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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.

6 exact, and 94 close matches worth a look

The 100 shown below are worth $205,982 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 111 records under the surname Harriet, worth $166,041. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    V Connell Harriet

    Mineral or royalty payments · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Sunoco Inc (r&m)

    $599.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 13884065

  • Strong match

    V Connell Harriet

    Mineral or royalty payments · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Sunoco Partners Marketing &

    $266.41
    Start this claim

    State ID 961448300

  • Strong match

    V Connell Harriet

    Mineral or royalty payments · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Sunoco Partners Marketing &

    $214.07
    Start this claim

    State ID 958041182

  • Strong match

    V Connell Harriet

    Mineral or royalty payments · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Sunoco Partners Marketing &

    $149.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 956758229

  • Strong match

    V Connell Harriet

    Mineral or royalty payments · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Sunoco Inc (r&m)

    $132.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 16897091

  • Strong match

    V Connell Harriet

    Mineral or royalty payments · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Sunoco Inc (r&m)

    $112.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 15805028

  • Likely match

    V Huerta

    Pension or retirement funds · Arleta, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank - Pars

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $10,847.79
    Start this claim

    State ID 983530089

  • Likely match

    V T Harada

    Insurance proceeds · Agoura, CA

    Reported by Delta Dental Of California

    $345.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 13395561

  • Likely match

    V Harati

    Unclaimed refund · Mission Viejo, CA

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $287.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 969680052

  • Likely match

    V F Hirota

    Savings account · Gardena, CA

    Reported by United California Bank

    $191.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 9604149

  • Worth checking

    Vickie A Herriott

    Uncashed check · San Bruno, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $43,023.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027299875

  • Worth checking

    Vanessa Huerta

    Uncashed check · West Hills, CA

    Reported by Jp Morgan Chase Bank Na 703

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $15,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014310995

  • Worth checking

    Valentin Huerta

    Uncashed check

    Reported by San Diego County Credit Union

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $12,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 979782750

  • Worth checking

    Valerie H Heredia

    Uncashed check · Stockton, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $10,065.01
    Start this claim

    State ID 970503173

  • Worth checking

    Veronica Hart

    Savings account · Montclair, CA

    Reported by First Trust Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,471.19
    Start this claim

    State ID 9697735

  • Worth checking

    Verba Hart

    Cash held by the State · Corning, CA

    Reported by American Modern Property & Casualty Insu

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,503.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 1037588250

  • Worth checking

    Virginia H Hardy

    Cash held by the State · New Post, NJ

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,473.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031536195

  • Worth checking

    Vanessa R Huerta

    Savings account · Visalia, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Na (california Foreign)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,100.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 1047279795

  • Worth checking

    Virginia L Hard

    Cash held by the State · West Hills, CA

    Reported by American Family Life Assurance Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,140.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 16991998

  • Worth checking

    Virginia H Hardy

    Stocks or securities · Newport Coast, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,025.63 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032367425

  • Worth checking

    Viddell L Sr Heard

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Morgan Stanley D W Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,799.22 Pre-paid Legal Services Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 18184243

  • Worth checking

    Vicki S Hart

    Cash held by the State · Santa Monica, CA

    Reported by City National Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,705.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 9267912

  • Worth checking

    Virginia S Hart

    Cash held by the State · Valencia, CA

    Reported by Anthem Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,930.31
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005929072

  • Worth checking

    Harriet

    Stocks or securities

    Reported by Unocal Corporation

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,708.16 Unocal Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 11777740

  • Worth checking

    Vera D Hart

    Cash held by the State · Costa Mesa, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,563.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 967561103

  • Worth checking

    Vincent Hart

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Westin San Francisco Airport

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,411.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 17303496

  • Worth checking

    Victor Huerta

    Cash held by the State · Lodi, CA

    Reported by Continental Exchange Solutions Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1012937674

  • Worth checking

    Violet Hart

    Stocks or securities · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,961.94 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 984782972

  • Worth checking

    Virginia S Hart

    Cash held by the State · Valencia, CA

    Reported by Anthem Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,952.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005929850

  • Worth checking

    Vera B Hardy

    Stocks or securities · Carmel Valley, CA

    Reported by Verizon Communications Inc/gte Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,683.31 Verizon Communications Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 18480423

  • Worth checking

    Victor M Huerta

    Savings account · Reseda, CA

    Reported by Citibank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,657.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 958827990

  • Worth checking

    Virginia Hart

    Cash held by the State · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Reliastar Life Insurance Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,576.01
    Start this claim

    State ID 979704065

  • Worth checking

    Virginia T Harrod

    Mineral or royalty payments · Corona Del Mar, CA

    Reported by Texaco Trading And Transportation Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,526.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 11142664

  • Worth checking

    Virgini Huerta

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Transamerica Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1002506254

  • Worth checking

    Veronica Huerta

    Uncashed check

    Reported by National Mortgage Direct Payment Settlem

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,484.21
    Start this claim

    State ID 995637943

  • Worth checking

    Vandetta J Heard

    Cash held by the State · Burbank, CA

    Reported by Equity Income-i

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,460.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 13320570

  • Worth checking

    Violet Hart

    Cash held by the State · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,447.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 979472446

  • Worth checking

    Vicent Huerta

    Uncashed check · Anaheim, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,400.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043537186

  • Worth checking

    Victoria Huerta

    Cash held by the State · Lodi, CA

    Reported by Office Of The Special Deputy Receiver

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,389.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 1031796139

  • Worth checking

    Violet A Hart

    Unpaid dividends · Pasadena,

    Reported by Seligman Growth Fund Cl A

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,215.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 4329812

  • Worth checking

    Vera Hirt

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Riviera Nursing & Convalescent Home

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,136.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 1579250

  • Worth checking

    Viviane C Hart

    Stocks or securities · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,080.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 16119160

  • Worth checking

    Vera B Hardy

    Unpaid dividends · Carmel Valley, CA

    Reported by Verizon Communications Inc/gte Corp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,054.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 18480294

  • Worth checking

    Virginia T Harrod

    Mineral or royalty payments · Corona Del Mar, CA

    Reported by Texaco Trading And Transportation Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,053.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 12175488

  • Worth checking

    Vivian Hurt

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by American General Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,043.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025034170

  • Worth checking

    Vanessa Huerta

    Escrow balance · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Countrywide Home Loans Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,006.34
    Start this claim

    State ID 959371281

  • Worth checking

    Valentin Huerta

    Escrow balance · Artesia, CA

    Reported by American Hm Mortgage Serv Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 968221012

  • Worth checking

    Vidal Heredia

    Unclaimed refund · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by Trans-fast Remittance Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 980599099

  • Worth checking

    Victor Mr Hardy

    Escrow balance · San Bernardino, CA

    Reported by Chicago Title Company

    $901.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 961988190

  • Worth checking

    Valentin Jr Huerta

    Cash held by the State · Norwalk, CA

    Reported by Google Llc And Affiliates

    $881.76
    Start this claim

    State ID 1021767880

  • Worth checking

    Veronica Horta

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

    $858.78
    Start this claim

    State ID 969680461

  • Worth checking

    Velen C Huerta

    Uncashed check · Alhambra, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America N A

    $854.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 17440236

  • Worth checking

    Virginia Dominguez Hardy

    Uncashed check · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na (908802)

    $821.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 1023074413

  • Worth checking

    Virginia Huerta

    Unpaid wages · Redwood City, CA

    Reported by Vasona Management Inc.

    $819.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 961358044

  • Worth checking

    Velma Byrd Hart

    Cash held by the State · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $816.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 970662443

  • Worth checking

    Vincent L Hart

    Stocks or securities · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $794.51 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16292978

  • Worth checking

    Victor Huerta

    Unclaimed refund · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Chase Home Finance Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $792.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 957568637

  • Worth checking

    Victoria Hord

    Savings account · Anaheim, CA

    Reported by Anaheim Terrace Care Center

    $780.31
    Start this claim

    State ID 975337828

  • Worth checking

    Viddell L Sr Heard

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Toys R Us Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $775.75
    Start this claim

    State ID 960298540

  • Worth checking

    Valentin Huerta

    Cash held by the State · San Fernando, CA

    Reported by Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Co.

    $766.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 17023348

  • Worth checking

    Valdemar N Heredia

    Deposit held · Belize,

    Reported by Citibank N. A.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $750.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 13571470

  • Worth checking

    Victor Heredia

    Unclaimed refund · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Travelers Indemnity Company

    $722.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 995077040

  • Worth checking

    Verna K Hart

    Uncashed check · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    $694.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 15157407

  • Worth checking

    Video And Computer Heart

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by American Express Company

    $682.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 10453654

  • Worth checking

    Virginia Huerta

    Escrow balance · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Home Loans

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $667.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 968584933

  • Worth checking

    Verenna Huerta

    Unpaid wages · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Travel Plus Leisure Co.

    $654.98
    Start this claim

    State ID 1021703525

  • Worth checking

    Vera D Hart

    Stocks or securities · Costa Mesa, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $654.12
    Start this claim

    State ID 16119159

  • Worth checking

    Viddell L Sr Heard

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Morgan Stanley D W Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $651.12 Walmart Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 18184433

  • Worth checking

    Violet Hardie

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by American General Life & Accident Ins Co

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $642.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 970909886

  • Worth checking

    Victor Heredia

    Unclaimed refund · Oxnard, CA

    Reported by State Farm General Insurance Company

    $625.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018477555

  • Worth checking

    Virginia L Heredia

    Savings account · Huntington Beac, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt & Sa

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $614.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 10894341

  • Worth checking

    Victor Hird

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a.

    $600.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 974090417

  • Worth checking

    Vivian L Hurd

    Stocks or securities · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $596.21 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16297272

  • Worth checking

    Veronica Huerta

    Unpaid wages

    Reported by Professional Hospital Supply Inc.

    $562.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 989810494

  • Worth checking

    Venancio Heredia

    Credit balance · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Cit Group Inc

    $552.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 17529411

  • Worth checking

    Veronica Hart

    Uncashed check · Roseville, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na (apecs 1009)

    $542.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 1043937402

  • Worth checking

    Victor Ray Hardy

    Unpaid wages · San Bernardino, CA

    Reported by Staffmark Investment Llc

    $538.85
    Start this claim

    State ID 962953416

  • Worth checking

    Vascular Diagnostic Heart

    Insurance proceeds · Monterey Park, CA

    Reported by Blue Cross Of California

    $534.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 12219848

  • Worth checking

    Veronica Y Hurt

    Savings account · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Capital One Na

    $527.77
    Start this claim

    State ID 1023980723

  • Worth checking

    Victoria Huerta

    Savings account · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $526.29
    Start this claim

    State ID 17785593

  • Worth checking

    Virginia M Heraty

    Unpaid dividends · Yuba City, CA

    Reported by Chevron Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $525.83 Chevron Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018574323

  • Worth checking

    Victor A Heredia

    Uncashed check · San Diego, CA

    Reported by American Honda Finance Corporation

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $522.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 980831272

  • Worth checking

    Vd Heredia

    Unclaimed refund · Sierra Madre, CA

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $517.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 982746900

  • Worth checking

    Vanessa Huerta

    Unclaimed refund · San Diego, CA

    Reported by Affirm Inc

    $512.57
    Start this claim

    State ID 1046386148

  • Worth checking

    Vanessa Huerta

    Unclaimed refund · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

    $508.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 954257690

  • Worth checking

    Virginia T Harrod

    Mineral or royalty payments · Corona Del Mar, CA

    Reported by Texaco Trading And Transportation Inc

    $506.63
    Start this claim

    State ID 10457450

  • Worth checking

    Valerie Heredia

    Cash held by the State · Stockton, CA

    Reported by Bristol West Holdings Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $502.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 967203170

  • Worth checking

    Vera G Hurt

    Cash held by the State · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by American National Insurance Company

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 12600465

  • Worth checking

    Vickie Herriott

    Cash held by the State · San Bruno, CA

    Reported by Riversource Life Insurance Co

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 984259258

  • Worth checking

    Virginia B Hurd

    Stocks or securities · Vista, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $493.71 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15485430

  • Worth checking

    Virgile Herode

    Unpaid wages · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by 24 Hour Fitness Usa Inc

    $491.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 1065383659

  • Worth checking

    Victor Hart

    Uncashed check · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Hsbc Finance Corporation

    $478.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 962195590

  • Worth checking

    Valerie Hart

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Daggett County

    Held jointly with 1 other person

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

    $469.69
    Start this claim

    State ID 962895052

  • Worth checking

    Victor Huerta

    Cash held by the State · Tracy, CA

    Reported by Ameriprise Auto And Home

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $464.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 966664864

  • Worth checking

    Vincent D Hardy

    Stocks or securities · Downey, CA

    Reported by Keystone Investor Resource Center

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $443.22 Keystone Small Company Growths-4
    Start this claim

    State ID 9643411

  • Worth checking

    Vicente R Huerta

    Pension or retirement funds

    Reported by Archer Roofing Inc

    $435.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 11271796

  • Worth checking

    Veronica Heard

    Stocks or securities · Pomona, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America/fleetboston Financial Co

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $432.58 Bank Of America Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 14864408

  • Worth checking

    Vera Hurd

    Unpaid dividends · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Bankers Trust Co Of California Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $432.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 9304089

  • Worth checking

    Virginia T Harrod

    Mineral or royalty payments · Corona Del Mar, CA

    Reported by Texaco Trading And Transportation Inc

    $424.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 10157455

  • Worth checking

    Virgile Herode

    Unpaid wages · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by 24 Hour Fitness Usa Inc

    $421.81
    Start this claim

    State ID 1065383702

Showing the 100 most valuable of 209. 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.

  • Ward William Alfredris

    Probate estate · Los Angeles County · 1994

    Matched on Hart Veronica (heir)

    7 heirs named on the State’s record

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

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956815290
    Case P712735

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.

Find out in About Thirty Seconds

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.