Find Graham County Unclaimed Money

Graham County residents can search for unclaimed money at no cost through the Arizona Department of Revenue. The county does not maintain its own unclaimed property program. All lost funds from Safford, Thatcher, and Pima flow to the state database. Searching takes just minutes online and may uncover forgotten accounts or paychecks you never knew were waiting for you.

How to Search Graham County Unclaimed Property

Go to missingmoney.com to start. This is the official Arizona unclaimed property portal. Type your name and pick Arizona from the list. Results appear instantly. If there is a match, you see the holder name and property type. Dollar amounts stay private until you file your claim.

Graham County is home to Eastern Arizona College and the Mount Graham Observatory. Students and researchers who spent time here may have left behind deposits or final paychecks. If you studied or worked in the area years ago, run a search under your old address.

Try multiple name variations including maiden names, nicknames, and business names. The search is free with no limits.

Graham County Treasurer

The Graham County Treasurer handles property taxes and tax lien sales. Cindi Orr serves as treasurer. The office is at 921 Thatcher Boulevard, 1st Floor in Safford. Mailing address is PO Box 747, Safford, AZ 85548. Phone: (928) 428-3440. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The treasurer does not manage standard unclaimed money. Bank accounts and insurance funds go through ADOR in Phoenix. Contact the county treasurer only for tax liens and excess proceeds from foreclosure sales.

Types of Unclaimed Money in Graham County

Bank accounts are the most common type. Checking and savings accounts become dormant after three years with no owner activity. CDs and money orders follow the same path. Old accounts you forgot about may be sitting in the state system waiting for you.

Uncashed checks pile up over time. Payroll checks become unclaimed after one year. Agricultural and mining workers who changed jobs may have old wages in the database. Refund checks, dividend payments, and vendor checks end up there too.

Insurance benefits and securities also flow into the unclaimed property system. Life insurance proceeds go unclaimed when beneficiaries cannot be found. Stock dividends become unclaimed when mail bounces back.

Filing Claims in Graham County

After finding your property online, file a claim through Arizona. Four forms cover different scenarios:

• Form 600A for original owners
• Form 600B for heirs of deceased persons
• Form 600C for business entities
• Form 600D for authorized agents

Download forms at azdor.gov/forms/unclaimed-property-forms. Include your photo ID and proof of address. Tax returns, utility bills, and bank statements all work.

Heir claims need a certified death certificate, proof of relationship, and will documents. Processing takes about 90 days.

Note: Payment arrives by check within 30 days of approval.

Avoiding Unclaimed Money Scams

Fraudsters target rural areas with mail scams. They claim to have found your money and ask for fees. Arizona never charges to search or claim. ADOR will never ask for credit card or bank information. The state does not require any payment to release your property.

Real letters do not include specific dollar amounts. If someone tells you exactly what you have waiting, hang up. The state does not cold call residents about unclaimed money. Emails requesting your bank account or Social Security number are always fraudulent. Never share personal financial information with unexpected contacts.

Legitimate heir finding companies exist but charge fees up to 35% of the property value. You can file the same claim yourself at no cost. If someone contacts you, verify the property exists first by searching missingmoney.com. Call (602) 364-0380 to verify any contact. Report scams to the Arizona Attorney General at azag.gov/complaints/consumer.

Contact Information

For unclaimed property help, contact the Arizona Department of Revenue. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Phone: (602) 364-0380 or toll-free (877) 492-9957. Email: UnclaimedProperty@azdor.gov.

Mail claims to PO Box 29026, Phoenix, AZ 85038-9026. Walk-in service is at 1600 W. Monroe Street in Phoenix.

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