Tax Deed Surplus Claim Instructions

Claiming Surplus Funds by Type of Claimant

Please reference the tax deed number on all claim documents, correspondence and email submitted to our office.

Email is the most efficient method of corresponding with our office. The tax deed department’s email address is taxdeeds@alachuaclerk.org.

Please use the online Claim Form to submit a claim.

To claim surplus funds you must submit the following prior to the expiration of the

claim period:

Include the tax deed number
State your interest in the property and/or surplus funds
Must indicate amount currently owed
If there is interest, costs, attorney’s fees, or other expense, subtotal these separately and then provided a total.
If the additional amounts are not specifically authorized per the recorded documents that create the lien, provide documentation that authorizes assessment of these additional expenses

Proof of officer’s authority to request funds (if claiming on behalf of a business)
Contact information with which you may be reached for questions or additional information regarding your claim if necessary
Email, phone number(s) and/or different mailing address
Other information or verification may be requested as needed

To claim surplus funds you submit the following:

Include the tax deed number
State your interest in the property and/or surplus funds
Must indicate amount currently owed
If there is interest, costs, attorney’s fees, or other expense, subtotal these separately and then provided a total.
If the additional amounts are not specifically authorized per the recorded documents that create the lien, provide documentation that authorizes assessment of these additional expenses

Include a copy of a government issued photo identification
Contact information with which you may be reached for questions or additional information regarding your claim if necessary
Email, phone number(s) and/or different mailing address
If there are liens on the property, submit documentation showing those liens have been satisfied, released, or have expired
Other information or verification may be requested as needed

Please reference the tax deed number on all documents, correspondence and emails submitted to our office.

To claim surplus funds you submit the following:

Include the tax deed number
State your interest in the property and/or surplus funds
Must indicate amount currently owed
If there is interest, costs, attorney’s fees, or other expense, subtotal these separately and then provided a total. If the additional amounts are not specifically authorized per the recorded documents that create the lien, provide documentation that authorizes assessment of these additional expenses

Include a copy of a government issued photo identification
Contact information with which you may be reached for questions or additional information regarding your claim if necessary

If there are liens on the property, submit documentation showing those liens have been satisfied, released, or have expired
Other information or verification may be requested as needed
Probate order either showing full distribution of the property that was the subject of the tax deed, or determining all of the heirs of the former owner
A claim form must be filed by each heir or beneficiary

Please reference the tax deed number on all documents, correspondence and emails submitted to our office.