Miramar Unclaimed Money Search

Miramar residents may have unclaimed money in the state system and not even know it. The Florida Department of Financial Services holds lost funds from bank accounts that went dormant, checks that were never cashed, old insurance payouts, and other financial assets tied to Miramar addresses. The City of Miramar has grown rapidly in recent years, and that growth means more accounts, more moves, and more unclaimed property. Searching is free and takes just a few minutes. See if the state is holding money that belongs to you.

How to Find Unclaimed Money in Miramar

Start at the Florida Treasure Hunt search tool. This is the official state database. The Florida Department of Financial Services runs it, and it costs nothing to use. Enter your name and the system checks every reported unclaimed account, including those linked to Miramar. It runs around the clock.

Try every name you have gone by. Maiden names, old married names, and nicknames all work. Records often contain misspellings, so search variations too. If you had a business in Miramar, look that up as well. Many accounts sit unclaimed because the name on file does not perfectly match what people type in.

Miramar has grown fast. People move in and out. When you move, old accounts sometimes fall off your radar. A bank account you opened years ago might have been closed by the bank and reported to the state. A security deposit from a Miramar apartment you left behind could be sitting in the system. One quick search can tell you for sure.

Where Miramar Unclaimed Funds Come From

Lost funds tied to Miramar come from many sources. Chapter 717, Florida Statutes requires businesses and government agencies to turn over money they cannot return to the rightful owner. Bank accounts with no activity for five years get reported. Uncashed payroll checks go after one year. Life insurance benefits, dividends, utility deposits, and safe deposit box contents all have their own dormancy rules.

Miramar is a residential city that borders Miami-Dade County. Many Miramar residents work across county lines. That creates more chances for money to get lost between employers, banks, and addresses. A paycheck from a job in Miami-Dade might be tied to your Miramar address. An insurance payout could have been sent to an old Miramar home you left years ago. All of it winds up in the state database if the holder cannot find you.

Court-related funds are another piece. Bond money, lawsuit deposits, and surplus from tax deed sales on Miramar properties can sit with the Broward County Clerk before being sent to the state.

Note: Miramar residents who have moved from Miami-Dade County should search under both their Miramar and former Miami-Dade addresses for the best results.

Broward County Clerk and Miramar Funds

Miramar is in Broward County. The Broward County Clerk of Courts manages all court-held funds for the area. This covers bond refunds, court registry deposits, and surplus from tax deed and foreclosure sales. If a Miramar property sold at auction for more than the taxes owed, the extra money belongs to the former owner.

Former Miramar property owners sometimes do not know they have surplus money waiting. The Clerk holds it for a period and then sends it to the state. Either way, you can still claim it. Contact the office to check on funds from a Miramar case.

The Clerk's office is in Fort Lauderdale. Miramar residents can call ahead to check on specific case funds before visiting in person.

How to Claim Unclaimed Money in Miramar

If you find a match, the claim process is simple. The Florida Treasure Hunt website walks you through it step by step. Complete the form and attach your documents. You need a government-issued photo ID. If the address on your ID is not current, include a utility bill or bank statement with your real address on it.

Proof of ownership is what makes or breaks a claim. Just having the same name is not enough. The state receives duplicate name claims for the same account often. Old bank statements, pay stubs, insurance documents, or tax records that tie you to the specific Miramar account will help. For money left by someone who passed away, you need a certified death certificate and proof that you are the rightful heir. The state has up to 90 days to process a complete claim.

Florida Treasure Hunt Search Tool

The Florida Treasure Hunt search page is the official tool for finding unclaimed property tied to Miramar addresses.

Each result shows the holder name, type of property, and amount reported. You can file a claim directly from the results page. No account or fee is needed to use this search tool for Miramar or any other Florida location.

Miramar Unclaimed Property Laws

Florida law protects the rights of Miramar residents to claim lost money. There is no time limit. The state does not take ownership of unclaimed funds. It acts as custodian only. Money reported a year ago or 30 years ago is still yours to claim, and the process is free.

Section 717.102 is the core rule. Intangible property unclaimed for five years is presumed abandoned. Wages follow a one-year clock under Section 717.115. Safe deposit box contents become unclaimed after three years per Section 717.116. Holders in and around Miramar file their reports by May 1 each year, as Section 717.117 requires. They must try to reach the owner first. When those efforts do not work, the money goes to the state.

Section 116.21 deals with the Broward County Clerk's unclaimed court funds. Uncashed jury checks, vendor payments, and courthouse refunds follow separate reporting rules before reaching the state database.

Florida Treasure Hunt Portal

The Florida Treasure Hunt homepage serves as the starting point for all unclaimed property activity in the state, including searches for Miramar accounts.

Use this portal to search, file claims, check your claim status, and learn about how unclaimed property works in Florida. The site also has warnings about phishing scams targeting people who search for lost money.

Tips for Searching Miramar Records

A careful search gives you the best shot at finding Miramar unclaimed money. Keep these things in mind:

• Try all names you have used, including maiden and married names
• Search misspellings and shortened versions of your name
• Look up deceased relatives from the Miramar area
• Check any business names tied to Miramar
• Use MissingMoney.com to search across multiple states

Reports come in every May, so a search that turns up nothing now could show Miramar unclaimed money after the next reporting cycle. Search once a year. It is always free.

Scam Warnings for Miramar

Watch out for scams when looking for unclaimed money in Miramar. The Florida Department of Financial Services will never text or call you out of the blue about a claim. If someone asks for your Social Security number, bank account info, or money upfront to release funds, that is a scam. The only real way to search and claim is through the official state website. It is always free.

Some companies offer to find and claim unclaimed money for a fee. They take a percentage of what you get back. You do not need these services. The state website is built for everyone. If you need help, call the Division of Unclaimed Property toll-free at 888-258-2253.

Nearby Cities

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

Broward County Resources

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