There may be money connected to a Connecticut tax sale.
Learn what excess proceeds are, why you may have been contacted, and how to verify the public record before moving forward.
What are excess proceeds?
After a municipal tax sale
When a property is sold at a municipal tax sale, the sale price may be more than the taxes, interest, fees, and costs owed.
Remaining funds may be deposited
After required amounts are paid, the remaining balance may be deposited with the court as excess proceeds.
The claim process in simple terms
Public record review
We review publicly available tax sale and court records to identify possible excess proceeds.
Claimant research
We help determine whether the former owner, estate, heirs, lienholders, or another party may have an interest.
Documents and filing
If appropriate, supporting documents may be gathered and a claim may be prepared for the court.
A professional, document-based process
1. We explain the record
We can show you the public record that led us to contact you and explain why we believe there may be excess proceeds connected to the matter.
2. We review possible documents
Depending on the situation, the court may require identification, probate documents, ownership records, lien information, or other supporting paperwork.
3. You decide whether to move forward
You are not required to work with us. You may verify the information, ask questions, or consult an attorney before deciding.
How you can verify this is real
You do not need to rely only on our letter
We encourage you to verify the information yourself before signing anything or moving forward.
- ✓ Contact the courthouse listed in the public record
- ✓ Review the tax sale notice or excess proceeds deposit record
- ✓ Search Connecticut Judicial Branch records
- ✓ Speak with an attorney of your choosing
- ✓ Ask us for the public record we used to contact you
Important legal note
Connecticut General Statutes § 12-157 governs municipal tax sales and the handling of excess proceeds.
There may be a filing deadline based on the date the tax collector paid the money to the court. Any deadline should be independently verified with the court.
Questions people usually ask
Are you the court or the town?
No. We are not the court, a town, a tax collector, or a government agency. We are a private service that assists potential claimants with excess proceeds recovery.
Do I have to pay money upfront?
No. We do not ask you to pay money upfront to review your situation or explain the public record we found.
How do I know this is not a scam?
You should verify the information before signing anything. You can contact the courthouse, review the public record, ask us for the source document we used, or speak with an attorney of your choosing.
Who may be able to claim excess proceeds?
Depending on the facts, possible claimants may include the former owner, an estate, heirs, lienholders, mortgage holders, or another legally entitled party.
What documents may be needed?
Common documents may include identification, proof of current mailing address, probate documents, death certificates, heirship information, lien documents, or other court-required paperwork.
Should I talk to an attorney?
You are welcome to speak with an attorney before signing anything or moving forward.
Have questions about a letter you received?
Contact us and we can explain what public record we found, where it came from, and what the next steps may be.
Ask us to explain the record we found
Send us your contact information and the property or letter reference. We can explain what public record led us to contact you.