Aventura Unclaimed Money

Unclaimed money tied to Aventura addresses may be waiting for you in the Florida state database. The state holds forgotten bank balances, old insurance payouts, uncashed checks, security deposits, and other financial assets that businesses could not return to Aventura residents. Searching costs nothing and takes just minutes. Aventura is a small but affluent city in northeast Miami-Dade County, and the dollar amounts on individual unclaimed accounts here can be significant. A quick name search can show whether any of those funds belong to you or your family.

How to Search for Unclaimed Money in Aventura

Visit the Florida Treasure Hunt search page. This is the official state search tool. It is free. Type in your name and the system checks all reported unclaimed accounts in Florida, including those tied to Aventura zip codes.

Try multiple variations of your name. Aventura has many residents who split time between Florida and other states or countries. Records may list a name differently depending on which business reported the account. Search your full legal name, maiden names, former married names, and any other names you have used. If you own a condo in Aventura or a business near Aventura Mall, search under those names too.

Aventura residents who have lived in other countries should also check. International businesses with Florida operations sometimes report unclaimed property tied to Aventura addresses, especially in the financial services sector.

Where Aventura Unclaimed Money Comes From

Under Chapter 717, Florida Statutes, businesses and government agencies must report money they cannot return. Bank accounts with five years of no activity become dormant. Uncashed payroll checks go after one year under Section 717.115. Stock dividends, insurance proceeds, and vendor refunds each follow their own reporting timelines.

Aventura is home to many high-rise condominiums and upscale retail. Security deposits from condo rentals along Country Club Drive and Biscayne Boulevard often go unclaimed when tenants leave without forwarding addresses. Insurance refunds from companies serving the Aventura area, forgotten stock dividends, and old brokerage account balances are common sources. Banks and financial institutions with branches near Aventura Mall generate unclaimed accounts when customers stop using their accounts.

Safe deposit box contents from Aventura bank branches go to the state after three years of no activity per Section 717.116. Given the area's wealth, these boxes can contain items of significant value.

Note: Condo association deposits and refunds from HOA accounts in Aventura are another source of unclaimed property that residents often overlook.

Which County Handles Aventura Unclaimed Funds

Aventura is part of Miami-Dade County. Court-related unclaimed money for Aventura goes through the Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts at 111 NW 1st St., Miami, FL 33128. The phone number is (305) 275-1155.

The Clerk holds bond money, lawsuit deposits, and surplus from tax deed and foreclosure sales. Aventura property values are high. When a condo or home sells at a tax deed auction above the owed taxes, that surplus goes to the former owner. Foreclosure surplus follows the same principle under Florida Statute 45.032. Former Aventura property owners should check with the Clerk directly if they lost property through one of these sales.

Staff at the Clerk's office can check if any court-held funds from an Aventura case remain at the courthouse or have been sent to the state.

How to Claim Aventura Unclaimed Money

Found a match? File your claim at fltreasurehunt.gov. Click the account and follow the prompts. You will need to verify your identity and prove the account is yours.

Start with a government-issued photo ID. If the address on your ID does not match your current Aventura address, add a utility bill or bank statement. For older accounts, you may need old financial records, insurance letters, or employment documents that connect you to the specific account. The claim form tells you exactly what documentation is needed.

Heirs claiming money from a deceased Aventura resident will need a certified death certificate and proof of heirship. The state can process a complete claim within 90 days. Many finish sooner. There is no cost to file a claim.

Florida Treasure Hunt Search Tool

The Florida Treasure Hunt search page is the official tool for finding unclaimed money connected to Aventura addresses.

Search by name to see results. Each entry lists the holder, type of property, and reported amount. Begin your claim right from the search results. No account creation or payment is needed.

Florida Treasure Hunt Homepage

The Florida Treasure Hunt homepage serves as the starting point for all unclaimed property activity in the state, including Aventura searches.

Use this portal to search, file claims, track your claim, and read about fraud warnings. The state keeps this site updated with scam alerts so you know what to avoid.

Florida Unclaimed Property Law for Aventura

Your unclaimed money does not expire. Florida law is clear on this point. The state holds the money as custodian. It never becomes state property. Whether the account was reported last year or twenty years ago, it is still yours to claim at no charge.

Section 717.102 sets the general rule: intangible property unclaimed for five or more years is presumed abandoned. Wages follow a shorter one-year dormancy under Section 717.115. Safe deposit contents go after three years per Section 717.116. Businesses operating in and around Aventura must file unclaimed property reports by May 1 each year as Section 717.117 requires.

Under Section 116.21, the Miami-Dade Clerk handles unclaimed court-related funds separately. Jury payments, vendor checks, and other uncashed court payments from Aventura proceedings go through the Clerk before reaching the state system.

Search Tips for Aventura Residents

A careful search gives you the best odds of finding unclaimed money tied to Aventura:

• Search all versions of your name including maiden and married names
• Try alternate spellings and name formats
• Look up deceased relatives who lived in Aventura
• Search business names and condo association names
• Use MissingMoney.com to search other states too

New reports come in every May. Search once a year to catch fresh Aventura unclaimed money as it enters the system. The search never costs anything.

Scam Warnings for Aventura

Fraud is a concern when it comes to unclaimed money. The Florida Department of Financial Services will never text you or make unsolicited calls about lost funds. If anyone asks for your Social Security number, bank account details, or a fee to release money, it is a scam. Only use the official state website to search and claim.

Third-party services that offer to find your unclaimed money for a percentage of the proceeds are legal but unnecessary. You can do everything yourself for free through fltreasurehunt.gov. For questions, call the Division of Unclaimed Property toll-free at 888-258-2253.

Note: Aventura residents should be especially cautious of sophisticated scam attempts given the city's demographic profile.

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Miami-Dade County Page

For more information about unclaimed money across all of Miami-Dade County, visit the full county page.