidy

    Savings account · Gilroy, CA

    Reported by Commonwealth Central Credit Union

    $114.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 12863769

  • Strong match

    Michael Cassidy

    Cash held by the State · Lafayette, CA

    Reported by Paypal

    $110.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 957740215

  • Strong match

    Michael Cassidy

    Unclaimed refund · Oceanside, CA

    Reported by Viking Insurance Company Of Wisconsin

    $104.62
    Start this claim

    State ID 986150459

  • Likely match

    Michelle Cassidy

    Cash held by the State · Fullerton, CA

    Reported by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan

    $111.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 17058116

  • Likely match

    M Papa Cassidy

    Pension or retirement funds · Newport Beach, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank - Pars

    $330.41
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069111428

  • Likely match

    M Hernandez Cassidy

    Unclaimed refund · Spring Valley, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a. (500009)

    $255.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 1068987429

  • Likely match

    M J Cassidy

    Cash held by the State · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Pacific Bell Telephone Company

    $252.63
    Start this claim

    State ID 14281834

  • Likely match

    Michael Costa

    Cash held by the State · Alhambra, CA

    Reported by Lincoln National Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,206.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 979463953

  • Likely match

    Michael G Casad

    Stocks or securities · Sunnyvale, CA

    Reported by The Mony Group Inc Common (ca)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,584.45 Mony Group Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16068064

  • Likely match

    Michael Costa

    Uncashed check · Palm Springs, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank, Na (apecs 1009)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,500.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006165956

  • Likely match

    Michael Costa

    Uncashed check · Palm Springs, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank, Na (apecs 1009)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006165957

  • Likely match

    Michael A Costa

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Rabobank N. A.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,288.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 971256607

  • Likely match

    Michael Costa

    Cash held by the State · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,180.09
    Start this claim

    State ID 979533133

  • Likely match

    Michael A Cassady

    Cash held by the State · Emeryville, CA

    Reported by Congressional Country Club Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,044.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 1002497453

  • Likely match

    Michael Costa

    Unclaimed refund · Salinas, CA

    Reported by Nationwide Mutual Insurance

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $828.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 1021524927

  • Likely match

    Michael S Costa

    Uncashed check · Saratoga, CA

    Reported by North American Title Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

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

    $807.62
    Start this claim

    State ID 16537611

  • Likely match

    Michael Costa

    Unclaimed refund · Livermore, CA

    Reported by State Farm General Insurance Company

    $731.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045890520

  • Likely match

    Michael B Costa

    Escrow balance · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Nationstar Mortgage, Llc

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

    $660.62
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040931754

  • Likely match

    Michael A Costa

    Stocks or securities · Wilmington, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $597.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 16103989

  • Likely match

    Michael H Casty

    Cash held by the State · La Verne, CA

    Reported by Southern California Gas Co.

    $508.07
    Start this claim

    State ID 5543462

  • Likely match

    Michael J Costa

    Uncashed check · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Manufacturer And Traders Trust Company

    $501.94
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044397398

  • Likely match

    Michael Casid

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by First American Home Buyers Protection

    $479.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 1046778824

  • Likely match

    Michael E Casady

    Uncashed check · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Washington Mutual Bank (68-0172274)

    $465.91
    Start this claim

    State ID 16518803

  • Likely match

    Michael P Cossette

    Cash held by the State · Kelseyville, CA

    Reported by Gutierrez V Wells Fargo Bank Na Qualified Settlement

    $454.12
    Start this claim

    State ID 1012366219

  • Likely match

    Michael T Costa

    Escrow balance · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na Dba Wells Fargo Home

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $447.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 968930695

  • Likely match

    Michael J Costa

    Insurance proceeds · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Principal Life Insurance Co

    $432.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 14435781

  • Likely match

    Michael A Costa

    Savings account · Burlingame, CA

    Reported by Bmo Bank Na (fka Bmo Harris Bank Na)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $409.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 1046103411

  • Likely match

    Michael T Costa

    Cash held by the State · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Gutierrez V Wells Fargo Bank Na Qualified Settlement

    $368.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 1012094344

  • Worth checking

    Mychael Costa

    Uncashed check · Rialto, CA

    Reported by Green Dot Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,117.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033665721

  • Worth checking

    Michelle M Cuesta

    Cash held by the State · Valencia, CA

    Reported by Santander Consumer Usa Inc Dba Chrysler Capital

    $590.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045573218

  • Worth checking

    Michelle R Costa

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $583.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 993110682

  • Worth checking

    Michelle L Costa

    Savings account · Marina Del Rey, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    $469.53
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006366836

  • Worth checking

    Michelle Cast

    Unpaid wages · Garden Grove, CA

    Reported by Employers Outsourcing

    $372.31
    Start this claim

    State ID 1046602133

  • Worth checking

    Miriam C Cassidy

    Stocks or securities · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Alcoa Inc

    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.

    $64,140.59 Howmet Aerospace Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047302905

  • Worth checking

    Miriam C Cassidy

    Stocks or securities · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Alcoa Inc

    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.

    $14,150.35 Alcoa Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16456844

  • Worth checking

    Miriam C Cassidy

    Stocks or securities · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Alcoa Inc

    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.

    $5,916.99 Alcoa Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047302949

  • Worth checking

    M Costai

    Cash held by the State · Santa Clara, CA

    Reported by Pathward

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,534.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040953627

  • Worth checking

    Myra Cassidy

    Stocks or securities · Soquel, CA

    Reported by Bellsouth Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,128.64 Bellsouth Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 17291680

  • Worth checking

    Mildred C Cassidy

    Credit balance · Ventura, CA

    Reported by Citibank N A

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,154.85
    Start this claim

    State ID 1023501045

  • Worth checking

    Marie G Cassidy

    Stocks or securities · Banning, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,606.07 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16272114

  • Worth checking

    Mary Cassidy

    Stocks or securities · Rancho Palosver, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America/fleetboston Financial Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,508.98 Bank Of America Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 14863007

  • Worth checking

    Manley J Cassidy

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,445.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 968005617

  • Worth checking

    Miriam C Cassidy

    Cash held by the State · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Alcoa Inc

    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.

    $1,980.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047302933

  • Worth checking

    Martin J Cassidy

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bp Plc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,888.98 B P Plc Adr
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034200420

  • Worth checking

    Mark Cassidy

    Escrow balance · Tustin, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na Dba Wells Fargo Home

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,888.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 956857341

  • Worth checking

    M Costai

    Cash held by the State · Santa Clara, CA

    Reported by Pathward

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,794.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040835615

  • Worth checking

    Miriam C Cassidy

    Stocks or securities · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Brighthouse Financial Inc

    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.

    $1,765.35 Brighthouse Finl Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018707241

  • Worth checking

    Manley J Cassidy

    Stocks or securities · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,564.20
    Start this claim

    State ID 16100859

  • Worth checking

    Margaret A Cassidy

    Deposit held · Venice, CA

    Reported by First Federal Bank Of California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,449.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 16602137

  • Worth checking

    Martin J Cassidy

    Unpaid dividends · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bp Plc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,188.22 B P Plc Adr
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034200421

  • Worth checking

    Mark James Cassidy

    Unclaimed refund · Daly City, CA

    Reported by Extra Space Management Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,062.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045884982

  • Worth checking

    Marie G Cassidy

    Cash held by the State · Banning, CA

    Reported by E*trade Clearing Llc

    $946.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 967398887

  • Worth checking

    Marie Cassidy

    Stocks or securities · Seaside, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $874.39 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16272115

  • Worth checking

    Martin J Cassidy

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Teradata Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $858.88 Teradata Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 994620217

  • Worth checking

    Mary E Cassidy

    Uncashed check · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a.

    $810.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 982513848

  • Worth checking

    Myra Cassidy

    Unpaid dividends · Soquel, CA

    Reported by Bellsouth Corp

    $776.44
    Start this claim

    State ID 17291679

  • Worth checking

    Martin J Cassidy

    Unpaid dividends · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bp Plc

    $727.61
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034200418

  • Worth checking

    Meghan Cassidy

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Ocean Breeze Villas

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $675.47
    Start this claim

    State ID 977423471

  • Worth checking

    Mell Cassidy

    Uncashed check · Pasadena, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    $648.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043611459

  • Worth checking

    M Beth Cassatta

    Cash held by the State · Los Angelos, CA

    Reported by Texas Pacific Group & Warburg Pincus Llc

    $600.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 959277641

  • Worth checking

    Martin Cassidy

    Escrow balance · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Ocwen Financial Corp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $596.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 1009836950

  • Worth checking

    Melvin C Cassidy

    Savings account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Security Pacific National Bank 18th & Western

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $593.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 10009722

  • Worth checking

    Mark Henry Cassidy

    Deposit held · Torrance, CA

    Reported by City Of Pasadena

    $572.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 989031375

  • Worth checking

    Margaret N Cassidy

    Stocks or securities · Arcadia, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $564.47 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15457008

  • Worth checking

    Mark J Cassidy

    Credit balance · Burlingame, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 961489888

  • Worth checking

    Mary E Cassidy

    Stocks or securities · San Fran, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $492.07 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 993895126

  • Worth checking

    Midlred M Cassidy

    Unpaid dividends · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $400.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 13626657

  • Worth checking

    Ms Cassidy

    Pension or retirement funds · Tarzana, CA

    Reported by Union Bank N.a.

    $394.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 966165701

  • Worth checking

    Miriam C Cassidy

    Unpaid dividends · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Alcoa Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

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

    $393.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047302903

  • Worth checking

    Martin J Cassidy

    Unpaid dividends · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Vodafone Group Plc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $384.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024381109

  • Worth checking

    Martha Cassidy

    Stocks or securities · Yucaipa, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $352.70 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15457009

  • Worth checking

    Meghan Cassidy

    Stocks or securities · Yorba Linda, CA

    Reported by Walt Disney Co & Affiliates The

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $333.60 Disney Walt Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 16995454

  • Worth checking

    Maria Cassidy

    Escrow balance · Los Altos, CA

    Reported by Countrywide Home Loans Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $317.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 959369057

  • Worth checking

    Moreen J Cassidy

    Stocks or securities · Cupertino, CA

    Reported by Morgan Stanley & Co Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $267.83 Apple Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 998635116

  • Worth checking

    Martin Cassidy

    Deposit held · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Department Of Financial Protection And Innovation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $261.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025645773

  • Worth checking

    Mary Cassidy

    Cash held by the State · Rancho Palosver, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America/fleetboston Financial Co

    $244.76
    Start this claim

    State ID 14858554

  • Worth checking

    Mary K Cassidy

    Unclaimed refund · Lafayette, CA

    Reported by Pacific Gas & Electric Company

    $210.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 983574862

  • Worth checking

    Mccombs Cassidy

    Uncashed check · Encinitas, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Unauthorized Account Qsf

    $208.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 1057906264

  • Worth checking

    Mckenzie Cassidy

    Escrow balance · San Diego, CA

    Reported by San Diego Escrow Company Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $203.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030741261

  • Worth checking

    Martin J Cassidy

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Xerox Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $200.30 Xerox Holdings Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011479223

  • Worth checking

    Morris L Cassidy

    Cash held by the State · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Rogowski V State Farm Life Insurance

    $196.31
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039743507

  • Worth checking

    Molly Cassidy

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Chubb & Son

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $194.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1042602030

  • Worth checking

    Cassidy

    Insurance proceeds

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

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

    $184.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 18921817

  • Worth checking

    Martin Cassidy

    Savings account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Actors Fcu

    $175.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 995266073

  • Worth checking

    Margaret Cassidy

    Cash held by the State · Newport Beach, CA

    Reported by Wm Corporate Services Inc

    $175.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 1042088639

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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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