The opening bid is the amount of taxes owed plus interest and fees. Payments must be made payable to Larry Whaley, Clerk of Court in Cash, Cashier's Check or Money Order. A Tax Deed is issued to the successful bidder as soon as paperwork is completed. This gives you the file number, the titleholder, the person's name who is applying for the Tax Deed, the legal description of the property and the amount of the base bid. The base bid may change by the amount of current delinquent taxes, depending on the time of year the sale is scheduled.
All bidders are responsible for doing their own research.
There are research computers located in the Abstract Department in Recording. The purchase of a Tax Deed does not warrant or guarantee clear and marketable title. Neither the Clerk of Circuit Court or the Tax Collector warrants or guarantees clear and marketable title. Before placing your bid, be very sure you know what you are buying. You can find further information concerning Tax Deed Sales in Chapter 197 of the Florida Statutes.