Florida department of financial services bureau of unclaimed property


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Div. No.	Division Name
69	Departmental
69I	Division of Accounting and Auditing
69E	Division of Administration
69J	Division of Consumer Services
69K	Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
69B	Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services
69D	Division of Investigative and Forensic Services
69F	Division of Rehabilitation and Liquidation
69H	Division of Risk Management
69A	Division of State Fire Marshal
69C	Division of Treasury
69G	Division of Unclaimed Property
69L	Division of Workers' Compensation
69V	Finance
69M	Financial Services Commission
69U	FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
69T	Office of Financial Regulation
69N	OIR - Administration
69O	OIR – Insurance Regulation
69P	Residual Markets and Special Risk Pools
69W	Securities

If a parent owes past-due support and is entitled to unclaimed property in possession of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), the Child Support Program may take all or a portion of the unclaimed property. Examples of unclaimed property held by the State include bank accounts, uncashed payroll checks, insurance settlements, utility refunds, stocks and dividends.

Before the Child Support Program applies unclaimed property toward past-due child support, the Program ensures the parent has not filed bankruptcy and then sends notice by certified mail to the parent who owes support. The parent has 20 days from the date on the notice to contest the action.

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Florida Department of Financial Services

Division of Unclaimed Property

Director: Walter Graham, Director, Division of Unclaimed Property

Office phone: (888) 258-2253

200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0358

Dormancy Periods

The following dormancy periods are listed in years, unless otherwise noted.

Certificates of Deposit: 5

Official Bank Checks/MO: 5

Life Insurance Matured: 2

Securities: 3* 1. Section 717.1101 Unclaimed equity and debt of business associations. Changes dormancy periods to three (3) years for stock, other equity interests, unmatured or unredeemed debt other than a bearer bond or an original discount bond, matured or redeemed debt and any other sums owed to a shareholder, certificate holder, member, bondholder, or other security holder.

Debt (bonds): 3* All debt other than bearer bonds or original issue discount bonds. The dormancy period for matured bearer and original issue discount bonds is 3 years.

Dissolution/Liquidation: 6 months

Federal Courts/Agencies: 1

Gift Certificate: Exempt* Refer to state law for specific information

Credit Memos: 5* Exempt if under $10

Vendor-Vendor Payments: 5

Reporting and Payment Due Dates

The following indicates the report and payment due dates for the various property types.

Report Due—Life Insurance: May 1

Report Due—All Others: May 1

Payment Due—Life Insurance: May 1

Payment Due—All Others: May 1

Negative Report Required: Yes

Electronic Reporting Capability Schedule

The following indicates which types of reporting formats are accepted by this state.

Comments: All reports must be submitted through the Department’s Online System which can be accessed at www.FLTreasureHunt.gov.

Information contained in the NAUPA QRP States Unclaimed Property Monitoring Service is for informational and reference purposes only. This information may not be copied or reproduced in any capacity without the express written consent of the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators®. Liability arising from the reliance on any information contained in the material presented, which may prove to be inaccurate or incomplete, is specifically disclaimed. Contact each state unclaimed property agency for verification should a question or concern arise.

How long does Florida hold unclaimed property?

Chapter 717, Florida Statutes, requires the unclaimed property assets be held by business or government entities (holders) for a set period of time, usually five years.

How do I find unclaimed money in the state of Florida?

Information on this unclaimed money and how to process a claim is available on the US Treasury Department database. Alternatively, contact the government agency on (844) 284-2676 and (202) 622-2000. Claimants may also send an email to [email protected].

Is Florida Department of Financial Services Real?

There is no legal entity named The Florida Department of Financial Restitution, and consumers should not agree to this offer, sign a contract or send any money to the Florida Department of Financial Restitution.

What happens when you claim unclaimed property?

States have established processes whereby legal owners of assets can reclaim unclaimed funds. When claiming unclaimed funds that have risen in value, taxes may be assessed at the time. If you claim property, it will be treated as ordinary income and taxed accordingly unless the property is related to a tax refund.