Search Tillman County Unclaimed Money

Tillman County residents near the Texas border can search for unclaimed money free of charge at yourmoney.ok.gov. Oklahoma holds over $1 billion in unclaimed funds for more than one million account holders, and some of that money belongs to people in Frederick and the surrounding area. Search by name, check for deceased relatives, and file a claim without paying anything. County records in Frederick can also help trace property tied to old land holdings and tax accounts.

Tillman County Clerk Records and Unclaimed Money

Tillman County Clerk Cacy Caldwell maintains the official land records for the county. The clerk's office is located in Frederick and can be reached at (580) 335-3421. Hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. Mailing address is P.O. Box 992, Frederick, OK 73542.

The Tillman County records database contains over 1 million document images, with 1,055,994 images and 240,479 indexed instruments. The digital record set covers data from January 1980, with scanned images available from January 1982. Instrument types include deeds, mineral deeds, oil and gas leases, mortgages, judgments, tax liens, and releases. These records are useful for tracing ownership history when you are trying to connect a name to an unclaimed property account.

The Oklahoma State Treasurer's office portal shows the Tillman County records system where you can look up historical land instruments.

If you need to verify land ownership or mineral rights tied to an unclaimed funds account, county clerk records are the right starting point.

Tillman County Treasurer and Tax Overpayments

Tillman County Treasurer Julie Garza oversees property tax collection for the county. The treasurer's mailing address is P.O. Box 986, Frederick, Oklahoma 73542. Phone is (580) 335-3425, fax is 580-335-3795, and email is treasurer@tillmancountyok.gov. Office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.

Property tax payments can be made online using a credit card. Note that a 2.95% processing fee applies for credit card payments, and that fee is collected by the payment processor rather than the county. Paying online is convenient but check whether a fee-free option is available before you pay.

Tax records in Tillman County can be searched through the Oklahoma Tax Rolls portal by owner name, lot and block number, township and range, street address, property ID, or tax ID. If a prior tax overpayment was never refunded, or if excess proceeds from a tax sale were not claimed, those funds can eventually be turned over to the state unclaimed property program. It is worth checking both the state portal and local records.

The state unclaimed property portal at oklahoma.gov/treasurer/unclaimed-property.html provides background on how the program works and what types of property are accepted.

Oklahoma Unclaimed Money for Tillman County

The Oklahoma State Treasurer manages the unclaimed property program under 60 O.S. § 661. Oklahoma holds more than $1 billion in unclaimed funds. The office returned $21.5 million to rightful owners in 2025. Search is free. There is no deadline to file a claim.

Tillman County is an agricultural county in southwest Oklahoma, near the Texas state line. Common sources of unclaimed money here include dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks from farms or co-ops, utility deposits, insurance policy proceeds, and mineral royalties. Businesses and individuals who moved away from the area may have left behind accounts that were never properly transferred or closed.

Search for unclaimed funds at yourmoney.ok.gov/app/claim-search. Try your full name, maiden name if applicable, and any past business names. Searching for deceased parents or grandparents is also allowed. The search covers all types of reported unclaimed property, not just bank accounts.

Note: Oklahoma accepts claims for unclaimed property with no filing deadline. Even very old accounts can be claimed as long as you can verify your identity and connection to the funds.

Claiming Tillman County Unclaimed Funds

Start the process at yourmoney.ok.gov. Enter your name in the search box. If results come up, review each one and click through to begin the claim. You can complete most of the process online.

Supporting documents typically required include a government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license or passport, along with proof that you lived at or were connected to the address on the account. Old utility bills, bank statements, lease agreements, or prior tax returns work well for this. If the property was jointly held, each named owner needs to submit their own identity verification. Deceased relative claims require probate records or a small estate affidavit under 58 O.S. § 393 if the estate qualifies by size.

Once submitted, simple claims usually resolve in a few weeks. Claims with complex ownership histories or those tied to mineral interests may take longer. Check your claim status online or call the state office. For help, contact the Oklahoma State Treasurer's unclaimed property team at (405) 521-4273 or email Unclaimed@treasurer.ok.gov. The office is at 9520 N. May Ave., Lower Level, Oklahoma City, OK 73120. The Tillman County Treasurer's office in Frederick can assist with local tax records or overpayment questions at (580) 335-3425.

Additional Tillman County Resources

The Tillman County Court Clerk in Frederick handles civil and criminal case records. Unclaimed court deposits or settlement funds may have been turned over to the state. Ask the court clerk whether any open matters in your name remain unresolved.

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma keeps a separate list of unclaimed funds from federal bankruptcy cases at oknb.uscourts.gov/unclaimed-funds. If you were a creditor in a Tillman County or regional bankruptcy, this list is worth checking.

Nearby Counties

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