St. Johns County Unclaimed Money

Unclaimed money in St. Johns County is managed by the Clerk of Courts in St. Augustine and the Florida Department of Financial Services. St. Johns County has grown to over 334,000 residents, making it one of the fastest growing counties in the state. Many people have unclaimed funds tied to their name that they do not know about. You can search for unclaimed property linked to St. Johns County at FLTreasureHunt.gov for free. There is no cost to claim and no time limit under Florida law.

St. Johns County Clerk of Courts

The St. Johns County Clerk of Courts is located at 4010 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084. Call (904) 819-3600 to reach the office. The Clerk handles court records, official records, and financial operations for the county. When it comes to unclaimed money, the St. Johns County Clerk may hold court registry deposits, uncashed checks, cash bonds, and surplus from tax deed or foreclosure sales.

The St. Johns County Clerk's website is a good place to start your search for locally held unclaimed funds. The office manages a range of court and financial services for the county.

When someone pays into a court case in St. Johns County and that money is never claimed, the Clerk holds it. Vendor checks that go uncashed, bond refunds, and case deposits all become unclaimed over time. The Clerk is required by Florida law to publish a list of these funds and try to find the owners. Under Florida Statute 116.21, court-related unclaimed money must be reported annually. If nobody steps forward, the funds are eventually sent to the state unclaimed property division.

Search St. Johns County Unclaimed Property

Most unclaimed money from St. Johns County ends up in the state database at FLTreasureHunt.gov. This free search tool is run by the Florida Department of Financial Services. It includes old bank accounts, insurance proceeds, uncashed checks, stocks, dividends, and more. One in five people in Florida has unclaimed property. The average claim value is over $2,000.

Chapter 717 of the Florida Statutes requires businesses to report unclaimed property after a dormancy period. Section 717.102 sets the general rule at five years. Wages under Section 717.115 have a one-year period. Safe deposit box contents under Section 717.116 use three years. Once property is reported by a St. Johns County business, the state holds it until someone claims it. There is no expiration.

Search every name you have ever used. Maiden names, former married names, nicknames, and even misspellings can affect results. Try all variations when looking for St. Johns County unclaimed money.

Note: The state database is free, available 24 hours a day, and covers all unclaimed property reported from St. Johns County businesses and government offices.

How to Claim St. Johns County Unclaimed Money

Start at the FLTreasureHunt.gov search page. Find your name and follow the steps to file a claim. You need a government-issued photo ID and proof that the account belongs to you. Each claim form tells you exactly which documents to send based on your situation.

If the owner is deceased, heirs in St. Johns County must provide a certified death certificate along with their own identification. The personal representative of an open estate can file instead. The Florida Department of Financial Services has 90 days to review a completed claim, though many are processed sooner. Mail everything to the Division of Unclaimed Property, P.O. Box 8599, Tallahassee, FL 32314-8599.

For money still held locally by the St. Johns County Clerk, call (904) 819-3600. Court registry deposits need a Motion and Order to Disburse signed by a judge before the Clerk can release the funds. Other fund types may require a W-9 and specific claim forms.

St. Johns County Unclaimed Funds Under Florida Law

Florida Statute 116.21 governs court-related unclaimed money in St. Johns County. The Clerk must report any court funds that go unclaimed before January 1 of the prior year. This includes jury payments, refunds, and bond money held in St. Johns County. The Clerk publishes names in a public notice and gives time for claims before sending the money to the state.

Chapter 717 covers all other types of unclaimed property. It is the Florida Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act. The law defines what counts as unclaimed and sets dormancy periods for different fund types. Section 717.106 covers bank deposits at five years. Section 717.107 covers life insurance at five years. Section 717.104 handles traveler's checks at 15 years and money orders at 7 years. Every business and financial group in St. Johns County must follow these reporting rules.

Section 717.129 is the protection for owners. It says no deadline can take away your right to claim. No contract, court order, or statute of limitations applies. Your unclaimed money in St. Johns County is always yours to collect, free of charge.

Multi-State Search for St. Johns County

St. Johns County has seen a lot of new residents over the past decade. If you moved here from another state, you may have unclaimed money there too. MissingMoney.com searches multiple state databases at once. It is the official site of the National Association of State Treasurers and covers almost every state in the country.

Enter your name and check all states where you have lived, worked, or done business. Over $3 billion in claims were paid through this network in the last year. The search costs nothing and takes just seconds. For St. Johns County residents who came from out of state, this is a smart step in your unclaimed money search.

Florida Unclaimed Property Portal

The state search tool lets you look up unclaimed money by person or business. This is the primary way to find unclaimed property tied to a St. Johns County address.

After you find a match, the site guides you through the claim. Print the form, gather your documents, and mail to Tallahassee. Questions can go to FloridaUnclaimedProperty@MyFloridaCFO.com or the toll-free line at 888-258-2253 for St. Johns County claims.

Cities in St. Johns County

St. Johns County includes St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach, Hastings, and growing communities like Nocatee and World Golf Village. No cities in St. Johns County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All unclaimed money claims go through the St. Johns County Clerk in St. Augustine or the state database.

Whether you live in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beach, or any other community in St. Johns County, the same search and claim process applies. Check FLTreasureHunt.gov first, then contact the Clerk for locally held unclaimed funds.

Nearby Counties

St. Johns County borders several counties in Northeast Florida. Check these if you lived near the county line.