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Recover Your Pennsylvania Surplus Funds

Upset sale and judicial sale surplus both generate leads; complex county-by-county variation

Attorney Requirement

Partial

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 Pennsylvania Surplus Funds How It Works

State Guide

How Surplus Funds Work in Pennsylvania

When a property is sold at a Pennsylvania tax or foreclosure sale for more than what was owed, the excess amount is called "surplus funds."
Under Pennsylvania 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.
In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania; we charge a reasonable contingency fee with no upfront cost.
After your claim is verified, Pennsylvania 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

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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

Pennsylvania Deadlines Are Hard and Final

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania Surplus Funds