Oklahoma

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OklahomaYou can charge up to 25% as an Oklahoma unclaimed money finder!

Oklahoma has several rules that must be followed if you are to locate unclaimed money there.
Specifically, for claims by heirfinders or agents of listed owners:

(A) If the claim is based on a contract with the owner or heir of the owner, the heirfinder shall provide:

(i) A copy of the contract showing the percentage of the value of the funds or property charged for services (not to exceed 25%), names, current addresses, and social security numbers or Federal Employer Identification numbers of all parties to the contract; and

(ii) An executed special power of attorney from the owner or heir of the owner, which specifically authorizes the person to make an unclaimed property claim under the Oklahoma Unclaimed Property Act, Title 60 O.S. §651 et seq. to file a claim on his or her behalf.

(B) The Unclaimed Property Division may contact the owner(s) or claimant(s) to make sure that the owner or the claimant is aware of the full amount of unclaimed property involved.

The claim form(s) shall be signed by the owner(s) or claimant(s) or by a person duly authorized to make the claim on his or her behalf by special power of attorney which specifically authorizes the person to make the claim under the Oklahoma Unclaimed Property Act, Title 60 O.S. §651 et seq.

(C) A claim made by an heirfinder or an agent of a listed owner will require the same items of proof as would a claim made by the owner.

You can read the entire Oklahoma unclaimed money code here.

The unclaimed money information can be found under “Title 735, Treasurer”.

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25% is an excellent amount to be able to charge to find money for people.

 

 

If you are interested in finding unclaimed money in Oklahoma, please click here for more information.




North Dakota Private Investigator

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MagnumPIBELOW ARE 10 QUESTIONS FREQUENTLY ASKED ABOUT BECOMING A NORTH DAKOTA PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR

1. How do I become a North Dakota Private Investigator?

 

The proper applications and forms can be gained by sending a check or money order in the amount of $20.00 to:

NDPISB
513 East Bismarck Expressway Suite 5 Bismarck, ND 58504

 

You will receive the necessary applications, fingerprint cards, and the administrative rules/laws that apply to the industry. If you have met all the necessary requirements, (see eligibility standards) and have passed the exam administered by this Board, you will be issued a license for a North Dakota private investigator.

You may also download the relevant forms , available in Adobe Acrobat pdf format. [If you don’t have a copy of the free Reader, you can obtain a copy from Adobe Acrobat].

 

2. How do I become a security provider in North Dakota?

 

The proper application and forms can be gained by sending a check or money order in the amount of $20.00 to:

NDPISB
513 East Bismarck Expressway Suite 5
Bismarck, ND 58504

You will receive the necessary applications, fingerprint cards, and the administrative rules/laws that apply to the industry. If you have met all the necessary requirements, (see eligibility standards) and have passed the exam administered by this Board, you will be issued a license.

You may also download the relevant forms available in Adobe Acrobat pdf format. [If you don’t have a copy of the free Reader, you can obtain one from Adobe Acrobat].

 

3. How do I get the materials necessary to begin the process?

 

You can send a check or money order in the amount of $20.00 to:

NDPISB
513 East Bismarck Expressway Suite 5
Bismarck, ND 58504

The application for a North Dakota private investigator is available on this site and can be downloaded for your convenience. You will need to gain the fingerprint cards that are necessary to complete the process. These cards cannot be transmitted electronically and must be mailed to the applicant and returned in the same manner.

 

4. Is there a study guide available for the test?

 

Yes, there is a study guide availabe for the security provider exam for $15.00.

The suggested study guide for a North Dakota private investigator is Successful Personal Injury Investigation by Francis Ritter. This book may be gained by sending a $175.00 deposit. All but $25.00 would be returned to you once you return the book to the Board.
To gain either study guide, you must send the required fee to the Board.
In addition to these suggested study guides, you should be familiar with statute and rule within North Dakota to successfully pass the respective examinations.

 

5. What is the cost to become a licensed North Dakota private investigator?

 

The cost to become a licensed North Dakota Private Investigator is as follows: $100.00 application & testing fee $52.00 criminal records search fee. (BCI & FBI searches) $130.00 license fee (This license is valid for 2 years. Licenses expire September 30th of each odd numbered year) You also must take into account that you are responsible for providing 2 passport size photos of the applicant to our office. Additionally, you are required to meet the bonding and/ or insurance requirements. (See surety requirements Title 93) Agency status for private investigators is an additional $250.00 fee along with the one time new application fee of $100.00. Please note; you must be an individual status license holder prior to gaining agency status. Additionally, each employee of the agency engaged in private investigations must be registered with the Board as a registered private investigator and is subject to the $62.00 registration fee.

 

6. What is the cost to become a licensed security provider?

 

The cost to become a licensed security provider in North Dakota is as follows: $100.00 application & testing fee. $52.00 criminal records search fee. (BCI & FBI searches). $130.00 license fee (This license is valid for 2 years. Licenses expire September 30th of each odd numbered year) You must also take into account that you are responsible for providing 2 passport size photos of the applicant to our office. Additionally, you are required to meet the bonding and/or insurance requirements. (See surety requirements Title 93) Agency status for security providers is an additional $250.00 along with the one time new application fee of $100.00. Please note; you must be a commissioned officer to meet the individual security provider license requirements. Agency status can be granted after passing the security provider exam. Note: Each security officer within the employ of a security agency is also required to gain registration with the Board. Each employee/applicant of the agency is subject to the $70.00 registration fee.

 

7. How long does the process take?

 

The licensing process takes approximately 30 business days if all the necessary applications, fees and documentation has been received. The key to this time line is following the directions on the applications very closely and adhering to all requests necessary to process the application.

 

8. Where and when can I take the exam?

 

The exam is administered in Bismarck and Fargo, North Dakota. Arrangements to take the exam can be made with the Executive Director, Francine Johnson. The exams are administered on an individual basis. Once the application process and requirements are met, the Executive Director will notify the applicant as to the time and location of the exam. The Director can be contacted by telephone, fax, e-mail or mail.

 

9. Will my concealed weapons permit allow me to carry a weapon while providing security services?

 

No. The concealed weapons permit does not allow you to carry a weapon while providing security services in the state of North Dakota. You must pass the weapons exam and meet the state’s weapons requirements before an armed weapon certification is issued.

 

10. Where can I gain fingerprint cards?

 

The NDPISB will provide you with the necessary fingerprint cards upon request. Contact the office and the cards will be forwarded to you at no charge. It is imperative that you utilize the cards supplied by the NDPISB for proper processing of your applications.




Montana

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MontanaYou can charge up to 15% as a Montana unclaimed money finder.

Plus, if you have a Power of Attorney that calls for it, the check for the claim will go to the Montana unclaimed money finder.

The following information is from the Administrative Rules of the State of Montana (section 42.38):

(4) Claims for abandoned property submitted by a finder must include:

(a) A properly completed claim form as prescribed by the department, bearing the notarized signature of the claimant; and

(b) An original, signed power of attorney authorizing the finder to prosecute a claim for abandoned property on behalf of a claimant. The power of attorney must contain:

(i) specific authorization to release private information concerning the owner’s interest in the property; and

(ii) specific instructions concerning payment.

(5) Only one check is issued by the state. The check will be issued in the name of the person signing the power of attorney and mailed to the finder, unless the power of attorney specifically states that the check is to be made payable to both the finder and the person signing the power of attorney.

If the check is made payable to the finder only, the power of attorney must specifically authorize “authority to receive the check in the name of the (fee finder’s name) “.

Also, from Montana’s rules:

(1) “Finder” means an individual, company or corporation that locates owners of abandoned property and assists them in retrieving it for a fee or commission.

(2) “Payee” means a person to whom or to whose order a bill, note, check, or money order is made payable.

(3) “Unconscionable fee” means the fee or compensation paid to a finder by the owner that exceeds 15% of the value of the property paid or delivered to the administrator.

Montana does not sell a list to finders. They do not have a search on their site as well.

Instead, they list everything on missingmoney.com , so you would need to go there to do your searches. This is not the easiest way of doing things. You’re basically entering names or partial names and hoping to get a hit that you can contact.

It is a lot easier to have a list of names from a state in front of you and then start your search that way.

Take a look at Indiana for example. They have the search engine listed on their site. You can enter a partial name with just two letters, “ma” for example, and see all the names that come up with the letters “ma” in them.

There are thousands of them. They also show the dollar amounts.

That is just an example of a state that gives the information online.

Even better is a state that sells a list of unclaimed money being held that shows the dollar amount.

You can see an example of that in Alaska. I’m not trying to discourage anyone from finding unclaimed money in Montana, I’m just pointing out that there are other states that make it easier for you.

detectiveJust because you live in Montana doesn’t mean you only have to search as a Montana unclaimed money finder.

You can look in any other state you want (as long as you follow their rules).

If you are interested in becoming an unclaimed money finder, please click here.