Lake Worth Beach Unclaimed Money Search

Unclaimed money tied to Lake Worth Beach could be yours. The state of Florida holds lost funds from dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, old insurance payments, and forgotten deposits connected to Lake Worth Beach addresses. Every year, businesses that cannot reach account holders send these funds to the state for safekeeping. You can search for your name in the state database at no cost. It takes only a few minutes and there is no sign-up process. If money turns up, filing a claim is free too. Anyone who has lived or worked in Lake Worth Beach should take a moment to check.

Searching for Lake Worth Beach Unclaimed Money

Start at the Florida Treasure Hunt search page. Enter your name and the tool scans every unclaimed account across the state, including those with Lake Worth Beach addresses. The search is free and available at all hours. No account needed.

Lake Worth Beach has a diverse community with a high rate of turnover. People move in and out regularly. That kind of movement means more lost connections between residents and the businesses that hold their money. A final paycheck that went to an old address. A bank account nobody touched for years. An insurance check that bounced back. All of those end up with the state.

Try every name you have used. Maiden names count. Previous married names count. Shortened names and nicknames sometimes show up in records. Misspellings are more common than you would think, so try a few variations. If you ran a small business in Lake Worth Beach, search that name too.

Where Lake Worth Beach Lost Money Comes From

Chapter 717, Florida Statutes covers unclaimed property reporting. Banks report dormant accounts after five years. Employers send uncashed wages after one year. Insurance firms, brokerage houses, and other holders each follow their own timelines for reporting money they cannot return.

Lake Worth Beach generates unclaimed money from a variety of sources. Old bank accounts from local branches. Security deposits from apartments and rental homes. Refund checks from businesses on Lake Avenue or Dixie Highway. Final paychecks from restaurants, shops, and service companies in the area. The city also has a sizable immigrant population, and language barriers sometimes prevent people from connecting with money that belongs to them. The state database does not care about any of that. It just waits for the right person to come forward.

Court-held money adds to the total. The Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts manages bond deposits, lawsuit payments, and surplus from property sales. Tax deed and foreclosure surplus on Lake Worth Beach properties belongs to the former owner. Those funds may be with the Clerk or already at the state level.

Florida Treasure Hunt Search Page

The Florida Treasure Hunt search page is the official state tool for locating unclaimed money tied to Lake Worth Beach addresses and anywhere else in Florida.

Each search result shows the property type, reported amount, and holder name. You can start a claim directly from the results. There are no fees at any point in the process.

Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts

The Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts holds court-related funds for all cities in the county, including Lake Worth Beach. This covers bond money, litigation deposits, and property sale surplus.

If you once owned property in Lake Worth Beach that went through a tax deed sale or foreclosure, there may be surplus funds owed to you. The Clerk holds these funds until claimed or until they get forwarded to the state. Contact the office directly to ask about any money tied to a Lake Worth Beach case.

Note: Lake Worth Beach changed its name from Lake Worth in 2019. If you lived here before the name change, your unclaimed money may be filed under either name in the system. Search both ways to be thorough.

How to File a Lake Worth Beach Claim

Found a match in the search? Good. File your claim at fltreasurehunt.gov. Click the record and follow the steps on screen. You will need a government-issued photo ID with your current address. If your address has changed, include a utility bill or bank statement as proof of where you live now.

Ownership proof is the key to getting your claim approved. The state needs to be sure you are the rightful owner, not just someone with the same name. Bank statements, insurance letters, pay stubs from a Lake Worth Beach employer, or any documentation connecting you to the specific account will help move things along. For accounts belonging to a deceased relative, you need a certified death certificate and proof of heirship. Processing takes up to 90 days after everything is submitted.

Lake Worth Beach Unclaimed Property Law

The state of Florida never takes ownership of unclaimed money. It acts only as custodian. Your right to claim never expires. There is no deadline. Money that was reported 30 years ago is just as available as money reported last month.

Different property types have different dormancy periods. Bank accounts become unclaimed after five years. Wages follow a one-year timeline. Safe deposit box items go after three years. Travelers checks require 15 years. Businesses in the Lake Worth Beach area file their unclaimed property reports by May 1 each year. They are supposed to attempt to reach the owner before turning funds over. When those attempts fail, the state steps in.

New reports arrive every year after the May deadline. Searching once a year is a good habit. What was not in the system last time might be there now.

Florida Treasure Hunt Homepage

The Florida Treasure Hunt homepage is the central hub for searching, claiming, and learning about unclaimed property in Florida.

The site handles searches, claim submissions, status checks, and general information. It also has warnings about scams and a reminder that the state never charges a fee for claiming your money.

Lake Worth Beach Search Tips

Taking a thorough approach helps you find all unclaimed money connected to Lake Worth Beach. Here are some tips.

• Search under both "Lake Worth Beach" and "Lake Worth" since the city changed its name
• Try all name variations, maiden and married
• Look up deceased relatives from the area
• Search business names tied to Lake Worth Beach
• Use MissingMoney.com for a broader multi-state search

Lake Worth Beach is surrounded by Greenacres, Boynton Beach, and West Palm Beach. Many people move between these communities. If you have lived in any of them, search there too.

Scam Warnings

The Florida Department of Financial Services will never call, text, or email you about unclaimed money without you contacting them first. Anyone who asks for personal information or a payment to release funds is running a scam. The official process is free from start to finish.

Some companies charge a fee or a percentage to search and file claims for you. These services are legal but not needed. The state website is straightforward enough to use on your own. For free help, call the Division of Unclaimed Property at 888-258-2253.

Nearby Cities

Check nearby Palm Beach County cities for unclaimed money too. Funds are tied to the address on file, which might be from a previous home.

Palm Beach County

Lake Worth Beach is in Palm Beach County. For county-wide unclaimed money resources, visit the county page.