Frequently Asked Questions (Florida Unclaimed Property) (Visit this site)

Questions and answers for Florida Unclaimed Property holders, locators (finders) and claimants (owners).

Consumer and Claims FAQs

What should I do if I am contacted by a private investigator/locator regarding unclaimed property or missing funds?

I have received my claim form, what do I do now?

How Long Does it Take to Get my Money?

How Do I Prove the Account Belongs to Me?

What Types of Identification are Accepted?

What if the Original Owner of the Property is Deceased?

I’ve Moved Since I Sent My Claim In, What Do I Do?

I received what I thought was my unclaimed property payment, but "Do Not Cash" was printed on it. What should I do?

What does the State do with the money before it is claimed?

Why does it come to the State?

Are any efforts made to find owners? What if money is not claimed?

Does the state pay interest on claims?

Locators FAQs

Who qualifies to register with the Bureau of Unclaimed Property and file claims on behalf of another person?

What do I need to send the Bureau of Unclaimed Property in order to register with your office?

How do I purchase the CD-ROM?

How much can I, as a Claimant's Representative, charge my clients?

Is there a bonding requirement for my company?

How can I access records on the Unclaimed Property database?

What can I use as Personal Identification for my clients when submitting their claim?

What do I need to include when submitting a claim for one of my client's as proof of ownership?

What type of Court Orders do I need when the owner is deceased and my client is one of the heirs?

Holder FAQs

I don't have reporting forms. Can I photocopy last year's forms?

The owner's address is in another state, but our company is based in Florida. Where do I report the property?

What does the term "aggregate" mean?

What do I do if I find additional items after I file my report?

I have received a penalty notice. What can I do?

Do I have to file a "zero" report if I have never filed before or if I have no unclaimed property to report?

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Added: Wed Jun 14 2006
Last Modified: Mon Jul 10 2006

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