Hard to claim
Court motion
Not stated
Davidson County, TN
Nashville Chancery Court Clerk & Master
Verified against official sources Oct 27, 2026
Why this difficulty
Requires a court petition or motion, service on parties, and a hearing.
- Signed motion in Chancery Court
- Service ≥30 days before hearing
- Ownership/heirship document must be recorded >30 days before hearing
Deadline
No fixed statutory deadline, but funds are presumed abandoned one year after the redemption period and may move to unclaimed property.
What's required
- Signed motion for excess proceeds
- $75 filing fee
- Service on interested parties ≥30 days before the hearing
- Recorded deed or affidavit of heirship (recorded >30 days before hearing)
Fees: $75 filing fee.
Third parties & recovery agents
Office cannot give legal advice; no third-party rules published.
Surplus list
No public list found
Holding office
Nashville Chancery Court Clerk & Master
Office websiteStep-by-step walkthrough (5 steps)
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The full 5-step filing walkthrough for Davidson County — forms, documents, submission, court steps and follow-up, each linked to the official source.
Official sources
Informational only, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the holding office before filing.