Surplus Funds Recovery

What's yours.
Recovered.

When your property sold at auction for more than you owed, the county kept the difference. That money belongs to you.

Check If You're Owed Money How It Works
No upfront fees
Licensed attorneys
Contingency only
All 50 states
Disclosure: You have the right to claim these funds yourself at no cost by contacting your county directly. Our service is entirely optional — we handle the process on your behalf for a contingency fee, only if we recover your funds.
$2B+
Unclaimed surplus in county accounts nationwide
90%
Of former owners never know the money exists
$0
Upfront cost — we earn only when you do
5 days
To disbursement after county releases funds
Process

Simple. Transparent.
No risk.

01
We verify your funds
We confirm the amount held by the county, check for competing liens, and assess your case before investing any time.
02
You sign our agreement
A simple contingency agreement — our fee is fully disclosed upfront. You pay nothing unless funds are recovered.
03
Licensed attorney files the claim
A licensed local attorney handles all filings and court follow-up on your behalf — fully compliant in every state.
04
You get paid
Once the county releases your funds, you receive a full written accounting and your check within 5 business days.
Why Us

Built on
transparency.

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Licensed attorney on every case
Every claim is filed by a licensed local attorney — not a recovery agent, not a paralegal.
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Full disclosure upfront
We tell every client they can file this claim themselves for less than $100. Honesty is our policy.
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Contingency only — zero risk
No recovery means no fee. Period. We only earn when you get paid.
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Legal and paralegal background
Real legal expertise — court processes, lien priorities, and estate claims handled correctly from day one.
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Deadline management
Surplus funds have strict claim windows. We track every deadline so you never permanently lose what's yours.
Coverage

Active in the
highest-volume states.

Licensed attorney partners where the largest surplus funds are concentrated.

Georgia
159 counties
Florida
67 counties
California
58 counties
New York
62 counties
Illinois
102 counties
Ohio
88 counties
Colorado
64 counties
Oregon
36 counties
Michigan
83 counties
+ More
Expanding
Results

Real funds.
Real people.

Anonymized examples of surplus funds recovered for former property owners.

Estate · DeKalb Co., GA
$246,335
Tax sale · 2025
Client received $196,268
Individual · Cobb Co., GA
$200,448
Tax sale · 2026
Client received $160,358
Individual · Clayton Co., GA
$147,774
Tax sale · 2023
Client received $118,219
Estate · Gwinnett Co., GA
$307,800
Tax sale · 2024
Client received $246,240

All cases anonymized. Past results do not guarantee future recovery.

Questions

Straightforward
answers.

Is this a scam?
We understand the skepticism. Call your county directly and ask if surplus funds are being held in your name — they will confirm the money is real. We handle the process of getting it to you.
Why didn't the county notify me?
Counties are required to hold the funds but are not always required to proactively notify former owners. Most people never know.
Can I file the claim myself?
Yes — and we'll tell you how. You can contact your county directly and file for less than $100 in most cases. Our service is optional.
How long does the process take?
Typically 3–6 months from signing your agreement to receiving your funds. Court processing times vary by county and state.
What is your fee?
Our contingency fee is fully disclosed in your written agreement before we start. You pay nothing upfront and nothing if we don't recover your funds.
Get Started

Free claim
verification.

We'll be in touch within 24 hours.

We research your property, verify the surplus amount, and check for competing claims — all before asking you to sign anything.

Phone
(206) 479-6499
Email
info@compassassetrecoveryusa.com
Web
compassassetrecoveryusa.com
Hours
Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm PT
Our Promise

No upfront fees. No signing over your rights. We always tell you that you can file independently. If we don't recover your money, you owe us nothing.