Access Jackson County Unclaimed Money

Jackson County unclaimed money includes forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, insurance payouts, and other financial assets that went uncollected by their owners. The state of Florida holds these funds through the Department of Financial Services until someone files a claim. Jackson County residents in and around Marianna can search for free. The Clerk of Courts in Marianna may also hold court-related funds like cash bonds and surplus from property sales. A search only takes a few minutes and you could find money you did not know was there.

Search for Jackson County Unclaimed Funds

Start your search at fltreasurehunt.gov. This is the official unclaimed property database managed by the Florida Department of Financial Services. It is free to use and runs around the clock. Every bank, insurance company, employer, and government body in Florida reports unclaimed funds to this single database. Jackson County residents have the same chance as anyone of finding something. The state says one in five people in Florida has unclaimed property waiting.

Search under every name you have used. That means maiden names, old married names, and even nicknames. Business owners in the Marianna area should search under their company name too. Misspellings in old records are common. Try different versions of your name to make sure nothing slips through the cracks. The Jackson County unclaimed money search covers every type of property the state holds.

Note: No login or account is required to search or file a claim.

Where Jackson County Lost Money Originates

Lost money in Jackson County follows the same patterns as the rest of the state. Chapter 717, Florida Statutes governs unclaimed property in Florida. Bank accounts that have been idle for five years get reported to the state. Uncashed payroll checks go after one year. Safe deposit box contents are turned over after three years. Insurance proceeds and stock dividends follow the five-year rule. Every May, holders across Jackson County and all of Florida must file their reports with the state.

The Jackson County Clerk of Courts also handles funds that pass through the court system. Their office is at 4445 Lafayette St., Marianna, FL 32446, and you can call at (850) 482-9552. The Clerk may hold cash bonds, court registry deposits from lawsuits, and surplus from tax deed or foreclosure sales. Under Florida Statute 116.21, these court-related unclaimed monies are tracked separately. After about a year, any unclaimed funds from Jackson County get sent to the state database.

If you had property sold at a tax deed sale in Jackson County, the surplus from that sale could be sitting with either the Clerk or the state. Foreclosure surplus under Florida Statute 45.032 works the same way.

Filing a Jackson County Unclaimed Money Claim

Found a match? Start your claim at fltreasurehunt.gov. Click on the account and follow the steps. The state will ask you to fill out a claim form and provide a copy of your government-issued photo ID. If the address on your ID does not match your current address, include a utility bill or bank statement that shows where you live.

The key challenge is proving the money belongs to you. Just sharing a name with the account holder is not enough. The state gets claims from people with the same name all the time. Old bank records, insurance documents, pay stubs, or tax returns can all help prove your connection to a specific account. For Jackson County unclaimed money that belonged to someone who died, you need a certified death certificate plus proof that you are an heir. Review your claim form carefully for the full list of documents the state needs. Claims take up to 90 days to process, though many are resolved sooner.

There is zero cost to file a claim. All of it is free.

Jackson County Unclaimed Property Laws

Florida protects your right to claim lost money. There is no time limit. Under Chapter 717, the state is just a custodian. It never takes legal ownership of your funds. You or your heirs can claim unclaimed money in Jackson County at any point, and it costs nothing to do so.

The dormancy periods depend on what kind of property it is. Section 717.102 sets the baseline at five years for most intangible property. Section 717.115 shortens that to one year for wages. Section 717.116 gives safe deposit boxes three years. Life insurance proceeds fall under Section 717.107 at five years. Travelers checks under Section 717.104 have a 15-year period. Holders in Jackson County must file their reports with the Florida Department of Financial Services by May 1 each year per Section 717.117. Once the state receives the funds, they go into the State School Fund for public schools. But the original amount is always set aside and available for the owner.

Note: Florida Statute 116.21 applies specifically to unclaimed court funds held by the Jackson County Clerk.

Tips for Jackson County Residents

A few simple steps will help you get better results when searching for Jackson County unclaimed money:

• Search all versions of your name, including maiden and married names
• Try misspellings and nickname versions
• Look up businesses you owned in Marianna or elsewhere in Jackson County
• Check deceased family members who lived in the county
• Use MissingMoney.com to search across all states at once

Unclaimed money is filed under the address the holder had on record. If you moved to Jackson County from somewhere else, go search that state too. Each state runs its own program, and funds could be sitting there as well.

Florida Treasure Hunt Homepage

The Florida Treasure Hunt website is the official state portal for unclaimed property searches covering all of Jackson County.

Start a search, check an existing claim, or learn how unclaimed property works in Florida. The site also warns about phishing scams. The Department of Financial Services will never contact you by text about a claim.

State Unclaimed Property Search

The claim search page allows Jackson County residents to look up unclaimed funds by typing in a name.

Results include the property type, holder name, and reported amount. You can begin a claim from the search results page. The service is free and has no expiration date.

Avoiding Scams in Jackson County

Scammers target people who are looking for unclaimed money. In Jackson County and statewide, you should be cautious of anyone reaching out about lost funds you did not search for. The state will never text you. They will not call asking for banking details or your Social Security number. Legitimate claims go through the official website and nothing else.

Companies that offer to find and claim your money for a fee are legal but unnecessary. You can do everything yourself for free at fltreasurehunt.gov. The state toll-free number is 888-258-2253 if you have questions. Keep all of your Jackson County unclaimed money.

Nearby Counties

Jackson County borders several other panhandle counties. If your address was near a county line, unclaimed money could be listed under a neighboring county.