Pricing and Costs of Asset Records Search

Choose an affordable business asset search service for your business

There are a number of reasons to conduct and asset records search. These reasons include searching for missing or unclaimed assets for individuals, as well as assets that belong under the name of a business or corporation. To find hidden assets without the assistance of an asset records search would be difficult.

Any business who wants to search assets should take advantage of search tools online, as well as firms that specialize in searching for lost assets. The pricing and costs of asset records searches will depend on the search method you use. Some of the most common search types are:

1. Online asset searches that charge fees for additional information on the results.

2. Asset search tools affiliated with the government.

3. An asset search firm that can go through records for you to find unclaimed assets.

 

Find business assets through a professional search firm

Many individuals and businesses do not have the time or resources to dig through thousands of unclaimed assets to find one that belongs to them. This is where a search firm will come in handy. While these services may cost more than search tools you can find on your own, a search firm can find assets fast if the are available. Professional search firms cost $75 to $200; the price goes up with the amount of information you need. A minimum cost of $75 can get you overviews of records.
Try: Bearak Reports is a firm that offers many asset search options, including personal property, real estate and corporate affiliations. The United States Treasury Department offers a lot of useful information on searching for assets and how to claim them if you think they're yours.

Search for unclaimed business assets through search websites

There are many searchable databases for unclaimed assets on the Internet and most of them can get you the information you need, or at least lead to you it. This will cost a small fee of around $35 to $40, which will provide you with a report that includes as much information as can be collected on the matter.
Try: Asset Trackers can search for a variety of assets that may belong to a company or individual, including vehicles, cash or even money located outside the country. KnowX is another search service that can track down assets records.

Use government asset search databases

To get the best information for little to no money upfront, use a government affiliated websites for quick and easy asset records searches. Searches from these sites are free, or can cost up to $250 for an additional monitoring program that gives you periodic data on your company's listed assets.
Try: The National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA) can provide searches and other monitoring services for any business that wants to pay a yearly fee. And for an easier search, try a NAUPA-sponsored site like MissingMoney.com. This page contains links to state government websites where you can search databases for unclaimed assets.

 

• If a person or company approaches you about a search for business assets, proceed with caution. This could be a scam you will want to avoid.

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