Central Florida
Lake County surplus funds
Guidance for locating and claiming foreclosure or tax deed surplus funds held through the Lake County Clerk of Courts.
Lake County surplus from Clermont, Leesburg, and Tavares area sales is held by the Lake County Clerk of Courts. Property owners file directly with the clerk to recover excess foreclosure or tax deed proceeds. Lake retirement communities and lakefront parcels occasionally yield notable surplus balances. Surplus Trustees supports Lake County claimants when clerk review involves trusts, deceased owners, or competing lien claims.
Official clerk resource
Start with the official office: Lake 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 Lake 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 contact Lake County about surplus?
Visit lakecountyclerk.org or call the Lake County Clerk of Courts civil division with your foreclosure case number.
Can former Lake County owners claim tax deed surplus?
Yes, when proceeds exceed statutory amounts due. File with the Lake clerk tax deed office using certificate and parcel information.
What delays Lake surplus release?
Missing lien releases, incomplete probate, or disputed ownership commonly delay disbursement until resolved with the clerk.