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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.

65 exact, and 4 close matches worth a look

Worth $41,669 in total. 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 1,344 records under the surname McDowell, worth $1,189,147. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Paul J Mcdowell

    Uncashed check · San Rafael, CA

    Reported by Washington Mutual Bank (68-0172274)

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

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,210.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 16864297

  • Strong match

    Paul Mcdowell

    Uncashed check · Santa Barbara, CA

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

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,650.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1036324465

  • Strong match

    Paul J Mcdowell

    Uncashed check · San Rafael, CA

    Reported by Washington Mutual Bank (68-0172274)

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

    $522.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 16518503

  • Strong match

    Paul J Mcdowell

    Unpaid dividends · San Rafael, CA

    Reported by Fresenius Medical Care Ag

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

    $316.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025557329

  • Strong match

    Paul Mcdowell

    Escrow balance · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Fnf Utc Llc

    $280.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044597895

  • Strong match

    Paul Mcdowell

    Cash held by the State · Berkeley,

    Reported by Lencomm Inc Dba Bay Cablevision

    $199.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 4458231

  • Strong match

    Paul J Mcdowell

    Unpaid dividends · San Rafael, CA

    Reported by Fresenius Medical Care Ag & Co Kgaa

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

    $196.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 955663559

  • Strong match

    Paul Mr Mcdowell

    Unclaimed refund · Santa Barbara, CA

    Reported by Publishers Clearing House Llc

    $174.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031929310

  • Strong match

    Paul Mcdowell

    Uncashed check · Santa Barbara, CA

    Reported by Kendall Hunt Publishing Company

    $148.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040086953

  • Strong match

    Paul Mcdowell

    Cash held by the State · San Rafael, CA

    Reported by United States Life Insurance Company

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

    $148.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 954739560

  • Strong match

    Paul J Mcdowell

    Unpaid dividends · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Sealed Air Corporation

    $147.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 960705728

  • Strong match

    Paul V Mcdowell

    Savings account · Santa Barbara, CA

    Reported by Ventura County Credit Union

    $146.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 17872852

  • Strong match

    Paul J Mcdowell

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Medco Health Solutions Inc

    $132.07
    Start this claim

    State ID 953014208

  • Strong match

    Paul Mcdowell

    Uncashed check · Santa Barbara, CA

    Reported by Kendall Hunt Publishing Company

    $124.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025302677

  • Strong match

    Paul Mcdowell

    Unpaid dividends · Fremont, CA

    Reported by Mfs Limited Maturity Fund-b

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $115.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 12006291

  • Strong match

    Paul Mcdowell

    Cash held by the State · San Rafael, CA

    Reported by United States Life Insurance Company

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

    $106.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 954739559

  • Likely match

    P Mcdowell

    Stocks or securities · Norco, CA

    Reported by Comcast Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $791.60 Comcast Corp New
    Start this claim

    State ID 971462112

  • Likely match

    P T Sydney Mcdowell

    Cash held by the State · Saratoga, CA

    Reported by Health Net Life Insurance Co

    $238.59
    Start this claim

    State ID 1035110354

  • Likely match

    P V Mcdowell

    Uncashed check · Santa Barbara, CA

    Reported by Discover Bank

    $124.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032437111

  • Worth checking

    Peter Mcdowell

    Stocks or securities · Palo Alto, CA

    Reported by Prudential Mutual Fund Services Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $8,001.10 Prudential Utility Fundcl A
    Start this claim

    State ID 13364582

  • Worth checking

    Mcdowell

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

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

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,909.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 964071736

  • Worth checking

    Patrick Mcdowell

    Cash held by the State · Inglewood, CA

    Reported by Forex Capital Markets Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,864.55
    Start this claim

    State ID 987954970

  • Worth checking

    Phyllis Mcdowell

    Deposit held · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by California Bank & Trust

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,481.71
    Start this claim

    State ID 15222682

  • Worth checking

    Phyllis Mcdowell

    Deposit held · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by California Bank & Trust

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,414.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 15222683

  • Worth checking

    Mcdowell

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

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

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,087.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 964071737

  • Worth checking

    Patricia M Mcdowell

    Savings account · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by San Francisco Federal Credit Union

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,998.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1003904171

  • Worth checking

    Pamela Mcdowell

    Savings account · San Pedro, CA

    Reported by Lbs Financial Credit Union

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,229.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 969753188

  • Worth checking

    Patricia A Mcdowell

    Cash held by the State · Walnut Grove, CA

    Reported by First Interstate Bank Of California

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $846.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 9275286

  • Worth checking

    Patri Mcdowell

    Unclaimed refund · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    $766.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 988091424

  • Worth checking

    Pearl E Mcdowell

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Kba

    $540.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 18630027

  • Worth checking

    Patrick Mcdowell

    Pension or retirement funds · Santa Barbara, CA

    Reported by State Of California Savings Plus

    $536.12
    Start this claim

    State ID 953723807

  • Worth checking

    Patti Mcdowell

    Cash held by the State · Brisbane, CA

    Reported by Relx Inc. & Affiliates

    $439.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 980735840

  • Worth checking

    Pearl E Mcdowell

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Kba

    $426.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 18630028

  • Worth checking

    Phyllis W Mcdowell

    Stocks or securities · Glendale,

    Reported by Evergreen Service Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $340.62 Evergreen Large Co Grwth A
    Start this claim

    State ID 13556282

  • Worth checking

    Pamela C Mcdowell

    Stocks or securities · Newport Beach, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $312.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 16135397

  • Worth checking

    Patrice R Mcdowell

    Uncashed check · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Fund 1 Independent Foreclosure Review Pa

    $300.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 984710838

  • Worth checking

    Pat Mcdowell

    Cash held by the State · Hemet, CA

    Reported by Metabank Na

    $283.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1013253308

  • Worth checking

    Patience Mcdowell

    Cash held by the State · Yucca Valley, CA

    Reported by Pathward

    $278.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040893671

  • Worth checking

    Mcdowell

    Cash held by the State · Hayward, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

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

    $277.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 10219094

  • Worth checking

    Patience Mcdowell

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Paypal Inc

    $255.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1012862876

  • Worth checking

    Phyllis Mcdowell

    Cash held by the State · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by New York Life Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $235.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 974754293

  • Worth checking

    Pamela Mcdowell

    Uncashed check · Fresno, CA

    Reported by Pacific Gas & Electric Company

    $221.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 963673594

  • Worth checking

    Pauline M Mcdowell

    Uncashed check · Riverside, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank, N.a., Magnolia Center

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $212.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 11361608

  • Worth checking

    Patrick Mcdowell

    Uncashed check · Manteca, CA

    Reported by Chicago Title Insurance Company

    $208.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 963586290

  • Worth checking

    Pierce S Mcdowell

    Uncashed check · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Discover Bank

    $200.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1020374904

  • Worth checking

    Mcdowell

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp

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

    $183.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 963636370

  • Worth checking

    Philip Mcdowell

    Cash held by the State · Laguna Hills, CA

    Reported by Foothill Eastern Transportation Corridor

    $181.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040721622

  • Worth checking

    Patricia Mcdowell

    Unpaid wages · Descanso, CA

    Reported by Thousand Trails, Inc.

    $179.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 12584744

  • Worth checking

    Philip R Mcdowell

    Uncashed check · Lake Forest, CA

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

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $171.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 1046130737

  • Worth checking

    Peggy E Mcdowell

    Unclaimed refund · Lajolla, CA

    Reported by Nationwide Lloyds

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $171.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 13684623

  • Worth checking

    Patrick W Mcdowell

    Cash held by the State · Fresno, CA

    Reported by First American P&c Ins Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $159.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 12390107

  • Worth checking

    Philip Mcdowell

    Unclaimed refund · Rancho Santa Margari, CA

    Reported by Canon Usa Inc

    $150.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 986708031

  • Worth checking

    Philip Mcdowell

    Unclaimed refund · El Toro, CA

    Reported by Worldcom Inc Subsidiaries

    $145.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 15588184

  • Worth checking

    Patricia Mcdowell

    Stocks or securities · Duarte, CA

    Reported by Pilgrim America Magnacap Fund Class A

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $143.88 Pilgrim America Magnacap Fdcl A
    Start this claim

    State ID 4429460

  • Worth checking

    Mcdowell

    Unpaid wages · Santa Clara, CA

    Reported by Alaric Biddle Et Al V The Sherwin-williams Manufacturing Co. Et Al

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

    $137.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 1088050782

  • Worth checking

    Patricia Mcdowell

    Insurance proceeds · Alpine, CA

    Reported by Allstate Indemnity Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $137.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 11758671

  • Worth checking

    Patrick Mcdowell

    Unclaimed refund · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Comcast Cable Comm Mgmt Llc

    $128.17
    Start this claim

    State ID 992773592

  • Worth checking

    Phillip Mcdowell

    Unpaid wages · Gardena, CA

    Reported by Sprint United Management

    $126.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 967334498

  • Worth checking

    Parker Mcdowell

    Cash held by the State · 29 Palms, CA

    Reported by Sunrise Banks

    $122.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 1028793304

  • Worth checking

    Patrick Mcdowell

    Cash held by the State · Modesto, CA

    Reported by Incomm Financial Services Inc.

    $122.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 1037015668

  • Worth checking

    Patsy Mcdowell

    Savings account · Murphys, CA

    Reported by Alliant Credit Union

    $122.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 993830750

  • Worth checking

    Patricia Mcdowell

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by The Ohio Casualty Insurance

    $114.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 15255485

  • Worth checking

    Patrick Mcdowell

    Unclaimed refund · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Comcast Cable Comm Mgmt Llc

    $112.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 992776106

  • Worth checking

    Patrick Mcdowell

    Savings account · Huntington Beach, CA

    Reported by Hsa Bank A Division Of Webster Bank Na

    $110.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 995060006

  • Worth checking

    Pamela Mcdowell

    Unclaimed refund · San Pedro, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na Dba Wells Fargo Home

    $107.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 996330249

  • Worth checking

    Patrick S Mcdowell

    Unclaimed refund · Sunnyvale, CA

    Reported by Pacific Bell Telephone Company

    $102.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 18488982

  • Worth checking

    Pearl Mcdowell

    Uncashed check · Yucca Valley, CA

    Reported by Riceland Foods Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $101.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 1035114082

  • Worth checking

    Patricia M Mcdowell

    Credit balance · Menifee, CA

    Reported by Citibank N A

    $100.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 1016968363

  • Worth checking

    Patricia Mcdowell

    Escrow balance · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Alliance Title Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $100.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 968606319

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.

  • McDowell Joanne Phyllis

    Probate estate · Alameda County · 1998

    Matched on McDowell Paul (heir)

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

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956831341
    Case 246132-0

Fees on probated estates are not capped by the ten per cent rule that governs ordinary unclaimed property. How estate claims work, including what we would charge and why the difference exists.

Commissioned California Notary Public $15,000 surety bond Fee capped at 10% by state law Nothing owed until you are paid
10%
Maximum fee, by statute
Code of Civil Procedure §1582 caps any recovery fee at ten percent of the property returned.
$1,000
Notarization threshold
Cash claims at or above this must be notarized. So must all securities and safe deposit boxes.
7 days
Data refresh cycle
The State Controller republishes the full record set every Thursday, and we rebuild our copy from it.
None
Deadline to claim
California places no time limit. The State holds unclaimed property indefinitely.

How This Search Differs from the Official One

The State Controller’s own search matches what you type, and nothing else. Ours also finds maiden names, married names, initials, common misspellings, hyphen variants, and business names with and without their suffixes — because the record was created by whoever held the account, not by you.

Every result comes from the Controller’s own published file, which we rebuild weekly. Each one carries the State’s own property ID, so the record you are looking at is traceable to the source rather than to us.

What We Search Under

  • Your name as typed, plus initials and middle-name variants
  • Maiden and former married names, if you tell us them
  • Common misspellings and transposed letters
  • Former addresses in California
  • Business names with and without Inc., LLC, Co. and DBAs

How You Are Protected

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

California Unclaimed Property Services is a private asset recovery firm. We are not the California State Controller’s Office.

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