SECTION .0500 – RECORDS

20 ncac 08 .0501             PUBLIC ACCESS TO RECORDS

(a)  Owner records that are capable of clear identification are listed at the following websites:

(1)           http://www.treasurer.state.nc.us; and

(2)           http://www.missingmoney.com

(b)  Because the statute excludes access to certain records at certain periods of time, any person desiring to be given access to the records must register and:

(1)           Provide his or her name and address;

(2)           Provide the names and address of all persons for whom a search is being requested;

(3)           Agree not to remove, deface or destroy any records;

(4)           Observe hours outlined by the State Treasurer, and act without disturbing the statutory duty of the State Treasurer to administer and protect the Escheat Fund and its records;

(5)           State whether he or she is in a business for which the file search is being requested; and

(6)           Proof of his identity may be requested.

(c)  If the registrant is requesting access to the records for the benefit of a business other than the owner, the registrant must agree to the following in writing that:

(1)           He or she has read G.S. 116B-78 and is fully aware of its meaning;

(2)           He or she is aware that the Private Protective Services Board has ruled that G.S. 74C‑3(a)(8)b is applicable to persons searching for owners of escheated property and a license is required by said board; and

(3)           He or she is or, is not, licensed by said board; and if licensed, he or she must furnish his or her license number.

(d)  All searches will be conducted by a member of the staff of the section.  Registrants shall be permitted to access all records permitted by the statutes at the time requested.

(e)  No person other than the staff of the Escheat Office shall enter the records area.  The registrant may be required to request records by name and he or she shall be allowed to view them only in a place designated by personnel of the Escheat Office.

(f)  The person in charge of the records may restrict the use of brief cases, files, etc., in the area in which the registrants view the escheat records.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 116B‑62(f); 116B‑80; 116B‑43;

Eff. February 1, 1982;

Amended Eff. April 1, 2001; November 1, 1988;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. December 6, 2016.