Access Blount County Unclaimed Money

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

How to Search for Unclaimed Money

Alabama holds all unclaimed property at the State Treasury. Blount County residents use the same statewide database. The treasury has over $1.3 billion waiting for rightful owners. Your name could be in there.

Searching costs nothing. The whole thing takes maybe two minutes. Visit the state portal and enter your name. Check under maiden names and old spellings too.

To search:

• Visit alabama.findyourunclaimedproperty.com
• Type your first and last name
• Add Oneonta or Cleveland to narrow results
• Check any matches that appear
• Claim your property if you find it

Everything is free. Search is free. Claims are free. Some finder companies charge fees for this. Under Code of Alabama Section 35-12-93, those fees max out at 10%. Save your money and do it yourself.

Blount County Probate Court

The probate court sits in the courthouse in Oneonta. It handles wills, estates, guardianships, and marriage licenses. Vital records come from here too. The court does not handle unclaimed money directly. That goes through Montgomery. But heir claims need estate documents from this office.

Blount County lies north of Birmingham. Many residents commute to Jefferson County for work. The probate court serves a growing population with strong ties to the metro area.

The covered bridge near the courthouse makes Oneonta a picture of small-town Alabama. But the office handles serious business for the growing county.

Estate Documents for Heir Claims

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

Documents often needed:

• Certified death certificate
• Letters of administration or testamentary
• Copy of the will if one exists
• Birth certificate proving family ties
• Marriage certificate for spouses

The probate court charges fees for certified copies. Plan for those costs. The actual unclaimed money search and claim cost nothing.

Allow processing time. Rush requests may cost extra. If you know you need documents for a claim, start the request early.

Online Records Access

Blount County offers some online records access through its website. The county has modernized more than some rural areas. Still, not everything is available online.

Where to search online:

• Blount County Probate - Forms and information
• State Unclaimed Property - Money search

The state portal gives the best unclaimed money data. It has current listings from businesses across Alabama.

Types of Unclaimed Property

Many things become unclaimed property. Banks report dormant accounts. Employers turn over uncashed paychecks. Insurance companies hand over benefits nobody claimed. All of it goes to the state.

Common types in Blount County:

• Bank accounts that went dormant
• Final paychecks never picked up
• Insurance death benefits
• Utility deposits from old addresses
• Stock dividends
• Safe deposit box contents
• Vendor refunds

Blount County has grown fast as a Birmingham suburb. New residents moved in over the years. Some left old accounts behind when they relocated. Check under all your past addresses.

About Blount County

Blount County sits in north-central Alabama. The county formed in 1818 from land in the Creek Cession. About 59,000 people live here now. Oneonta serves as the county seat. The county was named for Governor Willie Blount of Tennessee.

The Appalachian foothills define the landscape. Agriculture and timber shaped the early economy. Today many residents work in Birmingham while enjoying rural life at home. That commuter pattern creates ties to Jefferson County and beyond.

Blount County is known for its covered bridges. Three historic bridges still stand. The Horton Mill Covered Bridge sits high above the Warrior River. Tourism brings visitors, but jobs often take residents out of county. Search under addresses in both Blount and surrounding counties.

Contact the State Treasury

Questions about unclaimed money go to the state treasury. Local courts cannot answer claim questions. Contact Montgomery.

Cities in Blount County

Blount County has no cities over 50,000 population. Oneonta is the largest with about 6,800 residents. Cleveland has around 1,500 people.

Other communities include Hayden, Locust Fork, Snead, Susan Moore, Altoona, and Blountsville. Search the state database using any of these city names.

Nearby Counties

Blount County borders Jefferson County and other areas. Check neighbors if you have ties there.