Search Hialeah Unclaimed Money

Unclaimed money tied to Hialeah addresses is sitting in the Florida state vault right now. Dormant bank accounts, old payroll checks, insurance refunds, and utility deposits from Hialeah residents get sent to the state when holders cannot locate the rightful owner. Searching the database is free and open to everyone. Hialeah is the second-largest city in Miami-Dade County with over 235,000 residents, which means a large number of unclaimed accounts are linked to this area. It only takes a minute or two to see if any of that money has your name on it.

Searching for Lost Money in Hialeah

Go to the Florida Treasure Hunt search page to start. This tool is run by the Florida Department of Financial Services. There is no cost. Enter your name and the system searches every unclaimed account in the state, including those tied to Hialeah zip codes. Results appear right away.

Hialeah has a large Spanish-speaking community, and records sometimes list names with or without accents or in different orders. Try your name both ways. Search with middle names included and without them. If you have gone by a different name at any point, run that search too. Small businesses along Palm Avenue and West 49th Street may have reported money under a slightly different version of your name.

Search the names of family members as well. Parents, grandparents, and other relatives who lived in Hialeah could have unclaimed money that their heirs can claim. The state holds these funds with no time limit.

Where Hialeah Lost Money Comes From

Unclaimed money in Hialeah has many sources. Under Chapter 717, Florida Statutes, businesses must report and turn over property they cannot return to the rightful owner. Bank accounts go dormant after five years of no contact. Uncashed paychecks become unclaimed after one year. Insurance proceeds, vendor refunds, and security deposits all follow their own schedules.

Hialeah's economy runs on small businesses, manufacturing, and retail. Many workers earn wages from local shops and factories. When someone leaves a job and does not collect a final check, or when a business closes and cannot find former workers, those wages get reported to the state under Section 717.115. Utility deposits from FPL or water companies also end up in the unclaimed fund when customers move out of Hialeah without requesting a refund.

Safe deposit box contents from Hialeah bank branches get turned over to the state after three years with no activity per Section 717.116. These can hold cash, jewelry, and personal documents.

Note: If you ever worked for a small business in Hialeah that closed, there is a good chance a final paycheck was reported to the state on your behalf.

Which County Handles Hialeah Unclaimed Funds

Hialeah sits in Miami-Dade County. The county court system manages all court-held funds for Hialeah residents. The Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts at 111 NW 1st St., Miami, FL 33128 oversees bond money, lawsuit deposits, and surplus from tax deed and foreclosure sales. Call (305) 275-1155 for questions.

Tax deed surplus matters in Hialeah. When a property sells at a tax deed auction for more than what was owed, the extra money goes to the former property owner. Foreclosure surplus works the same way under Florida Statute 45.032. If you lost a home or lot in Hialeah through a tax sale, surplus funds may exist at the Clerk's office or in the state system.

The Clerk can check if court-held money from a Hialeah case is still at the courthouse or has already been sent to the state.

Claiming Unclaimed Money from Hialeah

Once you find a match on the state website, file your claim through fltreasurehunt.gov. Click the account and follow the steps. The process is straightforward.

You need a government-issued photo ID. If the address on your ID is different from your current Hialeah address, include a utility bill or bank statement showing where you live now. For older accounts, you might need old bank statements, letters from an insurance company, or pay stubs that connect you to the specific account. The claim form lists exactly what documentation is required.

Claims for money belonging to a deceased Hialeah resident need a certified death certificate and proof you are the rightful heir. The state can take up to 90 days to process a claim, though many are resolved sooner. There is no fee to file a claim. It is completely free.

Hialeah City Website

The City of Hialeah website provides access to city services and local government information for Hialeah residents.

The city does not manage unclaimed funds directly. For that, use the state database. But the Hialeah city site can help you find local contact numbers and resources if you need them.

Florida Treasure Hunt Portal

The Florida Treasure Hunt homepage is the starting point for all unclaimed property activity in Florida, including searches for Hialeah residents.

Use this portal to search for unclaimed money, file claims, check claim status, and learn more about how the process works. The site also posts alerts about common scams targeting people who search for unclaimed funds.

Hialeah and Florida Unclaimed Property Law

Florida law says your unclaimed money never expires. The state acts as custodian, not owner. You can claim funds reported one year ago or thirty years ago. There is no deadline and no fee.

Section 717.102 defines the general rule: intangible property unclaimed for five or more years is presumed abandoned. Wages have a one-year dormancy under Section 717.115. Safe deposit boxes follow a three-year rule under Section 717.116. Holders that operate in or near Hialeah must file unclaimed property reports by May 1 each year per Section 717.117.

Under Section 116.21, the Miami-Dade Clerk manages unclaimed court-related funds from Hialeah cases. This covers uncashed refunds, vendor checks, and jury pay from court proceedings. These funds follow separate reporting rules before being transferred to the state.

Note: Travelers checks issued in Hialeah have a 15-year dormancy period, which is longer than most other property types.

Tips for Hialeah Residents Searching for Lost Funds

A thorough search gives you the best chance of finding unclaimed money tied to Hialeah. Consider these approaches:

• Search under every name you have used, maiden and married names included
• Try alternate spellings, especially for names with accents or multiple formats
• Look up deceased family members who lived in the Hialeah area
• Search business names you operated in Miami-Dade County
• Check MissingMoney.com for results from other states
• Search every state where you have lived or worked

New unclaimed property reports come in each May. Run a search once a year to catch fresh reports. What turns up nothing today might show Hialeah unclaimed money next year.

Scam Warnings for Hialeah Residents

Be careful. The Florida Department of Financial Services will never text you or call out of the blue about unclaimed money. Anyone asking for your Social Security number, bank details, or an upfront fee to release lost funds is running a scam. The only legitimate way to search and claim is through the official state website.

Some companies offer to search and file claims on your behalf for a cut of the money. You do not need their help. The state website at fltreasurehunt.gov is built for regular people to use. If you run into trouble, call the Division of Unclaimed Property toll-free at 888-258-2253.

Nearby Cities

These cities border Hialeah or are nearby. Unclaimed money is tied to the address on file, so check neighboring areas if you have lived close to the city line.

Miami-Dade County Page

For county-wide unclaimed money details, visit the full Miami-Dade County page.