In order to file claims as a Claimant’s Representative, receive distributions of fees and costs resulting from approved claims, or to purchase unclaimed property accounts from account owners, Florida-Licensed private investigators, Florida-licensed certified public accountants and Florida-licensed attorneys must register with the Department and maintain the applicable professional Florida license. To register:

1. (1) A Florida-licensed private investigator must complete and submit Form DFS-A4-2010, Application for Registration as an Unclaimed Property Claimant Representative – Florida Private Investigator, effective 10-13-10, www.fltreasurehunt.gov and must provide the information and documentation specified in the form.
2. (2) A Florida-licensed certified public accountant must complete and submit Form DFS-A4-2009, Application for Registration as an Unclaimed Property Claimant Representative – Florida Certified Public Accountant, effective 10-13-10, www.fltreasurehunt.gov and must provide the information and documentation specified in the form.
3. (3) A Florida-licensed attorney must complete and submit Form DFS-A4-2008, Application for Registration as an Unclaimed Property Claimant Representative – Florida Attorney, effective 10-13-10, www.fltreasurehunt.gov and must complete and submit the documents specified in the form.
4. (4) The forms referred to herein are hereby incorporated by reference and available from the Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Unclaimed Property, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0358, www.fltreasurehunt.gov.

Rulemaking Authority 717.138 FS. Law Implemented 92.525, 717.124, 717.135, 717.1400 FS. History-New 1-3-05, Amended 10-13-10, 6-17-15, Formerly 69I-20.001, Amended 10-20-22.