Greenlee County Unclaimed Money Search

Greenlee County residents can search for unclaimed money at no charge through Arizona's state database. The county does not run its own unclaimed property program. All lost funds from Clifton, Morenci, and Duncan flow to the Arizona Department of Revenue. Despite being the smallest county by population in Arizona, Greenlee residents may still have forgotten money waiting to be claimed.

How to Search Greenlee County Unclaimed Property

Start at missingmoney.com, Arizona's official unclaimed property portal. Enter your name and select Arizona from the dropdown. Results appear instantly. Matches show the holder name and type of property. Dollar amounts remain private until you file a claim.

Greenlee County centers on copper mining. Workers in the Morenci mine often transfer to other locations over their careers. If you worked in the area and later moved, you might have old paychecks or deposits in the system. Search under all addresses you used while living in the county.

Try different name variations. Maiden names matter. Nicknames and business names can have funds attached too. The portal is free and has no limits.

Greenlee County Treasurer

The Greenlee County Treasurer handles property taxes and tax lien sales. Diane Berube serves as treasurer. The office is at 253 5th Street in Clifton. Phone: (928) 865-3422. Email: dberube@greenlee.az.gov. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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

Types of Unclaimed Money in Greenlee County

Bank accounts make up a significant portion of unclaimed funds. Checking and savings accounts become dormant after three years without owner activity. CDs and money orders follow the same timeline.

Uncashed paychecks are common in mining communities. Workers who transferred to other sites may have left behind final checks. Those wages become unclaimed after one year. Refund checks and vendor payments end up in the database as well.

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

Filing Claims in Greenlee County

After you find your property online, file a claim through Arizona. The state has four forms:

• Form 600A for original owners
• Form 600B for heirs
• Form 600C for businesses
• Form 600D for agents

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

Heir claims need a certified death certificate and proof of relationship. Processing takes about 90 days. Payment arrives by mail within 30 days of approval.

Avoiding Unclaimed Property Scams

Scammers sometimes target small communities. They send letters claiming to have found your money and ask for fees. This is fraud. Arizona never charges for searches or claims. ADOR will never request credit card information. The state does not require any payment to release your property.

Real correspondence does not include dollar amounts. If someone tells you exactly how much you have, 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 ADOR at (602) 364-0380 to verify any suspicious contact. Report fraud 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-ins welcome at 1600 W. Monroe Street in Phoenix.

Nearby Arizona Counties

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