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Freestate Investigations helps attorneys and authorized judgment creditors evaluate potential assets in substantial collection matters. Available research depends on the selected search, subject, identifiers and applicable access requirements. A valid signed court judgment is required under our intake policy.
Asset-search options generally range from $499 to $1,600+. Your quote depends on the selected research, number of subjects and any additional identifier research required. A person and a separately identified business are separate subjects. Confirm scope and total cost before ordering.
What the Research May Cover
Not every search includes every category, institution or jurisdiction. The research you receive matches the product you select and the subjects and identifiers you provide.
Targeted bank or brokerage search. A targeted search focuses on bank accounts or brokerage and investment accounts for one subject. Statewide and nationwide versions depend on the product selected. This is the right fit when you already know the debtor’s general location and want to confirm where funds may be held.
Broader asset report. A broader report may examine additional categories such as real property, vehicles, business interests, aircraft, watercraft or other selected holdings. Coverage and geography still depend on the product. This is the right fit when you have limited information about the debtor and want a wider picture before choosing an enforcement step.
Your quote will state exactly which categories and jurisdictions are included. Confirm scope and total cost before ordering.
The office reviews the signed judgment, requester authority, purpose, selected scope and required subject identifiers before acceptance. Individual and business searches require different identifying information. A person and a separately identified business are separate subjects. A judgment is required under our intake policy. It does not by itself permit access to every financial record.
We confirm the selected research, the state or nationwide option, the number of subjects and any additional identifier research needed. You receive a written quote with the total cost. Work begins after acceptance, payment and receipt of all required information.
The selected research is run against the subjects and identifiers provided. Typical processing is approximately 30 business days. There is no expedited option. You receive an opening confirmation and results on completion. Routine interim status updates are not provided. The office may contact you if additional information is needed.
You receive a report by email covering the categories and jurisdictions in your selected scope. Findings depend on available information, reporting cycles, selected scope and lawful access. A search may return limited or no findings. That does not prove the subject has no assets. An identified asset may be encumbered, exempt or otherwise unavailable for collection. If little is found, waiting about six months before rerunning is generally recommended unless new information becomes available.
A person and a separately identified business are separate subjects and separate searches. Each requires different identifiers. Some missing identifiers can be researched for an additional fee, which is included in your quote.
Do not send Social Security numbers, dates of birth, account numbers or judgment documents through the general contact form. After we review your inquiry, the office will give you secure submission instructions.
Categories that may be included depending on selected product: bank accounts, brokerage and investment accounts, real property, vehicles, aircraft, watercraft.
Categories that may be included depending on selected product: business bank accounts, brokerage and investment accounts, corporate real property, business-owned vehicles and equipment, registered business assets.
Asset research for attorneys and authorized judgment creditors in substantial collection matters.
Freestate Investigations provides asset research to attorneys and judgment creditors who hold a valid signed court judgment. The judgment is required under our intake policy. It is not a substitute for lawful access, requester authority or case-specific requirements, which the office reviews before accepting any search.
Timing, Communication and Limits.
Typical processing is approximately 30 business days after acceptance, payment and receipt of all required information. There is no expedited option. You receive an opening confirmation and results on completion. Routine interim status updates are not provided. The office may contact you if more information is needed. Findings depend on available information, reporting cycles, selected scope and lawful access. A search may return limited or no findings. That does not prove the subject has no assets. An identified asset may be encumbered, exempt or otherwise unavailable for collection. Freestate provides investigative support, not a guarantee of recovery or legal enforcement advice.
Freestate Investigations reviews every request before acceptance and quotes the exact scope, categories and jurisdictions you will receive. You know what you are buying before you pay. We are strict at intake for good reason. Requiring a valid signed judgment, confirming requester authority and reviewing purpose protects the integrity of every search we run.
Every search is quoted by product, subject count and jurisdiction. No surprise categories, no surprise charges.
A valid, signed court judgment is required under our intake policy. The office also reviews the requester's authority and purpose before accepting any search.
A valid signed court judgment is required under our intake policy. The office also reviews requester authority, purpose and selected scope before acceptance. Individual subjects require full legal name, last known address, Social Security number and date of birth. Business subjects require legal business name, last known address and FEIN or Tax ID. Do not send these identifiers through the general contact form. We will give you secure submission instructions after reviewing your inquiry. Some missing identifiers can be researched for an additional fee.
A targeted search focuses on bank accounts or brokerage and investment accounts for one subject. A broader report may add categories such as real property, vehicles, business interests, aircraft or watercraft. Statewide and nationwide options depend on the product selected. Your quote states exactly which categories and jurisdictions are included.
Options generally range from $499 to $1,600+. The quote depends on the research selected, the number of subjects and whether additional identifier research is needed. A person and a separately identified business are separate subjects. You receive a written quote with the total cost before any work begins.
Approximately 30 business days after acceptance, payment and receipt of all required information. There is no expedited option. You receive an opening confirmation and results on completion. Routine interim updates are not provided.
A search may return limited or no findings. That does not prove the subject has no assets. Holdings may be limited, held under another name or entity, or not reportable at the time of search. An identified asset may also be encumbered, exempt or otherwise unavailable for collection. If little is found, waiting about six months before rerunning is generally recommended unless new information becomes available.
Findings depend on available information, reporting cycles, selected scope and lawful access. Reporting cycles vary by asset category and institution. Freestate provides investigative support, not a guarantee of recovery or legal enforcement advice.
If minimal or no assets are located, waiting at least six months before rerunning is generally recommended unless new information becomes available.
No. The signed judgment is our intake requirement. Lawful access to any record depends on the product selected, the data source, the jurisdiction and case-specific requirements. The office reviews each request before accepting it.
Your name, firm or business, email, phone, the judgment amount range, whether the subject is an individual or a business, the type of research you are interested in, and the state or states involved. Do not include Social Security numbers, dates of birth, account numbers or judgment documents in the initial inquiry.
Tell us about your judgment and the research you need. We review every inquiry before quoting, and the quote states the exact scope and total cost. A valid signed court judgment is required under our intake policy. Do not send Social Security numbers, dates of birth, account numbers or judgment documents with your initial inquiry.
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