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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 $317,645 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 1,913 records under the surname Liao, worth $4,654,290. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Yu Liao

    Savings account · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,403.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034141159

  • Strong match

    Yu C Liao

    Uncashed check · West Covina, CA

    Reported by Citibank Na Cca

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,539.95
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006872795

  • Strong match

    Yu Liao

    Uncashed check · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,516.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034131566

  • Strong match

    Yu Chun Liao

    Cash held by the State · Chung-li 32023,

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,632.26
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034151332

  • Strong match

    Yu L Liao

    Uncashed check · New Taipei,

    Reported by Cathay Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,200.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1013444433

  • Strong match

    Yu C Liao

    Savings account · Chung Li Taoyuan 32023,

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,168.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034151063

  • Strong match

    Yu C Liao

    Uncashed check · Chung Li 32023,

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,486.76
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034150466

  • Strong match

    Yu Liao

    Cash held by the State · San Gabriel, CA

    Reported by Pathward

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,400.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041060259

  • Strong match

    Yu Kai Liao

    Uncashed check · Santa Clara, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - North Carolina

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,328.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005871062

  • Strong match

    Yu Ling Liao

    Savings account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,075.63
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024276156

  • Strong match

    Yu Seng Liao

    Uncashed check · Anaheim, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a. (703)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,013.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 972575419

  • Strong match

    Yu Liao

    Savings account · Diamond Bar, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    $815.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024276155

  • Strong match

    Yu Lien Liao

    Savings account · Rowland Hts, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    $499.94
    Start this claim

    State ID 965478186

  • Strong match

    Yu Kai Liao

    Uncashed check · Santa Clara, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - North Carolina

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $357.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005871061

  • Strong match

    Yu Mei Liao

    Unpaid dividends · Diamond Bar, CA

    Reported by Apex Clearing

    $317.78
    Start this claim

    State ID 962862153

  • Strong match

    Yu Wei Liao

    Cash held by the State · Santa Clara, CA

    Reported by Sunrise Banks

    $230.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1023270408

  • Strong match

    Yu Lan Liao

    Savings account · Alameda, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $195.72
    Start this claim

    State ID 989945459

  • Strong match

    Yu H Liao

    Unclaimed refund · Marina Del Rey, CA

    Reported by Asi Select Insurance Corp

    $167.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034156696

  • Strong match

    Yu Shiuan Liao

    Uncashed check · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    $145.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 981555639

  • Strong match

    Yu F Liao

    Cash held by the State · Placentia, CA

    Reported by University Of Southern California 02

    $125.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 17066692

  • Strong match

    Yu Shia Liao

    Mineral or royalty payments · 9f,no.57,hsinyi,

    Reported by Herbalife International Of America Inc

    $121.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 14917264

  • Strong match

    Yu Chi Liao

    Deposit held · Simi Valley, CA

    Reported by Southern California Edison Company

    $103.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 1022860854

  • Likely match

    Yih Ming Liao

    Savings account · Saratoga, CA

    Reported by Technology Credit Union

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $15,157.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044876008

  • Likely match

    Yi Ying Liao

    Savings account · Taiwan106,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $10,855.91
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024280159

  • Likely match

    Yi Liao

    Uncashed check · Rowland Heights, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,970.69
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041556691

  • Likely match

    Ya Yung Liao

    Uncashed check · Taipei,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,435.91
    Start this claim

    State ID 989615544

  • Likely match

    Yi Mr Liao

    Credit balance · Beijing 100029, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,130.42
    Start this claim

    State ID 979479615

  • Likely match

    Yau H Liao

    Savings account · Taipei Shen, Ta,

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0997-san Marino Banking Ctr

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $912.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 13577696

  • Likely match

    Yueh Hui Liao

    Uncashed check · Hacienda Hts, CA

    Reported by Cathay Bank

    $620.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 14909770

  • Likely match

    Yeh P Liao

    Savings account · Asuncion,

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0659-intl Private Bnkg Svcs

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $456.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 9144906

  • Likely match

    Ya L Liao

    Insurance proceeds · Monterey Park, CA

    Reported by Blue Cross Of California

    $335.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 18792194

  • Likely match

    Yueh Y Liao

    Uncashed check · Taipei 10651,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    $259.74
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014978293

  • Likely match

    Ya L Liao

    Credit balance · Rosemead, CA

    Reported by T-mobile Usa

    $203.01
    Start this claim

    State ID 977877202

  • Likely match

    Yueh Tzu Liao

    Uncashed check · Torrance, CA

    Reported by Pnc Bank National Association

    $160.03
    Start this claim

    State ID 988021047

  • Likely match

    Yi Liao

    Cash held by the State · Rowland Heights, CA

    Reported by Buffalo Exchange Ltd

    $139.65
    Start this claim

    State ID 975456332

  • Likely match

    Yi Liao

    Unclaimed refund · Thousand Oaks, CA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    $136.44
    Start this claim

    State ID 996550469

  • Likely match

    Yi Liao

    Uncashed check · Urumchi Xin Jiang Prc 830011, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    $100.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 975459985

  • Worth checking

    Yun H Liao

    Savings account · Taipei R O C,

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $56,880.92
    Start this claim

    State ID 16968163

  • Worth checking

    Yun H Liao

    Deposit held · Taipei,

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $29,361.64
    Start this claim

    State ID 16968162

  • Worth checking

    Yan Liao

    Uncashed check · Rowland Heights, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na - North Carolina

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $17,799.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019384619

  • Worth checking

    Yan Liao

    Uncashed check · Rowland Heights, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na - North Carolina

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $17,118.01
    Start this claim

    State ID 1019384620

  • Worth checking

    Yun Liao

    Savings account · Chino, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    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.

    $13,368.46
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024276157

  • Worth checking

    Yuan-fen Liao

    Cash held by the State · Foster City, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $10,318.10
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027296059

  • Worth checking

    Youlin Mr Liao

    Credit balance · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co.

    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.

    $8,683.16
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017942084

  • Worth checking

    Yuan-fen Liao

    Cash held by the State · Foster City, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $7,638.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027296058

  • Worth checking

    Ying Lin Liao

    Stocks or securities · Hillsborough, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,440.94 Tivo Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 973361879

  • Worth checking

    Yaqin Liao

    Uncashed check · Eastvale, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,689.35
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027297494

  • Worth checking

    Yuwen Liao

    Uncashed check · Corona, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,274.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 1003274153

  • Worth checking

    Yutsan Liao

    Uncashed check · Torrance, CA

    Reported by General Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,018.44
    Start this claim

    State ID 4110110

  • Worth checking

    Yanyi Liao

    Uncashed check · Mountain View, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,600.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034131564

  • Worth checking

    Yvonne Liao

    Insurance proceeds · Monterey Park, CA

    Reported by State Farm Fire And Casualty Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,408.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 10343747

  • Worth checking

    Yunn S Liao

    Uncashed check · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America N A

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,395.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 17438211

  • Worth checking

    Yanmei Liao

    Savings account · China,

    Reported by Cathay Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,026.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030267584

  • Worth checking

    Yu-neng Liao

    Savings account · Taipei,

    Reported by Bank Of America - Illinois

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,960.88
    Start this claim

    State ID 18342919

  • Worth checking

    Yen P Liao

    Stocks or securities · Carlsbad, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,950.64 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 17854913

  • Worth checking

    Yuan Liao

    Uncashed check · Shan Dong, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,755.76
    Start this claim

    State ID 1038301646

  • Worth checking

    Yichi Liao

    Credit balance · El Monte, CA

    Reported by Td Ameritrade Clearing Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,572.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 1000886279

  • Worth checking

    Ying Liao

    Uncashed check · Chongqing, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,543.51
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041556692

  • Worth checking

    Yuan Chun Liao

    Savings account · Santa Barbara, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Arizona

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,519.22
    Start this claim

    State ID 969726948

  • Worth checking

    Liao

    Stocks or securities

    Reported by Palmer Flower Street Properties Lp

    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.

    $2,350.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034505048

  • Worth checking

    Yanmei Liao

    Uncashed check · China,

    Reported by Cathay Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,208.25
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030267583

  • Worth checking

    Yu-chun Liao

    Savings account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,975.77
    Start this claim

    State ID 989603715

  • Worth checking

    Yan Jia Liao

    Insurance proceeds · Northridge, CA

    Reported by Sl & H Reinsurance

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,949.42
    Start this claim

    State ID 18257720

  • Worth checking

    Yi-ying Liao

    Uncashed check · Taipei 106,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,845.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 1024279772

  • Worth checking

    Yixue Liao

    Uncashed check · Montclair, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,778.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1038301644

  • Worth checking

    Yingsheng Liao

    Escrow balance

    Reported by Lennar Title, Inc Fka Calatlantic Title, Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,665.12
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014576399

  • Worth checking

    Yungyi Liao

    Cash held by the State · Walnut, CA

    Reported by Paymap Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,656.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 952821080

  • Worth checking

    Yun Hsian Liao

    Uncashed check · Los Alamitos, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,635.30
    Start this claim

    State ID 974738731

  • Worth checking

    Yong Liao

    Uncashed check · Rd Cheng Du, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,600.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1041556693

  • Worth checking

    Yuchuan Liao

    Uncashed check · Cupertino, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,586.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 983539836

  • Worth checking

    Yuchen Liao

    Uncashed check · Saratoga, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na (703)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,550.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1022154099

  • Worth checking

    Yanti Liao

    Stocks or securities · Antioch, CA

    Reported by Essex Portfolio Lp

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,506.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 1009490986

  • Worth checking

    Yan Liao

    Uncashed check · San Diego, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1023843908

  • Worth checking

    Yongzhi Liao

    Uncashed check · Anhui, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,480.04
    Start this claim

    State ID 1038301645

  • Worth checking

    Yun-hsing Liao

    Savings account · Tao Yuan Taipei,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,371.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 981607680

  • Worth checking

    Yong Liao

    Savings account · Phillips Ranch, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Illinois

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,114.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 18343299

  • Worth checking

    Ying-fang Liao

    Uncashed check · Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

    Reported by East West Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,049.94
    Start this claim

    State ID 954557092

  • Worth checking

    Yixue Liao

    Uncashed check · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.a. (1703)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,020.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044683274

  • Worth checking

    Yeechin Liao

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Irvine Holding Company Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,003.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 998105316

  • Worth checking

    Yuhao Liao

    Cash held by the State · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na-f/k/a/ Fia Card Services Na

    $956.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027278194

  • Worth checking

    Yihang Liao

    Savings account · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Citibank Na Cca

    $911.54
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033486016

  • Worth checking

    Liao

    Unclaimed refund · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Imco Realty Services Inc

    $821.45
    Start this claim

    State ID 10106721

  • Worth checking

    Yueh-ing Liao

    Uncashed check · San Gabriel, CA

    Reported by First Interstate Bank

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $809.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 10828287

  • Worth checking

    Ying Liao

    Cash held by the State · Lake Forest, CA

    Reported by Avalonbay Communities Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $800.68
    Start this claim

    State ID 1026971068

  • Worth checking

    Ya-ling Liao

    Savings account · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    $772.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 994658153

  • Worth checking

    Yixue Liao

    Cash held by the State · Irvine, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    $760.84
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045345236

  • Worth checking

    Yun Kuei Liao

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $750.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1014965312

  • Worth checking

    Yufang Liao

    Unclaimed refund · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Farmers Insurance Exchange

    $744.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 17698758

  • Worth checking

    Yonggang Liao

    Uncashed check · Rowland Heights, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Na

    $739.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034131565

  • Worth checking

    Yu-shih Liao

    Uncashed check · Alhambra, CA

    Reported by Dovenmuehle Mortgage Inc.

    $738.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 17633813

  • Worth checking

    Yihang Liao

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Paypal

    $698.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1036783863

  • Worth checking

    Yun H Liao

    Savings account · Pasadena, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt & Sa

    $661.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 10887269

  • Worth checking

    Liao

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

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

    $623.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 18918570

  • Worth checking

    Yun-chin Liao

    Savings account · Taipei,

    Reported by First Commercial Bank (usa)

    $594.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 953589085

  • Worth checking

    Ying-kai Liao

    Savings account · Taipei,

    Reported by First Commercial Bank (usa)

    $594.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 953589084

  • Worth checking

    Yun-hsing Liao

    Uncashed check · Tao Yuan Taipei,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    $570.35
    Start this claim

    State ID 981607069

  • Worth checking

    Yongyi Liao

    Cash held by the State · Arcadia, CA

    Reported by Paypal Inc

    $568.83
    Start this claim

    State ID 1000050278

  • Worth checking

    Yen H Liao

    Savings account · Keelung Taiwan,

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0051-vacaville Fincl Ctr Br

    $555.49
    Start this claim

    State ID 11010025

  • Worth checking

    Yitong Liao

    Unclaimed refund · Foster City, CA

    Reported by At&t Services Inc

    $541.99
    Start this claim

    State ID 1003454543

  • Worth checking

    Yu-fang Liao

    Uncashed check · City Of Industry, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    $539.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 964795406

Showing the 100 most valuable of 180. 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.

  • Louie Yow

    Probate estate · Alameda County · 1980

    Matched on Louie Yow (decedent)

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

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956829356
    Case 211 762-3

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.