North Florida
Duval County surplus funds
Guidance for locating and claiming foreclosure or tax deed surplus funds held through the Duval County Clerk of Courts.
Duval County, including Jacksonville, routes foreclosure and tax deed surplus through the Duval County Clerk of Courts. Former property owners may file claims with the clerk once statutory lienholders are paid from sale proceeds. Duval handles both urban and rural parcels, so surplus amounts vary widely by property type. Surplus Trustees helps Duval claimants file with the clerk when probate, federal tax liens, or missing records slow recovery.
Official clerk resource
Start with the official office: Duval County Clerk of Courts. Surplus Trustees is not the clerk of court. We assist rightful owners and heirs when claims are complex.
How to check Duval County
- Confirm whether the sale was a mortgage foreclosure or a tax deed sale.
- Search or call the clerk using the case number, tax deed file number, name, or property address.
- If the sale is older, also search Florida's Treasure Hunt.
- File the clerk's claim forms before any hard deadline (tax deed notices often use a 120-day window).
Related guides
- How to check for Florida surplus funds
- Florida foreclosure surplus (FS 45.032)
- Florida tax deed surplus (FS 197.582)
- Heirs and estates
Local FAQ
How do I claim surplus after a Duval foreclosure?
Contact the Duval County Clerk of Courts with your foreclosure case number. Request surplus balance confirmation and the clerk claim procedure for your case.
Are Duval tax deed surplus claims different from foreclosure?
Yes. Tax deed surplus is handled through the clerk tax deed office with parcel and certificate references, while foreclosure surplus ties to the civil court case file.
Can out-of-state owners claim Duval surplus?
Yes, residency is not required. You must prove legal ownership or heirship and provide acceptable identification and notarized documents as the clerk directs.