New York Foreclosure Surplus Funds by County: Complete 2026 Guide
Updated 2026
Written by Visionary Surplus Recovery LLC
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The Complete Foreclosure Surplus Funds Resource for All 62 New York Counties
When a property is sold through a mortgage foreclosure auction in New York, the sale proceeds are generally used to pay the foreclosure judgment, taxes, assessments, sale expenses, and other valid claims with priority against the property.
When the property sells for more than the amount required to satisfy those obligations, the remaining money is commonly referred to as foreclosure surplus funds or surplus monies.
The existence of surplus funds does not necessarily mean that the entire balance will automatically be paid to the former homeowner. Junior mortgage holders, judgment creditors, lienholders, prior owners, estates, heirs, and other interested parties may assert competing claims.
Under New York law, surplus money from a mortgage foreclosure sale is paid into court. A person claiming an interest may file a written Notice of Claim in the original foreclosure action. The Supreme Court may then determine the validity, amount, and priority of the claims before directing the release of the funds.
Visionary Surplus Recovery assists former New York property owners, estates, heirs, and other eligible parties with locating and pursuing foreclosure surplus funds.
There are no upfront recovery fees. Our recovery fee is contingent upon a successful recovery.
What Are Foreclosure Surplus Funds in New York?
Foreclosure surplus funds are the proceeds remaining after a foreclosed property is sold and the amounts authorized by the foreclosure judgment and New York law have been paid.
The sale proceeds may first be applied toward:
Foreclosure auction expenses
Referee fees and authorized sale costs
The foreclosing mortgage debt
Interest and court-awarded costs
Property taxes and assessments
Water charges and certain municipal liens
Junior mortgages when directed by the judgment
Other valid liens or claims with priority
Any remaining balance is deposited into court and may become the subject of a surplus-money proceeding.
The surplus effectively takes the place of the foreclosed property. Liens and ownership interests that previously attached to the real estate may transfer to the surplus proceeds for purposes of determining who is entitled to receive the money.
Who May Claim New York Foreclosure Surplus Funds?
Depending on the property records, foreclosure case, lien history, and ownership circumstances, potential claimants may include:
The former property owner
A co-owner of the foreclosed property
The estate of a deceased former owner
A court-appointed estate representative
Heirs or beneficiaries acting through the proper estate proceeding
Junior mortgage holders
Judgment creditors
Other lienholders
Assignees or successors with a legally valid interest
Being related to a deceased former owner does not always permit an heir to claim the funds directly. The court may require probate, estate administration, proof of heirship, or appointment of a qualified fiduciary before the deceased owner’s share can be released.
How the New York Mortgage Foreclosure Surplus Process Works
New York mortgage foreclosure surplus claims are generally handled within the original Supreme Court foreclosure action in the county where the property is located.
Although every case is different, the process commonly includes the following stages.
1. The Foreclosure Auction Occurs
A court-appointed referee conducts the foreclosure auction under the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale.
The successful bid must be compared with the foreclosure judgment, taxes, sale expenses, and other required payments to determine whether surplus funds were generated.
A high winning bid does not, by itself, establish the final amount available to the former owner.
2. The Surplus Is Paid Into Court
Under New York RPAPL § 1354, surplus money arising from the foreclosure sale is paid into court by the officer conducting the sale.
The money is not ordinarily released directly to the former homeowner at the auction.
3. The Referee Files a Report of Sale
The referee or officer who conducted the sale must account for the proceeds through a Report of Sale.
The report identifies the money received, expenses paid, amounts distributed, and any remaining surplus.
The timing of the claim may depend on:
When the deed was delivered
When the Report of Sale was filed
Whether the report has been confirmed
Whether the surplus was properly deposited
Whether other notices of claim have been filed
4. A Notice of Claim Is Filed
A person claiming an interest in the surplus may file a written Notice of Claim with the County Clerk under the original foreclosure case index number.
The notice should identify:
The claimant
The claimant’s address or attorney
The nature of the claimed interest
The extent or amount of the claim
The foreclosed property
The original foreclosure caption and index number
A Notice of Claim preserves and formally presents the claimant’s asserted interest, but it does not necessarily result in immediate payment.
5. A Motion for Release Is Submitted
The claimant may need to submit a motion asking the Supreme Court to determine entitlement and direct the release of the funds.
The current statewide court instructions identify documents that may include:
Notice of Claim to Surplus Monies
Notice of Motion for Release of Surplus Monies
Affirmation in Support
Affirmation or proof of service
Supporting ownership, lien, estate, or identity documents
A proposed order
A County Clerk certificate identifying filed claims
Evidence concerning outstanding liens and judgments
The New York State Unified Court System’s 2026 instructions state that a $45 motion filing fee generally applies, subject to court rules and any approved fee waiver.
6. Interested Parties Are Served
The motion generally must be served on the plaintiff in the foreclosure case and other parties whose interests may be affected, including:
Other surplus claimants
Junior mortgage holders
Judgment creditors
Recorded lienholders
Parties who appeared in the foreclosure
The former owner of the equity of redemption
Estate representatives or other interested persons when applicable
Incomplete service can delay the case or prevent the court from granting the requested relief.
7. The Court Determines Entitlement
The Supreme Court may determine the claims directly or appoint a referee to investigate the surplus.
A surplus-money referee may be directed to determine:
The amount of surplus available
The identity of valid claimants
Whether liens remain enforceable
The amount due to each claimant
The legal priority of competing claims
The former owner’s remaining share
Whether an estate proceeding is required
The referee submits a report to the court. The court may then confirm, modify, or reject the findings and enter an order directing distribution.
A referee is not required in every case. When entitlement is sufficiently established and there is no meaningful dispute, the court may proceed directly to an order of distribution.
8. The Funds Are Released Under Court Order
The agency holding the funds generally requires a signed or certified court order before releasing the money.
Payment procedures vary by county and by the office holding the funds. The claimant may be required to provide:
A certified copy of the distribution order
Government-issued identification
Tax information
Estate or fiduciary documentation
Payment instructions
Additional county-specific forms
Important New York Filing Deadlines
New York surplus proceedings involve several timing rules, and the correct deadline depends on the procedural posture of the foreclosure case.
Under RPAPL § 1361, a person claiming surplus money may file a written Notice of Claim before confirmation of the Report of Sale.
The statute also addresses applications made during the motion to confirm the report or within three months after confirmation.
Under RPAPL § 1355, when a Report of Sale shows surplus money, a motion to confirm the report generally cannot be made earlier than three months after the report was filed and generally must be made no later than four months after filing.
These procedural periods should not be treated as permission to delay. A claimant should review the foreclosure docket and act promptly because:
The Report of Sale may already have been filed
Another claimant may initiate the proceeding
A lienholder may assert priority
The former owner may have died
An estate proceeding may be necessary
The funds may eventually be transferred or subjected to additional procedures
Defective or incomplete filings may need to be corrected
Mortgage Foreclosure Surplus Versus Tax Foreclosure Surplus
Mortgage foreclosure surplus and tax foreclosure surplus are not the same type of claim.
This guide primarily addresses surplus funds generated by a mortgage foreclosure sale conducted through a New York Supreme Court foreclosure action.
A tax foreclosure may involve:
A county, city, town, or other tax-enforcement authority
An in-rem tax foreclosure proceeding
Different notices and claim forms
Different filing procedures
Different governmental offices
Different deadlines
Additional legal issues arising from current tax-foreclosure law
Claimants should first determine whether the property was sold through:
A mortgage foreclosure action;
An in-rem tax foreclosure;
A tax lien foreclosure;
An HOA or condominium lien foreclosure;
A partition sale; or
Another court-ordered sale.
The correct process depends on the type of sale and the court order that produced the funds.
New York City Foreclosure Surplus Funds
New York City is divided into five counties, each corresponding to a borough:
Bronx County — The Bronx
Kings County — Brooklyn
New York County — Manhattan
Queens County — Queens
Richmond County — Staten Island
A foreclosure surplus claim must be associated with the correct county, Supreme Court action, case caption, index number, block and lot, and property address.
New York City cases may involve additional complications such as:
Cooperative apartment interests
Condominium liens
Department of Finance charges
Environmental Control Board judgments
Water and sewer charges
Multiple judgment creditors
Assignments of mortgages
Deceased owners
Rent-regulated or occupied property
Bankruptcy proceedings
Business entities appearing in the chain of title
Probate and Deceased-Owner Surplus Claims
When a former owner dies before or after the foreclosure sale, the right to any remaining owner’s surplus share may belong to the owner’s estate.
The court may require documents such as:
A certified death certificate
The former owner’s will, if one exists
Letters Testamentary
Letters of Administration
Voluntary-administration documents, when legally sufficient
Proof of kinship
Birth and marriage records
Renunciations or waivers
Estate accounting information
Orders from the Surrogate’s Court
Proof concerning deceased heirs or beneficiaries
The appropriate probate process depends on several factors, including:
Whether the owner left a will
Where the owner was domiciled
Whether an estate has already been opened
The value and nature of the estate
Whether there are multiple heirs
Whether any heir is a minor or incapacitated person
Whether an administrator or executor has authority to pursue the funds
Whether there are competing estate or creditor claims
A family member should not assume that a death certificate alone is sufficient to obtain the surplus.
Common Reasons New York Surplus Claims Are Delayed
A New York foreclosure surplus claim may be delayed because:
The referee has not filed the Report of Sale
The surplus has not yet been deposited
The Report of Sale has not been confirmed
The Notice of Claim contains an incorrect caption or index number
Required parties were not served
The claimant cannot establish ownership
The former owner is deceased
Probate or estate administration is required
Multiple owners are entitled to different shares
A divorce or matrimonial judgment affects ownership
A bankruptcy case affects the claim
Junior mortgages or judgments remain unresolved
A lienholder disputes priority
The claimant signed an assignment or recovery agreement with another company
The court appoints a surplus-money referee
The referee requests additional documentation
The proposed distribution order is incomplete
The county requires a certified order or additional payment documents
Documents Commonly Needed for a New York Surplus Claim
The required documents vary, but a claimant may need:
Government-issued photo identification
Social Security or taxpayer-identification information
Proof of the former owner’s address
Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale
Referee’s Report of Sale
Referee’s deed
Surplus Monies Form
County Clerk Certificate of Claims
Notice of Claim
Motion for Release of Surplus Monies
Affirmation in Support
Proof or Affirmation of Service
Property deed and title records
Mortgage-satisfaction documents
Lien releases
Judgment payoff letters
Death certificate
Probate or estate documents
Proof of kinship
Bankruptcy records
Court orders affecting ownership
A proposed distribution order
New York Foreclosure Surplus Funds by County
Select the county where the foreclosed property is located.
Each county page should identify the appropriate Supreme Court, County Clerk, foreclosure-record system, and the general procedure for determining whether surplus funds are being held.
New York City Region
Bronx County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Foreclosure surplus proceedings involving property in the Bronx are generally handled in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Bronx County.
Kings County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Kings County includes Brooklyn. Foreclosure surplus claims are generally filed under the original Kings County Supreme Court foreclosure action.
New York County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
New York County includes Manhattan. Claimants must use the correct Supreme Court caption, index number, property block and lot, and ownership information.
Queens County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Queens County foreclosure surplus claims are generally pursued in the original Queens County Supreme Court action.
Richmond County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Richmond County includes Staten Island. Mortgage foreclosure surplus claims are generally handled through the Richmond County Supreme Court and County Clerk.
Long Island Region
Nassau County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Nassau County claims may involve high-value residential property, multiple mortgages, judgment liens, deceased owners, trusts, and contested ownership interests.
Suffolk County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Suffolk County foreclosure surplus proceedings are generally filed in the original Supreme Court action using the foreclosure index number and Suffolk County property information.
Hudson Valley Region
Dutchess County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Claims involving property in Dutchess County are generally handled through the Dutchess County Supreme Court and County Clerk.
Orange County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Orange County claimants should review the foreclosure docket, Report of Sale, recorded liens, and County Clerk filings before seeking distribution.
Putnam County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Putnam County surplus claims may require proof of ownership, service on interested parties, lien review, and a Supreme Court distribution order.
Rockland County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Rockland County claims are generally pursued under the original foreclosure action filed in the Rockland County Supreme Court.
Sullivan County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Sullivan County mortgage foreclosure surplus claims are handled through the court proceeding associated with the original foreclosure. Tax foreclosure claims may involve separate county procedures.
Ulster County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Ulster County foreclosure surplus claimants should identify the correct foreclosure index number, Report of Sale, amount deposited, and any competing lienholders.
Westchester County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Westchester County surplus proceedings may involve substantial property equity, multiple recorded claims, estates, trusts, and competing judgment creditors.
Capital Region
Albany County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Albany County mortgage foreclosure surplus claims are generally filed through the original Supreme Court foreclosure action.
Rensselaer County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Claimants should review the Rensselaer County foreclosure docket and title records to determine whether funds were generated and whether competing claims exist.
Saratoga County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Saratoga County surplus claims may require a Notice of Claim, motion practice, service, and a court order establishing entitlement.
Schenectady County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Schenectady County foreclosure surplus proceedings are handled under the original county Supreme Court foreclosure case.
North Country Region
Clinton County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Clinton County claimants should confirm the amount of surplus deposited and review all outstanding liens and judgments.
Essex County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Essex County foreclosure surplus claims may involve residential, rural, seasonal, estate-owned, or jointly owned property.
Franklin County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Franklin County claims are generally pursued through the original Supreme Court action after the foreclosure sale and filing of the referee’s accounting.
Hamilton County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Hamilton County claimants should verify the property, foreclosure case, ownership history, and office holding the surplus.
Jefferson County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Jefferson County surplus claims may require a formal motion and proof addressing ownership, liens, and claimant priority.
Lewis County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Lewis County claimants should use the original foreclosure caption and index number when submitting a claim.
St. Lawrence County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
St. Lawrence County mortgage foreclosure surplus proceedings are generally handled in Supreme Court. Tax foreclosure funds may follow a different process.
Warren County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Warren County claimants should confirm whether the sale generated a surplus and whether the funds were deposited with the court or another authorized office.
Washington County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Washington County surplus claims may require title research, lien review, service on interested parties, and judicial approval.
Central New York Region
Cayuga County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Cayuga County surplus claims are generally associated with the original foreclosure action filed in the Cayuga County Supreme Court.
Cortland County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Claimants should verify the Cortland County foreclosure index number, sale results, Report of Sale, and recorded claims.
Herkimer County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Herkimer County surplus claims may involve owner claims, estates, judgment creditors, junior mortgages, or other lienholders.
Madison County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Madison County mortgage foreclosure surplus claims are generally pursued through the original Supreme Court case.
Oneida County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Oneida County claimants should review the foreclosure docket and County Clerk records to determine the status of the surplus.
Onondaga County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Onondaga County includes Syracuse. Claims may require formal motion papers, service, lien research, and a court order directing distribution.
Oswego County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Oswego County surplus claims are generally handled under the original Supreme Court foreclosure action.
Finger Lakes Region
Chemung County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Chemung County provides county-specific information concerning surplus claims. Mortgage and tax foreclosure procedures should be reviewed separately.
Livingston County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Livingston County claimants should establish the former owner’s interest and address any liens or competing claims.
Monroe County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Monroe County includes Rochester. Surplus proceedings may involve multiple creditors, estates, business entities, or disputed ownership interests.
Ontario County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Ontario County mortgage foreclosure surplus claims are generally filed in the original Supreme Court action.
Schuyler County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Schuyler County claimants should verify the foreclosure case, amount deposited, and any required county-specific documents.
Seneca County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Seneca County surplus claims may require a Notice of Claim, motion, proper service, and judicial determination.
Steuben County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Steuben County claimants should distinguish mortgage foreclosure surplus from county tax foreclosure surplus.
Wayne County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Wayne County claims are generally pursued through the Supreme Court foreclosure action associated with the property.
Yates County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Yates County claimants should review ownership, lien, estate, and foreclosure records before requesting release.
Southern Tier Region
Broome County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Broome County includes Binghamton. Surplus claims may require court filings establishing the claimant’s ownership or lien interest.
Chenango County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Chenango County claimants should use the original foreclosure caption and index number and confirm the status of the Report of Sale.
Delaware County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Delaware County foreclosure surplus claims may involve rural property, multiple parcels, inherited ownership, or deceased former owners.
Otsego County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Otsego County claimants should confirm the type of foreclosure and the office holding the funds before filing.
Tioga County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Tioga County mortgage foreclosure surplus claims are generally handled in the original Supreme Court foreclosure action.
Tompkins County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Tompkins County claimants should review the foreclosure docket, title records, liens, and any estate issues affecting entitlement.
Western New York Region
Allegany County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Allegany County surplus claims may involve owner interests, inherited property, judgment liens, or tax-related claims.
Cattaraugus County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Cattaraugus County claimants should distinguish a mortgage foreclosure proceeding from an in-rem tax foreclosure.
Chautauqua County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Chautauqua County surplus claims may require title research, estate documentation, lien analysis, and a court distribution order.
Erie County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Erie County includes Buffalo. Mortgage foreclosure surplus proceedings may involve numerous recorded creditors and competing claims.
Genesee County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Genesee County claimants should determine whether the referee deposited surplus funds and whether other notices of claim were filed.
Niagara County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Niagara County surplus claims are generally pursued in the original Supreme Court foreclosure case.
Orleans County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Orleans County claimants should verify the sale result, ownership interest, liens, and procedural status of the foreclosure action.
Wyoming County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Wyoming County claims may require proof of ownership, proper service, and a Supreme Court order directing payment.
Mohawk Valley Region
Fulton County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Fulton County mortgage foreclosure surplus claims are generally filed through the original Supreme Court action.
Montgomery County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Montgomery County claimants should review the Report of Sale, amount deposited, ownership records, and recorded claims.
Schoharie County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Schoharie County surplus proceedings may involve rural property, estates, multiple heirs, or competing liens.
Additional Hudson Valley and Catskills Counties
Columbia County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Columbia County claims are generally handled through the Columbia County Supreme Court and County Clerk under the original foreclosure case.
Greene County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Greene County surplus claims may require confirmation of the sale, title review, service, and judicial approval of distribution.
Additional Central and Western Counties
Chautauqua County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Chautauqua County claimants should confirm whether the funds arose from a mortgage foreclosure or a separate tax-enforcement proceeding.
Niagara County Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Niagara County claimants may need to address recorded mortgages, judgments, tax claims, estate matters, and competing notices of claim.
How Visionary Surplus Recovery Helps New York Claimants
Visionary Surplus Recovery assists with the administrative and investigative work required to move a New York foreclosure surplus matter toward resolution.
Depending on the circumstances, our process may include:
Locating the original foreclosure action
Reviewing the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale
Confirming the auction result
Reviewing the Referee’s Report of Sale
Estimating the potential surplus
Identifying the office holding the funds
Researching the former ownership interest
Reviewing mortgages, judgments, and recorded liens
Identifying potential competing claimants
Coordinating required claim documents
Assisting with identity and ownership verification
Coordinating probate or estate matters when required
Working with New York counsel when court representation is necessary
Monitoring the court proceeding
Coordinating the final distribution process
Court representation and legal services, when required, must be provided by a properly licensed New York attorney.
Why a Surplus Estimate May Change
An initial surplus calculation is only an estimate.
The amount potentially available to the former owner may be reduced by:
Referee and auction expenses
Property taxes
Assessments
Water and sewer charges
Municipal liens
Junior mortgages
Judgment liens
Bankruptcy claims
Estate creditors
Other court-approved expenses
Competing ownership interests
Referee fees in the surplus proceeding
Attorney fees and recovery costs
The final recoverable amount cannot be confirmed until the foreclosure accounting, title history, claims, and court orders have been reviewed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does New York automatically mail the surplus to the former homeowner?
Generally, no. The funds are paid into court and ordinarily require a claim and court-authorized distribution.
Is the winning bid the same as the surplus amount?
No. The winning bid must be reduced by the foreclosure judgment, taxes, assessments, sale expenses, and any other claims paid or entitled to priority.
Can an heir claim the funds when the former owner has died?
Potentially, but the claim may need to be presented through the former owner’s estate. Probate, administration, or other Surrogate’s Court documentation may be required.
Can a junior mortgage holder claim the surplus?
Yes. A junior mortgage or other valid lien may attach to the surplus and may be entitled to priority over the former owner.
Can a judgment creditor receive the funds?
A creditor with a valid docketed judgment may assert a claim. The court determines validity and priority.
What happens when several people owned the property?
The court may determine each owner’s respective interest. Deeds, estate documents, matrimonial orders, trusts, and other records may affect the distribution.
What happens if another recovery company has contacted me?
Review any agreement carefully before signing. Confirm the total fee, whether legal fees are separate, whether the agreement assigns ownership of the claim, and whether the company can work with licensed New York counsel when necessary.
Do I need a New York attorney?
Some claimants may attempt to file using the statewide court forms. However, legal representation may be appropriate when the claim involves competing liens, a deceased owner, probate, disputed ownership, bankruptcy, service problems, a referee hearing, or contested motion practice.
Visionary Surplus Recovery is not a law firm. When legal representation is necessary, the matter must be handled in coordination with a properly licensed attorney.
How long does recovery take?
There is no universal timeline.
The process depends on:
Whether the deed has been delivered
Whether the Report of Sale was filed
Whether the surplus was deposited
Whether the report has been confirmed
Whether other claims exist
Whether a referee is appointed
Whether probate is required
Whether the claim is opposed
The court’s schedule
The processing requirements of the office holding the funds
A straightforward uncontested matter may move faster than a case involving estates, liens, missing parties, or disputed ownership.
Start Your New York Foreclosure Surplus Review
Were you or a deceased family member the owner of a New York property sold through foreclosure?
Visionary Surplus Recovery can review the available case information and determine whether the sale may have generated surplus funds.
Our review may include:
Foreclosure case verification
Auction-result research
Preliminary surplus calculation
Ownership review
Initial lien and claimant review
Probate assessment when the former owner is deceased
Identification of the appropriate next step
There are no upfront recovery fees. Our fee is collected only after a successful recovery.
Email: intake@visionarysurplusrecovery.com
Call or text toll-free: 866-615-7019
Important Disclaimer
The information provided by Visionary Surplus Recovery LLC is for general informational and educational purposes only.
Foreclosure surplus proceedings, mortgage liens, tax foreclosures, probate matters, bankruptcy cases, title interests, deadlines, and court procedures are highly fact-specific and may change without notice.
Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice, creates an attorney-client relationship, guarantees eligibility, guarantees a recovery amount, or guarantees a recovery timeline.
Visionary Surplus Recovery LLC is not a law firm. Legal advice and court representation must be provided by an attorney licensed in the applicable jurisdiction.
Information may be obtained from public court records, property records, governmental databases, and third-party sources that may contain errors, omissions, or delays. Claimants should independently verify all information with the appropriate court, County Clerk, governmental agency, or qualified attorney before making legal or financial decisions.
