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Recover Your Washington Surplus Funds

High median home values (King County $700K+) offset the lower 5% fee cap. 3-year claim window. King and Pierce counties post public lists.

Attorney Requirement

Partial

License Requirement

None

Claim Deadline

2 years from sale date

Fee Cap

5% maximum

Direct Disbursement to Agent

No — paid to owner; agent collects per agreement

Recover Your Washington Surplus Funds How It Works
Attorney required for amounts over the threshold — RCW 61.12.200 (enacted 2023) caps finder fee at 5% of surplus. Non-judicial foreclosure surplus is agent-friendly; judicial foreclosure may need attorney — confirm per case.

State Guide

How Surplus Funds Work in Washington

  • When a property is sold at a Washington tax or foreclosure sale for more than what was owed, the excess amount is called "surplus funds."
  • Under Washington 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 Washington, some claim paths require a licensed attorney (e.g., court petitions); others can be filed directly by an authorized agent.
  • Washington law caps the agent fee at 5% of recovered funds — protecting you by law.
  • After your claim is verified, Washington 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 Washington 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

Washington Deadlines Are Hard and Final

In Washington, 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 Washington Surplus Funds