Offices
Clerk of Court
In Florida, the county office that runs tax deed auctions, holds surplus funds, and issues tax deeds.
Once a Florida tax deed application is certified, the Clerk of the Circuit Court orders the title search, sends notices, advertises and runs the auction, collects payment, and issues the tax deed.
The Clerk also holds any surplus from the sale and processes claims to it.
General information, reviewed 2026-10-12. Not legal advice. Rules change and each county publishes its own sale terms; confirm with the county before bidding.
Related terms
- Tax Deed ApplicationIn Florida, the request a tax certificate holder files to force a public sale of the property.
- Surplus FundsMoney left from a tax sale after the taxes, interest, and costs are paid. Also called excess proceeds.
- Tax CollectorThe county official who collects property taxes and, in many states, runs or starts the tax sale.