If your property was sold at a tax deed auction, the surplus funds belong to you—not the government. We help you recover them securely.
When a property is sold for more than the taxes owed, the difference is called "Surplus Funds." By law, this money belongs to the former owner—but the county won't chase you down to pay it.
Properties often sell for significantly more than the opening bid. That extra money sits in a county account waiting for a claim.
You typically have 120 days to file a proper claim. After that, the funds can be seized by other lienholders or the state.
We navigate the bureaucratic maze, file the legal motions, and ensure the check is cut to you. No cost unless we succeed.
We handle the heavy lifting. You just provide the authorization.
We research county records to confirm surplus funds exist and verify your entitlement to them.
We prepare the legal claim forms and affidavits. We send a notary to you or use online notarization.
We file the claim with the Clerk of Court and handle any objections from other parties.
The county approves the claim and issues the funds. You receive your check immediately.
There are "claim chasers" and then there are professionals. We operate as a licensed business with strict adherence to Florida Statutes.
We pay for the notary, filing fees, and research. You pay nothing out of pocket.
Our fee is contingent. If we don't recover funds, you owe us $0.
Standard 12% contingency fee. 5-day cancellation right. Everything in writing.
Yes. Surplus funds are governed by Florida Statute 197.542. When a property sells for more than the tax debt, the county Clerk holds the difference for the previous owner. We are a registered business helping you navigate the legal process to claim it.
You can, but the process is complex. Deadlines are strict, paperwork must be precise, and other lienholders often try to claim the money. We handle the legal hurdles, objections, and filing requirements to ensure the claim isn't rejected.
It costs you $0 upfront. We charge a standard 12% contingency fee only from the funds we recover. If we are unsuccessful for any reason, you owe us nothing. We cover all filing and notary costs.
Typically 60 to 120 days, depending on the county's backlog and whether there are competing claims. We monitor the status weekly and push for the fastest possible resolution.
Don't let your money go to the state. Contact us for a free, no-obligation surplus audit.
GulfSpan Asset Retrieval LLC | St. Petersburg, FL
We operate under a contingency agreement. You have a 5-day right to cancel any agreement signed with us.
We are not attorneys and cannot provide legal advice; we are asset recovery specialists.