Beginner's Guide

The  Alabama Reporting Instructions Guide   provides a comprehensive overview of everything you need to know about reporting unclaimed property to the State of Alabama.  In this guide, you will find:

 

  • A letter from the State Treasurer informing you of the objectives of the program and your role as a reporting business
  • A definition of unclaimed property
  • General instructions on what, when and where to report
  • Instructions for wire transfer of funds
  • Instructions for delivery of securities
  • Instructions on which forms are required for your report
  • Due diligence requirements
  • How you can reclaim property reported to the state
  • Information on electronic reporting
  • Reporting securities or securities related cash
  • Filing extension requests
  • Reporting and remitting safekeeping items