Sunrise Unclaimed Money

Unclaimed money in Sunrise, Florida could have your name on it. The state holds lost funds from dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten insurance payments, and other financial assets linked to Sunrise addresses. With just over 100,000 residents, Sunrise generates a steady amount of unclaimed property each year. The City of Sunrise sits in central Broward County near Sawgrass Mills and the FLA Live Arena. Searching for unclaimed money is free and takes only a few minutes. Start your search now and find out if the state is holding cash in your name.

How to Search for Unclaimed Money in Sunrise

Go to the Florida Treasure Hunt search tool to start. This is the official state database run by the Florida Department of Financial Services. It is free. Enter your name and the system pulls up every unclaimed account on file, including those linked to Sunrise. The tool works at all hours and updates every year after the May reporting deadline.

Search all names you have used. Maiden names count. Former married names count. Nicknames too. Records often contain misspellings, so try variations and shorter forms of your name. If you ran a business in Sunrise, search under the business name as well. Sunrise unclaimed money often sits in the system for years because the name on file does not match the search exactly.

Sunrise is a city where many people work in retail and entertainment near Sawgrass Mills. Jobs in those sectors come with high turnover. Final paychecks, uncollected tips, and security deposits from Sunrise rentals are common sources of unclaimed property. If you worked in Sunrise at any point, a search is well worth your time.

Sources of Sunrise Unclaimed Funds

Chapter 717, Florida Statutes lays out the rules. Businesses and government agencies must turn over money they cannot return to the owner. Bank accounts go dormant after five years with no contact. Uncashed payroll checks get reported after one year. Insurance payouts, dividends, utility deposits, and safe deposit box contents each follow their own dormancy schedules.

Sunrise has a mix of residential areas and major commercial developments. That combination produces a wide variety of unclaimed property. Forgotten bank accounts, old insurance refunds, uncollected wages from Sawgrass-area employers, and utility deposits from apartments all contribute. When people move out of Sunrise or change jobs, money can easily fall through the cracks.

The Broward County Clerk of Courts holds court-related funds too. Bond money, lawsuit deposits, and surplus from tax deed sales on Sunrise properties can go unclaimed if nobody comes forward to collect.

Note: Sunrise residents who worked at or near Sawgrass Mills should check for unclaimed wages and vendor refunds, as the high employee turnover in that area creates a larger than usual pool of lost funds.

Broward County Clerk and Sunrise Funds

Sunrise is in Broward County. The Broward County Clerk of Courts in Fort Lauderdale manages all court-held funds for the city. Bond refunds, court registry deposits, and surplus from tax deed and foreclosure sales all flow through this office. When a Sunrise property sells at a tax deed auction for more than the amount owed, the extra money belongs to the former owner.

Many former Sunrise homeowners do not know about tax deed surplus. The Clerk holds the funds for a period before sending them to the state. Either way, the money is available to claim. Reach out to the office to ask about funds from a specific Sunrise case.

The office is in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Sunrise residents can call ahead to check on funds before visiting in person.

Claiming Unclaimed Money in Sunrise

Found your name in the system? The claim process is simple. The Florida Treasure Hunt website guides you through each step. Fill out the claim form and send in your documents. You need a government-issued photo ID at minimum. If your current address is not on your ID, include a utility bill or bank statement that confirms where you live now.

Proof of ownership is critical. Having the same name is not enough by itself. The state gets duplicate name claims for the same account regularly. Old bank statements, pay stubs, insurance letters, or tax records that connect you to the specific Sunrise account strengthen your claim. For money belonging to a deceased person, you need a certified death certificate and evidence that you are the rightful heir. Claims take up to 90 days to process, though many finish sooner.

Florida Treasure Hunt Search Page

The Florida Treasure Hunt search page is the official tool for finding unclaimed money connected to Sunrise addresses.

Each result shows the holder name, property type, and amount reported. You can start a claim right from the results. No sign-up or payment is needed to use this search tool for Sunrise or any other Florida location.

Sunrise Unclaimed Property Laws

Florida law protects the rights of Sunrise residents to claim their lost money. There is no deadline. The state never takes ownership of unclaimed funds. It holds them as custodian forever. Money reported last year or decades ago is still available. Claiming is free.

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 items become unclaimed after three years per Section 717.116. Holders in the Sunrise area must file unclaimed property reports by May 1 each year, as Section 717.117 requires. They are supposed to try to reach the owner first. When those efforts fail, the money goes to the Florida Department of Financial Services.

Under Section 116.21, the Broward County Clerk handles unclaimed court funds. Jury checks, vendor payments, and uncashed courthouse refunds follow their own reporting timeline before entering the state system.

Florida Treasure Hunt Portal

The Florida Treasure Hunt homepage is where all unclaimed property activity starts for Florida, including Sunrise searches.

Search, file claims, and check your claim status from this portal. It also has alerts about phishing scams and a reminder that the state will never contact you by text about a claim.

Search Tips for Sunrise Residents

Being thorough is the best approach when searching for Sunrise unclaimed money. Here is what to do:

• Try every name you have used, including maiden and married names
• Search misspellings and nickname versions
• Look up deceased family members from Sunrise
• Search business names connected to the Sunrise area
• Use MissingMoney.com to check multiple states
• Search every state you have ever lived in

New reports arrive every May. A search with no results today could show Sunrise unclaimed money next year. Search once a year. It costs nothing.

Scam Alerts for Sunrise

Be careful when searching for unclaimed money in Sunrise. The state will never text you or call you unexpectedly about a claim. If anyone asks for your Social Security number, bank details, or a fee to release money, it is a scam. The only real way to search and claim is through the official state website. It is free.

Some companies charge a percentage to search and claim on your behalf. You do not need them. The state system is built for anyone to use. If you need help, call the Division of Unclaimed Property toll-free at 888-258-2253. They help Sunrise residents and everyone else in Florida at no charge.

Nearby Cities

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Broward County Resources

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