Find Unclaimed Money in Chambers County
Unclaimed money for Chambers County goes through the Alabama State Treasury. The probate court in Lafayette handles estate documents for heir claims.
Chambers County Quick Facts
How to Search for Unclaimed Money
The Alabama State Treasury holds all unclaimed funds in the state. Chambers County residents search the same database as everyone else. The treasury has over $1.3 billion waiting for owners. Some of that could belong to people from this area.
Searching is free. Takes just a few minutes. Visit the state portal and enter your name. Try different variations. Former names. Maiden names. Nicknames.
Steps to search:
- Go to alabama.findyourunclaimedproperty.com
- Type your first and last name
- Add Lafayette or Valley to narrow results
- Review any matches
- Claim your property if you find it
No fees to search or claim. The state wants money back with owners. Alabama caps finder fees at 10%. But keep it all by filing yourself.
Chambers County Probate Court
The probate court sits in the courthouse in Lafayette. It handles wills, estates, guardianships, and vital records. Marriage licenses come from here. The court does not process unclaimed money claims. Those go through Montgomery. But you need estate documents from this office for heir claims.
Chambers County borders Georgia. Lafayette sits in the center of the county. Valley, the largest city, lies along the Chattahoochee River.
| Office | Chambers County Probate Court 2 Lafayette Street Lafayette, AL 36862 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (334) 864-4348 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Probate Judge | Contact office for current judge |
| Website | chamberscountyal.gov |
Call ahead to confirm hours and what documents you need.
Estate Documents for Heir Claims
Claiming money for a deceased relative requires proof. The state needs to verify the death and your right to inherit. The probate court provides those papers.
You may need:
- Certified death certificate
- Letters testamentary or of administration
- Copy of the will if one exists
- Birth certificate showing relationship
- Marriage certificate for spouse claims
Certified copies have fees. The probate court sets those. The unclaimed money search and claim are free through the state.
Processing takes time. Plan ahead if you need documents for a claim.
Online Records Access
Chambers County has a website with basic information. Online records access is limited. For detailed records, you may need to call or visit in person.
Online resources:
- Chambers County Website - General information
- State Unclaimed Property - Money search
The state portal has the best unclaimed money data. It covers all of Alabama.
Types of Unclaimed Property
Many assets end up unclaimed. When holders cannot find owners, they report property to the state. The money waits there until claimed.
Common types:
- Old bank accounts
- Uncashed paychecks
- Insurance benefits
- Utility deposits
- Stock shares and dividends
- Safe deposit contents
- Refund checks
Chambers County had a strong textile history. Mills employed many workers over the decades. Those mills are mostly gone now. But workers and their families might have old accounts, pension money, or final checks never claimed. Search under family names going back generations.
About Chambers County
Chambers County sits in east-central Alabama along the Georgia border. The county formed in 1832 from Creek Cession land. About 35,000 people live here now. Lafayette serves as the county seat. The county was named for Henry H. Chambers, a U.S. Senator.
The textile industry built the county. Mill villages grew around the factories in Valley and Lanett. West Point-Pepperell and other companies employed thousands. Kia Motors opened a plant nearby in 2009, bringing new jobs to the region. That mix of old and new industry creates opportunities for unclaimed money.
People who worked the mills, moved for new jobs, or inherited from family should search. Old textile wages and benefits might still be waiting.
Contact the State Treasury
The state treasury handles unclaimed money questions. Local courts cannot help with claims. Contact Montgomery directly.
| 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 Chambers County
Chambers County has no cities over 50,000 population. Valley is the largest with about 9,500 residents. Lanett has around 6,200. Lafayette has about 3,000.
Other communities include Fredonia, Five Points, and Waverly. Search under any of these city names in the state database.
Nearby Counties
Chambers County borders Georgia and several Alabama counties. Check neighbors if you have ties there.