Access Mobile Unclaimed Money
Unclaimed money for Mobile residents is held by the Alabama State Treasury. The port city has a long history and many people have passed through over the years. Some left money behind. You can search for free and claim what is yours.
Mobile Quick Facts
How to Search for Unclaimed Money in Mobile
All unclaimed property in Alabama goes through the State Treasury in Montgomery. Mobile has no local office. You use the state online portal to search and file claims.
Steps to find your money:
- Visit alabama.findyourunclaimedproperty.com
- Enter your first and last name
- Add "Mobile" as the city
- Check the results
- File a claim if you find matches
Mobile has been a port city for over 300 years. Ships, shipping companies, and maritime workers have come and gone. Banks have opened and closed. Insurance companies have merged. All of this creates unclaimed property. Dock workers, ship crews, and their families should check the database.
Try different name spellings. Check maiden names. The records go back decades. You might find money from an address you forgot you had.
Mobile County Probate Court for Heir Claims
Mobile is the county seat of Mobile County. The probate court handles estate documents. If you need to claim unclaimed money for someone who died, you may need papers from this office.
The probate court issues death certificates, letters of administration, and certified copies of wills. These prove your right to claim property that belonged to a deceased relative. The court does not process unclaimed money claims directly. That goes through the state. But probate documents support your heir claim.
| Court | Mobile County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Judge | Don Davis |
| Address | 151 Government Street Mobile, AL 36602 |
| Phone | (251) 574-6001 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | probate.mobilecountyal.gov |
Mobile County has an online records portal at benchmark.probate.mobilecountyal.gov. You can search some probate filings there. For certified copies, visit the courthouse or send a mail request.
Estate Documents for Mobile Residents
Heir claims require more proof than claims for your own money. You must show the deceased person owned the property. You must also show you have the right to inherit it.
Documents you may need:
- Certified death certificate
- Your photo ID
- Proof of relationship (birth or marriage certificate)
- Letters of administration from probate court
- Copy of the will if one exists
- Small estate affidavit for smaller claims
Recording fees at the Mobile County Probate Court run about $3.00 per page. Call ahead to get current costs. The state Treasury charges nothing to search or file a claim. Under Code of Alabama Section 35-12-84, claims under $200 may have simpler rules.
About Mobile
Mobile is Alabama's only port city. It sits at the head of Mobile Bay on the Gulf of Mexico. The city has been under six different flags since the French founded it in 1702. That long history means old records, old companies, and old accounts that may now be unclaimed.
The port drives much of the economy. The Port of Mobile is one of the busiest in the Gulf region. Airbus has a major manufacturing plant here. Austal USA builds ships for the Navy. These big employers bring workers from other states. When people move on, they sometimes leave money behind.
Mobile claims the original Mardi Gras. The celebration started here before New Orleans even existed. Tourism and hospitality employ many seasonal workers. Tips, wages, and deposits can go unclaimed when people leave after the season ends.
The population stands around 201,000 people. It is the third largest city in Alabama. The metro area is bigger when you count surrounding communities. Anyone who lived in the Mobile area should search for unclaimed funds.
Contact the Alabama Treasury
The Unclaimed Property Division handles all claims for the state. They can answer questions about your search or claim status. The office is in Montgomery, but you can reach them by phone or email.
| 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 documents take longer. Alabama has no time limit on claims. The money waits forever until someone claims it.
Mobile County Unclaimed Money
Mobile is the county seat of Mobile County. For more details on the probate court, fees, and other resources, visit the full county page.
Other Major Alabama Cities
Lived in other parts of Alabama? Check those cities too. Money is reported based on your last known address.