Does a professional finder have to be licensed or registered to operate in the State of Ohio?
A. Yes. Under Ohio law, persons engaged in activity for the purpose of locating, delivering, recovering or assisting in the recovery of unclaimed funds, on behalf of another person, in exchange for a fee, compensation, commission or other remuneration, must hold a valid Certificate of Registration from the Director of Commerce. It is illegal for finders to operate without the required Certificate of Registration. Click the link provided for a list of the finders currently registered in Ohio. You also can find out if a finder is registered by calling the Division toll free at 877-644-6823.
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