FORT PIERCE, FLA. (Aug. 1, 2022) St. Lucie County Clerk & Comptroller Michelle R. Miller urges citizens and businesses to check if they are among those owed $77,765.03 in unclaimed monies. The amounts waiting to be claimed range from $.22 all the way up to $3,850.00 and can be easily viewed on the Clerk's website starting Aug. 1, 2022.

"Our goal is to get these funds into the hands of the rightful owners." Clerk Miller said. "This money has the potential to improve the lives of those owed, regardless of the amount."

The monies owed include parties who are due restitution payments, refunds on cash bonds, and other various payments.

To see if you are owed unclaimed funds, search the list at www.stlucieclerk.com/unclaimed. Instructions on how to submit a claim are available on the website, and after a request is validated, a new check will be mailed to the verified address. Completed claim forms must be postmarked on or before August 31, 2022.

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

For more information about the Clerk's office, visit 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.