CFO Jimmy Patronis Returns More than $50 Million in Unclaimed Property in July

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced that more than $50 million in unclaimed property was returned to Floridians during the month of July. Since CFO Patronis took office in 2017, more than $2.5 billion in unclaimed property has been returned to Florida citizens.

CFO Jimmy Patronis said, “I’m excited to announce that our Unclaimed Property team returned more than $50 million in unclaimed property this July to Floridians statewide. Huge thanks to our team members in the Division of Unclaimed Property for all their hard work in helping Floridians find their lost treasure. As a parent getting my kids ready for the new school year, I know how expensive school supplies can be nowadays. It's estimated that one in five Floridians has unclaimed property just waiting to be claimed, with an average claim of $825. This extra cash can be a lifeline for those on fixed incomes or families facing tight budgets who need to spend a little more on notebooks, pencils, or laptops. Search today for yourself, your loved ones, and even your business at FLTreasureHunt.gov. It’s your money – Claim it!”

July 2024 Unclaimed Property Returns by Region:

• Pensacola – $2,718,076 Million
• Panama City – $519,754
• Tallahassee – $1,728,961 Million
• Jacksonville – $3,758,226 Million
• Gainesville – $602,438
• Orlando – $9,436,713 Million
• Tampa/St. Pete – $8,486,958 Million
• Fort Myers/Naples – $3,257,361 Million
• West Palm Beach – $6,629,865 Million
• Miami – $13,183,524 Million

Unclaimed property is a financial asset that is unknown or lost or has been left inactive, unclaimed, or abandoned by its owner. The most common types of unclaimed property are dormant bank accounts, unclaimed insurance proceeds, stocks, dividends, uncashed checks, deposits, credit balances, and refunds. Unclaimed property also includes contents from abandoned safe deposit boxes in financial institutions. Unclaimed property assets are held by business or government entities (holders) for a set period of time, usually five years. If the holder is unable to locate, re-establish contact with the owner, and return the asset, it is reported and remitted to the Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Unclaimed Property.

To search for unclaimed property or to claim an account, go online to FLTreasureHunt.gov.

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About CFO Jimmy Patronis 
Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis is a statewide elected official and a member of Florida’s Cabinet who oversees the Department of Financial Services. CFO Patronis works each day to fight insurance fraud, support Florida’s firefighters, and ensure the state’s finances are stable to support economic growth in the state. Follow the activities of the Department on Facebook (FLDFS) and X (@FLDFS).