Unclaimed Funds

What are Unclaimed Funds?

Unclaimed funds are checks issued by our agency that have not been cashed. These uncashed checks are eventually submitted to the State of Florida as unclaimed funds if not claimed within a specified time. If unclaimed funds are not claimed from our office, then according to Florida Statutes Chapter 717 for Unclaimed Property, they are reported and remitted to the State of Florida Unclaimed Funds Division after a one year dormancy period or to the appropriate state of last known address.

How to claim funds

To have a check reissued, please complete the following steps:

1. Review the current unclaimed funds list to confirm your name is on the list.
2. If your name is on the list, print and complete an Application for Check Replacement and Indemnity Agreement.
3. Mail the completed original notarized form and a copy of the applicant’s valid driver’s license or ID card to our agency:

Tax Collector, Palm Beach County
Attn: Finance & Budget Department
P.O. Box 3715
West Palm Beach, FL 33402-3715

For businesses, submit a completed original notarized form and a copy of your W-9 which includes your Federal Identification Number and current business address to the address in step 3.

To request unclaimed funds reported and remitted to the State of Florida Unclaimed Property Division, visit www.FLTreasureHunt.gov