North Florida
St. Johns County surplus funds
Guidance for locating and claiming foreclosure or tax deed surplus funds held through the St. Johns County Clerk of Court.
St. Johns County surplus from St. Augustine and Nocatee foreclosures and tax deeds is administered by the St. Johns County Clerk of Court. Owners may submit claims to the clerk with supporting records once surplus is verified on deposit. St. Johns historic and coastal properties can produce meaningful surplus when bids exceed encumbrances. Surplus Trustees assists St. Johns claimants when the clerk requires probate records or resolves competing junior lien assertions.
Official clerk resource
Start with the official office: St. Johns 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 St. Johns 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 holds St. Johns County surplus?
The St. Johns County Clerk of Court maintains registry funds until authorized release to entitled claimants.
How do I verify St. Johns tax deed surplus?
Provide parcel and sale details to the St. Johns clerk tax deed office for balance confirmation and claim instructions.
Can out-of-state heirs claim St. Johns surplus?
Yes, with proper heirship and identification documents. The clerk does not require Florida residency for qualified claimants.