Find Coral Springs Unclaimed Money

Unclaimed money tied to Coral Springs addresses is sitting in state accounts right now. The Florida Department of Financial Services holds lost funds from dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, old insurance payments, and other assets that businesses could not return to their rightful owners. Coral Springs has over 140,000 residents, and a city that size generates a lot of unclaimed property. The City of Coral Springs encourages people to check. Searching is free, takes just a few minutes, and could put real money back in your pocket.

Searching for Unclaimed Money in Coral Springs

Head to the Florida Treasure Hunt search tool to get started. This is the official state database. It is free. Enter your name and the system searches all unclaimed accounts on file, including those connected to Coral Springs addresses. The database is run by the Florida Department of Financial Services and updates every year after May 1.

Search under all names. Maiden names count. Former married names count. If you had a business in Coral Springs, search that name too. Records frequently have misspellings, so try short forms and slight variations. People in Coral Springs often find unclaimed money under a name they have not used in years.

Coral Springs is a planned community where many families have lived for decades. Long-term residents sometimes forget about old accounts. Maybe you closed a credit union account but left a small balance. Or an insurance company sent a refund to an address you moved away from. Those are exactly the kinds of things that end up as unclaimed money.

Sources of Coral Springs Unclaimed Funds

Chapter 717, Florida Statutes sets the rules for unclaimed property. Businesses and government agencies must turn over money they cannot give back to the owner. Bank accounts with no contact for five years get reported. Uncashed paychecks go after one year. Insurance benefits, stock dividends, utility refunds, and safe deposit box items all have their own dormancy schedules.

Coral Springs has a strong residential base with lots of retail and service businesses. That means a steady flow of paychecks, insurance policies, bank accounts, and utility connections. When people change jobs, switch providers, or move, some of that money gets left behind. A utility deposit you forgot about. A final paycheck from a part-time job. An old savings account at a bank that merged with another one. All of it can wind up as unclaimed property.

The Broward County Clerk of Courts holds court-related funds as well. Bond refunds, deposits from lawsuits, and surplus from tax deed sales on Coral Springs properties can all become unclaimed.

Note: Coral Springs families with multiple generations in the area should search deceased relatives' names too, since inherited unclaimed money is common in long-established communities.

Broward County Clerk and Coral Springs

Coral Springs is in Broward County. The Broward County Clerk of Courts in Fort Lauderdale handles all court-held funds for the city. Bond money, court registry deposits, and surplus from tax deed and foreclosure sales all flow through the Clerk's office. When a Coral Springs property sells at a tax deed auction for more than the amount owed, the extra cash belongs to the previous owner.

Many former Coral Springs homeowners do not know that surplus exists. The Clerk holds the funds and eventually sends them to the state if nobody claims them. You can reach out to the office to check on money from a specific case.

The office is in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Coral Springs residents can call ahead to check on funds before visiting.

Claiming Unclaimed Money in Coral Springs

Found a match? Good. Filing a claim is simple. The Florida Treasure Hunt website walks you through the whole process. Fill out the claim form and attach your documents. You need a government-issued photo ID at minimum. If your current address is not on your ID, include a utility bill or bank statement to confirm where you live.

Proof of ownership makes or breaks your claim. Having the same name as the account holder is not enough by itself. The state gets claims from people with matching names for the same account on a regular basis. Old bank statements, insurance letters, pay stubs, or tax forms that connect you to the specific Coral Springs account will strengthen your filing. For money from a deceased person, provide a certified death certificate and proof that you are the legal heir. Processing takes up to 90 days, though many claims finish sooner.

Coral Springs City Website

The City of Coral Springs website offers local government services and information for residents of the area.

The city does not operate its own unclaimed money search tool. But the site links to county and state resources. For actual unclaimed property searches, go straight to the state database.

Coral Springs Unclaimed Property Law

Florida law gives Coral Springs residents the right to claim their money with no time limit. The state never takes ownership. It holds unclaimed funds as custodian forever. Money reported a year ago or 20 years ago is still available to claim. The process is free.

Section 717.102 is the main provision. Intangible property unclaimed for five years is presumed abandoned. Wages follow a one-year rule under Section 717.115. Safe deposit box items become unclaimed after three years per Section 717.116. Holders in and around Coral Springs file their unclaimed property reports by May 1 each year, as Section 717.117 requires. They are supposed to try to reach the owner first. When those attempts come up short, the money goes to the Florida Department of Financial Services.

Under Section 116.21, the Broward County Clerk handles unclaimed court funds separately. Jury checks, vendor payments, and uncashed refunds from the courthouse have their own reporting steps before entering the state system.

Florida Treasure Hunt Search Page

The Florida Treasure Hunt search page is the official tool for finding unclaimed money linked to Coral Springs.

Search results display the holder name, property type, and reported amount. You can start a claim right from the results. No sign-up or payment is needed to use this tool.

Search Tips for Coral Springs

A thorough search increases your chances of finding Coral Springs unclaimed money. Here are some things to try:

• Search all names you have used, including maiden and married names
• Try common misspellings and shortened forms of your name
• Look up deceased family members who lived in Coral Springs
• Search business names connected to the Coral Springs area
• Use MissingMoney.com to check multiple states at once
• Search every state you have ever lived in

New reports arrive every May. A search that shows nothing today could turn up Coral Springs unclaimed money next year. Make it a habit. It costs you nothing.

Scam Alerts for Coral Springs

Be careful when searching for unclaimed money in Coral Springs. The Florida Department of Financial Services will never text you or call you without warning about a claim. If anyone asks for your Social Security number, bank info, or a fee to release money, it is a scam. The only real way to search and claim is through the official state website. It is free.

Some third-party companies charge a percentage to find and file claims for you. You do not need those services. The state system is built for anyone to use. If you need assistance, call the Division of Unclaimed Property toll-free at 888-258-2253. They can help Coral Springs residents and everyone else in Florida at no cost.

Note: Coral Springs residents should verify any letter or email about unclaimed money through the state website before sharing personal information with anyone.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Coral Springs. Search for unclaimed money there if you have lived or worked in any of them.

Broward County Resources

Coral Springs is in Broward County. Visit the county page for more details on unclaimed money in the county.