There is no limit to the amount you can charge as a New Mexico Unclaimed Money Finder. However, like I always say, you don't have to go crazy charging a high commission, just something that is fair and reasonable. In fact, New Mexico has a provision in their laws saying that an agreement to locate money is not enforceable if the amount being charged is "unconscionable". Just ask yourself, "would I be willing to pay this fee if someone told me I had money waiting for me?" The laws … [Read more...]

You can charge up to 15% as a South Carolina unclaimed money finder. However, they do not make it easy to search for South Carolina unclaimed money. If you live in South Carolina and want to search as a finder, it is probably better to search for money in another state. Please see the below information from the State Treasurer to see what I am referring to: "S.C. Code of Laws §27-18-360 et. seq of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act provides restrictions on agreements to assist in the … [Read more...]

You can charge up to 25% as a South Dakota unclaimed money finder! 43-41B-36.   Agreements to locate reported property. All agreements to pay compensation to recover or assist in the recovery of property reported under § 43-41B-18, made within twelve months prior to the reporting and remitting of abandoned property accounts and within twenty-four months after the date payment or delivery is made under § 43-41B-20, are unenforceable. No agreement entered into after twenty-four months of … [Read more...]

You can charge up to 35% as a New Jersey unclaimed money finder. That is if the money has been located and you have an agreement before it has been turned over to the States unclaimed money division (good luck with that one). If it has been held for twenty-four months or more, than you can charge up to 20%. You cannot charge any fee if the money has not been held for at least twenty-four months, but you can charge 35% if you can get if before it it is turned over to the state. Does … [Read more...]

Want to become a Rhode Island unclaimed money finder? Well, you can become an unclaimed money finder if you live in Rhode Island, but your best bet is to look for money in other states. I work with my wife Jeannie. Here is how her conversation went with the Rhode Island unclaimed property division. Jeannie - "Hi my name is Jeannie and I'm interested in becoming a Rhode Island unclaimed money finder. What kind of documents can you send me?" Unclaimed Property - "We don't deal with … [Read more...]

Pennsylvania unclaimed money finders are able to charge up to 15% for finding unclaimed money in Pennsylvania. The state requires a background check of all unclaimed money finders with the States Treasury Department. This is great because once you pass the registration process you will be assigned a certificate from the State that you will be able to present to potential clients. You can read more about the registration process here. The state sells a list of people that are owed … [Read more...]

You can charge as much as you want as an Oregon Unclaimed Money Finder. However, like I always say, that doesn't mean you need to go crazy with your fee. As long as it is something that is fair for both you and the person(s) owed money, you'll do well. Oregon charges $150 for their list. Just look at it as the cost of doing business. In most cases, you can also deduct it as a business expense. Besides, even if you are only charging 10%, all you need to do is recover $1500 and you … [Read more...]

There are two different categories regarding a North Carolina unclaimed money finder: Anyone that requests information about unclaimed money and then tries to find the owner of that money and charges a fee is a Finder. Anyone that makes an inquiry about unclaimed money being held on behalf of and/or by request of the owner of the money is a Locator. So, basically a Finder does not know the owner of the unclaimed money. He or she gets an unclaimed money list, finds an amount on it to go … [Read more...]

The good news is you can charge 10% as a Nevada unclaimed money finder. The bad news if you need to be a private investigator in Nevada. All it takes is time and either employment or education if you want to become a private investigator in Nevada. Click Here for more information on becoming a licensed private investigator in Nevada. There are a couple of ways you can work as an unclaimed money finder in Nevada without being a private investigator: 1. You can partner with an existing … [Read more...]

You must be a Private Investigator to be a North Dakota unclaimed money finder. That doesn't mean you can't look for unclaimed money in other states if you live in North Dakota. However, it does not take much to become a Private Investigator in North Dakota.  Either click here to go to the State of North Dakota Private Investigation Security Board, or, click here to view some frequently asked questions regarding becoming a Private Investigator in North Dakota. Magnum PI was a private … [Read more...]