This is a common inquiry. Unclaimed Funds Finder is licensed by the State of Georgia Department of Revenue as a Claimant Designated Representative (CDR). To obtain this license, the company undergoes a vetting process by the State of Georgia, and background checks are conducted on all employees.

Our Georgia Department of Revenue CDR license number is: 202400037.

Unclaimed Funds Finder company is also a member of the Better Business Bureau.

Unclaimed Funds Finder is also registered with the Georgia Secretary of State.

Service fees are regulated by the state that holds the unclaimed funds. Unclaimed Funds Finder operates on a contingency basis and is compensated only if funds are successfully recovered. In most cases, the state disbursing the funds pays a percentage of the claim directly to the company. For instance, in Georgia, claimants receive 70% of the funds recovered while the company receives 30% directly from the State of Georgia.

Yes, individuals may claim the funds without the assistance of Unclaimed Funds Finder. However legal or other fees may apply. If Unclaimed Funds Finder assists in claiming the funds, all such fees are covered by the percentage paid to the company.

We are registered State Fund Locators with the State of Georgia, Finder Registration Number 202400037, and we hold BBB accreditation. Our experienced team manages the entire process from preparing documents and notarization to working directly with the state, ensuring your claim is handled accurately, quickly, and securely

This varies from state to state. At the very minimum identification and a document verifying your social security number is required. For heirs, a death certificate, probate documents and a funeral bill may be required. If a document is unavailable Unclaimed Funds Finder will work with you to obtain the required documentation.

Once a claim is approved, if the funds are held by the state the check will be sent directly to you.

Once filed with the state, the process can take one to four months depending on the specific circumstances of the claim and the state’s backlog

This varies from state to state and is dependent on state law. In some states the law permits state government to use the money if not claimed within a certain period of time. In other states, the money accumulates interest for the state, however the state keeps the interest and it is not paid out if claimed.

Property holders often attempt to notify owners, but letters may go to old addresses or calls to outdated numbers. After a set time, usually two to three years, unclaimed funds must be turned over to the state. Our role as registered fund locators is to reconnect you with those funds.