Pompano Beach Unclaimed Funds

Unclaimed money connected to Pompano Beach addresses could belong to you. The state of Florida holds lost funds from dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten insurance payouts, and other financial assets that businesses could not return to the rightful owner. Pompano Beach has a population of over 118,000, and that means a large amount of unclaimed property moves through the system each year. The City of Pompano Beach sits along the coast in Broward County. Searching is free, fast, and could put money back in your hands today.

How to Search for Unclaimed Money in Pompano Beach

Visit 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. Type your name and the system checks every unclaimed account on file, including those linked to Pompano Beach. The tool works around the clock and updates yearly.

Use every name you have gone by. Maiden names, old married names, and nicknames all work. Financial records often have misspellings, so try variations and short forms of your name. If you owned a business in Pompano Beach, look that name up too. Many Pompano Beach accounts sit unclaimed simply because the name on file has a slight difference from what people search.

Pompano Beach is a coastal city with a lot of people moving in and out. Seasonal residents, snowbirds, and renters create a constant churn of addresses. That is a recipe for unclaimed money. Old deposits, final paychecks, and refunds get tied to addresses that people leave behind. One in five Floridians has unclaimed property. The odds are in your favor.

Where Pompano Beach Lost Money Comes From

Chapter 717, Florida Statutes spells out the reporting rules. Businesses and government agencies must turn over money they cannot return to the owner after set dormancy periods. Bank accounts get reported after five years with no activity. Uncashed payroll checks go after one year. Life insurance payouts, dividends, utility deposits, and safe deposit box contents each follow their own timeline.

Pompano Beach has a diverse economy. Fishing, marine services, retail, and a growing commercial sector all produce financial transactions that can become unclaimed. A security deposit from a Pompano Beach rental. Wages from a seasonal job at the beach. A refund from a boat storage facility. All of these things can end up in the state system if the holder cannot reach you.

Court-held funds are another source. The Broward County Clerk of Courts holds bond money, lawsuit deposits, and surplus from tax deed sales on Pompano Beach properties. These can go unclaimed for years if nobody steps forward.

Broward County Clerk and Pompano Beach

Pompano Beach is in Broward County. The Broward County Clerk of Courts handles all court-held funds for the city. This includes bond refunds, court registry deposits, and surplus from tax deed and foreclosure sales. When a Pompano Beach property sells at a tax deed auction for more than what was owed, the surplus belongs to the previous owner.

Tax deed surplus is overlooked more than you would think. Former Pompano Beach property owners may have money waiting without knowing it. The Clerk holds these funds before eventually transferring them to the state. Contact the office to ask about funds from any Pompano Beach court case.

Note: Pompano Beach residents can call the Clerk before driving to Fort Lauderdale to ask about specific case funds.

Filing a Claim for Pompano Beach Unclaimed Money

Found your name? Great. The claim process is straightforward. The Florida Treasure Hunt website walks you through it. Complete the claim form and attach your supporting documents. At minimum, you need a government-issued photo ID. If your ID address does not match where you live now, include a utility bill or bank statement with your current address.

Proof of ownership is the critical part. Same name alone is not enough. The state sees duplicate name claims for the same account regularly. Bank statements, insurance letters, pay stubs, or tax records that tie you to the specific Pompano Beach account will support your claim. If the money belonged to a deceased person, you need a certified death certificate and evidence showing you are the rightful heir. The state has up to 90 days to process a complete claim, though many go faster.

Pompano Beach City Website

The City of Pompano Beach website is the official source for local government services and city information.

Pompano Beach does not run its own unclaimed property search tool. The city site provides access to local resources and links. For actual unclaimed money searches, go to the state database.

Pompano Beach Unclaimed Property Laws

Florida law protects the rights of Pompano Beach residents to claim lost money. There is no deadline. The state never takes ownership. It holds the money as custodian. Whether the money was reported last year or two decades ago, it is still yours to claim at no cost.

Section 717.102 is the main statute. 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 Pompano Beach must file their reports by May 1 each year, as Section 717.117 requires. They should try to contact the owner first. When that fails, the money goes to the state.

Section 116.21 covers unclaimed court-related funds held by the Broward County Clerk. Jury payments, vendor checks, and uncashed refunds from the courthouse follow their own reporting rules before entering the state database.

Florida Treasure Hunt Portal

The Florida Treasure Hunt homepage is the central hub for all unclaimed property searches in Florida, including Pompano Beach.

The portal lets you search, file claims, and track your claim status. It also has warnings about scams and a note that the state will never contact you by text about unclaimed money.

Search Tips for Pompano Beach

Being thorough with your search gives you the best chance at finding Pompano Beach unclaimed money. A few things to try:

• Search all names you have used, maiden and married included
• Try misspellings and short versions of your name
• Look up deceased relatives who lived in Pompano Beach
• Search any business names tied to the area
• Use MissingMoney.com to check multiple states

New reports come in each May. Searching once a year is a smart habit. A search that shows nothing now could reveal Pompano Beach unclaimed money next year after the new reports hit the system. It is always free.

Scam Warnings for Pompano Beach

Be on guard for scams when looking for unclaimed money in Pompano Beach. The state will never text you or call you without warning about a claim. If someone asks for your Social Security number, bank details, or an upfront fee, it is a scam. The only legitimate way to search and claim is through the official state website. It is free.

Companies that charge a fee to find or claim your unclaimed money are not needed. The state website handles everything. If you need help, call the Division of Unclaimed Property toll-free at 888-258-2253. They assist Pompano Beach residents and all Floridians at no charge.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Pompano Beach. If you have lived or worked there, search for unclaimed money under those addresses too.

Broward County Resources

Pompano Beach is in Broward County. Visit the county page for more on unclaimed money across the county.