Where to search Florida's official unclaimed property list for free, what happens to forgotten safe-deposit boxes there, and whether the money is still yours after a sale.
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Safe-deposit boxes
Yes. Florida held or listed a state sale in 2025–26. Florida's sale is a live, in-person auction, not online. Boxes come from banks after three years of unpaid rent; the Division holds the contents at least two more years before selling. Registration on site needs a refundable $100 cash deposit and a driver's license, and the Division posts a free catalog with photos of each lot.
Sources: Florida CFO auction fact sheet (PDF) ↗
Not yet verified: How often Florida holds the sale isn't stated on the fact sheet.
Read the full Florida auction guide: who runs it, how often, past sales and where to bid.
After a sale
The CFO's fact sheet says items still unclaimed are sold at auction with the receipts credited to the owners' accounts, and that amount is always claimable by the owner or heirs. source ↗
How to check
Finders
No. NAUPA, the national association of state unclaimed property administrators, says there's no fee to search for and claim your property if you use your state's official program. Paid finders are legal in most cases but never required. Some states cap their fees and many require them to register, so check with the state office before you sign a finder's contract. NAUPA ↗
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This page points you to official sources. It isn't legal or financial advice; the state office decides every claim.
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