Three Guarantees
You pay nothing unless we put money in your hands.
Zero risk.
No upfront cost. If we do not recover your surplus, you owe us nothing. Ever.
14-day filing commitment.
Once we receive your signed documents, we file within 14 business days — or we cut our fee by 50%.
No hidden fees.
10% is 10%. No add-ons for notary, county letters, or follow-up. No surprises. What we quote is what you pay.
They take 40%. We take 10%. Simple.
Most recovery companies take 40–45% of your money. We take 10% — with a $4,999 minimum. The bigger your recovery, the more you save.
of the amount we recover
$4,999 minimum · You pay nothing upfront
Most clients recover in 30 days to 6 months
Available Bonuses
Only if your case needs them. Most do not.
Weekly status updates, dedicated advocate, priority filing queue. Your case moves to the front of the line.
If the property owner is deceased: heir location, probate coordination, inheritance documentation, and estate filing.
Why This Is Worth Every Dollar
Your 10% covers dozens of hours of specialized work across multiple government agencies. Here is what you would face doing this yourself.
Doing it yourself means:
- Determining which government agency in your county holds the funds (treasurer, clerk of court, or trustee — it varies)
- Determining if your state requires a court petition or administrative claim
- Obtaining the correct county-specific claim forms (they are not online)
- Understanding whether you need a Power of Attorney or Assignment of Rights
- Finding and hiring a notary to witness your signatures
- Preparing 6+ legal documents with no errors (one mistake restarts the process)
- Filing via certified mail and following up weekly for months
- Handling competing claims from lienholders who want your money
- Tracking your state's escheatment deadline before funds are permanently forfeited
- If deceased owner: navigating probate, locating heirs, preparing inheritance agreements
Hiring AuctionBlock means:
- You fill out one form (2 minutes)
- We tell you if surplus exists and how much (48 hours)
- A notary comes to you — wherever you are
- You sign a few documents
- We handle everything else — every agency, every form, every follow-up
- You get a check in 30 days to 6 months
- If we fail, you owe nothing
See how much they take from you.
On $100,000 owed to you, a 40% competitor takes $40,000. We take $10,000. You keep $90,000 instead of $60,000.
| Your Surplus | Competitor Takes (40%) | You Keep w/ Them | You Keep w/ AuctionBlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | −$10,000 | $15,000 | $20,001 |
| $50,000 | −$20,000 | $30,000 | $45,000 |
| $100,000 | −$40,000 | $60,000 | $90,000 |
| $150,000 | −$60,000 | $90,000 | $135,000 |
| $200,000 | −$80,000 | $120,000 | $180,000 |
AuctionBlock fee: 10% of recovered amount ($4,999 minimum). Competitor column based on industry-standard 40% contingency fee.
Prefer to do it yourself?
Our DIY Claim Kit gives you state-specific guides, document templates, filing checklists, and step-by-step instructions to file your own surplus claim.
DIY Claim Kit — $299Step one: find out if you are owed money.
Free research. No obligation. We tell you if surplus funds exist and exactly how much.
Most clients get results in 30 days to 6 months.
Check If You Are Owed MoneyOur fee is 10% of the amount recovered, with a $4,999 minimum. Fees are collected only upon successful recovery. In states with fee caps below our rate, we charge the lower amount. AuctionBlock.org helps people recover money owed to them — we are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for legal guidance.