Florida
Florida Department of Financial Services
Division of Unclaimed Property
Director: Phillip Carlton, Director, Division of Unclaimed Property
Office phone: (888) 258-2253
200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0358
Unclaimed Property website: https://www.fltreasurehunt.gov/
Dormancy Periods
The following dormancy periods are listed in years, unless otherwise noted.
Savings: 5
Checking: 5
Non-bank Money Orders: 7
Certificates of Deposit: 5
Official Bank Checks/MO: 5
Safe Deposit Boxes: 3
Travelers Checks: 15
Life Insurance Matured: 2
Casualty: 5
Utility Deposits: 1
Utility Refunds: 5
Dividends: 3
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
Fiduciaries: 5
Wages: 1
State Courts/Agencies: 1
Federal Courts/Agencies: 1
Mineral Proceeds: 5
Other Property: 5
IRA Keogh: 5
Gift Certificate: Exempt* Refer to state law for specific information
Credit Memos: 5* Exempt if under $10
Vendor-Vendor Payments: 5
Notes:
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
Exceptions:
Negative Report Required: Yes
Aggregate Amount: Less Than $10
Account Linkage:
Electronic Reporting Capability Schedule
The following indicates which types of reporting formats are accepted by this state.
Tape: No
Cartridge: No
CD: No
NAUPA 2 Format: Yes
NAUPA 3 Format:
Comments: All reports must be submitted through the Department’s Online System which can be accessed at www.FLTreasureHunt.gov.
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