You can claim it yourself, for free

Checklist: Connecticut, money left over after a foreclosure sale

Who holds it: Clerk of the Superior Court (sale proceeds are brought into court)

How long: Not researched yet — ask the clerk

How you claim: Only foreclosure by sale produces surplus; strict foreclosure (the usual Connecticut method) does not. Sale money is paid into court, and a supplemental judgment says who gets it. Appear in the case and ask to be included.

Your deadline: ____________ (confirm it with the clerk)

Steps

1. The court's foreclosure-by-sale standing orders (JD-CV-79) say owners who have not appeared should file an appearance, themselves or through counsel, to protect their interest in the equity, and should check with the Clerk after the sale.
2. After the sale, ask the Clerk of the Court whether money may be distributable to you.
3. Make sure the motion for supplemental judgment, due within 90 days after the sale is approved, lists you, or file your own claim.

Documents

• Appearance in the foreclosure case

What it costs you

Not researched yet — ask the clerk

If someone offers to do it for you

• A finder who charges you may need to be an attorney and a licensed private detective: ask the clerk.
• Fee limits: Not researched yet — ask the clerk.
• You never need to pay anyone to file.

Official links

• Conn. Gen. Stat. chapter 846, §§ 49-24, 49-27: https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_846.htm
• CT Judicial Branch - Foreclosure by Sale Standing Orders (JD-CV-79): https://www.jud.ct.gov/webforms/forms/cv079.pdf