Find Unclaimed Money in Noble County

Noble County residents can search for unclaimed money through the Oklahoma State Treasurer's free database at yourmoney.ok.gov. The state holds over $1 billion in abandoned funds for Oklahomans statewide, and Noble County residents may have unclaimed bank accounts, utility deposits, payroll checks, insurance payouts, or mineral royalties sitting in the fund. There is no deadline to claim your money, and both the search and the claim process are completely free. If you have ever lived or worked in the Perry area or anywhere in Noble County, it is worth a few minutes to check.

Noble County Clerk Records

The Noble County Clerk, Connie Smith, maintains land and lien records that can help you trace unclaimed money tied to real estate or mineral interests in the county. The clerk's phone is (580) 336-2141. Records are available online through okcountyrecords.com/search/noble, which holds over 1,350,155 images and 280,955 instruments for Noble County. This database is searchable by name, instrument type, book and page number, and legal description.

If you sold property in Noble County and there were uncollected proceeds, or if there is an old mineral lease in your name, the land records can point you toward the right documentation. The portal indexes new records in real time as they are filed. Free searches cover the first 150 results per day. E-filing is available through Simplifile, CSC, and ePN for attorneys and title companies. Records include deeds, mortgages, oil and gas leases, mineral deeds, tax liens, quit claim deeds, and judgments.

The screenshot below shows the Noble County records search interface at okcountyrecords.com. You can search by grantor or grantee name to locate property and lien filings.

These records are useful when you want to verify that a parcel sale was completed and that any surplus or unpaid proceeds have been properly documented.

Noble County Treasurer

Noble County Treasurer Rena Clark-Wheatley oversees property tax collection and manages county funds. Her office is at 300 Courthouse Drive, Suite 7, Perry, OK 73077. The main number is (580) 336-2026. You can also reach the office by fax at 580-336-2104 or by email at rena@noblecountytreasurer.com. Office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

One important source of unclaimed money at the county level is excess proceeds from tax sales. When the county auctions a property for unpaid taxes and the sale price is higher than what was owed, the surplus belongs to the former owner. Noble County holds these funds under Oklahoma Statute 68 O.S. Section 3131. The annual resale auction runs on the second Monday of June. A list of properties up for sale is available in May before the auction.

Tax statements in Noble County go out in mid-November. The first half or full payment is due by December 31. The second half is due March 31. Delinquent taxes accrue a penalty of 1.5% per month. If a property goes unpaid long enough, the county can place a lien and eventually sell it at auction. Any surplus from those sales is what may show up as unclaimed funds held by the Treasurer.

The screenshot below shows the Noble County tax roll search portal where you can look up property records and payment history.

Online payments carry a convenience fee. An eCheck costs $1.50 flat. Credit card transactions run 2.95%. Debit cards under $500 cost a flat $3.95 fee, with an added 1.5% for amounts over $500.

Oklahoma State Unclaimed Money Search

The Oklahoma State Treasurer collects abandoned property from banks, insurance companies, utility providers, employers, and other businesses operating in Noble County. Once an account sits dormant long enough, the business must report it to the state and turn over the funds. Dormancy periods vary: utility deposits go dormant after one year, wages after one year, bank accounts and CDs after five years, and money orders after seven years. Travelers checks have a 15-year period.

To search, go to yourmoney.ok.gov/app/claim-search. Type in your name or the name of a deceased family member. You can also search by business name if you are looking for funds owed to a company. The results show the name on the account, the type of property, and the approximate amount. You start the claim online and upload your supporting documents through the same portal. The state will assign a claim ID so you can track status.

The Unclaimed Property Division is at 9520 N. May Ave., Lower Level, Oklahoma City, OK 73120. Call (405) 521-4273 or email Unclaimed@treasurer.ok.gov with questions. The office is open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM weekdays. Spanish language support is available.

Note: Oklahoma does not charge any fees to search or claim. Avoid any website that asks you to pay for this service.

Claiming Your Unclaimed Money

Noble County residents follow the same claim process as anyone else in Oklahoma. Search first at yourmoney.ok.gov. If your name appears, click the record and follow the online prompts. You will need a government photo ID and proof linking you to the address on the account. A utility bill, bank statement, or old tax return can serve as address proof.

For a deceased relative's estate, gather probate documents or letters of administration. If the estate was small and not probated, a notarized affidavit of heirship may work, supported by birth certificates or marriage licenses. The state reviews each claim under the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act to prevent fraud. Claims that are straightforward can wrap up in a few weeks. Mineral interest claims or estate claims may need more time and documents.

Oklahoma holds unclaimed money indefinitely. There is no point where your right to the funds expires. More information on the full legal framework is at oklahoma.gov/treasurer/unclaimed-property.html.

More Noble County Resources

Noble County's Court Clerk can be reached at (580) 336-0711. Court records include civil judgments, probate filings, and other matters that may tie to unclaimed funds in estates or legal settlements. The Assessor's office is at (580) 336-3504. If you have questions about property values or exemptions, the Assessor can help verify ownership details.

Federal unclaimed funds are a separate category. If you are owed money from a bankruptcy case in Oklahoma, check the U.S. Bankruptcy Court's free locator at oknb.uscourts.gov/unclaimed-funds. Select "OKNB" to search the Northern District. The Western District handles cases filed in that jurisdiction. Both courts hold funds from unclaimed bankruptcy distributions, and those accounts can sit for years.

The full statute governing Oklahoma's unclaimed property program is available at govt.westlaw.com. It covers reporting deadlines for holders, dormancy periods, claim procedures, and the Unclaimed Property Fund established under 60 O.S. Section 668.

Nearby Counties

These counties sit near Noble County. Each one has its own county offices and access to the state unclaimed property database.