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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.

174 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $125,858 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 1,306 records under the surname Ferreira, worth $714,014. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Michael Ferreira

    Uncashed check · Red Bluff, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,162.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 1020121943

  • Strong match

    Michael Ferreira

    Cash held by the State · San Marcos, CA

    Reported by Thomson Reuters America Corporation & Su

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,050.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027690146

  • Strong match

    Michael J Ferreira

    Savings account · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Technology Credit Union

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $725.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 1026347299

  • Strong match

    Michael Ferreira

    Uncashed check · Coalinga, CA

    Reported by Union Bank N.a.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

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

    $700.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 999832464

  • Strong match

    Michael Ferreira

    Cash held by the State · San Marcos, CA

    Reported by Thomson Reuters America Corporation & Su

    $510.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1022072514

  • Strong match

    Michael A Ferreira

    Cash held by the State · Murphys, CA

    Reported by Manulife Financial Corp/john Hancock Fin

    $496.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 18084064

  • Strong match

    Michael R Ferreira

    Uncashed check · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Gonzalez V Fms Management Fund

    $442.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031836976

  • Strong match

    Michael A Ferreira

    Stocks or securities · Anaheim, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $397.44 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16284329

  • Strong match

    Michael Ferreira

    Escrow balance · Placentia, CA

    Reported by Nationstar Mortgage, Llc

    $321.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 1037367793

  • Strong match

    Michael Ferreira

    Cash held by the State · Chula Vista, CA

    Reported by Ean Services Llc

    $301.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 987235745

  • Strong match

    Michael A Ferreira

    Pension or retirement funds · Petaluma, CA

    Reported by Principal Life Insurance Co

    $268.77
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039707535

  • Strong match

    Michael A Ferreira

    Stocks or securities · Murphys, CA

    Reported by Aegon Ltd

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $252.68 Aegon N V Ord
    Start this claim

    State ID 972146772

  • Strong match

    Michael Ferreira

    Cash held by the State · Tracy, CA

    Reported by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of So Cal

    $158.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 1035784906

  • Strong match

    Michael Ferreira

    Unpaid wages · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Federal Express Corporation

    $158.77
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041626407

  • Strong match

    Michael A Ferreira

    Savings account · Sonoma, CA

    Reported by Cal State Central Credit Union

    $103.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 1825334

  • Likely match

    Mitchell J Ferreira

    Stocks or securities · Livermore, CA

    Reported by Metlife 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.

    $1,340.31 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15470533

  • Likely match

    Michelle Ferreira

    Unclaimed refund · Brea, CA

    Reported by Interinsurance Exchange Of The Automobile Club

    $330.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027921627

  • Likely match

    Michelle D Ferreira

    Unpaid wages · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Safeway Inc

    $222.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 1000902588

  • Likely match

    Michelle Ferreira

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Bank Of America - California North

    $200.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 954387542

  • Likely match

    Michelle Ferreira

    Uncashed check · Santa Clara, CA

    Reported by Delaware Govt Cash Management

    $100.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 989686577

  • Likely match

    M C Ferreira

    Pension or retirement funds · Palos Verde Pen, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank - Pars

    $250.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 973284104

  • Likely match

    M A Ferreira

    Credit balance · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Synchrony Bank

    $178.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 1007512597

  • Likely match

    Michael Stuart Farrar

    Savings account · Camberwell Vic 3124,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $37,931.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 989616793

  • Likely match

    Michael S Farrar

    Stocks or securities · Pleasanton, CA

    Reported by Con-way Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,212.30 Con Way Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 971766148

  • Likely match

    Michael Ferrer

    Unclaimed refund · Pasadena, CA

    Reported by Fidelity National Insurance Services Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,016.97
    Start this claim

    State ID 964747052

  • Likely match

    Michael Ferrero

    Cash held by the State · Vallejo, CA

    Reported by Kirkwood V Csaa Inter-insurance Bureau Qualified Settlement

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $981.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 999148259

  • Likely match

    Michael A Ferrara

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $915.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 974556015

  • Likely match

    Michael J Ferrara

    Uncashed check · Huntington Beach, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na (908802)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $829.55
    Start this claim

    State ID 1013719476

  • Likely match

    Michael E Ferrieri

    Unpaid dividends · Lakewood, CA

    Reported by Chevron Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $733.53 Chevron Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 994482570

  • Likely match

    Michael A Ferraro

    Stocks or securities · Oceanside, CA

    Reported by Putnam Intl New Opport-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $629.55 Putnam Intl Growth Fd Cl A
    Start this claim

    State ID 960362250

  • Likely match

    Michael S Ferrero

    Uncashed check · Redwood Valley, CA

    Reported by Csaa Insurance Group

    $498.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 966587797

  • Likely match

    Michael Ferrari

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Washington National Insurance Company

    $411.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 9446915

  • Likely match

    Michael Sean Ferraro

    Cash held by the State · Loomis, CA

    Reported by Government Employees Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $407.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 1007152295

  • Likely match

    Michael Ferrara

    Uncashed check · Orange, CA

    Reported by Fund 1 Independent Foreclosure Review Pa

    $400.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 984690985

  • Likely match

    Michael Frear

    Escrow balance

    Reported by Titan Escrow Corporation

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $400.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 957344494

  • Likely match

    Michael E Ferrieri

    Stocks or securities · Lakewood, CA

    Reported by Chevron Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $366.75 Chevron Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 994482569

  • Likely match

    Michael Ferrer

    Cash held by the State · West Covina, CA

    Reported by Educational Credit Management Corporatio

    $360.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032305514

  • Worth checking

    Michelle M Ferrari

    Cash held by the State · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,756.23
    Start this claim

    State ID 997038372

  • Worth checking

    Micheal Ferrar

    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 994834724

  • Worth checking

    Michelle M Ferrari

    Cash held by the State · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,855.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 997038371

  • Worth checking

    Michelle D Frier

    Escrow balance · Lake Arrowhead, CA

    Reported by Dovenmuehle Mortgage Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,239.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044605075

  • Worth checking

    Maria C Ferreira

    Stocks or securities · Marina, CA

    Reported by Sun Life Financial Demute Rpo Stock Accts

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,240.20 Sun Life Financial Inc Cap
    Start this claim

    State ID 16587698

  • Worth checking

    Manuel Ferreira

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,210.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024433883

  • Worth checking

    Melvin V Ferreira

    Stocks or securities · San Leandro, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,984.32 Prudential Financial Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 989189845

  • Worth checking

    Maria Ferreira

    Escrow balance · Goleta, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,218.77
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045321776

  • Worth checking

    Manuel Jr Ferreira

    Savings account · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,039.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 505153

  • Worth checking

    Melvin Ferreira

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank N A

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,004.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 5175431

  • Worth checking

    Manuel J Ferreira

    Retirement account · Foster City, CA

    Reported by Rch Shareholder Services Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,955.56
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047264846

  • Worth checking

    Manuella Ferreira

    Credit balance · Sao Paulo, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,778.23 Edwards Lifesciences Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024399269

  • Worth checking

    Ma Ferreira

    Pension or retirement funds · Norwalk, CA

    Reported by Union Bank Of California, N.a.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,358.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 18149467

  • Worth checking

    Mary B Ferreira

    Savings account · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0822-campus Commons Branch

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,241.42
    Start this claim

    State ID 13576768

  • Worth checking

    Mandalina Ferreira

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank, Na (apecs 1009)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,239.01
    Start this claim

    State ID 1011097738

  • Worth checking

    M Ferrari

    Stocks or securities · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America/fleetboston Financial Co

    Held jointly with 5 other people

    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.

    $1,124.72 Bank Of America Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 14864053

  • Worth checking

    Marietta E Ferreira

    Uncashed check · Palo Alto, CA

    Reported by Citibank (west) Fsb (ca)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,123.35
    Start this claim

    State ID 15688323

  • Worth checking

    Me Ferreira

    Stocks or securities · Oxnard, CA

    Reported by Raytheon Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,116.40 Raytheon Company New
    Start this claim

    State ID 15007511

  • Worth checking

    Marvin Ferreira

    Money order

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank, N.a. (apecs 1)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1022593009

  • Worth checking

    Mario Ferreira

    Uncashed check · Tiburon, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 16967108

  • Worth checking

    Maria L Ferreira

    Stocks or securities · Healdsburg, CA

    Reported by Medtronic Plc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $994.31 Medtronic Plc
    Start this claim

    State ID 999298193

  • Worth checking

    Maria G Ferreira

    Cash held by the State · Bell Gardens, CA

    Reported by State Of California Savings Plus

    $970.96
    Start this claim

    State ID 968478461

  • Worth checking

    Maria Ferreira

    Cash held by the State · Daly City, CA

    Reported by Paypal Inc

    $837.21
    Start this claim

    State ID 972465926

  • Worth checking

    Marcello J Ferreira

    Savings account · Sao Paulo 05662,

    Reported by Citibank N. A.

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $799.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 12178080

  • Worth checking

    Milenne B Ferreira

    Savings account · Sao Paulo 05662,

    Reported by Citibank N. A.

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $799.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 12178080

  • Worth checking

    Marriane A Ferreira

    Savings account · Sao Paulo 05662,

    Reported by Citibank N. A.

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $799.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 12178080

  • Worth checking

    Marcia Ferreira

    Escrow balance · Corona, CA

    Reported by Nationstar Mortgage, Llc

    $780.17
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025912738

  • Worth checking

    Marie Ferreira

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    $770.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 979645622

  • Worth checking

    Mandalina Ferreira

    Unpaid wages · Aliso Viejo, CA

    Reported by Nordstrom Inc.

    $681.55
    Start this claim

    State ID 1008849029

  • Worth checking

    Mark A Ferreira

    Unclaimed refund · San Leandro, CA

    Reported by Allstate Indemnity Company

    $662.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001786916

  • Worth checking

    M Ferrer

    Cash held by the State · Sun Valley, CA

    Reported by Paypal Inc

    $640.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 961001906

  • Worth checking

    Myles A Ferreira

    Unclaimed refund · Ceres, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - North Carolina

    $613.42
    Start this claim

    State ID 994703935

  • Worth checking

    Maria T Ferreira

    Savings account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by La Financial Fcu

    $591.41
    Start this claim

    State ID 4029481

  • Worth checking

    Moises Ferreira

    Cash held by the State · Santa Maria, CA

    Reported by Columbia Valley Community Health Service

    $582.53
    Start this claim

    State ID 18859448

  • Worth checking

    Margeaux Ferreira

    Cash held by the State · San Diego,

    Reported by New York State Of

    $570.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 4316238

  • Worth checking

    Marie Ferreira

    Stocks or securities · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $556.34 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16284328

  • Worth checking

    M Ferer

    Unpaid wages · Laguna Niguel, CA

    Reported by The May Department Stores Co

    $552.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 12864196

  • Worth checking

    Mara Ferreira

    Cash held by the State · Berkeley, CA

    Reported by State Of California Savings Plus

    $532.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 971918879

  • Worth checking

    M F Freer

    Uncashed check · Chico, CA

    Reported by Homecomings Financial Llc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $518.47
    Start this claim

    State ID 955338546

  • Worth checking

    Macxwell Ferreira

    Unclaimed refund · South San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Protective Insurance Company

    $514.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 963426921

  • Worth checking

    M Ferrier

    Cash held by the State · Chula Vista, CA

    Reported by Aetna Life Insurance Company

    $502.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 970802448

  • Worth checking

    Maria R Ferreira

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by American National Insurance Company

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 984240475

  • Worth checking

    Max Ferreira

    Cash held by the State · Suisun City, CA

    Reported by California Capital Ins Company

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1012056375

  • Worth checking

    Mark Ferreira

    Cash held by the State · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by California Automobile Insurance Company

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 968851863

  • Worth checking

    Marcos Ferreira

    Cash held by the State · San Pablo, CA

    Reported by Government Employees Insurance Company

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032481152

  • Worth checking

    Matthew Ferreira

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $497.81
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014016711

  • Worth checking

    Megan N Ferreira

    Unclaimed refund · Moss Beach, CA

    Reported by Progressive Select Insurance C

    $483.76
    Start this claim

    State ID 1007937726

  • Worth checking

    Megan Ferreira

    Pension or retirement funds · Tulare, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank - Pars

    $481.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 989936597

  • Worth checking

    Micah Ferreira

    Savings account · El Centro, CA

    Reported by First Imperial Credit Union

    $477.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001392245

  • Worth checking

    Marli Ferreira

    Savings account · Granite Bay, CA

    Reported by Schools Financial Credit Union

    $456.76
    Start this claim

    State ID 16803813

  • Worth checking

    Mariana Ferreira

    Credit balance · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na (300056)

    $455.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034411685

  • Worth checking

    Marie N Ferreira

    Unclaimed refund · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Medco Containment Life Insurance Company

    $449.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039229200

  • Worth checking

    Maria Amelia Ferreira

    Uncashed check · Northridge, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    $445.98
    Start this claim

    State ID 994664215

  • Worth checking

    Muche Dereck Nills Ferreira

    Stocks or securities · Davis, CA

    Reported by Chautauqua Apartments Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $440.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027561882

  • Worth checking

    Mary E Ferreira

    Stocks or securities · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Keystone Investor Resource Center

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $431.22 Keystone Small Company Growths-4
    Start this claim

    State ID 9643106

  • Worth checking

    Mary E Ferreira

    Stocks or securities · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Keystone Investor Resource Center

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $431.22 Keystone Small Company Growths-4
    Start this claim

    State ID 9643106

  • Worth checking

    Manuel Ferreira

    Stocks or securities · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $426.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 16111374

  • Worth checking

    Macxwell N Ferreira

    Credit balance · Vallejo, CA

    Reported by Citibank N A

    $404.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 1023613897

  • Worth checking

    Mary Ferreira

    Stocks or securities · Lynwood, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $397.44 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16284331

  • Worth checking

    Manuel Ferreira

    Stocks or securities · Santa Clara, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $397.44 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16284330

  • Worth checking

    Manuel J Ferreira

    Stocks or securities · Monterey, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $397.44 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16284327

  • Worth checking

    Mathew Ferreira

    Unpaid wages · El Cajon, CA

    Reported by Ecount Inc.

    $385.17
    Start this claim

    State ID 986390796

  • Worth checking

    Manuel Ferreira

    Unclaimed refund · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Comcast Cable Communications Llc

    $377.47
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044521939

Showing the 100 most valuable of 200. 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.

  • Ferreira Manuel P

    Probate estate · Contra Costa County · 1999

    Matched on Ferreira Manuel P (decedent)

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

    $691.43 closed

    State ID 956807579
    Case P9101140

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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