FORT PIERCE, FLA. (Aug. 2, 2021) St. Lucie County Clerk & Comptroller Michelle R. Miller urges citizens and businesses to check if they are among those owed $160,308 in unclaimed checks. The extensive list includes 530 people who are owed restitution payments and bonds.

"There are claims ranging from as little as pennies to upwards of $15,000," Clerk Miller said. "Every dollar counts, and I encourage you to visit our website to see if your name or company is owed any money."

Each year, the Clerk's office issues a list of checks that were paid but never cashed or deposited. The recipients may have moved and did not update their addresses with the Clerk's office.

If you believe you may be among the 530 individuals or businesses with unclaimed funds, you may search the list at www.stlucieclerk.com/unclaimed. Instructions on how to submit a claim are available on the website. Download and complete your claim form, then mail it to the address listed. The completed claim form must be postmarked on or before Aug. 31, 2021. Once received, the request is verified, and the new check will be mailed.

The Clerk's office will issue a separate list of unclaimed funds for business activities connected to St. Lucie County government in the spring..

For more information about the Clerk's office, please visit www.stlucieclerk.com.

ABOUT THE CLERK'S OFFICE:

The Florida Constitution established the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller as a public trustee, responsible for safeguarding public records and public funds. Clerk Michelle R. Miller is directly elected by and accountable to St. Lucie County residents. In addition to the roles of Clerk of the Circuit Court, County Recorder and Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners, the Clerk is the Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Auditor for St. Lucie County.