Nationwide reference

Surplus Recovery State Guide

Surplus-funds and excess-proceeds procedures are not the same everywhere. They change with the state, the foreclosure or tax-sale type, the county, the court, the trustee, who is claiming, and whether probate, liens or competing claims are involved. Select a state to see what the process generally looks like, which documents are usually needed, where the money may be held, and links to the official government sources.

Many people can file directly with the court, county, trustee or state agency at no cost to them. This guide exists so you can see the actual requirements before deciding whether you want help.