Search Tulsa Unclaimed Money
Tulsa is Oklahoma's second-largest city, and Tulsa County holds more than $181 million in unclaimed funds through the state program alone. Tulsa residents can search for unclaimed money through two channels: the Oklahoma State Treasurer's portal and the City of Tulsa's own unclaimed property database. Both are free to search, and neither has a deadline for filing a claim. This page covers all the key resources and explains how to start a claim from here.
Tulsa Overview
City of Tulsa Unclaimed Property
The City of Tulsa Finance Department runs its own unclaimed property program. This covers checks and funds issued by the city that went uncashed or were returned as undeliverable. If you have ever received a payment from the city, done work as a vendor, or had a refund due from a city department, your money may be sitting in this fund.
The program is handled through the Tulsa Accounting Division. To search and claim, contact:
City of Tulsa Accounting Division - Unclaimed Property
175 E 2nd Street, Suite 1570
Tulsa, OK 74103
Email: Escheatment@CityofTulsa.org
There is no fee to claim. Heirs can also file claims with proper documentation. A notary is required for the claim form. The Finance Department page at cityoftulsa.org/government/departments/finance/unclaimed-property.aspx has the form and full instructions.
Once you locate your name in the city's records, download the claim form, complete it, and have it notarized before submission. The city will verify identity before issuing payment. Processing times are not publicly posted, but the Finance Department can give a time estimate when you contact them.
Note: City of Tulsa unclaimed property covers only funds the city itself issued. All other unclaimed money from banks, insurance companies, utilities, and other businesses goes through the state program at yourmoney.ok.gov.
Oklahoma Unclaimed Money for Tulsa Residents
The Oklahoma State Treasurer holds unclaimed money from across the state under 60 O.S. ยง 661. Tulsa County alone accounts for more than $181 million of the statewide $1 billion-plus total. That is a significant share, and it means Tulsa residents have better-than-average odds of finding something when they search.
The types of property in the state fund are broad. Dormant bank accounts. Uncashed insurance checks. Forgotten brokerage accounts. Utility security deposits. Safe deposit box contents. Gift cards and store credits with no activity. Any of these can end up in the state fund after a period of no contact with the owner, which is usually one to five years depending on the property type.
Search for free at yourmoney.ok.gov/app/claim-search. Use your current name and any past names. If you have moved frequently, try addresses from prior residences since companies often report under the last address they had on file. You can also read about the program at oklahoma.gov/treasurer/unclaimed-property.html.
Contact the state program directly at (405) 521-4273 or by email at Unclaimed@treasurer.ok.gov. State Treasurer Todd Russ oversees the program. The physical office is at 9520 N. May Ave., Lower Level, Oklahoma City, OK 73120.
How to Search and Claim in Tulsa
Start at the state portal. Go to yourmoney.ok.gov and enter your last name. The results will show property type, amount (sometimes listed as a range), and the reporting company. If something looks right, click to begin your claim. You will need to create an account or log in. The system walks you through the required documentation step by step.
For smaller claims, a photo ID and basic personal information is usually enough. For larger claims or those involving deceased relatives, you may need additional documents: a death certificate, a will, letters testamentary, or a court order establishing your status as heir. The state does not charge a fee at any step of this process.
For city of Tulsa funds, contact the Accounting Division by email at Escheatment@CityofTulsa.org. Ask to search the database by name and they will tell you if they have anything listed. If they do, request the claim form and complete the notarized affidavit process.
Tulsa Police Property Room
The Tulsa Police Property Room disposes of unclaimed property after 90 days of receipt. This includes items turned in by the public, property recovered from crime scenes where no owner was found, and items left behind in various circumstances. After 90 days, unclaimed items may be auctioned or destroyed depending on the category.
If you need to retrieve property held by the Tulsa Police, you must schedule an appointment. The property room does not accept walk-ins. Call or visit the appointment scheduling process before going in person. Location and hours are below:
Tulsa Police Property Room
1111 W. 17th St, Tulsa, OK 74107
Hours: By appointment only, Monday-Friday
8:30 am - 11:30 am / 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
More info: tulsapolice.org/pickupproperty
Bring a valid photo ID (driver's license or state ID). You will also need either a Property Receipt Number or an Incident Number from the police report. If you are picking up property for someone else, you need a notarized authorization letter. Firearms require proof of ownership and a valid photo ID.
Do not wait if you believe the police have your property. The 90-day window moves fast, especially for personal items. Contact the property room as soon as possible after learning your property may be there.
Items that go unclaimed through the police may eventually end up in the city's surplus auction. The City of Tulsa holds surplus auctions each year to sell unused and confiscated items. Rich Gonter manages surplus at (918) 596-7548, rgonter@cityoftulsa.org. Auctions run through Purplewave.com and Govdeals.com. See the surplus auction page at cityoftulsa.org/government/departments/finance/surplus-auction.
Tulsa County Resources for Tulsa Residents
Tulsa County has the largest pool of unclaimed property outside Oklahoma County. The Tulsa County Clerk is Michael Willis, reachable at 918-596-5801. The county uses the LOCCAT system for land records. Recording fees in Tulsa County are $18 for the first page of a document and $2 for each additional page. Copies cost $1 per page.
The Tulsa County Clerk site is at countyclerk.tulsacounty.org. If you are researching real estate tied to unclaimed property or looking for deed records as part of an estate claim, that is where to go. The county recorder's office can also help confirm property ownership which may be needed to support a state claim.
For federal bankruptcy unclaimed funds, Tulsa is in the Northern District of Oklahoma. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District holds funds from cases where creditors could not be found. Visit oknb.uscourts.gov/unclaimed-funds for more on how to search and claim those funds.
Tulsa County Unclaimed Money
Tulsa is in Tulsa County. All county-level records and resources for this area go through Tulsa County offices. For more details on the county clerk, treasurer, and other resources, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These Oklahoma cities also have unclaimed money resources. If you have lived in more than one city, check each one.