Find Hendry County Unclaimed Money

Hendry County residents may have unclaimed money sitting in the state system right now. Florida holds millions of dollars in lost funds from dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, old insurance payments, and other financial assets connected to Hendry County addresses. The search takes just a few minutes and costs nothing. The Clerk of Courts in LaBelle can also hold court-related unclaimed funds such as tax deed surplus and bond deposits. Whether you live in LaBelle or Clewiston, a quick name search is all you need to get started looking for Hendry County unclaimed money.

Hendry County Unclaimed Money Search

The fastest way to find unclaimed money in Hendry County is the state database at fltreasurehunt.gov. The Florida Department of Financial Services runs this tool. It is free and open around the clock. Enter your name and the system checks all reported unclaimed accounts in the state, including funds tied to Hendry County. About one in five Floridians has unclaimed money waiting.

Try all names you have ever used. Maiden names, former married names, and any name variation counts. Records with slight misspellings happen more than you would think, so try short versions of your first name too. If you ran a business in LaBelle or Clewiston, search the business name as well. The Hendry County unclaimed money database covers both personal and business accounts.

Note: New accounts get reported to the state every May, so an annual search is a good habit even if you found nothing last time.

Sources of Lost Money in Hendry County

Unclaimed money in Hendry County comes from many places. Chapter 717, Florida Statutes requires any business or government agency that cannot return money to the owner to report it to the state. Dormant bank accounts get turned over after five years of no contact. Uncashed payroll checks and wages go to the state after one year.

Insurance benefits that nobody claims, old stock dividends, forgotten utility refunds, and safe deposit box contents also get reported on specific schedules. For people who live or used to live in Hendry County, these funds might trace back to local banks, agricultural employers, sugar companies, utility providers, or any entity that once held money in your name. Maybe a final paycheck from a citrus packing operation never reached you because you moved. Those are the kinds of situations that create unclaimed money.

The Hendry County Clerk of Courts in LaBelle holds another pool of lost funds. Court registry money from lawsuits, cash bonds, and surplus from tax deed and foreclosure sales can sit with the Clerk until the rightful owner claims them or the money gets sent to the state.

Hendry County Clerk of Courts

The Hendry County Clerk of Courts handles all funds moving through the court system in LaBelle. Bond deposits, lawsuit payments, and court-ordered funds are held here. When a party does not collect their money or leaves the area without updating their contact info, the funds become unclaimed.

Tax deed surplus deserves special attention in Hendry County. When a property sells at a tax deed auction for more than the taxes owed, the surplus belongs to the former owner. Foreclosure sales can also generate extra money under Florida Statute 45.032. If you previously owned land or property in Hendry County that went through a tax deed sale or foreclosure, there could be surplus funds waiting for you at the Clerk's office or already transferred to the state. You have the right to claim that money regardless of when the sale happened.

Call the Clerk if you believe court-held money from a Hendry County case might belong to you. Staff can check their records and tell you whether any funds are still at the courthouse or have already been sent to the state system.

How to Claim Hendry County Unclaimed Funds

Found a match? Claiming unclaimed money from the Hendry County area is straightforward. Go to fltreasurehunt.gov and follow the steps. Fill out the claim form and attach the documentation they ask for. You need at least a government-issued photo ID showing your current address. If your ID has a different address, add a utility bill or bank statement as backup.

Proof of ownership matters most. Having the same name as the account holder is not enough on its own. The state gets claims from people with matching names for the same account more often than you would guess. Old bank statements, insurance letters, pay stubs, or any document that links you to a specific Hendry County unclaimed account will strengthen your claim. For accounts belonging to a deceased relative, you will need a certified death certificate and proof that you are the rightful heir. The state has up to 90 days to review and process a complete claim.

Florida Treasure Hunt Search Tool

The Florida Treasure Hunt search page is the official tool for finding unclaimed property tied to Hendry County and every other Florida county.

Type in a person or business name to see all matching results. Each entry shows the holder name, property type, and reported value. You can start a claim right from the results page. No sign-up or payment is needed to use this Hendry County unclaimed money search tool.

Hendry County Unclaimed Property Laws

Florida law protects the rights of Hendry County residents to claim lost money at any time. There is no deadline. The state never takes legal ownership of unclaimed funds. It acts only as custodian. Whether the money was reported last year or 30 years ago, you can still claim it for free.

Section 717.102 lays out the core rule: intangible property left unclaimed for more than five years is presumed abandoned. Wages follow a shorter timeline under Section 717.115, with a one-year dormancy period. Safe deposit box contents become unclaimed after three years per Section 717.116. Travelers checks carry a 15-year waiting period. Holders in and around Hendry County must file their unclaimed property reports by May 1 each year under Section 717.117. Before sending funds to the state, they should try to reach the owner. When those efforts fail, the money goes to the Florida Department of Financial Services.

Under Section 116.21, the Hendry County Clerk manages unclaimed court-related funds separately. These include uncashed vendor checks, refunds, and jury payments from the courthouse in LaBelle. The Clerk follows specific reporting steps before transferring unclaimed Hendry County funds to the state.

Note: Unclaimed funds get deposited into the State School Fund to support public schools, but the full reported amount can always be claimed by the owner or heirs.

Florida Treasure Hunt Homepage

The Florida Treasure Hunt homepage is the starting point for all unclaimed property activity in the state, including searches for Hendry County lost funds.

From this portal you can search for accounts, file claims, check claim status, and read about how unclaimed property works in Florida. The site also posts warnings about scams and confirms that the state will never text you about a claim.

Search Tips for Hendry County

A thorough search gives you the best shot at finding unclaimed money in Hendry County. Keep these pointers in mind:

• Search every name you have used, including maiden and married names
• Try misspellings and shortened first names
• Look up names of deceased family members from the LaBelle or Clewiston area
• Search any business name connected to Hendry County
• Use MissingMoney.com to check multiple states at once
• Search every state where you have lived or held a job

New reports come in every year, so a search that shows nothing today might turn up Hendry County unclaimed money next spring. Keep checking. It is always free.

Avoiding Scams in Hendry County

Be careful when searching for unclaimed money in Hendry County. The Florida Department of Financial Services will never send a text message or make an unexpected phone call about a claim. If anyone asks for your Social Security number, bank login, or an upfront fee to release lost money, that is a scam. The only legitimate way to search and claim is through the official state website. It costs nothing.

Some private companies will offer to find and file claims on your behalf. They charge a cut of whatever you recover. You do not need these services. The process at fltreasurehunt.gov is built for anyone to handle on their own. If you get stuck, call the Division of Unclaimed Property at 888-258-2253 or email FloridaUnclaimedProperty@MyFloridaCFO.com for free help.

Cities in Hendry County

Hendry County includes LaBelle and Clewiston. All unclaimed money for these communities flows through the same state and county systems covered on this page.

Residents of any town in Hendry County can search for unclaimed funds using the state database. The Clerk of Courts in LaBelle handles court-held money for the entire county.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Hendry County. If you have lived near the county line, search neighboring areas too since unclaimed property is tied to the last known address on file.