Search Butler County Unclaimed Money
Unclaimed money for Butler County residents goes through the Alabama State Treasury. The probate court in Greenville helps with estate documents for heir claims.
Butler County Quick Facts
How to Search for Unclaimed Money
All unclaimed property in Alabama goes to the State Treasury. Butler County residents use the same database as everyone in the state. The treasury holds over $1.3 billion waiting for owners. Part of that might belong to you.
Searching takes about two minutes. It costs nothing. Visit the state portal and enter your name. Try variations. Maiden names. Nicknames. Old spellings.
To search:
- Visit alabama.findyourunclaimedproperty.com
- Type your first and last name
- Add Greenville to narrow results
- Check any matches that appear
- Claim your property if found
No fees apply. The state runs this program to return money to owners. Alabama law caps finder fees at 10%. But why pay when the search is free?
Butler County Probate Court
The probate court sits in Greenville, the county seat. It handles wills, estates, guardianships, and vital records. Marriage licenses come from here too. The court does not handle unclaimed money. That goes through Montgomery. But you need estate documents from this office for heir claims.
Greenville sits along Interstate 65 between Montgomery and Mobile. The location makes it easy to reach from either direction.
| Office | Butler County Probate Court 700 Court Square Greenville, AL 36037 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (334) 382-3512 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Probate Judge | Contact office for current judge |
| Website | butlercountyalabama.com |
Call ahead to confirm what documents you need and current fees.
Estate Documents for Heir Claims
Heir claims require proof. The state needs to see that someone died and that you have the right to their property. The probate court provides those papers.
Documents you may need:
- Certified death certificate
- Letters of administration or testamentary
- Copy of the will if one exists
- Birth certificate showing family relationship
- Marriage certificate for spouse claims
Certified copies cost money. The probate court sets those fees. The unclaimed money search and claim are free through the state.
Give yourself time. Processing takes days or weeks depending on the request.
Online Records Access
Butler County has a website with basic information. Online records access is limited compared to larger counties. For detailed records, you may need to call or visit.
Online resources:
- Butler County Website - General information
- State Unclaimed Property - Money search
The state portal gives the most current unclaimed property data. It covers all of Alabama.
Types of Unclaimed Property
Many things become unclaimed. Holders report dormant accounts to the state when they cannot find owners. The money waits there.
Common types:
- Bank accounts gone dormant
- Uncashed paychecks
- Insurance benefits
- Utility deposits
- Stock dividends
- Safe deposit contents
- Vendor refunds
Butler County has a mix of agriculture and manufacturing. Greenville hosts several factories. Workers who changed jobs or moved might have left accounts behind. Families with land going back generations could have old bank accounts or insurance policies.
About Butler County
Butler County sits in south-central Alabama. The county formed in 1819 when Alabama became a state. About 19,000 people live here now. Greenville serves as the county seat. The county was named for Captain William Butler, a Revolutionary War soldier.
Greenville calls itself the "Camellia City of Alabama" for the flowers. The town also has ties to country music. Hank Williams lived here as a child. Manufacturing plants provide many jobs today. The Interstate 65 corridor connects the county to Montgomery and Mobile.
That highway brings workers commuting in and out. Check under addresses in neighboring counties if you worked or banked there.
Contact the State Treasury
The state treasury handles all unclaimed money questions. Local courts cannot help with claims. Call 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 |
Cities in Butler County
Butler County has no cities over 50,000 population. Greenville is the largest with about 7,300 residents. Georgiana has around 1,600 people.
Other communities include McKenzie and Chapman. Search the state database using any of these city names.
Nearby Counties
Butler County borders several others. Check neighbors if you have ties there.