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The Former Homeowner's Guide To Surplus Funds
After a tax sale or foreclosure, many former homeowners never learn that surplus funds exist in their name — money left over after the auction that legally belongs to them. This guide gives you a clear, actionable path to finding and recovering those funds before the claim window closes.
What's Inside This Guide
- How to confirm whether a surplus exists from the sale of your former property, including the county offices and databases to check first
- A county-by-county look at where surplus fund records are maintained — treasurer, clerk of court, or tax collector — so you know exactly where to search
- What forms and filings are needed to assert your claim, with a breakdown of required affidavits, motions, and supporting evidence
- Critical deadlines you cannot afford to miss: how long funds are held, when they escheat to the state, and how to toll or extend a deadline
- The documentation former homeowners must assemble, from proof of identity and former ownership to evidence of address and tax records
- When and how to work with a professional recovery service versus pursuing the claim on your own, including red flags to watch for
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This guide is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every surplus fund situation is unique. Consult a qualified attorney for advice about your specific circumstances. National Excess Proceeds Exchange is not a law firm.