South Florida
Palm Beach County surplus funds
Guidance for locating and claiming foreclosure or tax deed surplus funds held through the Clerk and Comptroller of Palm Beach County.
Palm Beach County surplus arises from both tax deed auctions and mortgage foreclosure sales overseen by the Clerk and Comptroller of Palm Beach County. Former owners can petition the clerk for disbursement once all statutory parties are satisfied. High-value properties in Palm Beach often produce large surplus balances with competing claims from junior lienholders. Surplus Trustees supports Palm Beach owners filing with the clerk when claims require legal research or heir verification.
Official clerk resource
Start with the official office: Clerk and Comptroller of Palm Beach County. Surplus Trustees is not the clerk of court. We assist rightful owners and heirs when claims are complex.
How to check Palm Beach 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 find Palm Beach surplus from my foreclosure case?
Search the Palm Beach clerk online case records using the case number from your final judgment of foreclosure, then contact the civil division to confirm whether surplus remains on deposit.
Can a former owner claim tax deed surplus in Palm Beach?
Yes, if surplus exists after the tax deed sale and you were the record owner, you may file with the Clerk and Comptroller. Timing and documentation requirements follow Florida statutes.
What if a lienholder also claims Palm Beach surplus?
The clerk may require court direction or agreements between parties. An investigator or attorney can help establish priority when multiple claims are filed.