Covington County Unclaimed Money

Unclaimed money in Covington County is held by the Alabama State Treasury. The probate court in Andalusia handles estate documents for heir claims.

How to Search for Unclaimed Money

Alabama holds all unclaimed property at the State Treasury. Covington County residents use the same statewide database. The treasury keeps over $1.3 billion in unclaimed funds. Some of that might belong to Covington County families.

The search costs nothing. Takes just a few minutes. Visit the state portal and enter your name. Check maiden names and former addresses too.

How to search:

• Visit alabama.findyourunclaimedproperty.com
• Enter your first and last name
• Add Andalusia or Opp 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 all your money.

Covington County Probate Court

The probate court sits in the courthouse in Andalusia. It handles wills, estates, guardianships, and vital records. Marriage licenses come from here. The court does not process unclaimed money claims. Those go to Montgomery. But heir claims need estate documents from this office.

Andalusia is the largest city in the county. The courthouse serves all of Covington County from downtown.

Call ahead for current fees and required documents.

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. Plan ahead if you need documents.

Online Records Access

Covington County has a website with county information. Online records access varies. For detailed records, contact the probate office.

Online resources:

• Covington 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 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

Covington County has a diverse economy. Manufacturing, timber, and agriculture all play roles. Opp has had textile and industrial jobs. Workers from those industries might have old accounts. Families with timber land may have unclaimed payments from logging companies.

About Covington County

Covington County sits in south-central Alabama near the Florida border. The county formed in 1821 from Henry County. About 37,500 people live here now. Andalusia serves as the county seat. The county was named for Brigadier General Leonard Covington.

The Conecuh National Forest covers part of the county. Timber and forest products remain important. The county also has agriculture and manufacturing. Andalusia has attracted some industry over the years.

The area is close to the Gulf Coast. Residents may have ties to Florida and Mobile. Search under all addresses where you lived or worked.

Contact the State Treasury

The state treasury handles unclaimed money questions. Local courts cannot help with claims. Contact Montgomery directly.

Cities in Covington County

Covington County has no cities over 50,000 population. Andalusia is the largest with about 8,700 residents. Opp has around 6,500 people.

Other communities include Florala, Red Level, and Lockhart. Search the state database using any of these city names.

Nearby Counties

Covington County borders Florida and several Alabama counties. Check neighbors if you have ties there.