Seminole County Tax Deed Sales Information
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The Frame
Residents interested in purchasing property through tax deed auctions must understand that these sales are governed by Chapter 197 of the Florida Statutes and carry no warranty regarding the property's title status.
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Tax Certificate Holders
They may apply for a tax deed through the Tax Collector to recover delinquent taxes.
Property Bidders
They participate in the auction process and assume the risks associated with 'buyer beware' property purchases.
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Summary
Key Facts
- Tax deed sales are governed by Chapter 197 of the Florida Statutes.
- The Clerk of the Circuit Court conducts sales and issues deeds to the highest bidder.
- Tax deed sales are initiated when a Tax Certificate Holder applies for a deed through the Tax Collector to recover delinquent taxes.
- No court case is filed and no court order is issued for the Clerk to conduct a tax deed sale.
- All properties sold at tax deed sales are sold on a 'buyer beware' basis.
- The Clerk does not warrant or guarantee clear and marketable title for properties sold.
- Property Information Reports provided by the Clerk are brief record searches for general information only.
- Auction calendars and case lists are available via the Clerk's designated online portals.
- Files for properties auctioned prior to January 2025 are maintained as hardcopy files and require a request to the office.
- Requests for hardcopy files from before January 2025 incur copy and search fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Clerk guarantee that the property title is clear?
How do I access records for properties auctioned before January 2025?
Is there a court order required for a tax deed sale?
Why It Matters
Residents interested in purchasing property through tax deed auctions must understand that these sales are governed by Chapter 197 of the Florida Statutes and carry no warranty regarding the property's title status.
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Discoveries
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Digital Access Cutoff
The Clerk's office maintains a clear divide between digital records and hardcopy files for tax deed sales occurring before and after January 2025.
Connected Entities
Sources
www.seminoleclerk.org
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