Search Latimer County Unclaimed Money

Latimer County residents can search for unclaimed money at no cost through the Oklahoma State Treasurer's portal at yourmoney.ok.gov. Oklahoma holds over $1 billion in unclaimed funds for more than one million residents, and some of those accounts belong to people in or near Wilburton. Local county offices also maintain property and tax records that may point to missing assets from overpayments or old transactions. This page covers every source to check when looking for unclaimed property in Latimer County.

Latimer County Clerk Records

The Latimer County Clerk is the official keeper of land records and legal instruments in the county. The County Clerk's office in Wilburton can be reached at 918-465-3543. The Clerk records deeds, mortgages, oil and gas leases, UCC filings, plats, liens, and other documents affecting title to real and personal property in Latimer County. Records in the OKCountyRecords system go back to the early period of county history, with data available through the online portal that is updated in real time.

The OKCountyRecords portal for Latimer County lets you search by name, party type, instrument type, date range, or legal description. You can search by grantor or grantee name, filter by document types such as Warranty Deeds or Oil and Gas Leases, and look up instruments by section, township, and range. When overpayments or uncollected amounts tied to recorded instruments sit dormant long enough, they may eventually transfer to the state unclaimed property fund under 60 O.S. § 651 et seq. The Clerk's office can direct you to the right department if you have questions about specific records.

Search county records online at the OKCountyRecords portal for Latimer County. Access is free and available at any time without an account.

The records portal is a reliable first stop for any search of deeds, mortgages, liens, or other instruments tied to your name in Latimer County. The index is current and easy to navigate.

Latimer County Treasurer and Tax Records

The Latimer County Treasurer is an elected official serving a four-year term, established by the Oklahoma Constitution. The Treasurer's office in Wilburton manages all county revenues, including ad valorem property taxes, business personal property taxes, public service corporation taxes, and Oklahoma Tax Commission payments. All revenues are fully invested daily and fully collateralized by government securities or FDIC insurance. Collections are balanced daily, monthly, and year-to-date. The Treasurer disburses funds to public schools, Kiamichi Technology Center, municipalities within Latimer County, and Latimer County Government.

Tax rates are set based on budgets from taxing jurisdictions, including bonded indebtedness approved by voters. Taxable values are determined by the County Assessor at 918-465-2526 and the Equalization Board. Property taxes are due with the first half or full amount by December 31 and the second half by March 31. Delinquent taxes carry a penalty of 1.5% per month. The county holds a Property Tax Auction on the second Monday of each June for real estate with unpaid taxes. The auction is open to the public. Sale lists are available in May before the June auction. Payments at auction are cash only unless the bidder has a local bank account, in which case a cashier's check may be obtained within one hour. Any excess proceeds that go unclaimed by prior owners can become unclaimed property after the statutory window closes.

Latimer County tax records are searchable through the Oklahoma Tax Rolls portal for Latimer County. Search by owner name, business name, or parcel number with filters for tax year range and unpaid status.

The tax rolls portal shows year, tax ID, owner name, property ID, type, base tax, and total due for each record. It is a free resource useful for verifying payment details before contacting the Treasurer.

Note: Excess funds from Latimer County tax sales that go unclaimed past the statutory period are reported to the Oklahoma Unclaimed Property Division and transferred to the state fund.

Oklahoma Unclaimed Money for Latimer County

The Oklahoma State Treasurer administers the unclaimed property program for all 77 counties under the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act at 60 O.S. § 651 et seq. Oklahoma holds over $1 billion in unclaimed funds across more than one million accounts. The state returned $21.5 million to owners in 2025. There is no deadline to file, and searching is always free.

Holders must report dormant accounts to the state annually. The dormancy period for most property types is five years of inactivity. Wages and utility deposits hit the threshold after one year. Once funds reach the state, they stay in the Oklahoma Unclaimed Property Fund until the rightful owner or heir files a valid claim. No fees are ever charged to search or to claim.

Latimer County residents may have unclaimed money from forgotten bank accounts, uncashed paychecks, insurance proceeds, royalty payments, utility deposits, or securities. Wilburton and the surrounding area have a history tied to coal, timber, and agriculture, industries that generated a range of financial accounts over the decades. If you or a family member once held property or worked in the county, run a search today.

Go to yourmoney.ok.gov/app/claim-search and enter a name. You can search for yourself, deceased relatives, or any business. No account is needed to run a basic name search.

Claim Unclaimed Money in Latimer County

Start at yourmoney.ok.gov. Search your name, click on any matching result, and follow the steps to open a claim. The portal tells you what to submit based on the property type and your relationship to it. For standard individual claims you need a photo ID and proof of address that connects you to the account on record.

A driver's license, state ID, or passport works for ID. Proof of address can be a utility bill, bank statement, or tax record showing the same address the original holder had on file. Joint ownership accounts require all listed owners to provide identity verification. If one owner has passed away, a death certificate will be required, and in many cases a power of attorney or probate document is also needed before the claim can proceed.

Claiming on behalf of a deceased person involves more steps. Probate records, letters of administration, or a small estate affidavit under 58 O.S. § 393 may apply depending on the circumstances. If no probate was filed, a notarized affidavit of heirship with supporting documents like birth or marriage certificates can sometimes work. Business claims require a federal tax ID, evidence the business is legally active, and proof the claimant is authorized to act on its behalf.

Most standard claims with complete documentation process within a few weeks. Estate or mineral claims can take twelve weeks or more. Track your claim on the portal using your claim ID. You can also call the Unclaimed Property Division at (405) 521-4273 or email Unclaimed@treasurer.ok.gov. The division's office is at 9520 N. May Ave., Lower Level, Oklahoma City, OK 73120.

Additional Latimer County Resources

The Latimer County Court Clerk at 918-465-2011 is another office that may hold unclaimed court funds. Courts accumulate bond refunds, uncollected settlement amounts, and jury fee overpayments. Latimer County is part of Oklahoma's 16th Judicial District. Court records include civil, criminal, family, and probate matters and are accessible through the Oklahoma State Courts Network for public case information.

Federal bankruptcy courts also hold unclaimed funds from old proceedings. If a bankruptcy case in Oklahoma involved someone from Latimer County, any unclaimed distribution from that case may be on file at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma. Use the U.S. Bankruptcy Unclaimed Funds Locator at ucf.uscourts.gov and select the appropriate district from the dropdown to search.

Holders in Latimer County that carry dormant accounts must file annual unclaimed property reports with the Oklahoma State Treasurer. Most reports are due November 1. Life insurance companies have a May 1 deadline. Those with fifteen or more items must file electronically in the NAUPA format. Reporting instructions are at the Oklahoma Treasurer holder information page. Late filings carry penalties and interest under state law.

Note: The Oklahoma Open Records Act under Title 51 O.S. § 24A.1 gives the public the right to request county financial records. Those requests can sometimes surface information about unclaimed overpayments or abandoned deposits held at the county level.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Latimer County. If you have lived in more than one county, check unclaimed money records in each one.