Search St. Lucie County Unclaimed Money

St. Lucie County unclaimed money sits in accounts managed by the Clerk of Courts in Fort Pierce and the Florida state unclaimed property division. Over 390,000 people live in St. Lucie County, and many have forgotten funds waiting to be claimed. These can include old bank accounts, uncashed checks, court deposits, insurance payouts, and surplus from tax deed sales. Search for unclaimed property tied to St. Lucie County at FLTreasureHunt.gov for free. There is no cost to claim and no time limit on collecting your money.

St. Lucie County Clerk of Courts

The St. Lucie County Clerk of Courts is at 201 S. Indian River Dr., Fort Pierce, FL 34950. Call (772) 462-6900 for help. This office manages court records, recording services, and financial operations for St. Lucie County. The Clerk holds various types of unclaimed money, including court registry deposits, uncashed checks, cash bonds, and surplus from tax deed and foreclosure sales.

When the county issues a payment and it goes uncashed, the Clerk holds that money. Bond refunds from criminal cases, deposits in civil matters, and surplus funds from property sales also end up with the Clerk. Florida Statute 116.21 requires the St. Lucie County Clerk to report court-related unclaimed funds each year. The Clerk publishes a list and gives owners a window to claim before the money is sent to the state.

The St. Lucie County Clerk's website gives you access to court records and financial services. Start here if you think the Clerk may hold unclaimed money in your name.

Whether you live in Fort Pierce or Port St. Lucie, the same Clerk's office handles all unclaimed money claims for St. Lucie County. Check the website or call the office to ask about locally held funds.

Note: St. Lucie County court-related unclaimed funds are transferred to the state after one year under Florida Statute 116.21.

St. Lucie County Unclaimed Property Search

The state database at FLTreasureHunt.gov holds the largest collection of unclaimed money for St. Lucie County. The Florida Department of Financial Services runs this free portal. It includes dormant bank accounts, payroll checks, insurance benefits, stocks, dividends, and safe deposit box contents from across the state. One in five Floridians has unclaimed funds. The average claim is over $2,000.

Chapter 717 of the Florida Statutes sets the rules for unclaimed property. Section 717.102 says most accounts become unclaimed after five years. Wages are one year under Section 717.115. Safe deposit box contents are three years per Section 717.116. Life insurance payouts use five years under Section 717.107. Once the state takes custody of unclaimed money from St. Lucie County, it stays there forever until claimed.

Try all name variations. Maiden names, old married names, nicknames, and common misspellings can all affect your results in the search.

How to Claim Unclaimed Money in St. Lucie County

Use the state search page to find your name and start a claim. You need a government-issued photo ID and proof that the account belongs to you. Each claim form lists the specific documents needed for your type of property. If your ID does not show your current address, include a utility bill or bank statement.

Heirs of deceased owners in St. Lucie County must provide a certified death certificate plus their own ID and signed claim forms. If the estate is still open, the personal representative can file. The state has up to 90 days to process a complete claim. Mail your paperwork to the Division of Unclaimed Property at P.O. Box 8599, Tallahassee, FL 32314-8599. Call 888-258-2253 or email FloridaUnclaimedProperty@MyFloridaCFO.com for help.

For funds still with the St. Lucie County Clerk, call (772) 462-6900. Court registry money requires a Motion and Order to Disburse with a judge's approval. Tax deed surplus and foreclosure surplus have their own claim forms.

Unclaimed Money Laws for St. Lucie County

Florida Statute 116.21 is the law behind court-related unclaimed funds in St. Lucie County. It requires the Clerk to report money from court activities that sits unclaimed past the deadline. The Clerk publishes a notice and attempts to reach the owner. If that fails, the money gets transferred to the state unclaimed property division.

The broader law is Chapter 717. It sets dormancy periods and reporting rules for all types of unclaimed property. Section 717.106 handles bank deposits. Section 717.104 covers traveler's checks at 15 years and money orders at 7 years. Section 717.117 requires every holder of unclaimed property to submit a report to the state by May 1 each year. This applies to all businesses and financial groups in St. Lucie County.

Section 717.129 says there is no statute of limitations. Your right to claim unclaimed money in St. Lucie County never expires. Florida law also makes it free to search and free to claim. The state deposits unclaimed funds into the State School Fund to support public schools while the money waits to be collected.

Note: Be wary of third-party companies that charge fees to search for or claim unclaimed property in St. Lucie County, since Florida provides this service for free.

Search Beyond St. Lucie County

Many St. Lucie County residents moved to Florida from other states. If that includes you, check MissingMoney.com to search multiple state databases at once. This official site of the National Association of State Treasurers covers nearly every state. Over $3 billion was paid in claims in the last year through this system. One in seven people has unclaimed money somewhere.

Enter your name and search all states where you have lived or worked. The search is free and takes just a few seconds. It is a smart addition to your St. Lucie County unclaimed money search.

Florida Unclaimed Property Database

The state search portal is the primary tool for finding unclaimed money for St. Lucie County residents. Search by person or business name.

Once you find a match, the site helps you file a claim. Print the form, attach your documents, and mail it to Tallahassee. You can reach the Division of Unclaimed Property at 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0358 or by email at FloridaUnclaimedProperty@MyFloridaCFO.com.

Cities in St. Lucie County

St. Lucie County is home to Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie. Port St. Lucie is the largest city with over 258,000 residents and has its own dedicated page for unclaimed money information. All unclaimed money claims go through the St. Lucie County Clerk in Fort Pierce or the state database.

Fort Pierce is the county seat, and residents there use the same Clerk's office and state database to search for unclaimed funds in St. Lucie County.

Nearby Counties

St. Lucie County borders several counties on the Treasure Coast. Check these for unclaimed money if you lived near the line.