Are the tax deed sales advertised in a local newspaper?
Yes, the tax deed sales are advertised in the legal advertisements section of the Tallahassee Advertiser. The Clerk of the Circuit Court is required by Florida Statutes to advertise each sale once a week for four consecutive weeks prior to the public auction. In addition, the Clerk’s office posts notices of upcoming tax deed auctions on the Internet at the following address: http://www.clerk.leon.fl.us.
Yes, the tax deed sales are advertised in one of the local newspapers which advertise public notices. The Clerk of Circuit Court is required by Florida Statute 197.402 to advertise each sale once a week for four consecutive weeks prior to the public auction. How can I find out if there are any liens or encumbrances on a property coming up for tax deed sale? An ownership and encumbrance report is provided in the file maintained on each property to be sold at a tax deed sale. The files are available for the public to review in the Recording Department of the Clerk of Circuit Court. What liens or encumbrances survive against a property after it is sold at a tax deed sale? Private Liens & Judgments do not survive the Tax Sale. Governmental liens & judgments survive the issuance of a tax deed and are satisfied to the fullest extent possible with any overbid monies from the sale. Governmental liens not satisfied in full survive the issuance of a tax deed. However certain State liens can be e
