How to Find Unclaimed Funds in Florida
Unclaimed funds can include forgotten bank accounts, refunds from closed utility accounts, insurance payments, and other cash assets from various sources. In most states, unclaimed funds are reported to the department of taxation or finance and held for a certain number of years. In Florida, the state's Department of Financial Services oversees the Bureau of Unclaimed Property. The Bureau runs the Florida Treasure Hunt website, on which you can search for unclaimed funds.
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Open your Web browser and go to the Florida's official Treasure Hunt website. There you can perform a search by name, address or business name. Be aware that if you are searching for a common last name, the search may turn up thousands of results. Narrow down the results by inputting detailed information on the person who owns the unclaimed property.
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View the unclaimed property, if any is reported. Click on the number next to the name and address of the unclaimed property. This will display a detailed page listing the type of unclaimed property and the reporting company or government agency.
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Claim the property by clicking the "Claim It" button near the bottom of the page. You will be directed to a page that will let you know what information you must provide to the Department of Financial Services in order to prove that you are the rightful owner of the unclaimed property.
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Enter the claimant's information and mail the claims form with the required documentation. The claim form is online and once you input the information, a form will be generated for you. Mail that form with the supporting documentation for your claim. It can take up to 90 days to research and finalize your claim, DFS reports. For smooth processing of your claim, make sure that your forms are filled out completely and correctly.
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