The county may be holding money from the sale of your former property.
When a property is sold at a tax sale for more than the taxes owed, the surplus belongs to the former owner by law. It sits in a government account until a claim is filed. We locate the rightful owners and process the claim.
Check whether funds are being held for youOur services: two ways surplus funds are recovered
Every state routes surplus money differently. Some pay claims through a government office directly; others require a court filing. We work both tracks and clarify the realistic timeline before you sign.
Claims filed directly with the holding office
In many states, surplus funds are claimed straight from the county treasurer, tax collector, or state land office — no courtroom involved. We prepare the office's own claim forms and certified property records.
- Fastest path — decisions often made within 30 days of review
- No court appearance required
- All documentation prepared at our expense
Claims that must go through a court
Some states hold surplus funds in a court registry released only by judge's order. We assemble the complete file and work with licensed attorneys in that state where law requires it.
- Handled with licensed local counsel
- Transparent, written timeline estimates provided up-front
- No recovery, no fee structure applies
How it works
Four steps, in this order, every time. You never pay anything out of pocket at any point.
We verify the record
We locate the surplus in the county's own ledger, confirm the amount and deadline, and confirm you are the rightful claimant.
You see the evidence
We show you the government record — parcel number, sale record, and amount held. You can independently confirm every piece with the county yourself.
We prepare and file the claim
Claim forms, certified deed copies, notarization, and filing prepared at our expense. You sign a written percentage agreement first.
The government pays the claim
Funds are disbursed by the county or state directly. Our fee comes out of the recovered amount only after the claim is paid.
What we will never ask you for
- Money up front — no processing fees, no filing fees, no “deposits.” Ever.
- Your bank login, online passwords, or verification codes.
- Your full Social Security number over the phone on a first call.
- A signature before you have seen the government record with your own eyes.
- Secrecy. Talk to your family, your attorney, or the county itself before signing.
If anyone contacts you claiming to be us and breaks any rule on this list, hang up and report it.
One fee, in writing, capped by law
We work on contingency: a fixed percentage of the amount actually recovered, stated in a written agreement you sign before we file. Where statutory caps exist, our fee is strictly at or below it. If we recover nothing, you pay nothing.
Fair questions
You should be skeptical of a letter or call about money you didn't know existed. These are the questions we'd ask, answered plainly.
Is this a scam?
The healthy assumption is “maybe” — until verified. Surplus funds are real and provided for by statute in most states. Ask us for the parcel number and the office holding the funds, then call that office yourself using a number you find independently. A legitimate claim survives verification.
Why do I need you at all?
In many cases you don't — you can file yourself, and the county's form is free. What we provide is finding money you didn't know existed, preparing a complete claim correctly, meeting deadlines, and absorbing up-front legal costs. You are always free to file on your own.
How did you get my information?
From public records: county sale results, property deeds, and court records. We do not buy leaked data and do not access non-public records.
What if the deadline is close?
Claim windows are set by state law; once expired, money may transfer permanently to government coffers. If your window is short, we disclose it in writing and prioritize filing.
What happens after the claim is filed?
The government office reviews and pays approved claims directly to you. Timelines vary by state — some decide within 30 days, others take months by statute.
Speak with us
A phone call costs nothing and commits you to nothing. Have your questions ready — we'll have the records ready.