Port Orange Unclaimed Money

Unclaimed money tied to Port Orange addresses may be sitting in the Florida state database right now. Lost bank accounts, old paychecks, insurance payments, and forgotten refunds are reported to the state when businesses cannot return them. The Florida Department of Financial Services holds these funds until someone steps forward to claim them. Port Orange has over 66,000 residents, and with that kind of population there are plenty of unclaimed accounts linked to local addresses. The search is free and takes just a few minutes online.

How to Search for Unclaimed Money in Port Orange

Head to fltreasurehunt.gov and enter your name. This is the state's official search tool. It is free and works around the clock. The system checks every reported unclaimed account in Florida, including those connected to Port Orange addresses.

Try multiple names. Maiden names, old married names, and nicknames all count. Records sometimes have a different spelling or a name you have not used in years. If you owned a business along Dunlawton Avenue or near the Town Center area, search under the business name. The state database holds both personal and business unclaimed accounts.

Port Orange is a stable, family-oriented community, but people still move. If you lived in Port Orange at any point and then relocated, unclaimed money could be sitting under your old address. The search covers all of Florida, so even if you are no longer in Volusia County, running your name takes just a minute.

Note: Port Orange shares borders with Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach. Addresses near the city line sometimes get filed under a neighboring city. Search under all address variations to be safe.

Sources of Unclaimed Money in Port Orange

Chapter 717, Florida Statutes requires businesses and agencies to hand over money they cannot return to the owner. Banks report dormant accounts after five years of no contact. Wages become reportable after one year. Insurance payouts, utility deposits, stock dividends, and old refunds all have their own set timelines.

In Port Orange, unclaimed money could come from local banks, credit unions, medical practices, retail businesses, or employers. A refund from a dental office off Clyde Morris Boulevard that went to the wrong address. A final paycheck from a restaurant job near Dunlawton that you never cashed. An old utility deposit from a rental on Taylor Road. Security deposits from apartment complexes along Williamson Boulevard. These are real situations that create unclaimed money in Port Orange every year.

Port Orange also has a sizable retiree population. People who move to Port Orange from other states may have unclaimed money in their former home state. Use MissingMoney.com to check multiple states at once.

Volusia County Clerk of Courts

Port Orange is in Volusia County. The Volusia County Clerk of Courts in DeLand manages all court-held funds for the area. Cash bonds, lawsuit deposits, and court-ordered payments are held by this office. When someone does not collect their money or leaves Port Orange without updating their address, those funds become unclaimed.

Tax deed surplus matters in Port Orange. When a property sells at a tax deed auction for more than the taxes owed, the extra money goes to the former owner. Foreclosure sales generate surplus under Florida Statute 45.032 as well. Port Orange property values have risen steadily, so surplus amounts from auctions can be larger than expected. If you lost property in Port Orange through a tax sale or foreclosure, contact the Clerk to ask about surplus funds.

Call the Clerk if you believe court-held money from a Port Orange case is waiting. Staff can check records and let you know if funds are at the courthouse or have been sent to the state.

Filing a Claim for Port Orange Unclaimed Money

Found your name? Filing a claim is the next step. Go to fltreasurehunt.gov, click the matching account, and follow the instructions. You need a government-issued photo ID. If the address on your ID differs from your current Port Orange address, bring a utility bill or bank statement showing where you live.

Proof that you own the account is the most important part. Sharing the same name is not enough. The state sees duplicate-name claims on the same account regularly. Old bank statements, insurance letters, or pay stubs that tie you to the account make your case. Each claim form lists the exact documents needed for that Port Orange unclaimed money account.

For accounts that belonged to a deceased Port Orange resident, you also need a certified death certificate and evidence of your right to inherit. The state has up to 90 days to process claims. There is no fee involved.

Florida Treasure Hunt Search Page

The Florida Treasure Hunt search page is the official tool for locating unclaimed property tied to Port Orange addresses.

Enter a name and review results. Each listing shows the holder, property type, and reported amount. Start a claim directly from the results. No registration or payment is required.

Port Orange Unclaimed Property Laws

Florida law protects your right to claim lost money with no time limit. The state never takes ownership of unclaimed funds. It serves as custodian only. Whether money was reported a year ago or decades ago, you can claim it for free.

Section 717.102 sets the main rule: intangible property unclaimed for five years is presumed abandoned. Wages have a one-year window under Section 717.115. Safe deposit box contents become reportable after three years per Section 717.116. Holders in and around Port Orange file their unclaimed property reports by May 1 each year as Section 717.117 requires. They must try to reach the owner first. When they fail, the money goes to the state.

Under Section 116.21, the Volusia County Clerk handles unclaimed court funds separately. Uncashed refunds, vendor checks, and jury payments from Volusia County courts follow their own reporting steps before transfer to the state.

Florida Treasure Hunt Portal

The Florida Treasure Hunt homepage is the starting point for all unclaimed property activity in Florida, including Port Orange.

Search for funds, file claims, check on a pending claim, and learn about the unclaimed property process. The site also has scam warnings and contact details for the Division of Unclaimed Property.

Search Tips for Port Orange Residents

A thorough search gives you the best chance of finding unclaimed money in Port Orange. Keep these things in mind:

• Search all names you have used, including maiden and married names
• Try misspellings and shortened versions of your name
• Look up deceased relatives who lived in Port Orange
• Search any business names tied to Volusia County
• Use MissingMoney.com for a multi-state search

New reports come in every May. A search showing nothing today might turn up Port Orange unclaimed money later. Check once a year. It costs nothing.

Avoiding Scams in Port Orange

Stay careful when looking for unclaimed money. The Florida Department of Financial Services never texts or calls people about lost funds. If someone asks for your Social Security number, bank info, or an upfront fee, it is a scam. The real search and claim process is only at the official state website. It costs nothing.

Third-party companies that offer to recover money for you take a percentage. You do not need them. The process at fltreasurehunt.gov is built for anyone to do alone. For help, call the Division of Unclaimed Property toll-free at 888-258-2253.

Nearby Cities

These cities are close to Port Orange. If you have lived or worked near the city line, search those areas too since unclaimed money is tied to the last known address on file.

Volusia County Page

For more details on unclaimed money across all of Volusia County, visit the full county page.