Serving all 159 Georgia counties
Money left over from your foreclosure or tax sale may still be yours.
When a Georgia property sells at a foreclosure or tax sale for more than what was owed, the extra money — the excess funds — is held by the county until the rightful owner claims it. We find it, file it, and recover it for you.
No upfront fees — we only get paid when you do
Court-filed claims handled start to finish
Georgia only — deep knowledge of GA excess funds law
$4.2M+
Recovered for Georgia families
159
Georgia counties covered
6–9 mo
Typical court timeline
$0
Upfront cost to you
Free eligibility check
Find out in two minutes if a Georgia county is holding money for you
Answer a few questions about the property and we'll review the county sheriff's and tax commissioner's records for unclaimed excess funds — free, confidential, and with no obligation.
- We search Georgia county excess funds lists and foreclosure filings
- A recovery specialist reviews your case within one business day
- If there’s money to claim, we handle every court filing for you
- You pay nothing unless we recover your funds
How it works
From unclaimed money to your mailbox, in four steps
Georgia's excess funds claim process runs through the tax commissioner or superior court in each county and typically takes three to six months. We manage every step so you don't have to navigate it alone.
We locate your funds
Tell us about the property. We search Georgia county excess funds lists, sheriff’s sale records, and tax commissioner filings to confirm whether excess money exists and exactly how much is being held.
We prepare your claim
Our team gathers deeds, payoff statements, heir documentation, and lien records, then prepares a complete excess funds claim under O.C.G.A. § 48-4-5 — the paperwork most claims get rejected over.
We file with the county
Your claim is filed with the tax commissioner or superior court in the Georgia county where the property sold. We respond to any objections from other claimants or lienholders on your behalf.
You receive your money
Once the claim is approved, the county releases your funds. Only then is our contingency fee deducted — if we don’t recover, you owe us nothing.
Unclaimed excess funds can eventually escheat to the state. Deadlines matter — the sooner a claim is filed, the stronger it is.
What are excess funds?
The money most former homeowners never know they're owed
Every year, millions of dollars from Georgia foreclosure and tax sales go unclaimed — sitting with county tax commissioners because former owners were never told the money exists, or assumed the sale took everything.
Foreclosure auctions
When a foreclosed Georgia home sells at public auction for more than the judgment owed, the difference is excess funds — and under O.C.G.A. § 48-4-5 it belongs to the former owner, not the bank.
Tax foreclosures
When a Georgia county forecloses on unpaid property taxes and the property sells for more than the debt, the former owner or heirs can claim the remaining equity held by the tax commissioner.
Heirs and estates
Excess funds don’t disappear when an owner passes away. Spouses, children, and estate representatives can claim what’s owed with the right documentation.
Statewide coverage
Every county, every courthouse in Georgia
Excess funds claims are filed in the county where the property was sold. We work in all 159 Georgia counties — from Atlanta to Savannah to Valdosta — and know each county tax commissioner's office by name.
Metro Atlanta
Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Cobb, Clayton & the metro area
Coastal Georgia
Chatham, Glynn, Liberty & the coast
North Georgia
Cherokee, Forsyth, Hall & the mountains
All 159 Counties
Every county courthouse in the State of Georgia
Why GASurplusFunds
Recovery done the right way, for Georgia families
You've already been through a foreclosure or tax sale. The claim process shouldn't be another ordeal — or another risk.
Pure contingency — zero upfront cost
Our fee is a percentage of what we recover, collected only after the court releases your money. If we recover nothing, you pay nothing. Ever.
Georgia excess funds law, mastered
Excess funds claims in Georgia run through the county tax commissioner or superior court under O.C.G.A. § 48-4-5, with strict proof and notice rules. We file these claims every week — it’s all we do.
Complete, rejection-proof filings
Most self-filed claims stall over missing documents or improper notice to lienholders. Our packages are built to clear court review the first time.
We protect you from predatory offers
Some firms buy claims for pennies on the dollar. We work for a fair contingency so you keep the maximum share of your own money.
You get updates, not silence
A dedicated case manager, a real person, updates you at every milestone — verification, hearing, order signed, check issued.
Heirs and estates welcome
Claiming on behalf of a parent or spouse who passed? We handle the extra probate and kinship documentation these cases require.
Client Stories
Georgians who got their money back
Real recoveries for homeowners and heirs across Georgia.
“I had no idea money was sitting with the county after my mother’s house sold. GASurplusFunds found it, handled every piece of paperwork, and the check arrived without me ever stepping into a courthouse.”
Dorothy M.
Heir claim, Fulton County
$38,400 recovered
“After the foreclosure I thought everything was gone. They explained the excess funds process in plain English, kept me updated at every step, and never asked for a dollar upfront.”
James R.
Foreclosure surplus, Gwinnett County
$52,150 recovered
“Two other companies offered to buy my claim for a fraction of its value. This team filed it properly with the tax commissioner and I kept far more of my own money. Worth every bit of the wait.”
Angela T.
Tax sale surplus, Chatham County
$27,900 recovered
Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results vary by case. Names abbreviated for privacy.
Common questions
Everything people ask before they claim
Straight answers about the money, the process, and what it costs. Still unsure? Start a free check — it takes two minutes.
If your Georgia property was sold at a foreclosure auction or through a tax sale for more than the total debt owed, the difference is excess funds held by the county tax commissioner. Most people are never notified. Our free eligibility check searches the county records for your property and tells you definitively whether funds exist.
The county won't call you about your money. We will.
Every month excess funds sit unclaimed, they move closer to escheating to the state. A two-minute check costs nothing and could recover thousands that are legally yours.