Find Georgia Unclaimed Money Records

Georgia Unclaimed Money records help people find old checks, refunds, deposits, wages, and other assets that were turned over for safekeeping. This page shows how to search the official Georgia Unclaimed Money database, how to track a claim, and where county tax sale excess funds fit in. Start with the state search tool, then follow county contacts when a tax sale record is involved. Use the links below to keep your search focused on official government sources in Georgia.

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Georgia Unclaimed Money Basics

Georgia runs a central Unclaimed Money program through the Department of Revenue. Claims are handled by the state, and the search is open online through the official tool. The state explains that property can include uncashed checks, customer refunds, wages, insurance benefits, securities, escrow balances, and safe deposit box contents. This setup matters because people often look first at city offices even though most records sit in the statewide system. Start with the Georgia program page and then move to the Georgia search portal for names and business records.

Georgia also states that claims are free to file. That point appears across program pages and FAQ pages and should shape your process. You can search for yourself or for an entity where you hold a lawful interest. You should gather name variants, old addresses, and business aliases before searching because records can be indexed by older data. Search broad first, then narrow by city and first name in the form at the property search interface. This saves time and reduces duplicate claim errors.

Note: Georgia Unclaimed Money claims are mailed by paper check after approval, so plan for mailing time while you track status.

Search Georgia Unclaimed Money

The core workflow is direct. Open the official search, enter a last name or company name, review results, and select matching property. The site asks for certification tied to state law, so only continue when you hold a real interest in the property. After you submit, upload required documents to speed review. Georgia publishes extra steps at its how-to page, plus guidance at the FAQ page and general FAQ guidance.

Track each claim from the dedicated status page at claim status lookup. If you need to sign in, use the claimant login. Keep copies of every upload and claim number. This helps when you contact support. Georgia lists state program contact points at the contact page, including the Unclaimed Property team.

Search with last name or business name first.
Use city filters after broad name checks.
Upload identity and ownership files early.
Save claim IDs and screen confirmations.
Use claim status page for each open filing.

Georgia County Unclaimed Money

Counties in Georgia are important when the record involves tax sale excess funds. Under O.C.G.A. 48-4-5, counties hold excess proceeds after a tax sale when sale value is above taxes and costs. County tax commissioners handle initial custody windows, then unclaimed amounts may move into state custody after the county holding period. That is why this site includes a page for every county and connects each page to the state search plus local office references.

Several counties publish dedicated excess funds pages, including Athens-Clarke, Chatham, Gwinnett, Habersham, and Hall. If your county has no public list page, use county contact channels and then match records against state claim data.

The legal structure for state custody and publication is covered in O.C.G.A. 44-12-214, O.C.G.A. 44-12-215, and related provisions under the Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act.