Florida Residents: Don’t Miss These Other Sources of Hidden Cash

With living costs climbing and jobs feeling less secure, every extra dollar matters.

Yet, thousands of Floridians are sitting on cash or valuables they didn’t even know they had.

The Florida Division of Unclaimed Property says 1 in 5 residents has forgotten funds, from old bank accounts to uncashed checks, insurance payouts, and even abandoned safe deposit boxes.

Since 2017, the state has returned over $2.7 billion through its official site FLTreasureHunt.gov.

The average claim? About $825, and it’s free to search and claim.

How to Search for Unclaimed Money

Two free, official tools:

1. FLTreasureHunt.gov – Search Florida-specific records.

2. MissingMoney.com – Search across multiple states in one go.

Pro tips:

• Search all variations of your name, including misspellings, nicknames, and initials.

• If you’ve married or changed your name, search both old and new names.

• Look up deceased relatives, you can claim on their behalf with the right documents.

How to Claim Your Property

• Submit your claim online with proof of ID (driver’s license, SSN, etc.).

• The state has up to 90 days to process.

• It’s always free, never pay anyone to “find” your money.

If You Don’t Claim It

• Funds eventually go into the state school fund for public education.

• No time limit — you can claim at any point.

• Some items may be auctioned. Next auction: Oct. 10–11 in Orlando.

Other Places to Find Missing Money in Florida

Beyond Florida’s Treasure Hunt, there are several nationwide databases where you might find unclaimed cash or property. All are free to search.

1. Unpaid Wages

• Check the U.S. Department of Labor database for back pay you may be owed.

• Search the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) for unclaimed pensions.

2. Retirement Funds

• Use the National Registry of Unclaimed Retirement Benefits to see if old 401(k) funds are waiting from past employers.

3. Unclaimed Insurance Money

• Search the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for unclaimed life insurance funds.

• Check the HUD database if you had an FHA-insured mortgage, you may qualify for a refund.

4. Tax Refunds

• Use the IRS “Where’s My Refund?” tool to track missing federal tax refunds.

5. Investments

• Search the FDIC database for funds from failed banks.

• Check for unclaimed deposits from closed credit unions.

6. Savings Bonds

• Visit TreasuryHunt.gov to find matured savings bonds that are no longer earning interest.

• Learn how to replace lost or destroyed bonds.

7. Individual Indian Money (IIM) Accounts

• The Bureau of Trust Funds Administration (BTFA) manages these accounts for Native American and Alaska Native beneficiaries.

• Use the Whereabouts Unknown search tool to see if you have an unclaimed account.

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