Sarasota County, FL
Sarasota County Clerk of the Circuit Court
Verified against official sources Oct 27, 2026
Why this difficulty
Administrative, but heavy documentation, strict deadlines, or the list must be requested.
- Notarized sworn claim
- 120-day window
- Determinations take 4–7 months
Deadline
File within 120 days of the notice. Funds are held one year, then sent to the State.
What's required
- Notarized Statement of Claim to Surplus Funds
- Proof of interest at time of sale
Fees: No filing fee published.
Statement of Claim to Surplus Funds from Tax Deed SaleThird parties & recovery agents
Clerk has not published third-party rules.
Surplus list
Online case search
Includes owner/defendant names.
Open official listHolding office
Sarasota County Clerk of the Circuit Court
P.O. Box 3079, Sarasota, FL 34230-3079
(941) 861-7400
Office websiteStep-by-step walkthrough (4 steps)
Included with paid membership
The full 4-step filing walkthrough for Sarasota 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.