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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.

33 exact, and 67 close matches worth a look

The 100 shown below are worth $337,173 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 1,113 records under the surname Melissa, worth $947,503. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    N Montez Rios Melissa

    Cash held by the State · Ontario, CA

    Reported by Anthem Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,366.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001483973

  • Strong match

    N Manghisi Melissa

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Foothill Fcu

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $563.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 1067159206

  • Strong match

    N Smith Melissa

    Unpaid wages · Temecula, CA

    Reported by Starbucks Coffee Company

    $549.71
    Start this claim

    State ID 976629152

  • Strong match

    N Montez Rios Melissa

    Cash held by the State · Ontario, CA

    Reported by Anthem Inc

    $404.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001483974

  • Strong match

    N Minick Melissa

    Uncashed check · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Contreras V Ralphs Grocery Company Fund

    $293.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 1069823888

  • Strong match

    N Rigaud Melissa

    Cash held by the State · Thousand Oaks, CA

    Reported by Nw Retirement Solutions

    $262.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 1066909539

  • Strong match

    N Hernandez Melissa

    Pension or retirement funds · Porterville, CA

    Reported by Delaware Charter Guarantee And Trust

    $254.73
    Start this claim

    State ID 1066194007

  • Strong match

    N King Melissa

    Unpaid wages

    Reported by Phoenix Settlement Admn. (evans V. Walmart 2023)

    $232.98
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071888505

  • Strong match

    N Kagnoff Melissa

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Blue Sheild Of California Promise Health Plan

    $205.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 1009816323

  • Strong match

    N Gibson Melissa

    Unpaid wages · Orange, CA

    Reported by Starbucks Coffee Company

    $188.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 980866650

  • Strong match

    N Palacios Melissa

    Unpaid wages · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Hcsg West Llc

    $167.61
    Start this claim

    State ID 1061172642

  • Strong match

    N Ruskauff Melissa

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Hertz Corporation

    $160.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 1016804431

  • Strong match

    N Mcgowan Melissa

    Unpaid wages

    Reported by Phoenix Settlement Admn. (evans V. Walmart 2023)

    $134.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1071898252

  • Strong match

    N Kagnoff Melissa

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Blue Sheild Of California Promise Health Plan

    $115.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 1000962537

  • Likely match

    Napoleon Melissa

    Cash held by the State · West Covina, CA

    Reported by Hsbc Bank Usa Na Holder 03

    $536.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 990490640

  • Likely match

    Natanyakagnoff Md Melissa

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Unitedhealthcare Insurance Co

    $497.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047149264

  • Likely match

    Nuno Melissa

    Uncashed check · Imperial Bch, CA

    Reported by Herzog V Geico

    $440.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 1068810271

  • Likely match

    Natanya N Kagnoff Melissa

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Elevance Health Inc

    $338.76
    Start this claim

    State ID 1042615623

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    Natanyakagnoff Md Melissa

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Unitedhealthcare Insurance Co

    $324.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047147319

  • Likely match

    Noble Melissa

    Cash held by the State · La Jolla, CA

    Reported by Anthem Inc

    $291.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 995087912

  • Likely match

    Natanyakagnoff Md Melissa

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Unitedhealthcare Insurance Co

    $276.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047147320

  • Likely match

    Naimi Melissa

    Uncashed check · Sherman Oaks, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Unauthorized Account Qsf

    $268.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 1057908169

  • Likely match

    Nielson Melissa

    Unclaimed refund · Redding, CA

    Reported by Pacific Gas & Electric Company

    $261.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 1057041720

  • Likely match

    Navarro Melissa

    Uncashed check · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Public Storage

    $193.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1059025272

  • Likely match

    Noftsier Melissa

    Unpaid wages

    Reported by Phoenix Settlement Admn (magadia V Walmart)

    $190.61
    Start this claim

    State ID 1072063473

  • Likely match

    Nichols Melissa

    Unclaimed refund · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Cingular Restitution Plan Claims Admin

    $174.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 958047808

  • Likely match

    Najera Melissa

    Uncashed check · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by Cava Group Settlement Fund

    $157.98
    Start this claim

    State ID 1087329457

  • Likely match

    Niwata Melissa

    Uncashed check · Vista, CA

    Reported by Penske Truck Leasing Co Lp

    $154.77
    Start this claim

    State ID 1026163467

  • Likely match

    Navarez Melissa

    Unclaimed refund · Corona, CA

    Reported by Cingular Restitution Plan Claims Admin

    $148.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 958047807

  • Likely match

    Nidever Melissa

    Credit balance · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Sunset Scavenger Company

    $143.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024516097

  • Likely match

    Natanya N Kagnoff Melissa

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Elevance Health Inc

    $115.43
    Start this claim

    State ID 1042615622

  • Likely match

    Nash Melissa

    Cash held by the State · San Jose, CA

    Reported by The Bancorp Bank

    $111.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 1070745431

  • Likely match

    Noriel Melissa

    Credit balance · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by T-mobile Usa

    $105.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 983221871

  • Likely match

    N Barry M Mills

    Insurance proceeds

    Reported by Fireman's Fund Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,969.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 17775693

  • Likely match

    N Albert Myles

    Uncashed check · Newport Beach, CA

    Reported by Adesa California Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,200.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 972409497

  • Likely match

    N Albert Myles

    Uncashed check · Newport Beach, CA

    Reported by Adesa California Llc

    $750.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 975446115

  • Likely match

    N Myles

    Pension or retirement funds · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank - Pars

    $705.62
    Start this claim

    State ID 1000523014

  • Likely match

    N Gillespie Myles

    Unclaimed refund · View Park, CA

    Reported by Ofos Dc Government Unclaimed Property

    $646.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040067466

  • Likely match

    N Marian Mills

    Cash held by the State · Walnut Creek, CA

    Reported by Fireman's Fund Insurance Company

    $552.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 14383983

  • Likely match

    N D Miles

    Cash held by the State · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by State Of Kentucky

    $495.94
    Start this claim

    State ID 3306985

  • Likely match

    N Albert Myles

    Uncashed check · Newport Beach, CA

    Reported by Adesa California Llc

    $300.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 968975569

  • Likely match

    N Marcie Mills

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Fireman's Fund Insurance Company

    $252.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 17776195

  • Likely match

    N Meals

    Unpaid wages

    Reported by Pacific Bell Telephone Company

    $215.31
    Start this claim

    State ID 12227889

  • Likely match

    N Miles

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Hertz Corporation

    $185.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 9420001

  • Likely match

    N Miles

    Unpaid wages

    Reported by First Federal Bank Of California

    $155.63
    Start this claim

    State ID 12918845

  • Worth checking

    Norman S Mills

    Cash held by the State · Lancaster, CA

    Reported by Prudential 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.

    $43,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039826937

  • Worth checking

    Norman S Mills

    Cash held by the State · Lancaster, CA

    Reported by Prudential 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.

    $43,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039826937

  • Worth checking

    Norris Dorris M Mills

    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.

    $37,013.55
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039826934

  • Worth checking

    Norris Dorris M Mills

    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.

    $37,013.55
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039824331

  • Worth checking

    Norris Dorris M Mills

    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.

    $37,013.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039827212

  • Worth checking

    Nicole A Miles

    Stocks or securities · Santee, CA

    Reported by Invesco Investment Svcs Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $24,781.27 Invesco Oppenheimer Global Fd Cl A
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045795908

  • Worth checking

    Nick Mallas

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Old Republic Title Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $24,640.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 14829548

  • Worth checking

    Nobuichi Nashiro Myles

    Savings account · Campbell, CA

    Reported by Central Pacific Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $12,001.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 1067910291

  • Worth checking

    Norris Dorris M Mills

    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.

    $5,336.47
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040003008

  • Worth checking

    Norris Dorris M Mills

    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.

    $5,336.47
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040003200

  • Worth checking

    Norris Dorris M Mills

    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.

    $5,336.46
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040003231

  • Worth checking

    Norberto Melliza

    Escrow balance · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,668.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033538556

  • Worth checking

    Nicole O Mills

    Mineral or royalty payments · Northridge, CA

    Reported by Energy Transfer Crude Marketing Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,111.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033035854

  • Worth checking

    Nettie M Mills

    Savings account · Chino, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,034.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 5517040

  • Worth checking

    Nicole O Mills

    Mineral or royalty payments · Northridge, CA

    Reported by Sunoco Partners Marketing & Terminals Lp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,204.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 1015333743

  • Worth checking

    Nancy Miles

    Credit balance · Newcastle, CA

    Reported by Sleep Train Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,109.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 984474128

  • Worth checking

    New Millennium Millys

    Unclaimed refund · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Travelers Indemnity Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,716.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 999505221

  • Worth checking

    Nicole O Mills

    Mineral or royalty payments · Northridge, CA

    Reported by Sunoco Partners Marketing & Terminals Lp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,698.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018821919

  • Worth checking

    Nancy Miles

    Cash held by the State · Ramona, CA

    Reported by Transamerica Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004319081

  • Worth checking

    Melissa

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Mercedes-benz Financial Services Usa Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,338.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 1001781168

  • Worth checking

    Nina J Miles

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Chevron Products Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,324.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 5554691

  • Worth checking

    Nicolaas J Melis

    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.

    $1,129.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 970836220

  • Worth checking

    Nathalie D Mills

    Cash held by the State · Burbank, CA

    Reported by Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,098.42
    Start this claim

    State ID 984361336

  • Worth checking

    Nina J Miles

    Mineral or royalty payments · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Plains Explor & Prod Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,091.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 969246786

  • Worth checking

    Norah Mills

    Cash held by the State · Dublin, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $998.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 970971884

  • Worth checking

    Norah C Mills

    Cash held by the State · Dublin, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $998.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 970971884

  • Worth checking

    Nathan Mills

    Savings account · Walnut Creek, CA

    Reported by Alliant Credit Union

    $930.63
    Start this claim

    State ID 999258953

  • Worth checking

    Nina L Myles

    Stocks or securities · Simi Valley, CA

    Reported by 500 Index Fund Adm- 540

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $874.46 Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005743361

  • Worth checking

    Natalie A Mills

    Credit balance

    Reported by Alta Bates Summit Medical Center

    $799.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 16209458

  • Worth checking

    Norma Miles

    Unpaid wages · Hayward, CA

    Reported by Union Bank Of California, N.a.

    $797.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 14977630

  • Worth checking

    New Broom Sweepng Milos

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Century National Insurance

    $748.71
    Start this claim

    State ID 984633628

  • Worth checking

    Nancy C Mills

    Stocks or securities · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Mannatech Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $726.11 Mannatech Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 984758579

  • Worth checking

    Nina J Miles

    Mineral or royalty payments · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Plains Exploration & Production Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $671.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 15028480

  • Worth checking

    Nicholas Miles

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Quest Diagnostics Incorporated

    $660.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 1013761000

  • Worth checking

    Nahshon Lark Myles

    Cash held by the State · Fullerton, CA

    Reported by Nw Retirement Solutions

    $657.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 1066907529

  • Worth checking

    Nathan J Miles

    Uncashed check · Newport Beach, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    $611.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 989587512

  • Worth checking

    Nina J Miles

    Mineral or royalty payments · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Freeport-mcmoran Oil & Gas

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $610.17
    Start this claim

    State ID 986313766

  • Worth checking

    Naomi Mills

    Cash held by the State · Bell Gardens, CA

    Reported by American National Insurance Company

    $608.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 993595567

  • Worth checking

    Naomi Mills

    Cash held by the State · Bell Gardens, CA

    Reported by American National Insurance Company

    $608.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 993595566

  • Worth checking

    Nina J Miles

    Mineral or royalty payments · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Freeport-mcmoran Oil & Gas

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $603.53
    Start this claim

    State ID 981230483

  • Worth checking

    Nancy J Mills

    Stocks or securities · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $599.51 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15503228

  • Worth checking

    Norman S Jr Mills

    Unpaid wages · Lancaster, CA

    Reported by Lockheed Martin Corporation & Affiliated

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

    $583.44
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025551601

  • Worth checking

    Nina J Miles

    Mineral or royalty payments · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Plains Explor & Prod Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $567.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 971769493

  • Worth checking

    Negesse A Melese

    Stocks or securities · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $529.11 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15501700

  • Worth checking

    Nicholas Mallis

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $529.11 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15496969

  • Worth checking

    Nina J Miles

    Mineral or royalty payments · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Freeport-mcmoran Oil & Gas

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $520.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 978287228

  • Worth checking

    Nissan Miles

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Nissan North America Inc

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 12688056

  • Worth checking

    Nancy Mills

    Cash held by the State · Santa Rosa, CA

    Reported by Hospitality Hotel Operator Dba Hilton Sonoma Wine Country

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 18816169

  • Worth checking

    Natalie Mills

    Unclaimed refund · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Western Union Financial Svcs Inc

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 996765759

  • Worth checking

    Nick Mallas

    Uncashed check · West Covina, CA

    Reported by Veras Escrow Service Inc

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1689178

  • Worth checking

    Nathan Albert Myles

    Cash held by the State · Newport Beach, CA

    Reported by Insurance Auto Auctions Inc.

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 988513575

  • Worth checking

    Nina J Miles

    Mineral or royalty payments · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Plains Explor & Prod Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $486.61
    Start this claim

    State ID 963291274

  • Worth checking

    Naakoshie Mills

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Office Of Tax And Revenue

    $468.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024966977

  • Worth checking

    Norma J Mills

    Savings account · Arcadia, CA

    Reported by Security Pacific National Bank North Arcadia

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $465.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 5362921

  • Worth checking

    Nina J Miles

    Mineral or royalty payments · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Plains Exploration & Production Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $463.17
    Start this claim

    State ID 15078257

Showing the 100 most valuable of 219. 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

2 probate estates carry 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.

2 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.

  • Mills Gareld G

    Probate estate · San Bernardino County · 2002

    Matched on Mills Nicole (heir)

    2 heirs named on the State’s record

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

    $101.00 closed

    State ID 956825025
    Case VPR00393

  • Miles Norman Lw

    Probate estate · Stanislaus County · 1976

    Matched on Miles Norman Lw (decedent)

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

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956822622
    Case 134126-8

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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