Daytona Beach Unclaimed Money

Unclaimed money in Daytona Beach is more common than most people realize. The Florida state database holds lost funds from dormant bank accounts, uncashed paychecks, old insurance payouts, and forgotten refunds tied to Daytona Beach addresses. The Florida Department of Financial Services manages this money until someone steps forward to claim it. With over 86,000 residents and a large seasonal population, Daytona Beach generates a high volume of unclaimed accounts every year. Searching is free and takes only a few minutes through the state website.

How to Search for Unclaimed Money in Daytona Beach

Head to fltreasurehunt.gov and type in your name. This is the official state search tool. It is free and available around the clock. The system checks every reported unclaimed account in Florida, and results tied to Daytona Beach addresses will show up if a match exists.

Try different versions of your name. Maiden names, old married names, and nicknames all end up in records. Misspellings are common, so try slight variations of your first and last name. If you owned a business on International Speedway Boulevard or along Atlantic Avenue, search under the business name. The state database holds both personal and commercial accounts.

Daytona Beach has a high turnover of residents and visitors. People come for events, seasonal work, or school and then leave. That kind of movement creates a lot of orphaned accounts. If you spent even a short time in Daytona Beach, it is worth checking for money tied to your name at that address.

Note: Students at Daytona State College, Embry-Riddle, and Bethune-Cookman should check under campus addresses and local apartment addresses they used during school.

Where Daytona Beach Unclaimed Funds Come From

Chapter 717, Florida Statutes requires businesses and government agencies to turn over money they cannot return to the owner. Banks report dormant accounts after five years. Old paychecks become reportable after one year. Insurance payouts, utility deposits, stock dividends, and refunds all follow their own timelines before entering the state system.

In Daytona Beach, unclaimed funds come from hotels, restaurants, rental companies, insurance providers, banks, and employers large and small. Seasonal workers at beachside hotels who leave without collecting a final paycheck. Tourists who leave deposits behind and never pick them up. Former residents who moved out of an apartment on Ridgewood Avenue and forgot about a security deposit. These are real situations that put money into the unclaimed system in Daytona Beach.

Auto racing events bring thousands of temporary workers and contractors to the area each year. Payments to vendors and contractors who move on without cashing checks are another source. The volume adds up quickly in a city with this much economic activity.

Volusia County Clerk of Courts

Daytona Beach is in Volusia County. The Volusia County Clerk of Courts in DeLand handles all court-held funds for the area. Bond money, lawsuit deposits, and court-ordered payments flow through this office. When someone does not collect their money or leaves Daytona Beach without leaving a forwarding address, the funds go unclaimed.

Tax deed surplus is a significant source in Daytona Beach. When a property sells at a tax deed auction for more than the owed taxes, that extra amount belongs to the former owner. Foreclosure sales also generate surplus under Florida Statute 45.032. Daytona Beach has seen both booms and downturns in the housing market, and each cycle leaves behind unclaimed surplus from properties that changed hands at auction. If you lost property in Daytona Beach to a tax sale or foreclosure, check with the Clerk.

Reach out to the Clerk if you think court funds from a Daytona Beach case might be waiting. The staff can check records and let you know if money is still at the courthouse or has been sent to the state already.

Filing a Claim for Daytona Beach Unclaimed Money

Found a match? Good. Visit fltreasurehunt.gov and click on the account that matches. The site walks you through the claim process. You need a government-issued photo ID at minimum. If the address on your ID does not match your current Daytona Beach address, bring a utility bill or bank statement showing where you live.

Proof of ownership is the key part. Sharing the same name as the account holder is not enough by itself. The state receives duplicate-name claims all the time. Old bank statements, insurance letters, pay stubs, or any paperwork that ties you to the specific account will support your claim. The form tells you the exact documents needed for each Daytona Beach unclaimed money account.

If the money belonged to a deceased Daytona Beach resident, you will also need a certified death certificate and evidence that you are the rightful heir. The state has up to 90 days to process a complete claim. Filing costs nothing.

City of Daytona Beach Website

The City of Daytona Beach website provides information on local government and city services for residents.

The city itself does not manage unclaimed funds. That falls to the state. But the city website can help you find contact info for local offices and community services in Daytona Beach.

Florida Treasure Hunt Search Page

The Florida Treasure Hunt search page is the official tool for locating unclaimed property tied to Daytona Beach addresses.

Type in a name and check the results. Each entry shows the holder, property type, and reported amount. Start a claim right from the results page. No registration or payment needed.

Daytona Beach Unclaimed Property Laws

Florida law protects your right to claim lost money. There is no deadline. The state never takes ownership of unclaimed funds and serves as custodian only. Whether the money was reported one year ago or several decades ago, you can still claim it for free.

Section 717.102 sets the main rule: intangible property unclaimed for five years is presumed abandoned. Wages have a shorter one-year window under Section 717.115. Safe deposit box items become reportable after three years per Section 717.116. Holders in and around Daytona Beach file their unclaimed property reports by May 1 each year as Section 717.117 requires. They must try to contact the owner first. When that does not work, the money goes to the state.

The Volusia County Clerk handles unclaimed court funds under Section 116.21. Uncashed refunds, vendor checks, and jury payments from Volusia County courts go through their own reporting steps before transfer to the state system.

Search Tips for Daytona Beach Residents

Being thorough gives you the best chance of finding unclaimed money in Daytona Beach. Some things to keep in mind:

• Search all names you have used, including maiden and married names
• Try misspellings and shortened versions of your name
• Look up deceased relatives who lived in the Daytona Beach area
• Search any business names tied to Volusia County
• Use MissingMoney.com for a multi-state search

New reports arrive every May. A search that shows nothing now might show Daytona Beach unclaimed money six months later. Make it an annual habit. The search is always free.

Scam Warnings for Daytona Beach

Watch for scams when looking for unclaimed money. The Florida Department of Financial Services never sends texts or makes cold calls about lost funds. If someone asks for your Social Security number, bank details, or an upfront fee, that is a scam. The real way to search and claim is only through the official state website at no charge.

Some companies offer to recover unclaimed money for a cut of the payout. You do not need them. The process at fltreasurehunt.gov is simple enough for anyone. For help, call the Division of Unclaimed Property toll-free at 888-258-2253.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Daytona Beach. If you have lived or worked close to the city line, search those areas too. Unclaimed money is tied to the last known address on file.

Volusia County Page

For more details on unclaimed money across all of Volusia County, visit the full county page.