Does Alabama Owe You Money? Find Out Here

MONTGOMERY, AL - With Christmas just around the corner, many Alabamians may be looking for some extra cash. Some people are taking on part time jobs, some are dipping into savings accounts, and others might actually get some extra money from the Alabama Department of Treasury.

Through the state's Unclaimed Property Division website, Alabama residents can find out if money is owed to them by following a few simple steps.

To search for funds, you enter a name in the name/business field - a specific order is not required (last name, first name, business name, etc.). To narrow your search results, enter a city or zip code.

Select the property(ies) you wish to claim. Initiate a new search for property reported under a different name but may be owed to you.

Once you have selected all properties you wish to claim, select "View Claimed Properties," complete the claimant (your) information, and select your relationship to each property being claimed. You may be asked to provide supporting documentation in order to validate your right to claim to each property based on the relationship chosen.

The sources of the unclaimed property vary between paychecks from former employers, insurance payouts, funds from official wills, tax refunds, stock holdings and funds left in closed bank accounts.

You may begin your search here.

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