Surplus Funds Index / Georgia

Surplus record, Carroll, Georgia

Tax sale on May 7, 2024.

Surplus amount
$19,648.71
Claim deadline
May 6, 2029
907 days left to claim.
Claim status
Open
Claim filed
This county does not report it
Grade
B70/100, Low confidence

Why it grades this way

The reasons behind the grade and the flags are part of the paid record. Surplus Pro opens them for every record in every state we cover, and you can try it for 7 days for $1.99. If you only need Georgia, a Georgia State Pass is $39 for 90 days.

Former owner and property

The former owner, property address and owner mailing address are part of the paid record. Surplus Pro opens them for every record in every state we cover, and you can try it for 7 days for $1.99. If you only need Georgia, a Georgia State Pass is $39 for 90 days.

Parties on the case

The party list, grouped by role are part of the paid record. Surplus Pro opens them for every record in every state we cover, and you can try it for 7 days for $1.99. If you only need Georgia, a Georgia State Pass is $39 for 90 days.

Source

Last checked against the county
Not re-checked since it was listed on Nov 5, 2026
First seen by TaxLienSimple
Nov 5, 2026

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If this record does not match what the county tells you, the county is right.

Georgia surplus rules

Claim window
5 years after the sale, then the funds go to the state. The tax commissioner must notify the owner within 30 days of the sale.
Fees and assignments
No fee cap in the statute. Courts have allowed owners to assign the right to the funds (Barrett v. Marathon).
Law
O.C.G.A. 48-4-5Read the statute

Summarised from the statute. Last reviewed Oct 22, 2026. This is general information, not legal advice.

Owner letter template and agreement checklist

How to claim

Claims are filed directly with the county office named in the source above, usually the clerk of court, treasurer or tax collector. The county does not charge you to claim your own money. TaxLienSimple is a research platform, not a claim service: we do not file claims, take a share of what you recover or give legal advice. Check the deadline with the county before you act.

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