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Alabama Unclaimed Property Reporting

Generate NAUPA II & NAUPA III files for Alabama. Secure, fast, and compliant.

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Reporting to Alabama

Holders of unclaimed property in Alabama must report to the state's unclaimed property division. EscheatFix helps you generate the required NAUPA II & NAUPA III file formats accepted by Alabama, ensuring compliance with specific property codes and dormancy periods.

Key Deadlines

  • Report Due (Life Insurance): November 1
  • Report Due (All Others): November 1
  • Payment Due (Life Insurance): November 1
  • Payment Due (All Others): November 1

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Alabama Reporting Specifics

Alabama's unclaimed property statutes enforce distinct dormancy periods depending on the asset type. While the standard dormancy period for most banking and investment properties—such as savings accounts, checking accounts, certificates of deposit, and securities—is 3 years, other obligations mature much faster.

Notably, Alabama requires reporting after only 1 year for wages, payroll, utility deposits, and credit memos. This accelerated timeline requires employers and utility providers to be particularly vigilant. On the other end of the spectrum, travelers checks are not reportable until 15 years of inactivity have passed.

For administrative ease, Alabama allows for an aggregate limit of $50. Individual items valued under $50 may be grouped together and reported as a lump sum without specific owner details, though holders are permitted to report full details for all amounts if preferred.

Filing Instructions

  1. Download Template: Get the EscheatFix CSV template designed for Alabama reporting.
  2. Enter Data: Input property details.
  3. Convert: Upload to EscheatFix to generate the NAUPA file. We validate against common errors.
  4. Submit: Submit the file via the state's secure file upload system.