North Florida
Lafayette County surplus funds
Guidance for locating and claiming foreclosure or tax deed surplus funds held through the Lafayette County Clerk of Court.
Lafayette County surplus from Mayo foreclosures and tax deed auctions is held by the Lafayette County Clerk of Court. Former owners petition the clerk for excess proceeds with identification and sale records. Lafayette is one of Florida smallest counties but surplus claims follow the same clerk process statewide. Surplus Trustees supports Lafayette claimants filing with the clerk on heirship or documentation issues.
Official clerk resource
Start with the official office: Lafayette County Clerk of Court. Surplus Trustees is not the clerk of court. We assist rightful owners and heirs when claims are complex.
How to check Lafayette 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
Who manages Lafayette County surplus funds?
The Lafayette County Clerk of Court holds surplus until valid claims are processed.
What documents are needed for Lafayette surplus?
Photo ID, ownership proof, and foreclosure case or tax deed parcel references.
Can Lafayette surplus escheat to Florida?
Unclaimed surplus may escheat under state law. File with the Lafayette clerk without delay.