Davie Unclaimed Money Lookup

Unclaimed money in Davie, Florida might have your name on it. The state holds lost funds from dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, old insurance payments, and other financial assets connected to Davie addresses. With a population of over 112,000, Davie is one of the larger towns in Broward County, and that size means a significant amount of unclaimed property flows through the system. The Town of Davie sits in the heart of Broward County. Searching for unclaimed money is free and takes just a couple of minutes. Start now and see what you might be owed.

How to Search for Unclaimed Money in Davie

The Florida Treasure Hunt search tool is where to start. This is the official state database. The Florida Department of Financial Services runs it. It is free. Enter your name and the system searches every unclaimed account on file, including those tied to Davie addresses. The tool is available around the clock.

Search under all names. Maiden names, former married names, and nicknames all count. Misspellings in records happen more often than people expect, so try shorter versions and slight variations too. If you had a business in Davie, search under that name. Davie unclaimed money sometimes goes unfound because the search terms do not match exactly what is on file.

Davie is home to several colleges and universities. Students who lived in Davie and then moved away are a common source of unclaimed money. Security deposits from off-campus housing, final paychecks from campus jobs, and refunds from school-related accounts all end up in the system when people cannot be reached. If you went to school in Davie, it is worth checking.

Where Davie Unclaimed Money Comes From

Chapter 717, Florida Statutes sets the rules. Businesses and government agencies must turn over money they cannot return to the owner. Bank accounts go dormant after five years with no contact. Uncashed paychecks get reported after one year. Insurance payouts, stock dividends, utility deposits, and safe deposit box contents each follow their own dormancy periods.

Davie has a mix of residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, and educational institutions. That combination creates a range of unclaimed property sources. Forgotten bank accounts, uncollected wages from local employers, old insurance refunds, and utility deposits from former addresses all contribute. Davie's location between Fort Lauderdale and the Everglades means residents often work across multiple cities, adding more chances for money to slip through the cracks.

The Broward County Clerk of Courts also holds court-related funds from Davie. Bond money, lawsuit deposits, and surplus from tax deed sales on Davie properties can sit unclaimed if nobody comes to collect.

Note: Former Davie college students should search under any names and addresses they used during their time in school, since student-related unclaimed funds are common in college towns.

Broward County Clerk and Davie Funds

Davie is in Broward County. The Broward County Clerk of Courts in Fort Lauderdale handles all court-held funds for the area. Bond refunds, court registry deposits, and surplus from tax deed and foreclosure auctions flow through this office. When a Davie property sells at a tax deed sale for more than the taxes owed, the extra money goes to the former owner.

Surplus from tax deed sales is easy to miss. If you once owned property in Davie that was sold through a tax deed or foreclosure, there may be money waiting for you. The Clerk holds the funds before sending them to the state. Contact the office to check.

The Clerk's office is in Fort Lauderdale, a short drive east from Davie. Call ahead to check on funds before making the trip.

How to Claim Davie Unclaimed Money

Found a match? Filing a claim is simple. The Florida Treasure Hunt website guides you through the steps. Fill out the claim form and submit your documents. A government-issued photo ID is required. If your ID address does not match where you live now, add a utility bill or bank statement to prove your current address.

Proof of ownership is what matters most. The state gets claims from people with the same name for the same account more than you might think. Old bank statements, insurance documents, pay stubs, or tax records that tie you to the specific Davie account make your claim solid. For money belonging to someone who passed away, submit a certified death certificate and proof that you are the rightful heir. Claims take up to 90 days to process, though plenty finish faster.

Davie Town Website

The Town of Davie website provides local government services and information for residents.

Davie does not run its own unclaimed property search. But the site offers access to local services and links. For actual unclaimed money searches, head to the state database.

Davie Unclaimed Property Laws

Florida law protects the rights of Davie residents to claim their money. There is no deadline. The state never takes ownership. It holds unclaimed funds as custodian indefinitely. Money reported last year or decades ago is still available to claim. It is free to file.

Section 717.102 is the core rule. Intangible property unclaimed for five years is presumed abandoned. Wages follow a one-year timeline under Section 717.115. Safe deposit box contents become unclaimed after three years per Section 717.116. Holders in the Davie area must file their unclaimed property reports by May 1 each year, as Section 717.117 requires. They need to try to contact the owner first. When those attempts fail, the money goes to the Florida Department of Financial Services.

Under Section 116.21, the Broward County Clerk handles unclaimed court funds. Jury checks, vendor payments, and uncashed refunds from the courthouse follow separate rules before entering the state system.

Florida Treasure Hunt Search Page

The Florida Treasure Hunt search page is the official tool for finding unclaimed property connected to Davie.

Each search result shows the holder name, property type, and reported amount. You can file a claim directly from the results. No sign-up or payment is needed.

Search Tips for Davie Residents

A thorough search increases your odds of finding Davie unclaimed money. Keep these tips in mind:

• Search all names you have used, including maiden and married names
• Try misspellings and shortened forms of your name
• Look up deceased relatives who lived in Davie
• Search business names connected to the Davie area
• Use MissingMoney.com to check multiple states at once
• Search every state where you have lived or worked

New reports arrive each May. Searching once a year is a good habit. A search with no results today might show Davie unclaimed money after the next reporting cycle. It costs nothing.

Scam Alerts for Davie

Watch for scams when searching for unclaimed money in Davie. The Florida Department of Financial Services will never text you or call you without warning about a claim. If someone asks for your Social Security number, bank details, or a fee to release money, it is a scam. The only way to search and claim is through the official state website. It is always free.

Third-party services that charge a percentage to find your money are not needed. The state system is built for anyone. If you need help, call the Division of Unclaimed Property toll-free at 888-258-2253. They help Davie residents and all Floridians at no cost.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Davie. If you have lived or worked in any of them, search for unclaimed money under those addresses too.

Broward County Resources

Davie is in Broward County. Visit the county page for more details on unclaimed money across the county.