Find Unclaimed Money in Hoover
Unclaimed money for Hoover residents is held by the Alabama State Treasury. This fast-growing suburb has attracted many new residents over the years. Some former residents left money behind when they moved. Search for free to see if any belongs to you.
Hoover Quick Facts
How to Search for Unclaimed Money in Hoover
All unclaimed property in Alabama goes through the State Treasury. Hoover has no local office. You use the same state portal as everyone else. The search is free and takes just a few minutes.
Steps to search:
- Visit alabama.findyourunclaimedproperty.com
- Enter your first and last name
- Add "Hoover" as the city
- Look at any matches
- File a claim if you find your money
Hoover grew fast. Really fast. In 1967, only 410 people lived here. Now over 93,000 call it home. That rapid growth means many people have come and gone. Banks, employers, and utilities all report unclaimed property to the state. Former Hoover residents may have left funds behind.
Try name variations. Check maiden names and old spellings. The records go back decades. You never pay to search or file a claim.
Two Counties Serve Hoover
Hoover sits in two counties. Most of the city is in Jefferson County. Part extends into Shelby County. Where you live in Hoover determines which probate court handles your estate documents.
The probate courts issue death certificates, letters of administration, and will copies. You need these for heir claims. The courts do not process unclaimed money claims directly. That goes through the state. But probate documents support claims for deceased relatives.
Jefferson County Probate Court
| Address | 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N Birmingham, AL 35203 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (205) 325-5420 |
| Hoover Satellite | 1901 Hoover Court, Birmingham, AL 35226 (205) 325-5256 |
| Website | jeffcoprobatecourt.com |
Shelby County Probate Court
| Address | Shelby County Courthouse P.O. Box 825 Columbiana, AL 35051 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (205) 670-5210 |
| Website | shelbyal.com/331/Probate-Judge |
Not sure which county your address is in? Call Hoover City Hall at (205) 444-7500. They can tell you.
Estate Documents for Hoover Residents
Heir claims need more paperwork than claims for your own money. You prove the deceased owned the property. You also prove you have the legal right to claim it.
Documents you may need:
- Certified death certificate
- Your photo ID
- Proof of relationship (birth or marriage certificate)
- Letters of administration from probate
- Copy of the will if one exists
- Small estate affidavit for smaller amounts
Recording fees run about $3.00 per page in both counties. Call ahead to confirm. The state charges nothing to search or claim your money. Under Code of Alabama Section 35-12-84, claims under $200 may have simpler rules.
About Hoover
Hoover is one of Alabama's newest major cities. It incorporated in 1967 with just 410 residents. Now it has over 93,000 people. The Riverchase Galleria mall helped fuel that growth. At one point, it was the largest mall in the Southeast.
The city is a Birmingham suburb. Many residents work in downtown Birmingham but live here for the schools and lower crime rates. That commuter lifestyle means people move in and out based on jobs. When they leave, some forget to update addresses or close accounts.
Hoover spans two counties. Most of the city sits in Jefferson County. The eastern part extends into Shelby County. This can confuse residents about which county handles their records. For unclaimed money, it does not matter. Everything goes through the state.
Major employers include medical centers and corporate offices. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama has offices here. So do several banks and insurance companies. Former employees should check for unclaimed wages or retirement funds.
Contact the Alabama Treasury
The Unclaimed Property Division handles all claims. Staff can answer questions about searches, documents, and claim status. The office is in Montgomery.
| Office | Alabama State Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division |
|---|---|
| Address | RSA Union Building 100 North Union Street, Suite 636 Montgomery, AL 36104 |
| Toll-Free | (888) 844-8400 |
| Local | (334) 242-9614 |
| unclaimed@treasury.alabama.gov | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
Most claims take six to eight weeks. Heir claims with lots of paperwork take longer. Alabama has no deadline to file. The money waits forever until claimed.
Jefferson and Shelby County Resources
Hoover spans two counties. Check both for full details on probate courts and local resources.
Other Major Alabama Cities
Check other cities where you lived. Money is reported based on your last known address. You may have funds waiting elsewhere.