Access Chilton County Unclaimed Money
Unclaimed money for Chilton County residents goes through the Alabama State Treasury. The probate court in Clanton handles estate documents for heir claims.
Chilton County Quick Facts
How to Search for Unclaimed Money
The Alabama State Treasury holds all unclaimed property. Chilton County residents search the same database as everyone else in the state. The treasury keeps over $1.3 billion in unclaimed funds. Part of that could belong to Chilton County families.
Searching costs nothing. Takes just a few minutes. Visit the state portal and type your name. Check under maiden names and old spellings too.
Steps to search:
- Go to alabama.findyourunclaimedproperty.com
- Enter your first and last name
- Add Clanton or Jemison to narrow results
- Look at any matches
- Claim your property if you find it
No fees to search. No fees to claim. Alabama caps finder fees at 10% for third parties. But filing directly keeps all your money.
Chilton County Probate Court
The probate court sits in the courthouse in Clanton. It handles wills, estates, guardianships, and vital records. Marriage licenses come from here too. The court does not handle unclaimed money claims. Those go to Montgomery. But heir claims need estate documents from this office.
Clanton sits along Interstate 65 between Birmingham and Montgomery. The location makes the courthouse easy to reach from either direction.
| Office | Chilton County Probate Court 500 2nd Avenue North, Room 106 Clanton, AL 35045 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (205) 755-1551 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Probate Judge | Contact office for current judge |
| Website | chiltoncounty.org |
Call ahead for current fees and required documents.
Estate Documents for Heir Claims
Claiming unclaimed money for a deceased relative requires proof. The state needs to see evidence of death and your right to inherit. The probate court issues those papers.
Documents commonly needed:
- Certified death certificate
- Letters testamentary or of administration
- 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.
Processing can take time. Start early if you need documents for a claim.
Online Records Access
Chilton County has a website with county information. Online records access varies. For detailed records, you may need to contact the office directly.
Online resources:
- Chilton County Website - Office information
- State Unclaimed Property - Money search
The state portal has the best unclaimed money data. Businesses report dormant accounts yearly.
Types of Unclaimed Property
Many assets become unclaimed. Banks, employers, and insurers report dormant accounts. The state holds the money until owners claim it.
Common types:
- Old bank accounts
- Uncashed paychecks
- Insurance benefits
- Utility deposits
- Stock dividends
- Safe deposit contents
- Vendor refunds
Chilton County is famous for peaches. Farms and agricultural businesses have operated here for generations. Workers on those farms, farm owners, and their families might have old accounts. Agricultural cooperatives and suppliers could have reported unclaimed payments too.
About Chilton County
Chilton County sits in central Alabama. The county formed in 1868, originally called Baker County. It was renamed for Confederate General William Chilton. About 45,000 people live here now. Clanton serves as the county seat.
Peaches made the county famous. The annual Chilton County Peach Festival draws visitors each summer. The giant peach water tower in Clanton marks the area. But peaches are just part of the economy. The Interstate 65 corridor brings travelers and businesses through.
Many residents commute to Birmingham or Montgomery. That creates ties to neighboring counties. Search under all addresses where you or family members lived or worked.
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 |
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| 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 Chilton County
Chilton County has no cities over 50,000 population. Clanton is the largest with about 9,000 residents. Jemison has around 2,800 people.
Other communities include Maplesville, Thorsby, and Verbena. Search the state database using any of these city names.
Nearby Counties
Chilton County sits between Birmingham and Montgomery. Check neighbors if you have ties there.