We find your unclaimed cash.

A fair question. This industry attracts bad actors, and skepticism is healthy. Here is how to verify us: we never ask for money upfront, we never ask for your bank login or Social Security number to check a claim, our fee is a disclosed percentage paid only out of funds actually recovered for you, and you are always free to claim the funds yourself directly from the holding agency at no cost. You can independently confirm any surplus we identify by contacting the county named in our letter before signing anything.

Counties are generally required to hold surplus funds, but their duty to find you is limited. Often it is just a mailed notice to the address of the property that was sold, which is exactly the address you no longer live at. Lists of unclaimed surpluses sit in county records that most people never think to search. That gap is the reason we exist.

Nothing upfront, ever. We work on contingency: if we recover funds for you, our fee is a percentage of the amount recovered, typically 10 to 20%, stated plainly in your agreement before you sign. If we recover nothing, you owe nothing.

Heirs are welcome. A large share of unclaimed surpluses belong to people who have passed away. If a parent, grandparent, or other relative lost a property to a tax sale or foreclosure, you may be entitled to claim the surplus as an heir. The paperwork is heavier (death certificate, proof of relationship, sometimes probate documents), and it is a process we and our attorney partners handle regularly. It is also personal for us: CashClaim started when we recovered funds on behalf of our own father.

When a property is sold at a tax sale or foreclosure auction for more than what was owed, the extra money, the surplus, legally belongs to the former owner, not the government. The county holds it. If it goes unclaimed for long enough, it may escheat (transfer) to the state, where recovering it can become harder.

Yes. Always, and for free. Every county has a process for former owners to claim surplus funds directly, and we tell you this on every page. People hire us because the process involves identifying the right agency, correct forms, notarization, deadlines, and sometimes court filings, and because we only get paid if it works. But doing it yourself is a real option, and we would rather say so plainly than pretend otherwise.

It varies by county and case type. Straightforward claims may pay out in a few months; cases involving heirs, competing claims, or court approval can take longer. We give you a realistic estimate for your specific county once your claim is verified, and we keep you updated at every stage.

Typically: government-issued photo ID, proof you owned or lived at the property (a deed, old tax bill, or utility bill), and a signed agreement with us. Heir cases also need a death certificate and proof of relationship. We walk you through exactly what your county requires. You never have to figure out forms alone.

Then it costs you nothing and we tell you so. We verify every inquiry against official county records. If no recoverable funds are found, or the amount does not justify the process, we say that plainly rather than string you along.

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