Did your property sell at a Florida tax deed auction? You might be entitled to surplus funds — money left over after all taxes and fees have been paid.
Use our Universal Florida Tax Deed Surplus Claim Form to submit your claim quickly and legally. This form is valid in all 67 counties and complies with Florida Statute §197.582.
When a Florida property is sold at a tax deed sale for more than the amount owed in property taxes and fees, the excess funds (surplus) are held by the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
These funds may be claimed by:
Former property owners (titleholders)
Lienholders (e.g., mortgage, judgment, HOA)
Court-appointed personal representatives
Authorized third parties with notarized consent
Clerk and county information section
Claimant identification (titleholder or lienholder)
Space for lien details or deed references
Homestead status declaration
Affirmation under oath with notary section
Checkboxes for waiver or claim declaration
Designed to be compliant with all Florida Clerks of Court, this form simplifies the claim process no matter where the tax deed sale occurred.
Former homeowners whose property was sold at a tax deed auction
Lenders, attorneys, or lienholders with a valid recorded interest
Personal representatives or probate administrators
Third-party recovery specialists working on behalf of owners or heirs
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Submit to the Clerk of Court where the sale occurred. No registration required.
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