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Recover Your Arizona Surplus Funds

Maricopa (Phoenix) is one of the highest-volume agent-friendly counties nationally. 30-day cooling-off period applies from sale date. Maricopa and Pima both have public lists.

Attorney Requirement

Not Required

License Requirement

None

Claim Deadline

1 year from sale date

Fee Cap

No statutory cap

Direct Disbursement to Agent

No — paid to owner; agent collects per agreement

Recover Your Arizona Surplus Funds How It Works

No attorney required — agents can file directly — ARS 33-812: no attorney required. Fee agreement void if signed within 30 days of trustee sale. $2,500 is the statutory threshold above which a fee is "presumed unreasonable" — courts can still approve higher amounts. Agreement must be notarized.

State Guide

How Surplus Funds Work in Arizona

When a property is sold at a Arizona tax or foreclosure sale for more than what was owed, the excess amount is called "surplus funds."
Under Arizona law, those surplus funds legally belong to the former property owner — not the county.
Counties hold these funds for a limited time: you have 1 year from sale date to file a claim.
Arizona is an agent-friendly state — a licensed surplus recovery agent can file your claim without requiring an attorney.
There is no statutory cap on agent fees in Arizona; we charge a reasonable contingency fee with no upfront cost.
After your claim is verified, Arizona counties typically process disbursements within several months.
We handle all paperwork, follow-up, and county communications at no upfront cost — you only pay if we recover funds.

No Upfront Cost

Ready to claim your Arizona funds?

We work on a contingency basis — you only pay if we recover money for you. Get a free, no-obligation review today.

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No upfront cost Contingency only We handle all paperwork

Arizona Deadlines Are Hard and Final

In Arizona, unclaimed surplus funds are forfeited to the county after 1 year from sale date. There are no extensions — the sooner you contact us, the better your chances of a full recovery.

Recover Your Arizona Surplus Funds