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Alabama unclaimed money search
Alabama holds forgotten bank accounts, uncashed paychecks, deposits and refunds until the owner claims them. Searching and claiming is free — directly on the state's own site.
Alabama Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act (Code of Alabama, Title 35, Chapter 12)
How to search in Alabama
- Search every name you've used. Maiden names, middle initials, common misspellings — holders report whatever they had on file.
- Search old addresses. Money is reported in the state where you lived at the time, so check every state you've lived in — start from the full state list.
- File the claim on the official site — it's free. Alabama never charges to search or claim. Anyone asking for an upfront fee to "release" your money is a scam; at most a state needs notarized ID for large claims.
- Expect weeks, not days. Simple cash claims typically pay out in 2–12 weeks; details in our full Alabama guide.
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