Search Pembroke Pines Unclaimed Money

Unclaimed money in Pembroke Pines could be yours. The state of Florida holds lost funds tied to Pembroke Pines addresses from dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, old insurance payouts, and other sources. With a population of nearly 180,000, Pembroke Pines generates a large amount of unclaimed property each year. You can search for free through the City of Pembroke Pines area records on the state database. It takes just a few minutes and costs nothing. Your name might already be in the system waiting for you to claim what is yours.

How to Search for Unclaimed Money in Pembroke Pines

Go to the Florida Treasure Hunt search tool to begin. This is the official state database run by the Florida Department of Financial Services. It is free and open all the time. Enter your name and the system pulls up every unclaimed account on file, including those connected to Pembroke Pines.

Use all the names you have ever gone by. Maiden names, former married names, and nicknames all matter. Records sometimes have misspellings, so try variations. If you owned or ran a business in Pembroke Pines, search under that name too. Lots of Pembroke Pines unclaimed money sits in the system because the name on file does not match exactly what people search for.

One in five people in Florida has unclaimed property waiting for them. Pembroke Pines is a fast-growing city with many residents who moved from other parts of Florida or from out of state. Moving is one of the top reasons money ends up unclaimed. Old addresses no longer match, and the holder cannot reach you. A quick search can fix that.

Sources of Unclaimed Money in Pembroke Pines

Unclaimed funds tied to Pembroke Pines come from a range of sources. Chapter 717, Florida Statutes requires businesses and government agencies to report money they cannot return to the rightful owner. Bank accounts with no activity for five years get reported. Uncashed paychecks go after one year. Life insurance benefits, stock dividends, utility deposits, and safe deposit box contents also follow set dormancy periods.

Pembroke Pines is a residential city with a lot of families. That creates a high volume of bank accounts, insurance policies, and utility connections. When families relocate or change providers, money can slip through the cracks. A forgotten refund from a utility company or an old bank account that was never closed can turn into unclaimed property tied to a Pembroke Pines address.

Court-related funds are another source. Bond refunds, lawsuit deposits, and tax deed surplus from Pembroke Pines properties may sit with the Broward County Clerk of Courts before eventually being sent to the state.

Broward County Clerk and Pembroke Pines Funds

Pembroke Pines is in Broward County. The Broward County Clerk of Courts in Fort Lauderdale manages all court-held funds for the area. This covers bond money, court registry deposits, and surplus from tax deed or foreclosure sales. If a Pembroke Pines property was sold at a tax deed auction and the sale price was higher than what was owed, the surplus belongs to the former owner.

Tax deed surplus is often overlooked. Former Pembroke Pines homeowners may not realize they are owed money from a property they lost. The Clerk holds those funds for a period before sending them to the state. Either way, the money is still available to claim.

Note: Pembroke Pines residents can call the Clerk's office to ask about funds from specific Broward County cases before driving to Fort Lauderdale.

Claiming Pembroke Pines Unclaimed Money

Found your name? Good. The claim process is straightforward. The Florida Treasure Hunt website walks you through it. Fill out the claim form and send in your documents. You need a government-issued photo ID at minimum. If the address on your ID does not match your current one, add a utility bill or bank statement that shows where you live.

You also need proof that the account belongs to you. Same name is not enough on its own. The state sees multiple claims from people with matching names for the same account regularly. Bring old bank statements, pay stubs, insurance documents, or anything that ties you to the Pembroke Pines account in question. For accounts of a deceased person, submit a certified death certificate and proof you are the rightful heir. Claims can take up to 90 days, though many close sooner than that.

Pembroke Pines City Website

The City of Pembroke Pines website provides local government information and city services for residents.

While the city does not run its own unclaimed money database, the site is a good starting point for local resources. Pembroke Pines residents should use the state database for actual unclaimed property searches.

Pembroke Pines Unclaimed Property Law

Florida law protects your right to claim lost money. There is no deadline. The state never takes ownership of unclaimed funds from Pembroke Pines or anywhere else. It holds the money as custodian. Whether the account was reported a year ago or decades ago, it is still yours.

Section 717.102 is the core provision. Intangible property unclaimed for five years is presumed abandoned. Wages follow a one-year rule under Section 717.115. Safe deposit box contents become unclaimed after three years per Section 717.116. Holders in and around Pembroke Pines file their reports by May 1 each year as Section 717.117 requires. They must try to reach the owner first. When that fails, the money goes to the state.

Section 116.21 covers the Broward County Clerk's unclaimed court funds. Jury checks, vendor payments, and uncashed refunds from the courthouse follow their own reporting rules before reaching the state.

Florida Treasure Hunt Portal

The Florida Treasure Hunt homepage is the central hub for all unclaimed property activity in the state, including Pembroke Pines.

Use this portal to search, file claims, and check claim status. It also has information on common scams and a reminder that the state will never contact you by text about unclaimed money.

Tips for Searching Pembroke Pines Records

A thorough search gives you the best chance of finding unclaimed money in Pembroke Pines. Keep these tips in mind:

• Try every name you have used, including maiden and married names
• Search common misspellings and nickname versions
• Look up deceased family members who lived in Pembroke Pines
• Search any business names connected to the area
• Use MissingMoney.com to search across multiple states

New unclaimed property reports come in every May. A search that shows nothing today could turn up Pembroke Pines money next year after the next round of reporting. Make it a yearly habit.

Avoid Scams in Pembroke Pines

Scams are a real problem when it comes to unclaimed money. The Florida Department of Financial Services will never text you or call you out of the blue about a claim. If anyone asks for your Social Security number, banking information, or a fee to release unclaimed money, walk away. It is a scam. The only legitimate way to search and claim is through the official state site, and it is always free.

Some companies charge a percentage to find and claim your money for you. You do not need them. The state system is designed for anyone to use. If you run into trouble, call the Division of Unclaimed Property at 888-258-2253. They help Pembroke Pines residents and everyone else in Florida at no cost.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Pembroke Pines. If you have lived or worked in any of them, search for unclaimed money tied to those addresses too.

Broward County Resources

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