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The Surplus Laws Blog
Evergreen deep-dives on tax-sale surplus funds, redemption periods, claim strategy, and state-by-state playbooks — crafted for claimants, attorneys, and recovery pros.
How to Recover Surplus Funds in North Carolina: A Complete Guide
Learn how to navigate tax-sale surplus funds in North Carolina under N.C.G.S. § 105-374, including eligibility, filing procedures with the Clerk of Superior Court, key deadlines, and assignment rules.
- Jul 26, 2026·6 min
How to Recover Surplus Funds in North Dakota: A Complete Guide
Learn how to navigate North Dakota's tax foreclosure surplus fund process under N.D.C.C. § 57-28-20. Discover who can claim excess proceeds, deadlines, and step-by-step instructions for filing a claim with the county auditor.
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How to Recover Surplus Funds in Nebraska: A Complete Guide
Learn how to claim tax-sale surplus funds in Nebraska under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 77-1838. Discover eligibility criteria, county treasurer filing steps, deadlines, and claim assignment rules.
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How to Recover Surplus Funds in New Hampshire: A Complete Guide
Learn how to claim tax-sale surplus funds in New Hampshire under RSA § 80:88. Understand key deadlines, redemption rules, and the step-by-step filing process with local tax collectors.
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How to Recover Surplus Funds in New Jersey: A Complete Guide
Learn how to claim tax-sale surplus funds in New Jersey. Discover key deadlines under N.J.S.A. § 54:5-87, Superior Court filing procedures, county insights for Essex and Hudson, and rules for assignment of claims.
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How to Recover Surplus Funds in New Mexico: A Complete Guide
Learn how to claim tax-sale surplus funds in New Mexico under NMSA § 7-38-71. Discover key rules, deadlines, heir rights, and filing processes with county treasurers.
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How to Recover Surplus Funds in Nevada: A Complete Guide
Learn how to recover tax-sale surplus funds in Nevada under NRS § 361.610. Discover key deadlines, claim requirements, Clark County specifics, and how former owners, heirs, and lienholders can successfully reclaim excess proceeds.
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How to Recover Surplus Funds in New York: A Complete Guide
Learn how to navigate New York's tax foreclosure laws under RPTL § 1196 to recover surplus funds, understand critical deadlines, and claim excess proceeds step by step.
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How to Recover Surplus Funds in Ohio: A Complete Guide
Learn how to navigate Ohio tax foreclosure surplus funds under ORC § 5721.20, key claim deadlines, filing steps, and rules for Cuyahoga, Franklin, and Hamilton counties.
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How to Recover Surplus Funds in Oklahoma: A Complete Guide
Learn how to claim tax resale surplus funds in Oklahoma under 68 O.S. § 3131. Understand rights for former owners, lienholders, and heirs, key deadlines, and step-by-step procedures.
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How to Recover Surplus Funds in Oregon: A Complete Guide
Learn how to claim tax-sale surplus funds in Oregon under ORS § 275.275. Discover key deadlines, claim requirements, and step-by-step filing procedures.
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How to Recover Surplus Funds in Pennsylvania: A Complete Guide
Learn how to recover tax sale surplus funds in Pennsylvania under 72 P.S. § 5860.205. Discover who can file, key deadlines, court procedures, and assignment rules in this comprehensive guide.
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How to Recover Surplus Funds in Rhode Island: A Complete Guide
Learn how former property owners and lienholders can recover tax-sale surplus funds in Rhode Island under R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-9-37, including key deadlines, filing steps, and assignment rules.
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How to Recover Surplus Funds in South Carolina: A Complete Guide
Learn how to recover tax-sale surplus funds in South Carolina under S.C. Code § 12-51-130. Discover key deadlines, claim requirements, and step-by-step procedures for former property owners and lienholders.
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How to Recover Surplus Funds in Alaska: A Complete Guide
Learn how to navigate tax foreclosure surplus funds in Alaska under AS § 29.45.480, including local borough rules, redemption periods, and claim procedures.
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How to Recover Surplus Funds in Alabama: A Complete Guide
Learn how to claim tax-sale surplus funds in Alabama under Ala. Code § 40-10-28. Discover key deadlines, eligibility rules, and step-by-step instructions for recovering your excess proceeds.
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How to Recover Surplus Funds in Arkansas: A Complete Guide
Learn how to claim excess proceeds after an Arkansas tax sale under Ark. Code § 26-37-205. Discover key deadlines, where to file, and statutory rules regarding claim assignments.
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How to Recover Surplus Funds in Arizona: A Complete Guide
Learn how to recover tax-sale surplus funds in Arizona under A.R.S. § 42-18303. Discover eligibility criteria, county treasurer filing steps, deadlines, and rules regarding claim assignments.
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How to Recover Surplus Funds in California: A Complete Guide
Discover how to recover excess proceeds from California tax deed sales under Revenue and Taxation Code § 4675. Learn about key deadlines, priority rules, and the step-by-step claim process.
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How to Recover Surplus Funds in Colorado: A Complete Guide
Learn how to claim tax-sale surplus funds in Colorado under C.R.S. § 39-11-151. Discover deadlines, claim procedures for former owners and lienholders, and county-specific rules.
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How to Recover Surplus Funds in Connecticut: A Complete Guide
Learn how to claim tax-sale surplus funds in Connecticut under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 12-157. Discover key deadlines, municipal rules, and step-by-step claim instructions.
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How to Recover Surplus Funds in Delaware: A Complete Guide
Learn how to recover tax-sale surplus funds in Delaware under Del. Code tit. 9, § 8779. Discover key deadlines, filing procedures, and county-specific rules.
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How to Recover Surplus Funds in Florida: A Complete Guide
Discover how to navigate Florida's tax deed sale surplus recovery process under Fla. Stat. § 197.582, key deadlines, eligibility requirements, and expert tips for maximizing your recovery.
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How to Recover Surplus Funds in Georgia: A Complete Guide
Learn how to navigate Georgia tax sale surplus fund recovery under O.C.G.A. § 48-4-5. This comprehensive guide covers former owner rights, priority rules, county filing procedures, key deadlines, and claim assignments.
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