Tax Deeds

The Clerk of the Circuit Court is statutorily responsible for conducting Tax Deed Sales and issuing a Tax Deed in the name of the County to the successful high bidder at a sale. Tax Deed Sales and the issuance of Tax Deeds are governed by Chapter 197, Florida Statutes. The procedure involves a Tax Certificate Holder applying for a Tax Deed through the Tax Collector. (Tax Certificates are sold to collect delinquent taxes). There is no case filed in court and no court order is issued for the Clerk to conduct a Tax Deed Sale.

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Madison County Clerk of Court shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for any damages in connection with the use of the information contained herein.

All properties sold at a tax deed sale qualify under “buyer beware”.  The purchase of a Tax Deed does not warrant or guarantee clear and marketable title. The Property Information Report received by Madison County Clerk of Court is only a brief record search for general information purposes. 

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Click Here for Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Tax Deeds

OPENING BID IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS AMOUNTS ARE VERIFIED

NOTICE:

THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER OF THE TAX DEED SALE IS REQUIRED TO POST A NONREFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF 5% OF THE WINNING BID OR $200.00 WHICHEVER IS GREATER. THIS AMOUNT WILL BE VERIFIED BEFORE BIDDING IS CLOSED. THE REMAINDER OF THE BID IS DUE WITHIN 24 HOURS AND MUST BE VERIFIED FUNDS. WE ONLY ACCEPT CASH, MONEY ORDERS OR CERTIFIED CASHIERS CHECKS.