Alabama Unclaimed Property: How to Search and Claim for Free

How to search for Alabama unclaimed property

The official search is at unclaimed.alabama.gov/app/claim-search.¹

Which names and places to try: how to search well.

Fast-track and automatic payments

• Quick claim postcard: Owners who receive a 'Quick Claim' postcard can sign and return it with ID and SSN proof instead of a claim form (not usable by heirs, executors or POAs).; No proof of address limit: Up to $300 aggregate may be claimed by the apparent owner without proof of address (rule 892-2-1-.08(3)).; Statutory small claim: Up to $200 (or more if set by rule) may be claimed with an affidavit instead of matching documentation (Ala. Code 35-12-84(c)).¹⁰

How to claim unclaimed property in Alabama, step by step

Claims can be started online at no cost; the signed claim form and documents are then mailed, uploaded at /app/claim-doc-upload, or brought in person.² Cost: Free.⁸

1. Search: type your name (first, last or both) in Name/Business Name and click SEARCH; add a city if there are too many results.¹
2. Select properties and click CONTINUE TO FILE CLAIM.¹
3. Enter claimant information (current mailing address = where the check goes) and choose your relationship to owner (Owner, Heir or Representative) for each property.³
4. Preview, agree to the terms and SUBMIT to create the claim and get a claim number.³
5. Gather the documents listed on the claim form e-mailed to you (at minimum a signed claim form, photo ID and Social Security number).¹¹
6. Send the signed claim form and documents by mail (or upload them online with the Claim ID, or bring them in person).¹¹
7. Track the claim online with your claim number.¹²

• Interest: No interest is paid; dividends and other increments that accrue after delivery are paid.¹³
• If a claim is denied: If denied, or not acted on within 120 days, sue the Treasurer in the Circuit Court of Montgomery County within 90 days after the decision; or file a new claim with more evidence at any time.¹⁴

The general process is in our how to claim guide.

Documents you need, by situation

These are the official requirements. The claim form for a specific property can ask for more.

Claiming your own property

• Individual owner: completed and signed claim form, copy of photo ID, Social Security number; further items listed on the claim form e-mailed to you¹¹
• Owner returning a Quick Claim postcard: signed card, printed name, daytime phone, copy of government-issued photo ID, proof of SSN (Social Security card, tax return, paystub, etc.)¹⁰

A former address or a name change

• Former address / address not matching: proof of address is required when the aggregate value exceeds $300¹⁵

The owner has died (estate)

• With estate: Executor/administrator appointed by probate court files for the estate; payment is made to the estate.; No estate: Surviving spouse, else child(ren), else parent(s) of an owner who died intestate may claim by affidavit, without a probate order, if the total held does not exceed $3,000 (rule 892-2-1-.08(2), current on the official Alabama Administrative Code as of Nov. 3, 2026).; Small estate threshold: $3,000 for unclaimed-property heir affidavits (rule 892-2-1-.08(2)). The statute sets the limit 'as established by rule' but no higher than the probate small-estate amount (35-12-84(a)(1) -> 43-2-692; 43-2-696.02 defines that amount as the combined homestead allowance, exempt property and family allowance under 43-8-110 to -113, CPI-adjusted under 43-8-116).¹⁶
• Deceased owner with an estate: probate court appointment as executor or administrator; payment is made to the estate⁴

You are an heir

• Heir, no will and no estate opened: surviving spouse, else children, else parents may claim by affidavit if within the small-estate limit; documents: probate court written confirmation that no estate was opened, affidavit signed by all beneficiaries agreeing on division, documentation of heir rights, authorization to release name/address to later claimants¹⁶
• Heir, executor, personal representative or power of attorney who received a postcard: cannot use the postcard; must file using an official claim form¹⁰

A business or government agency

• Business owner: copy of government-issued photo ID, document proving the company's FEIN, corporate document showing you may sign for the company (postcard instructions)¹⁰

Securities, safe deposit boxes and other cases

• Safe deposit box contents: no separate claimant documentation list found; tangible contents are held at least one year from the attempted notice before auction, after which the claimant receives sale proceeds¹⁵
• Securities: no separate claimant documentation list found; marketable securities are sold on receipt, so the claimant receives sale proceeds¹⁵

See also: claiming for a deceased relative and the claim documents tool.

How long it takes, how you are paid and the deadline

Processing time

• About 6 to 8 weeks on average; by law the Treasurer must allow or deny within 120 days and pay within 30 days after allowing.⁴

How you are paid

Alabama pays by check, so keep the mailing address on your claim current.

• Check mailed to the claimant's mailing address³

Deadline

There is no deadline for owners and heirs in Alabama.

• No time limit: the state holds property in perpetuity until the owner or heirs claim it.⁵

Contact the Alabama unclaimed property office

When property becomes unclaimed: dormancy periods

In Alabama most property is presumed abandoned after 3 years without owner contact.¹⁸ Wages move faster: 1 year.¹⁸ More on how this works: what happens after the dormancy period.

Other states: dormancy periods table.

• Minimum amounts: No minimum to report; items under $50 may be reported in aggregate without owner detail (holders must still keep/attach a name list). Holder notice to owners and state postcard notice are required only for $50 or more.²¹
• Gift cards: Gift certificates, gift cards and in-store merchandise credit issued by businesses mainly selling tangible goods at retail are exempt; other gift certificates are reportable 3 years after June 30 of the year sold (60% of face value if merchandise-only).²²
• Published lists of owners: No newspaper list required by statute; the Treasurer must mail a postcard notice within 12 months of receiving property (not required under $50 or for unnamed traveler's checks/money orders).²³

Finder fees and heir finders in Alabama

The legal limit in Alabama: 10% of the value claimed (total compensation); buying or assigning property for a net profit above 10% is prohibited.⁶ Among the flat caps in our finder-fee comparison, 1 is lower and 11 are higher. You never need a finder: claiming directly is free.⁸

• Are finders allowed? Yes, with limits: finder agreements are void if signed from the date property is presumed abandoned until 24 months after it is delivered to the Treasurer (except agreements with an attorney to file a claim for identified property or contest a denial); after that they are enforceable only if they meet the written requirements.⁶
• Contract rules: Must be in writing; describe the property and services; state the property is held by the Alabama Treasurer, give contact information, and say it can be recovered from the Treasurer free; be signed by the apparent owner and state the fee percentage and any other deductions. The claimant must give the Treasurer a full, unredacted copy. Fee shares of mineral interests not yet presumed abandoned are void.⁶
• The law: Ala. Code § 35-12-93 (as amended by Act 2026-285)⁶ (read the text)

Before signing with a finder, read how finders work.

How to spot Alabama unclaimed property scams

Alabama's official search is on unclaimed.alabama.gov, a .gov address.¹

What Alabama warns about

• Fee-charging 'heir finders' can't do anything you can't do yourself for free; the state's help is free.⁸
• Use the official search and claim site; claims are free.²
• Concerns about whether the website is legitimate: see the Privacy Information page.²⁴
• Why ID and SSN are needed: to make sure only rightful owners are paid; information is kept confidential.⁴

Unsure about a letter, text or call? Try the scam check or read how to spot a fake notice.

Alabama unclaimed property in numbers

For businesses: reporting unclaimed property to Alabama

• Report due: November 1 each year (report and payment), covering the 12 months ending June 30²¹
• Due diligence letters to owners: Written notice to the owner not less than 60 days before filing, when the holder has an address that is not known to be wrong and the property is $50 or more; securities, digital assets and safe deposit notices must warn the property may be liquidated.²¹
• Where to report: unclaimed.alabama.gov/app/submit-a-report²⁵
• File format: Electronic only, NAUPA standard format (free HRS Pro software available, or manual online entry); paper reports not accepted; funds by ACH (preferred) or wire; securities via DTC.²⁶
• Penalties: $100 per business day up to $5,000 for late reporting/payment; $500 per business day up to $25,000 if willful; $1,000 per business day up to $25,000 for an intentional fraudulent report. The late and willful penalties may be waived for good cause and must be waived if the holder acted in good faith (the waiver clause does not cover the fraud penalty).²⁷
• Voluntary disclosure: Yes: Voluntary Compliance Program / Voluntary Disclosure Agreement for holders not under audit; waives penalties and interest; generally covers at least the 10 most recent report years; report due within 90 days (up to 6 months on request).²⁸

New to this? See who must report. Other states' dates are in the holder reporting deadlines table.

Other rules specific to Alabama

• Law: Ala. Code §§ 35-12-70 to 35-12-96 (Title 35, Chapter 12, Article 2A), Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act of 2004; latest amendments by Act 2026-285. Official text: alison.legislature.state.al.us/…²⁹
• Uniform act: Alabama's own title is 'Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act of 2004'; the code does not say which Uniform Law Commission version it follows.²⁹
• Unclaimed safe deposit box contents and other tangible items are auctioned online through the Treasury's auction partner; proceeds are held for owners.²
• Military items (medals, awards, discharge papers) are never auctioned.¹⁵
• Old coins (1971 or earlier), old paper money (1963 or earlier) and collector sets are auctioned rather than deposited.¹⁵
• Items with historical, artistic or literary value may be displayed by the Alabama Historical Commission or Department of Archives and History instead of being auctioned.¹⁵
• The Treasurer may pause selling stock during a recession (two straight quarters of falling real GDP).¹⁵
• Garnishments and levies against unclaimed property held by the Treasury are not paid.¹⁵
• If the office asks for more information, you have 90 days to answer or the claim is deemed denied.¹⁵
• Only Treasury-approved forms are accepted, altered forms lead to denial, and all documents must be in English.¹⁵
• Cities, counties, their boards and electric cooperatives are exempt from reporting, so money they hold may not be in the state database.²²
• Uncashed State of Alabama warrants (state checks) are void after one year and moved to unclaimed property.²⁰
• 2026 law (Act 2026-285) added digital assets: crypto held in a digital asset account is presumed abandoned 3 years after the owner's last activity (35-12-72(a)(18)). A claimant gets the asset if the Treasurer still holds it, otherwise the sale proceeds, with no claim for later price changes (35-12-80(d)).³⁰
• The Treasurer suggests checking the site every year on your birthday, since funds are turned over once a year.⁹
• The unclaimed property database isn't for sale; public listing information is only on the Treasury website.¹⁵
• Unclaimed property does not include houses, cars or boats.⁸
• The state's own checks and tax refunds are handled by other agencies: Revenue for tax refunds, the Comptroller for other state-issued checks.³¹
• Starting no later than January 1, 2028, the State Treasurer must report each year to the Legislature on all unclaimed digital asset activity; the first report must look at whether to hire a qualified custodian to hold crypto in native form.³⁰
• The program's claim rules are the current official rules: the Alabama Administrative Code shows chapter 892-2-1 (Unclaimed Property Division) with history 'Repealed and New Rule: Filed December 30, 2014; effective February 3, 2015.'³²

Alabama unclaimed property: questions people ask

When is the Alabama unclaimed property report due?

November 1 each year (report and payment), covering the 12 months ending June 30²¹ Details above.

Which law governs unclaimed property in Alabama?

Ala. Code §§ 35-12-70 to 35-12-96 (Title 35, Chapter 12, Article 2A), Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act of 2004.²⁹

Is it free to claim unclaimed property in Alabama?

Free⁸

What is the Alabama unclaimed property phone number?

Toll-free: (888) 844-8400; Local: (334) 242-9614.⁷ Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.⁷

Where do I search for Alabama unclaimed property?

On the official search at unclaimed.alabama.gov.¹ Searching and claiming there is free.⁸

Is the Alabama unclaimed property site legitimate?

Yes, if it is unclaimed.alabama.gov:¹ the program is run by the Office of the Alabama State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property Division.⁴ What the program warns about.

Where are the Alabama unclaimed property claim forms?

unclaimed.alabama.gov/app/forms (business forms only; claimant claim forms are generated per claim and e-mailed)¹¹

Moved? Neighboring programs

• Florida unclaimed property
• Georgia unclaimed property
• Mississippi unclaimed property
• Tennessee unclaimed property

See which state holds your property, or list every search with the multi-state checklist.

Sources

Footnote numbers point here. Open "Quoted text" for the exact words relied on ("[…]" marks words left out).

1. How to Claim: 1. Search for Property Alabama Unclaimed Property · unclaimed.alabama.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   You can access the Property Search page through the home page by hovering over Claiming Property > “Search Unclaimed Properties” […].

   Type your name (first name, last name or both) into the Name/Business Name field and click SEARCH. If you receive too many results, try to narrow down the search by entering a city.

   Once you’ve found the property that belongs to you, check the CLAIM button and click the CONTINUE TO FILE CLAIM button to begin the claims process.

2. Unclaimed Property - Office of the Alabama State Treasurer Office of the Alabama State Treasurer · treasury.alabama.gov · page modified June 8, 2026 (WordPress API) · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Claims may be filed online at no cost.

   Search Alabama’s official unclaimed property database

   Use our secure search tool to look for unclaimed money or property held by Alabama State Treasury.

   When safe deposit box contents and other tangible items remain unclaimed after the required holding period, Alabama State Treasury may offer them for sale through a public auction.

3. How to Claim: 2. Initiate a Claim Alabama Unclaimed Property · unclaimed.alabama.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   This is to ensure we are sending your check to a valid mailing address.

   Complete your information as the claimant. This should include your current mailing address as it will be the address where the funds are mailed.

   If correct, agree to the terms and click SUBMIT to officially create your claim and generate your claim number.

4. FAQs: Claiming Property Alabama Unclaimed Property · unclaimed.alabama.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   On average, the process usually takes 6 to 8 weeks.

   Office of State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property Division, P.O. Box 302520, Montgomery, AL 36130-2520

   If you have been named by a probate court as the executor or administrator over that person’s estate, you are authorized to file a claim on behalf of the estate.

   Yes. Our business hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We are located in Suite 636 of the RSA Union building located at 100 North Union Street in Montgomery, AL 36104.

   However, in order for us to make sure that the payment is made only to rightful owners, we must have this documentation to verify identity.

5. What is Unclaimed Property? Alabama Unclaimed Property · unclaimed.alabama.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   The state will maintain custody of the property in perpetuity until the rightful owner or heirs come forward to claim.

6. Code of Alabama § 35-12-93 Alabama Legislature (ALISON) · alison.legislature.state.al.us · current code as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   (e) Total compensation in an agreement covered by this section may not exceed 10 percent of the value of the amount claimed.

   (a) An agreement by an owner, the primary purpose of which is to locate, recover, or assist in the recovery of property that is presumed abandoned, is void and unenforceable if it was entered into during the period commencing on the date the property was presumed abandoned and extending to a time that is 24 months after the date the property is paid or delivered to the State Treasurer.

   (4) States that the property may be recovered from the State Treasurer without the payment of a fee;

   (Act 2004-440, p. 755, §1; Act 2013-91, p. 192, §1; Act 2026-285, §1.)

7. Contact Us Alabama Unclaimed Property · unclaimed.alabama.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   (888) 844-8400

   [email protected]

   You may call us during our normal business hours of: Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm CST

8. FAQs: General Alabama Unclaimed Property · unclaimed.alabama.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   There is no charge for the services that Alabama Unclaimed Property provides.

   No. These companies are often referred to as “heir finders” and cannot do anything for you that you cannot do on your own for free.

   Does unclaimed property mean you have things such as houses, cars, and boats?

9. State Treasurer Young Boozer Announces National Unclaimed Property Day Office of the Alabama State Treasurer · treasury.alabama.gov · Jan. 31, 2024 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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   Alabama is currently holding over $1 billion in unclaimed funds for citizens.

   “Unclaimed Property returned $50.7 million to Alabama citizens in 2023.”

   As funds are turned over to us once a year, I like to remind folks to check our website

10. Postcard Notification Alabama Unclaimed Property · unclaimed.alabama.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    This “Quick Claim” card has been mailed to you from the Alabama Unclaimed Property division of the Office of State Treasurer because we have received lost funds that may be owed to you.

    A copy of something that proves your Social Security number (social security card, tax return, paystub, etc)

    If you are NOT the owner listed on the front of the card, but you are the executor, personal representative, legal heir or power of attorney for the owner listed, you CAN NOT use this mail card as your claim form.

    A copy of a corporate document (letters of incorporation, LLC papers, business license, etc.) indicating that you are authorized to sign on behalf of the company

11. How to Claim: 3. Complete Your Claim Alabama Unclaimed Property · unclaimed.alabama.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Each unclaimed property claim requires a minimum of a completed and signed claim form, a copy of photo identification and a social security number.

    Submit your claim form and any additional documentation by mailing it to the following address:

    To determine the specific requirements of your claim, please review the email sent to you. The items required will be listed on the claim form attachment.

12. How to Claim: 4. Track Your Claim's Progress Alabama Unclaimed Property · unclaimed.alabama.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Enter your claim number at any time via our Status Page to receive the most recent status.

13. Code of Alabama § 35-12-83 Alabama Legislature (ALISON) · alison.legislature.state.al.us · current code as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    When property is paid or delivered to the Treasurer under this article, the owner is not entitled to receive interest, thereafter; however, the owner is entitled to receive dividends and other increments accruing thereafter.

14. Code of Alabama § 35-12-85 Alabama Legislature (ALISON) · alison.legislature.state.al.us · current code as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    A person aggrieved by a decision of the Treasurer or whose claim has not been acted upon within 120 days after its filing may maintain an original action to establish the claim in the Circuit Court of Montgomery County, Alabama, naming the Treasurer as a defendant.

15. Ala. Admin. Code ch. 892-2-1, Alabama Unclaimed Property Program Rules Office of State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property Division · unclaimed.alabama.gov · rules effective Feb. 3, 2015 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    The aggregate Abandoned Property value must not exceed $300 to be eligible to be claimed by the Apparent Owner without proof of address.

    Prior to public auction, Contents will be held for a minimum of one year from the date of the attempted notification by the Treasurer’s Office to the reported owner.

    Marketable securities delivered to the Treasurer’s Office will be sold upon receipt at prices prevailing at the time of sale.

    Military items will not be auctioned.

    (b) Coin currency with a date of 1971 or earlier;

    The Treasurer may allow property not available for public auction to be displayed by the Alabama Historical Commission, Department of Archives and History, or similar state organization, if the request is made in writing by the organization and in its opinion, the property has historical, artistic or literary value worthy of preservation.

    At the Treasurer’s discretion, the sale of stock may be suspended in the event of a significant economic downturn and decline in economic activity that results in a nationwide recession.

    No claims will be paid as a result of garnishment/levy proceedings.

    Claimant must respond to a request for additional information within 90 days of notification.

    All documentation and reporting must be in English.

    Information on the Treasurer’s Office unclaimed property database is not available for public purchase or preview.

16. Code of Alabama § 35-12-84 Alabama Legislature (ALISON) · alison.legislature.state.al.us · current code as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    The surviving spouse or, if none, the surviving child or children or, if none, the surviving parent or parents of an abandoned property owner who has died intestate may claim the abandoned property under this section, and will have a defeasible right to the property, if all of the following conditions exist:

    The claim need not be accompanied by an order of a probate court if the claimant files documentation established in the rules, including, but not limited to, a. a written confirmation by the probate court that no estate has been opened or filed; b. an affidavit, signed by all beneficiaries, as applicable, stating that all beneficiaries have amicably agreed among themselves upon a division of the property; c. supporting documentation showing heir rights; and d. authorization to release the name and address of the claimant to subsequent claimants.

17. Alabama Unclaimed Property - Official State Website (home) Office of the Alabama State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property Division · unclaimed.alabama.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Young Boozer, State Treasurer

    OVER $201 MILLION HAS BEEN PAID IN THE PAST FIVE YEARS!

18. Code of Alabama § 35-12-72 Alabama Legislature (ALISON) · alison.legislature.state.al.us · current code as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (19) All other property, three years after the owner’s right to demand the property or after the obligation to pay or distribute the property arises, whichever first occurs.

    (14) Wages or other compensation for personal services, one year after the compensation becomes payable.

    (3) A demand, savings, or time deposit including a deposit that is automatically renewable, three years after the earlier of maturity, as extended from time to time, or the date of the last indication by the apparent owner of interest in the property.

    (7) Stock or other equity interest in a business association or financial organization, including a security entitlement under Article 8 of Title 7, the Uniform Commercial Code, three years after the earlier of: (i) the date of the most recent dividend, stock split, or other distribution unclaimed by the apparent owner; or (ii) the date of the second mailing of a statement of account or other notification or communication that was returned as undeliverable or after the holder discontinued mailings, notifications, or communications to the apparent owner.

    (8) Debt of a business association or financial organization, other than a bearer bond or an original issue discount bond covered under subdivision (19), three years after the date of the most recent interest payment unclaimed by the apparent owner.

    (10) Amount owed by an insurer on a life or endowment insurance policy or an annuity that has matured or terminated, three years after the obligation to pay arose or, in the case of a policy or annuity payable upon proof of death, three years after the insured has attained, or would have attained if living, the limiting age under the mortality table on which the reserve is based.

    a. Any funds, two years after the date of the demutualization or reorganization, if the funds remain unclaimed, and the owner has not otherwise communicated with the holder or its agent regarding the property as evidenced by a memorandum or other record on file with the holder or its agent.

    (6) Property in an individual retirement account, defined benefit plan, or other account or plan that is qualified for tax deferral under the income tax laws of the United States, three years after the earlier of: (i) the date of the distribution or attempted distribution of the property; (ii) the date of the required distribution as stated in the plan or trust agreement governing the plan; or (iii) the date, if determinable by the holder, specified in the income tax laws of the United States by which distribution of the property must begin in order to avoid a tax penalty.

    (17) Gift certificate, other than those exempt under Section 35-12-73, three years after June 30 of the year in which the certificate was sold, but if redeemable in merchandise only, the amount abandoned is deemed to be 60 percent of the certificate’s face value.

    (2) Money order, five years after issuance.

    (1) Traveler’s checks, 15 years after issuance.

    (15) Deposit or refund owed to a subscriber by a utility, one year after the deposit or refund becomes payable.

    (4) Tangible and intangible property held in a safe deposit box or other safekeeping depository in this state in the ordinary course of the holder’s business and proceeds resulting from the sale of the property permitted by other law, three years after expiration of the lease or rental period on the box or other depository.

    (5) Money or credits owed to a customer as a result of a retail business transaction, one year after the obligation accrued.

    (9) Property distributable by a business association or financial organization in a course of dissolution, one year after the property becomes distributable.

    (12) Property received by a court as proceeds of a class action, and not distributed pursuant to the judgment, one year after the distribution date.

    (13) Property held by a court, government, governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, one year after the property becomes distributable.

    (18) Property held within a digital asset account where the last known address of the apparent owner is located in this state, three years after the last activity by the apparent owner.

19. Alabama Dormancy Periods for Classifying and Remitting Unclaimed/Abandoned Property Office of State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property · unclaimed.alabama.gov · 2015 (file name); predates Act 2026-285 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Official Bank Checks 3

    Mineral Proceeds 3

20. Code of Alabama § 41-4-60 Alabama Legislature (ALISON) · alison.legislature.state.al.us · current code as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (a) Any warrant heretofore or hereafter drawn by the state Comptroller on any fund in the State Treasury which is outstanding and unpaid one year from the date of issue shall be void and payment of the warrant shall be stopped by the State Treasurer.

    (b) Upon the expiration of the period of time provided herein for the voiding of warrants, the State Treasurer shall transfer the amount of the voided warrants to the State Unclaimed Property Fund.

21. Code of Alabama § 35-12-76 Alabama Legislature (ALISON) · alison.legislature.state.al.us · current code as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (8) In the case of individual items valued under fifty dollars ($50), or a greater amount if established by rule, an aggregated amount.

    (c) The report shall be filed before November 1 of each year and cover the 12 months next preceding July 1 of that year.

    (d) The holder shall send written notice to the apparent owner, not less than 60 days before filing the report, stating that the holder is in possession of property subject to this article, if all of the following requirements are met:

22. Code of Alabama § 35-12-73 Alabama Legislature (ALISON) · alison.legislature.state.al.us · current code as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (1) A gift certificate, gift card, or in-store merchandise credit issued or maintained by any person engaged primarily in the business of selling tangible personal property at retail.

    (2) Incorporated municipalities and incorporated municipal boards and county and county boards of this state.

23. Code of Alabama § 35-12-78 Alabama Legislature (ALISON) · alison.legislature.state.al.us · current code as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Within 12 months of the receipt of the property, the Treasurer shall mail a postcard notification to the apparent owner containing all of the following information set forth in the report filed by the holder:

24. Search for Unclaimed Property Alabama Unclaimed Property · unclaimed.alabama.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    If you have any questions or concerns regarding the privacy of your information or the legitimacy of this website, please see our Privacy Information page.

25. Submit a Holder Report Alabama Unclaimed Property · unclaimed.alabama.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    If you have already created your NAUPA report and simply need to submit it, click the button below.

26. Instructions for Reporting and Remittance of Unclaimed Property Office of State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property · unclaimed.alabama.gov · Version 4/2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Alabama Unclaimed Property DOES NOT accept reports in paper format.

27. Code of Alabama § 35-12-92 Alabama Legislature (ALISON) · alison.legislature.state.al.us · current code as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    (a) A holder who fails to report, pay, or deliver property within the time prescribed by this article, or fails to perform other duties imposed by this article, shall pay to the Treasurer for credit to the General Fund a civil penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) for each business day the report, payment, or delivery is withheld, or the duty is not performed, up to a maximum of five thousand dollars ($5,000).

28. Voluntary Disclosure Agreement Alabama Unclaimed Property · unclaimed.alabama.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    In an ongoing effort to assist businesses with compliance, the State of Alabama does offer an amnesty program (Voluntary Disclosure) for businesses reporting past due unclaimed property.

29. Code of Alabama § 35-12-70 Alabama Legislature (ALISON) · alison.legislature.state.al.us · current code as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    This article may be cited as the Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act of 2004.

30. Code of Alabama § 35-12-80 Alabama Legislature (ALISON) · alison.legislature.state.al.us · current code as displayed Nov. 3, 2026 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    Any person making a claim pursuant to this section is entitled to receive either the property delivered by the holder, if it still remains in custody of the State Treasurer, or the proceeds received from sale, less any fees and expenses incurred from the sale if deducted.

    a. Beginning not later than January 1, 2028, the State Treasurer shall annually issue a report to the Legislature which summarizes all digital asset activity pursuant to this chapter for the previous year.

31. Frequently Asked Questions Office of the Alabama State Treasurer · treasury.alabama.gov · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    While the Office of State Treasurer receives deposits for the state and manages state funds, we do not issue warrants (or checks).

32. Ala. Admin. Code ch. 892-2-1 Unclaimed Property Division (official Administrative Code) Alabama Legislative Services Agency · admincode.legislature.state.al.us · Supp. 3/31/15; rules effective Feb. 3, 2015 · checked Nov. 3, 2026
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    History: New Rule: Filed January 29, 1997; effective March 5, 1997. Repealed and New Rule: Filed December 30, 2014; effective February 3, 2015.