Search North Miami Beach Unclaimed Money

Unclaimed money from North Miami Beach residents is being held by the state of Florida. Bank accounts that went dormant, paychecks that were never cashed, insurance refunds, and old utility deposits tied to North Miami Beach addresses are all in the state vault. You can search for free at any time. The city has over 45,000 residents, and a portion of them have money sitting in the state database right now without even knowing it. A few minutes is all you need to check your name and see if any of that money is yours.

How to Search for Unclaimed Money in North Miami Beach

Start at the Florida Treasure Hunt search page. The Florida Department of Financial Services operates this free tool. Enter your name and the system searches every unclaimed account in the state, including those linked to North Miami Beach addresses. Results appear in seconds.

Try different name variations. Use your full legal name, then search again with nicknames, maiden names, and former married names. North Miami Beach has a diverse community, and records may list names in different formats. Businesses along NE 163rd Street, West Dixie Highway, and throughout the North Miami Beach area may have reported money under a slightly different spelling of your name.

Search for family members as well. Relatives who lived in North Miami Beach and have passed away may have unclaimed money that heirs can claim. The state holds these funds indefinitely.

Where North Miami Beach Lost Money Comes From

Chapter 717, Florida Statutes makes businesses and government agencies report property they cannot return to the rightful owner. Bank accounts go dormant after five years of no contact. Uncashed wages become unclaimed after one year per Section 717.115. Insurance proceeds, stock dividends, and vendor refunds follow their own schedules.

For North Miami Beach, common sources include apartment security deposits from rental complexes along NE 171st Street and the Intracoastal area. Wages from retail and service businesses in the city are also a frequent source. Utility deposits from providers serving North Miami Beach get reported when customers move away without requesting their deposit back. Old commission checks and vendor payments from local businesses end up unclaimed when people change addresses without notice.

Safe deposit box contents from bank branches in North Miami Beach go to the state after three years with no activity under Section 717.116. Cash, jewelry, and documents left behind all become state-held unclaimed property.

Note: North Miami Beach was formerly known as Fulford, so very old records might appear under that name.

Which County Handles North Miami Beach Unclaimed Funds

North Miami Beach sits in Miami-Dade County. All court-related unclaimed money goes through the county court system. The Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts at 111 NW 1st St., Miami, FL 33128 manages bond money, lawsuit deposits, and tax deed and foreclosure surplus. Call (305) 275-1155.

Tax deed surplus matters for North Miami Beach property owners. When property sells at a tax deed auction for more than what was owed, the extra cash goes to the former owner. Foreclosure surplus works the same way under Florida Statute 45.032. If you lost a home or condo in North Miami Beach through a tax sale or foreclosure, check with the Clerk to see if surplus funds exist.

The Clerk can tell you if money from a North Miami Beach case is still at the courthouse or has already been transferred to the state.

Claiming Your North Miami Beach Lost Money

If you find your name, file a claim through fltreasurehunt.gov. Select the account and follow the steps. The site makes it simple.

You need a government-issued photo ID at a minimum. If the address does not match your current North Miami Beach address, add a utility bill or bank statement as proof of residence. Older accounts may require old bank statements, insurance correspondence, or employment records that prove your connection to the account. The claim form tells you what to provide.

For deceased North Miami Beach residents, heirs need a certified death certificate and evidence of their right to claim. Processing takes up to 90 days. Many claims finish faster. Filing is always free.

Florida Treasure Hunt Search Page

The Florida Treasure Hunt search page is where North Miami Beach residents should search for unclaimed property.

Enter a person or business name. Each result shows who reported the account, the type of property, and the amount. Start a claim from the results page. No account or payment is required.

Florida Treasure Hunt Portal

The Florida Treasure Hunt homepage is the main portal for unclaimed property in Florida, including money tied to North Miami Beach.

Use this portal to search, file claims, check claim progress, and learn about fraud prevention. The site posts warnings about scam calls and texts that target people searching for unclaimed money.

Florida Law on Unclaimed Property for North Miami Beach

Florida law says your unclaimed money never expires. The state holds it as custodian and never takes ownership. Whether the account was reported last year or decades ago, you can still claim it. There is no fee.

Section 717.102 provides the general rule: intangible property unclaimed for five or more years is presumed abandoned. Wages follow a one-year dormancy per Section 717.115. Safe deposit box items go after three years under Section 717.116. Holders near North Miami Beach must file annual unclaimed property reports by May 1 as Section 717.117 requires. They must try to contact the owner before sending funds to the state.

Under Section 116.21, the Miami-Dade Clerk manages unclaimed court-related funds. This covers uncashed vendor checks, jury payments, and refunds from court proceedings connected to North Miami Beach.

Note: Travelers checks and money orders issued in the North Miami Beach area have a 15-year dormancy, longer than most other property types.

Search Tips for North Miami Beach Residents

Get the most from your search with these tips:

• Search all names you have ever used, including maiden and married names
• Try common misspellings of your name
• Look up deceased family members who lived in North Miami Beach
• Search business names you used in Miami-Dade County
• Check MissingMoney.com for results across multiple states

New reports arrive every May. Search once a year to catch fresh North Miami Beach unclaimed money as it gets reported. The search is always free and takes only minutes.

Scam Warnings for North Miami Beach

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

Some companies offer to search and file claims for a percentage of what you recover. You do not need their help. The site at fltreasurehunt.gov is built for anyone to use. If you run into trouble, call the Division of Unclaimed Property toll-free at 888-258-2253.

Nearby Cities

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Miami-Dade County Page

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