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Recover Your New York Surplus Funds

High volume but complex requirements. NYC (5 boroughs) process differs significantly from upstate

Attorney Requirement

Partial

License Requirement

None

Claim Deadline

2 years from sale date

Fee Cap

No statutory cap

Direct Disbursement to Agent

No — paid to owner; agent collects per agreement

Recover Your New York Surplus Funds How It Works
Attorney required for amounts over the threshold — Complex cases or large surplus amounts may require attorney; verify per county

State Guide

How Surplus Funds Work in New York

  • When a property is sold at a New York tax or foreclosure sale for more than what was owed, the excess amount is called "surplus funds."
  • Under New York law, those surplus funds legally belong to the former property owner — not the county.
  • Counties hold these funds for a limited time: you have 2 years from sale date to file a claim.
  • In New York, some claim paths require a licensed attorney (e.g., court petitions); others can be filed directly by an authorized agent.
  • There is no statutory cap on agent fees in New York; we charge a reasonable contingency fee with no upfront cost.
  • After your claim is verified, New York 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 New York 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

New York Deadlines Are Hard and Final

In New York, unclaimed surplus funds are forfeited to the county after 2 years from sale date. There are no extensions — the sooner you contact us, the better your chances of a full recovery.

Recover Your New York Surplus Funds