Find Unclaimed Money in Barbour County

Unclaimed money for Barbour County goes through the Alabama State Treasury. The probate court in Clayton helps with estate documents for heir claims.

How to Search for Unclaimed Money

The Alabama State Treasury holds all unclaimed property for the state. Barbour County residents search the same database as everyone else. The state keeps more than $1.3 billion in unclaimed assets. Some might belong to you or your family.

Searching takes just minutes. It costs nothing. Visit the state website and type your name. Try different spellings. Check former names if you changed yours at marriage or for other reasons.

To find unclaimed money:

• Visit alabama.findyourunclaimedproperty.com
• Type your first and last name
• Add Clayton or Eufaula to narrow results
• Check all matches carefully
• Start a claim if you see your property

The search and claim process costs nothing. Some companies charge to do this for you. Under Code of Alabama Section 35-12-93, those finder fees are capped at 10%. But there is no need to pay at all. Do it yourself for free.

Barbour County Probate Court

The probate court sits in Clayton, the county seat. It handles wills, estates, and guardianships. Death certificates and other vital records come from here too. The court does not directly handle unclaimed money. That stays with the state. But heir claims need documents from this office.

Barbour County also has court facilities in Eufaula, the largest city. Some matters can be handled there. Call ahead to confirm which office serves your needs.

Eufaula sits in the eastern part of the county along Lake Eufaula. Many residents find Eufaula closer than Clayton. Check with the probate office about which location can help you.

Estate Documents for Heir Claims

When claiming money that belonged to someone who died, you need proof. The state treasury requires evidence of death and your right to inherit. The probate court provides those papers.

Documents you might need:

• Certified death certificate
• Letters of administration or testamentary
• Will copy if one exists
• Birth certificate showing family ties
• Marriage certificate for spouse claims

The probate court charges fees for certified copies. Plan for those costs when making an heir claim. The unclaimed money search itself remains free.

Give yourself time. Estate documents can take days or weeks to process. Start early if you know you will need them.

Online Records Access

Barbour County has limited online records access compared to larger counties. The county website provides basic information. For many records, you may need to contact the office directly or visit in person.

Available online:

• Barbour County Website - General information
• State Unclaimed Property - Money search

The statewide unclaimed property portal is your best online resource. It has current data on all reported dormant accounts from businesses across Alabama.

Types of Unclaimed Property

Many kinds of assets become unclaimed. When owners cannot be found, holders report the property to the state. Banks, employers, insurance companies, and utilities all participate.

Common unclaimed property types:

• Dormant bank accounts
• Uncashed payroll checks
• Life insurance proceeds
• Utility deposits
• Stock dividends
• Safe deposit box contents
• Vendor refunds

Barbour County has a rural economy. Agriculture plays a big role. Workers who moved away for jobs may have left accounts behind. Families who farmed here for generations could have old bank accounts or insurance policies waiting.

About Barbour County

Barbour County sits in southeast Alabama along the Chattahoochee River. The county formed in 1832 from parts of Pike County. About 25,000 people live here today. Clayton serves as the county seat though Eufaula is the largest city.

Lake Eufaula, also called Walter F. George Reservoir, draws visitors for fishing and boating. The lake created a tourism economy in parts of the county. Eufaula has many historic homes from the antebellum period. That rich history means old families with potential unclaimed property going back generations.

The county was named for James Barbour, a Virginia governor and U.S. Secretary of War. Agriculture, particularly peanuts and cotton, shaped the early economy. Today, some manufacturing and healthcare jobs supplement farming.

Contact the State Treasury

Questions about unclaimed money go to the state treasury in Montgomery. Local courts cannot help with claim status. Contact the treasury directly.

Cities in Barbour County

Barbour County has no cities over 50,000 population. Eufaula is the largest with about 12,000 residents. Clayton serves as county seat with under 3,000 people.

Other communities include Clio, Louisville, and Blue Springs. Search the state database using any of these city names to find unclaimed property.

Nearby Counties

Have ties to neighboring counties? Search there too. Unclaimed property connects to where you had accounts.