Florida · Money orders

What is the dormancy period (years) for Florida · Money orders?

For Florida, property type is Money orders; dormancy period (years) is 7; statute citation is Fla. Stat. § 717.104(2); reporting deadline is May 1, verified against its source on 2026-09-24.

(2) Subject to subsection (4), any sum payable on a money order or similar written instrument, other than a third party bank check, that has been outstanding for more than 7 years after its issuance is presumed abandoned unless the apparent owner or authorized representative, within 7 years, has demonstrated a continued interest in the property in accordance with s. 717.102.

— leg.state.fl.us, retrieved 2026-09-24