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Surplus Funds

Every year, California counties hold tax sales that generate millions in surplus funds. Search our database to see if you're owed money from a property tax sale.

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Four Steps to Your Surplus Funds

Our streamlined surplus recovery process makes claiming your money simple, transparent, and risk-free.

Search

Enter your name, property address, or APN to search our surplus funds database covering 58 California counties.

Match

We cross-reference county records, sale data, and ownership history to verify your eligibility for surplus funds.

Claim

Our team prepares and files all required surplus claim petitions with the county treasurer's office on your behalf.

Collect

Once approved, surplus funds are disbursed directly to you. Average surplus recovery timeline is 30–90 days.

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Start Your Surplus Recovery Today

Submit your details and our surplus fund specialists will run a comprehensive search across California county records to find any surplus funds you may be owed.

  • Free surplus eligibility search
  • No upfront cost for claim assistance
  • Average surplus recovery: $4,872
  • 94% success rate on filed claims
  • Licensed surplus recovery specialists
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We'll review our database and contact you within 24 hours with your surplus fund results.

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Surplus Recovery Plans

Flexible options whether you want full-service recovery or prefer to handle the claim yourself.

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Search the surplus database at no cost. See if you have unclaimed funds waiting.
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  • Search by name, address, or APN
  • View estimated surplus amounts
  • Surplus eligibility check
  • Email surplus report
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DIY Guide
Step-by-step surplus recovery guide with all templates, forms, and filing instructions.
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  • County-specific filing guide
  • Deadline & status tracker
  • Email support
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about surplus funds and the recovery process.

Surplus funds (also called "excess proceeds" or "overage") are the money left over after a property is sold at a county tax sale for more than the amount of delinquent taxes, penalties, and fees owed. Under California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 4675, these surplus funds belong to the former property owner or their legal successor. Counties are required to hold these funds, but they often go unclaimed because property owners don't know the money exists or how to recover it.
No, you do not need an attorney to file a surplus claim. California law allows any eligible claimant to file directly with the county. However, the process involves legal petitions, strict deadlines, and specific documentation requirements. Our Claim Assistance service handles all of this for you—we prepare the petition, gather supporting documents, and file with the county treasurer's office. If you prefer to do it yourself, our DIY Guide provides step-by-step instructions and all the forms you need.
The typical surplus recovery timeline is 30 to 90 days from the date of filing. This depends on the county's processing speed and whether any competing claims are filed. Some counties process claims faster than others—Riverside County, for example, typically processes within 45–60 days. We'll keep you updated at every stage so you always know the status of your surplus claim.
Our public search shows a sample of recently identified surplus funds. The full database contains thousands of records across 58 California counties. If you don't see your property, submit your information through our contact form and our team will run a comprehensive search using county recorder data, tax assessor records, and sale history. There is no charge for this expanded search—if we find surplus funds tied to your property, we'll contact you with the details and your recovery options.