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.
 

Lien Holder

To claim surplus funds you must submit the following prior to the expiration of the
claim period:
  • Notarized and fully completed Claim Form
    • 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
 

Previous owner

To claim surplus funds you submit the following:
  • Notarized and fully completed Claim Form
    • 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.
 

Heir/Beneficiary/Personal Representative of Deceased Former Owner

To claim surplus funds you submit the following:
  • Notarized and fully completed Claim Form
    • 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
  • 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.
 
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