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Recover Your West Virginia Surplus Funds

We identify and claim unclaimed surplus funds from West Virginia tax sales — at no upfront cost to you.

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 West Virginia Surplus Funds How It Works
Attorney required for amounts over the threshold — Attorney recommended; verify current requirements

State Guide

How Surplus Funds Work in West Virginia

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

West Virginia Deadlines Are Hard and Final

In West Virginia, 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 West Virginia Surplus Funds