Search Coffee County Unclaimed Money
Unclaimed money in Coffee County is held by the Alabama State Treasury. The probate courts in Elba and Enterprise handle estate documents for heir claims.
Coffee County Quick Facts
How to Search for Unclaimed Money
Alabama holds all unclaimed property at the State Treasury. Coffee County residents use the same statewide database. The treasury keeps over $1.3 billion in unclaimed funds. Some of that might belong to Coffee County families.
The search costs nothing. Takes a few minutes. Visit the state portal and enter your name. Check maiden names and old spellings too.
How to search:
- Visit alabama.findyourunclaimedproperty.com
- Enter your first and last name
- Add Enterprise or Elba to narrow results
- Review any matches
- Claim your property if found
No fees to search or claim. Alabama caps finder fees at 10%. File directly and keep everything.
Coffee County Probate Courts
Coffee County is unusual because it has two county seats. Elba and Enterprise both have courthouses and probate offices. The county government divides between the two. Check which location serves your area or call ahead.
Both offices handle wills, estates, guardianships, and vital records. Marriage licenses go through either location. Neither office processes unclaimed money claims. Those go to Montgomery. But heir claims need estate documents from the probate court.
| Elba Office | Coffee County Probate Court 230 Court Avenue Elba, AL 36323 Phone: (334) 897-2954 |
|---|---|
| Enterprise Office | Coffee County Probate Court 1073 E. Park Avenue Enterprise, AL 36330 Phone: (334) 347-2519 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Website | coffeecounty.org |
Call either location to confirm which office handles your specific need.
Estate Documents for Heir Claims
Claiming money for a deceased relative requires proof. The state needs evidence of death and your right to inherit. Probate courts issue those papers.
Documents commonly needed:
- Certified death certificate
- Letters testamentary or of administration
- Copy of the will if one exists
- Birth certificate showing family ties
- Marriage certificate for spouse claims
Certified copies cost money. The probate court sets fees. The unclaimed money search and claim are free through the state.
Processing takes time. Start early if you need documents.
Online Records Access
Coffee County has a website with county information. Online records access varies. For detailed records, contact either probate office.
Online resources:
- Coffee 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 asset types become unclaimed. When holders cannot find owners, they report to the state. The money waits until claimed.
Common types:
- Dormant bank accounts
- Uncashed paychecks
- Insurance benefits
- Utility deposits
- Stock dividends
- Safe deposit contents
- Vendor refunds
Coffee County has military connections through nearby Fort Novosel, formerly Fort Rucker. Military families often move frequently. That mobility can lead to lost accounts. Service members and their families who were stationed here should definitely search the database.
About Coffee County
Coffee County sits in southeast Alabama. The county formed in 1841 from Dale County. About 53,000 people live here now. Elba and Enterprise both serve as county seats. The county was named for General John Coffee, an associate of Andrew Jackson.
Enterprise is famous for the Boll Weevil Monument. The town celebrates how the boll weevil devastation led farmers to diversify beyond cotton. Peanuts and other crops brought new prosperity. That history of agriculture means generations of families with potential unclaimed property.
Fort Novosel brings military jobs and families. The base trains Army helicopter pilots. That military presence creates constant population turnover. Former residents may have unclaimed money tied to their time here.
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 Coffee County
Coffee County has no cities over 50,000 population. Enterprise is the largest with about 30,000 residents. Elba has around 3,600 people.
Other communities include New Brockton and Kinston. Search the state database using any of these city names.
Nearby Counties
Coffee County borders several other counties. Check neighbors if you have ties there.