From the Orange County Clerk of Courts
In Summary:
Thousands of uncashed checks are currently being held by the Orange County Clerk of Courts, and eligible recipients have until September 1 to claim them. The checks include refunds, vendor payments, restitution, and cash bonds that were never cashed, often because recipients moved or misplaced the payments. Any money not claimed by the deadline will be forfeited and deposited into the Clerk's Fine and Forfeiture Fund as required by Florida law.
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You may not be aware, but the Orange County Clerk’s Office may have some unclaimed money for you. Look at our unclaimed checks list at www.myorangeclerk.com. If you see your name on the list, you have until September 1, 2026, to claim the money.
The checks listed are those that were mailed but never cashed; perhaps because the intended recipient moved away and did not leave a forwarding address, or put the check away and forgot about it.
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The list of 9,100 checks includes uncashed vendor payments, refunds, restitution, and cash bonds ranging from 1 cent to $10,000. Whether you are an individual, a business, or an organization, make sure to view the unclaimed checks list.
“Our customers deserve to receive the money that is rightly theirs,” said Clerk of Courts Tiffany Moore Russell. “That is why every year we go above and beyond to spread the word about our unclaimed checks list.”
The Clerk’s Office reminds customers who have restitution owed to them on a case in Orange County to keep our office updated on any address changes so they receive any payments due to them.
Please keep in mind, if you do not collect your money by Sept. 1st, Section 116.21 of Florida Statutes says it will be forfeited and deposited into the Clerk’s Fine and Forfeiture Fund.
To search the unclaimed checks list, www.myorangeclerk.com. If you have searched the list and believe the Clerk's Office is holding a check for which you have a claim, follow the instructions on our website to submit your claim.
Key Points:
- More than 9,100 uncashed checks are available for claim through the Orange County Clerk of Courts.
- Payments include vendor checks, refunds, restitution, and cash bonds, ranging from $0.01 to $10,000.
- Individuals, businesses, and organizations are encouraged to search the online database.
- Claims must be submitted by September 1, 2026, or the funds will be forfeited under Florida law.
- The Clerk's Office also reminds restitution recipients to keep their mailing addresses up to date to ensure future payments are delivered.
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