Fulton County, GA
Fulton County Sheriff's Office – Tax Sales
Verified against official sources Oct 27, 2026
Why this difficulty
Administrative, but heavy documentation, strict deadlines, or the list must be requested.
- List only by Open Records request (no owner names)
- Heavy documentation incl. a 50-year title examination
- Multiple notarized documents
Deadline
No fixed claim deadline in the statute, but after 5 years unclaimed funds go to the Georgia Dept. of Revenue and then require a court order (interpleader) to recover.
What's required
- Notarized Affidavit in Support of Claim for Excess Funds
- Notarized Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement
- 50-year title examination back from the sale date
- Recorded quitclaim deed if the property was redeemed
- Photo ID and verifiable phone/address
- Lienholders: affidavit of amount owed + copy of the security instrument
- Agents: notarized POA + notarized owner letter
Fees: Cost of the 50-year title exam is borne by the claimant.
Tax Sales Excess Funds ApplicationThird parties & recovery agents
Agents accepted with a notarized POA and a notarized letter from the owner requesting payment to the agent.
Surplus list
By records request
Open official listHolding office
Fulton County Sheriff's Office – Tax Sales
Justice Center Tower, 9th Floor, 185 Central Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 612-5100
Office websiteStep-by-step walkthrough (5 steps)
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The full 5-step filing walkthrough for Fulton 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.